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Weekly Reflection – July 31, 2020

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
31 July 2020
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Yesterday, we observed Tisha B’Av, a day reserved in the Hebrew calendar for solemn reflection. Traditionally, Jews spend this day fasting and mourning the destruction of the Temples in Jerusalem Read more

Lessons from Tisha B’Av: From Tragedy and Loss, Comes Life and New Beginnings

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
30 July 2020
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A reflection from Master Teacher Avi West It looks like the year 2020 will be remembered as one of those pivotal points in history when the world changed. Almost every newscast, television

Weekly Reflection – July 24, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

Sam Cooper
24 July 2020
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, I’ve noticed an uptick in photos of freshly baked challah, newly planted gardens, and handmade crafts in my social media feeds. I have watched Read more

Weekly Reflection – July 17, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

Sam Cooper
17 July 2020
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Many of my recent conversations with community members and leaders have focused on concerns about what this coming fall is going to look like. When the COVID-19 pandemic first began, Read more

Strengthening our Culture of Collaboration

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
10 July 2020
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Like many in our community, I recently crossed the threshold of 100 days spent mostly at home. These have not been easy days for our community as many people have Read more

Weekly Reflection – July 2, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

Sam Cooper
02 July 2020
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As we plan for what will certainly be a different kind of Fourth of July celebration than those of years past, I have been considering the work ahead, both for Read more

Introducing 703-J-CARING: The Jewish Community Support Line

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
01 July 2020
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, JSSA, and a network of DMV Jewish human service organizations have launched a support line to help Jewish community members access resources. July

Finding Meaning in a Summer Without Jewish Camp

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
26 June 2020
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This week, my calendar reminded me to drop off my children at Jewish overnight camp. Every year, I look forward to this special ritual of taking one or more of Read more

Hillel: A Sage for All Seasons…and for a Pandemic

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
25 June 2020
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A reflection from Avi West, Master Teacher, Federation’s Department of Jewish Leadership & Learning The coronavirus pandemic has upended our very way of life as a community and unleashed a cascade of crises affecting individuals and society

A Study in Resilience: Our Jewish Day Schools in a Time of Crisis

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
24 June 2020
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How Greater Washington’s Jewish Day Schools Kept Children and their Families Engaged & Connected During COVID-19 The month of June marks the end of a tumultuous school year and the