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Keren Waranch Named Chief Development Officer

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As Chief Development Officer, Keren will build and drive Federation’s financial resource development, and elevate fundraising strategy, systems, and relationships. Keren’s work will focus on advancing and diversifying resource development Read more
Standing in the Shoes of Civil Rights Witnesses

Standing in the Shoes of Civil Rights Witnesses

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Reflections on The Jewish Studio’s Civil Rights Trip, sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington By Lisa Handelman There is something haunting about a pair of empty shoes, especially Read more

Federation and Makom to Form Central Jewish Community Hub in Co-Owned Space

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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and Makom (formerly the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes) are excited to announce today that they will become joint owners of the Federation building Read more

We Will Dance Again

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As we approach one year since October 7th, each It’s Friday will focus on how our community continues to make a difference for Israel and Israelis. This week, I’ve asked Read more

A Day of Mourning

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We are devastated by the news that Hamas has killed six more hostages. Among these heart-breaking losses was Israeli American Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Hersh was generously shared with us by the Read more

Elevating the Voices of Hostages, Belonging, and More

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Few people are more attuned to the challenges facing Israel and Israelis today than Dr. Tal Becker, Vice President and Senior Faculty at the Shalom Hartman Institute and Legal Adviser Read more

Security Training, Your Support in Israel, and More

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Thanks to Federation’s new Vice President of Financial Resource Development, Jill Granader, for filling in for me last week with her thoughtful message. If you missed it, read it here. Read more

Your Impact: Tools from the Waves

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The sharp rise in the need for trauma services quickly overwhelmed the Israeli mental health system after October 7th. Support from Greater Washington is directly expanding services to help those Read more

My Commitment – Connecting You to Federation’s Impact

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I am thrilled to be the new Vice President of Financial Resource Development at The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. Prior to this role, I was the President of the Read more

Thinking of Romi Gonen, Or Levy, and October 7th. It’s Friday.

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Romi Gonen is a vivacious 23-year-old who loves life, music, travel, and leopard print. She is also one of the estimated 116 hostages still in Gaza 10 months after October Read more