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Supporting Earthquake Survivors in Turkey & Syria

Alexa Herman
10 February 2023
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In just the past few years, our community has come together to respond to a pandemic, war in Ukraine, multiple refugee crises, and needs throughout Jewish Greater Washington. In each Read more

Meet Marissa: Advocating for an Inclusive Jewish Community

Alexa Herman
08 February 2023
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Marissa Ditkowsky, a member of Federation’s Disability Inclusion Committee and 2022 Capital Chai honoree, is a disabled advocate and attorney currently serving as Disability Economic Justice Counsel at the National Read more

Announcing the Recipient of the Avi West Jewish Educator Award

Alexa Herman
07 February 2023
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As we celebrate the new year of the trees on Tu B'Shevat, the 15th of the month of Shevat, we are excited to announce the first Award recipient of the Read more

Carrying Our Bones: Reflection from Rabbi Corey Helfand

Sam Cooper
04 February 2023
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It’s always hard to know how to start a journey. This week, along with 20 colleagues and Jewish professionals from the DMV, we went back in time to walk the

Reflections on a Powerful Journey

Alexa Herman
03 February 2023
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This week, I had the privilege of participating in Federation’s Rabbinic and Communal Leadership Mission to Alabama. Federation is proud and honored to create experiences like these as part of Read more

Reflections from Rabbi Sarah Tasman: Rabbinic and Communal Leaders Mission to Alabama

Sam Cooper
03 February 2023
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It is early in the morning when I can finally sit down in the cool dawn light to collect my thoughts after returning from spending the past five days in

Meet Ruth: Building Deeper Connections to Israel at Makom

Sam Cooper
30 January 2023
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Ruth Shtikan is Federation's Community Shlicha (Israel emissary) at our partner organization Makom (formerly Jewish Foundation for Group Homes), which supports and empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to Read more

On Remembering & Our Greatest Strength

Alexa Herman
27 January 2023
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The recent spate of antisemitic incidents in our community feels particularly troubling against the backdrop of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. But despite what may appear, at times, to be a troubling outlook, our community continues Read more

Relationships and the Power of Working Together

Alexa Herman
20 January 2023
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Throughout my time working for and serving the Greater Washington Jewish community, I have become increasingly convinced of a core idea: we are more effective when we work together. I have found Read more

On Celebration & Change: Marking Israel at 75

Alexa Herman
13 January 2023
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Federation is proud to lead this year’s community celebration of Israel‘s milestone 75th year of independence alongside many incredible partners throughout Greater Washington. I encourage you to visit our new Israel at Read more