This week’s parasha is entitled, Va-yehi, “and Jacob lived.” But this last portion of the Book of Genesis is really about how Jacob died. Jacob passes away with dignity, preparation, humility
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Matching Gifts: Double the Impact of Your Donation You care about your community and want to make a difference. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the impact of your generosity could
Read moreI made a shiva call recently, at which the mourners were figuratively – and literally – embraced by dozens of community members. I recalled that image while reading this week’s
Read moreThis week’s parasha, Shlach, contains the famous story of the 12 scouts sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. They return, and all but Joshua and Caleb have dire
Read moreHow 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
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