Two weeks ago, our board approved a guiding strategic framework for 2019-2025. The plan stems directly from our 21st century mission to inspire, build, and sustain vibrant Jewish life in
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This month, Federation is hosting an evening discussion with renowned Jewish thought leader, Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. The title of his talk
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is pleased to welcome Michelle Wachtel to our professional team as our new Campaign Director. We sat down with Michelle to learn more about
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As I approach my one-year anniversary as the CEO of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, I marvel at how lucky and honored I am to be in this role.
Read moreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Initiative set to elevate Jewish discourse in Greater Washington through new learning and leadership opportunities. WASHINGTON, DC (June 28, 2018)— The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Read moreAs Passover approaches, we prepare to celebrate the seder, that home ritual combining symbolic foods and behaviors that enliven the Haggadah script, telling the story of redemption from slavery. Ask
Read moreBy Avi West and Federation’s Department of Jewish Life and Learning Last night marked the beginning of the holiday of Purim. This “Feast of Lots” is an important reminder that
Read moreFebruary may be a short month, but what it lacks in length it makes up for by honoring a diverse set of people. From Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month
Read moreLior Raz is the lead actor and co-creator of the critically acclaimed Netflix drama series, FAUDA (Arabic for “chaos”). The series was created by Raz and Avi Issacharoff and is based
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