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Drag Queen Story Time and Havdalah Celebrates Message of Inclusion and Self-Acceptance

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
02 July 2018
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By Sarah Rabin Spira, Manager, PJ Library Glitter and drag queens and family Havdalah service—oh my! The recent Drag Queen Story Time and Havdalah embodies The Jewish Federation of Greater

What Brings Us Together: A Message from Gil Preuss

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
25 May 2018
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Since last August, when I began as CEO of The Jewish Federation, I have enjoyed getting to know hundreds and hundreds of people across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. The

Making our Voices Heard: A Message from our CEO

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
27 April 2018
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It’s no secret that Greater Washington is home to thousands of committed, generous and passionate people – those who lead by example, who stand strong in their convictions and who Read more

Israel@70: A Personal Reflection from Our CEO

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
19 April 2018
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When I was a child growing up in Jerusalem in the early 1970s, Israel was a very different place than the one we know today. It was, in many ways, Read more

Houston, we’ve got your back!

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
17 April 2018
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By Jeff Rum Six months after Hurricane Harvey, the post-traumatic stress in this community runs rampant. Parents are trying to hold it together as they decide whether to rebuild or

The Gift of the Passover Seder: A Message from Our CEO

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
28 March 2018
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As we prepare to begin our Passover celebrations this evening, I am reminded of a quote by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov that feels especially pertinent today. "The Exodus from Egypt,” Read more

The Conversations We Need to Be Having: A Message from Our CEO

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
01 March 2018
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This is conference season in the Jewish community. Many organizations will be holding major events and meetings, and important business will get done. I’ve attended hundreds of these gatherings and Read more

Celebrate Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Day 2018

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
28 February 2018
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By Sarah Rabin Spira Theodor Geisel chose the pen name “Dr. Seuss” because his father wanted him to be a doctor. (Seuss is his mother’s birth name.) How lucky for

Announcing the 2017 Greater Washington Jewish Community Demographic Study

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
13 February 2018
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“The mission of Jewish leaders in the 21st century should be how to ensure the continued, significant renaissance of the Jewish people, ensuring a sense of belonging by every Jew Read more

This JDAIM, Learning from Those Who Lead by Example

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
02 February 2018
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By Gil Preuss Did you know that January 26 is Dental Drill Appreciation Day? By chance, I had a dentist appointment that day, where I was surprised to learn that