How did you get involved with the DC Jewish community? I moved here almost 2 years ago with no real connection to the Jewish community in DC. After being very
Read moreEarlier this week, The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington held its annual meeting. It was a celebration — a chance to look back and look forward; to appreciate the past and
Read moreOver the past week, I had the privilege of attending two celebrations of long-time rabbis in our community. Last Thursday, Rabbi Jonathan Schnitzer and his wife Beverly were honored by B’nai Israel
Read morePnina Gaday-Agenyahu, The Federation’s Community Schlicha and leading advocate for the Israeli Ethiopian community, shares her personal experiences commemorating Jerusalem Day by honoring the fallen Ethiopian Jews. Celebrating Jerusalem Day
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Right now, we are in the Omer period when we count the days between Passover and Shavuot. Counting the Omer symbolizes the link between these two holidays. The Omer connects
Read moreFive years ago, the incomparable Rabbi Jonathan Sacks wrote an interesting d’var Torah about this week’s Torah portion, Emor. He focused on the holiday of Shavuot, which we will celebrate
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This week’s Torah portions stand in stark contrast to last week’s story, in which we witnessed the Israelites’ greatest act of disloyalty to God by building and worshipping a Golden
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