The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is pleased to welcome Malki Karkowsky to our professional team as our new Director of Women’s Philanthropy. We sat down with Malki to learn
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Giving Tuesday is here! On November 28, Giving Tuesday will kick the charitable season into high gear! With less than six weeks left in our campaign, we have an opportunity
Read moreRabbi Kalender grew up in an active Conservative congregation in Kansas City and has been part of Olam Tikvah since 1998. Over the years, he developed a love of all
Read moreThis week’s parasha – Tzav – is read on Shabbat Hagadol, immediately preceding Pesach. Tzav means “command,” and Aaron is commanded to carry out very specific types of sacrificial offerings on behalf of the Children of Israel. One commentator
Read moreBy Sarah Rabin Spira, Manager, PJ Library®, The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington National Reading Day is celebrated on January 23rd, but in a perfect world—every day would be National
Read moreAs Chanukah ends, we can appreciate the constructive and creative use of fire and light. But recent events in Israel and the U.S. remind us of the destructive force of
Read moreThis week’s parasha is Acharei Mot, and begins with a listing of the responsibilities of the ancient high priests, especially during Yom Kippur, the holiest of days. Aaron is told
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