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Meet Natalia Straus, Director of Donor Engagement, Women’s Philanthropy

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Federation is pleased to welcome Natalia Straus as our new Director of Donor Engagement, Women’s Philanthropy. Natalia is a highly experienced philanthropy professional with a long history of working with Read more
Five Important Things to Consider When Choosing a Preschool

Five Important Things to Consider When Choosing a Preschool

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By: Sharon Sherry, Director of Jewish Education Initiatives, The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Choosing a preschool program for your child can be an exciting and intimidating process. There are Read more

Convening, Collaborating, and Innovating to Bring an Outdoor Holiday Indoors

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Sarah Rabin Spira, Manager, PJ Library In a typical year, Lag B’Omer (the 33rd Day of the Omer) is celebrated outdoors with picnics, bonfires, and hiking. It is a fun

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Tisha B’Av: From Bad Calendar Luck to Creative Jewish Renewal

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A reflection from Avi West, Master Teacher of Federation’s Jewish Education Department This year, Tisha B’Av, the Ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av which commemorates Jewish national tragedies,

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Statement on Shabbat Shooting at Chabad of Poway, CA

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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, and our Greater Washington Jewish community are angry and horrified by yet another senseless, violent, antisemitic attack

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5 Questions with Elisa Deener-Agus, Federation’s New Chief of Staff

5 Questions with Elisa Deener-Agus, Federation’s New Chief of Staff

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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is pleased to welcome Elisa Deener-Agus to our professional team as our new Chief of Staff. Read on to learn more about Elisa’s background Read more

Fighting for the Oppressed: A Reflection by National Young Leadership Cabinet Member Jessica Sher

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DC Cabinet in Selma, AL Three years ago, I joined National Young Leadership Cabinet, a program that trains, inspires, and cultivates leaders in their 30s and 40s who aspire to Read more
Small Moves, Big Dreams: A Message from Gil Preuss

Small Moves, Big Dreams: A Message from Gil Preuss

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  Last Wednesday, the building that will house the new Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum was wheeled down the block to its new home on 3rd and F

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Making a Global Impact: A Message from Gil Preuss

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As Jews, our community extends well beyond our zip codes. We are part of a global family, one that reaches out to care for one another and build lasting, meaningful

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