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Weekly Reflection – August 2, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

Sam Cooper
02 August 2019
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We are approaching the saddest day of the year on the Jewish calendar. Tisha B’Av comes at the end of a three-week period of mourning and marks the date of several disasters Read more

Weekly Reflection – July 26, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

Sam Cooper
26 July 2019
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This week, my daughter returned home from overnight, Jewish summer camp. For those with pre-teens and teenagers in the house, you know what a whirlwind of energy and excitement (and Read more

Weekly Reflection – July 19, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

Sam Cooper
19 July 2019
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Decentralization is a central theme of this century. Within the Jewish community, as well as on stages local, national, and global, we are seeing the breakdown of institutions and the Read more

Weekly Reflection – July 12, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

Sam Cooper
12 July 2019
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I have written to you recently about Federation’s strategic plan, our core priorities, and some of the ways that we are bringing our strategy to life. A key component of Read more

What We Can Do for Democracy

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
03 July 2019
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I recently returned from an extended family trip to Italy. Beyond the beauty of the countryside and the amazing food and art, two particular moments struck me. At the Great Read more

Once in a Red, White, and Blue Moon

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
01 July 2019
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A reflection from Avi West, Master Teacher of Federation’s Jewish Education Department This year, the 4th of July coincides with Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, the beginning of the Hebrew month of

Weekly Reflection – June 14, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

Sam Cooper
14 June 2019
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I must admit that I am troubled by the nature of discourse about Israel these days. An issue that used to unite us is now seen as one that divides Read more

Stepping Up in a New Era

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
07 June 2019
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Last night, more than 450 community members gathered for Federation’s Homecoming event. People were smiling, laughing, talking—in the room were people of all ages and backgrounds there to connect and Read more

Unwrapping Shavuot’s Meaning

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
06 June 2019
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A Reflection from Avi West, Master Teacher of Federation’s Jewish Education Department When Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks writes that the festival of Shavuot is a “mystery wrapped in an enigma,”

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