By Avi, Federation Shaliach Credit: Times of Israel Major Chen Buchris, Deputy Commander of the Maglan Unit, was a brave and stoic warrior and leader. He dedicated his entire being
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By Abraham, Federation Community Shaliach Guy Illouz was murdered when he was 26 years old. He was born and raised in Raanana, a town in the center of Israel. Guy
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By Maya, Shlicha, Rockville Credit: Israel National News I met Roei during our gap year in Israel at Mechinat Rabin. We were in the same group, which basically meant we
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Since October 7th, being a Jew outside of Israel has been a rollercoaster of emotions — swinging between deep grief and immense pride. We mourn the lives lost, but we
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This summer, I was privileged to teach and study at the only Reform Jewish Day School in Australia. I learned a lot about this interesting, vibrant, Zionist Jewish community on
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Hagai Dagan Schlachter, former Senior Shaliach of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington For the past three years, I have had the honor and privilege to serve as the Senior
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A reflection from Avi, Federation Shaliach, Potomac In my initial month working on a ship, facing my first major challenge wasn’t something I had anticipated so soon. Despite over three
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A reflection from Snir, Federation Shaliach, Kensington, MD “This joy mixed with sadness, is, in a way, the essence of Israeli life.” Time moves faster than we think. It's already
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A reflection from Avia, Federation's Educational Engagement Shlicha Yom Hazikaron (Israeli National Remembrance Day), 2019. I’m in the Chabad house in Delhi, India. I had just gotten here. I wasn’t
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A reflection from Dean, Federation Shaliach, Northern VA Until now, I’ve never worn a Jewish symbol in public. I don’t wear a Kippah; I don’t have a necklace with my
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