By David Yaffe, Chairman of Federation's Security Advisory Board “Security starts with us in the community.” This was the message delivered by Captain Ian Clark of the Montgomery County Police
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So, What IS Community Development, Really? That’s the question we posed to our esteemed panel at our first-ever Northern Virginia-focused Federation Network event for Jewish business professionals on Friday, March
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The Phyllis Margolius Family Foundation is thrilled to announce that Jennifer Scher has been named as the recipient of the 2025 Phyllis G. Margolius Impossible Dream Award. Scher was selected
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As the impact of recent and looming federal layoffs ripple through our community, the Federation is stepping up to ensure that no one must navigate this hardship alone. Through the
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Federation named Helenka Shy as its new Chief Communications Officer on March 10, 2025. As Chief Communications Officer, Helenka will be responsible for Federation’s strategic communications, brand amplification, and cross-functional
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Executive Director at the University of Maryland Hillel and 2024 Phyllis G. Margolius Impossible Dream Award recipient “It is profoundly humbling to be chosen as the recipient of this prestigious award,
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Bob Rodman "There are always those less fortunate." When asked why he has donated to The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington for so many years, Bob recalls his own Jewish
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Alisa Brem Rosenberg "It is important to us to create a family centered around Jewish values." As the granddaughter of three Holocaust survivors and a grandmother who grew up through
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Rachel Shuster "[Federation is] connecting the next generation. If we don't support it, who will?" Connecting and engaging are at the heart of why Rachel chooses to give to Federation
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Benjamin Rosenbaum "[I enjoy giving to Federation because I know there are] opportunities to give back at all levels, at any age, and in a variety of areas." For Ben
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