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Broadcasting the Light of the Chanukah Miracle

Broadcasting the Light of the Chanukah Miracle

  • Jewish Federation Greater Washington
  • 29 November 2018
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Chanukah is the Festival of Lights, when we celebrate the miracle of the Jewish people overcoming tyranny in the Land of Israel. One of the central ideas of Chanukah is

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Meet Shari Merrill, Federation’s New Chief Impact Officer

  • Jewish Federation Greater Washington
  • 29 November 2018
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is pleased to welcome Shari Merrill to our professional team as our new Chief Impact Officer. We sat down with Shari to learn more

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I Am Thankful for You: A Message from Gil Preuss

I Am Thankful for You: A Message from Gil Preuss

  • Jewish Federation Greater Washington
  • 16 November 2018
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“How strange we are in the world, and how presumptuous our doings! Only one response can maintain us: gratefulness for witnessing the wonder, for the gift of our unearned right Read more

A Message from Our CEO Gil Preuss: United in the Face of Hatred

  • Jewish Federation Greater Washington
  • 30 October 2018
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On Monday, October 29, The Jewish Federation and the Jewish Community Relations Council hosted a communal service at Adas Israel Congregation to honor the victims of the attack in Pittsburgh. Read more

Statement on Shabbat Mass Shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh

  • Jewish Federation Greater Washington
  • 27 October 2018
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington (JFGW) and The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington (JCRC) are horrified and heartbroken by the despicable murderous attack at the Tree of

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Federation Welcomes Shari Merrill as New Chief Impact Officer

  • Jewish Federation Greater Washington
  • 15 October 2018
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WASHINGTON, DC (October 15, 2018)—The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is proud to announce that Shari Merrill will become its first Chief Impact Officer. Merrill will officially begin her new

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Who We Want to Be: A Message from Gil Preuss

Who We Want to Be: A Message from Gil Preuss

  • Jewish Federation Greater Washington
  • 06 September 2018
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In a few days, we will have the opportunity to celebrate the start of a new year and once again reflect on the many ways we can narrow the gap between our actions and our Read more
Federation grants $100,000 to first-time campers

Federation grants $100,000 to first-time campers

  • Jewish Federation Greater Washington
  • 27 July 2018
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For the past eight years, The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington has partnered with The Foundation for Jewish Camp’s One Happy Camper, a program that facilitates 100% Federation-funded grant distribution

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Welcome Rabbi Gil Steinlauf, Federation’s New Scholar-in-Residence!

Welcome Rabbi Gil Steinlauf, Federation’s New Scholar-in-Residence!

  • Jewish Federation Greater Washington
  • 02 July 2018
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When I was a little kid, I used to make my parents crazy because I liked to break my toys open. Sure, I played with my toys. But I inevitably became

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Building Community & Civic Life: A July 4th Message from Gil Preuss

Building Community & Civic Life: A July 4th Message from Gil Preuss

  • Jewish Federation Greater Washington
  • 02 July 2018
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The topics of community and responsibility come up often in my conversations and have been at the forefront of our work in defining the role Federation can and should play Read more