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Weekly Reflection – May 31, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

Sam Cooper
31 May 2019
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It is interesting to think about how we celebrate different Jewish holidays over time. Frequently, the nature of our celebration reflects an evolving Jewish history and changes in the Jewish Read more

Federation Allocates Over $1 Million Dollars to Innovative and Impactful Jewish Communal Initiatives

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
30 May 2019
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Latest phase of Federation’s Strategic Planning Process funds work focused on Engaging the Next Generation and Strengthening Jewish Life in Northern VA. The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington announced the

A Country and a Homeland

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
10 May 2019
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“Well-meaning people used to say that a Jewish state would be an answer to all Jewish questions. In truth, however, the State of Israel is a challenge to many of Read more

Weekly Reflection – May 3, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

Sam Cooper
03 May 2019
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Six months ago, after the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue, I wrote to you about the heartache we felt and the questions we faced as a community. In Read more

Statement on Shabbat Shooting at Chabad of Poway, CA

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
27 April 2019
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, and our Greater Washington Jewish community are angry and horrified by yet another senseless, violent, antisemitic attack

Mazel Tov to the 2019 Israel Engagement Fellowship Graduates

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
23 April 2019
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A Reflection from Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath, Senior Program Officer, Federation’s Jewish Education Department On Sunday, April 10, The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) hosted

Local Leader Shelly Kupfer Named Chair-Designate of National Women’s Philanthropy

Sam Cooper
18 February 2019
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is proud to announce that our community’s own Shelly Kupfer has been named by The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) as the new Read more

From Family to Fellow Believers: A Message from Gil Preuss

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
01 February 2019
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Two weeks ago, The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s Congregational Shlichim Program was honored by The Jewish Agency for Israel. The program, which places Israeli young adults in schools, synagogues, Read more

Marking the Occasion: A Message from Gil Preuss

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
28 December 2018
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“I can no other answer make but thanks, and thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks.” - William Shakespeare I want to say thank you. Thank you for being an integral Read more

Investing in a Brighter Communal Future: A Message from Gil Preuss

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
29 November 2018
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Chanukah is a holiday of many lessons. It reminds us to persevere despite the odds and to stand up for what we believe in. It also reminds us that when Read more