Shlichim

Resilience and Hope, Redemption and Grief

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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 Read more

Our Love Will Rebuild

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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 Read more

Reflections from Three Years of Shlichut

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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 Read more

When You Don’t Know What to Do, Do What You Know

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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 Read more

Mi’Shoah Le’Tkuma: From the Dark Days of the Holocaust We are Reborn

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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 Read more

On Yom Hazikaron

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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 Read more

The Day I Started Wearing my Magen David

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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; Read more

About Peoplehood and Resilience

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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 Read more

Meet Avia: Federation’s Educational Engagement Shlicha

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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 Read more

War in Israel – A Reflection from Federation Shlicha, Uriel

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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 Read more