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Get to Know Robert Graves, Our Regional Director of Security for Greater Washington

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
14 November 2019
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Federation is pleased to introduce Robert Graves, our community’s Regional Director of Security with Secure Community Network (SCN), the official security and safety organization of the American Jewish community. We Read more

Weekly Reflection – November 8, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

Sam Cooper
08 November 2019
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I believe that whatever the Jewish future may look like, it is going to be shaped by those with a passion for Jewish community. It is no coincidence that some Read more

Strengthening a Global Jewish Community in a Changing World

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
01 November 2019
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Last week, I had the opportunity to attend The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Board of Governors meeting. During our time together, we discussed the many ways the organization is evolving Read more

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and Secure Community Network Announce New Regional Security Advisor

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
28 October 2019
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With U.S. Military and FBI background, Robert Graves brings more than 35 years of experience to the position; will support Federation’s Security Task Force WASHINGTON, DC –The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, in Read more

Weekly Reflection – October 25, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

Sam Cooper
25 October 2019
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Nearly one year ago, 11 innocent people were murdered at the Tree of Life building in Pittsburgh. As we approach this solemn day, The Jewish Federation and the JCRC remain Read more

Community and Collective Memory

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
18 October 2019
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On October 27, we will mark one year since the horrifying attack on the congregations at the Tree of Life building in Pittsburgh. It is a moment that will live Read more

Flash Philanthropy: Dinner, Drinks, and Doing Good!

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
17 October 2019
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Eva Davis Julien Guttman On Thursday, November 7, a passionate group of Jewish 20s & 30s from across the DMV will gather for Federation's Flash Philanthropy: a one-night-only giving circle Read more

Aspiring to Perfection and Embracing Brokenness

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
04 October 2019
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A Reflection from Avi West, Master Teacher of Federation’s Jewish Education Department Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is marked with penitential prayers and fasting, all focused on repairing our

Weekly Reflection – October 4, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

Sam Cooper
04 October 2019
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I want to take this opportunity to say G'mar Chatima Tova (may you be inscribed in the book of life) and share with you what I wrote in this week’s Federation 5: Including Read more

The Power of Cabinet: A Reflection by Matthew Berger

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
04 October 2019
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From the moment I walked into the hotel lobby in Toronto, I felt engulfed in community. Hugs from friends old and new. Excitement about the time we were about to