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 Eisen, Federation Shaliach (Israeli emissary) to Beth Sholom Congregation In my initial month as a ship commander in the navy, facing my first major challenge wasn't
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A reflection from Snir Holtzman, Federation Shaliach (Israeli emissary) to Temple Emanuel “This joy mixed with sadness, is, in a way, the essence of Israeli life.” Time moves faster than
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A reflection from Avia Halevi, Federation's Educational Engagement Shlicha (Israeli emissary) Yom Hazikaron (Israeli National Remembrance Day), 2019. I’m in the Chabad house in Delhi, India. I had just gotten
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A reflection from Dean Bagdadi, Federation Shaliach (Israeli emissary) to Pozez JCC of Northern VA Until now, I’ve never worn a Jewish symbol in public. I don’t wear a Kippah;
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A reflection from Abraham Belilty, Federation Shaliach (Israeli emissary) to Shaare Torah As we approach the time to commemorate the lives lost on Yom Hazikaron (Israeli National Remembrance Day) and
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is pleased to welcome Avia Halevi to our professional team as our new Educational Engagement Shlicha (Israeli emissary). We sat down with Avia to
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Originally sent as an email newsletter from Federation Shlicha (Israeli emissary), Uriel Lin, to B'nai Israel Congregation. It is unbelievable that we are starting this new year when the war
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