Community Updates

As Federation officially closes the book on 2022, I want to extend my gratitude to Jewish Greater Washington for another amazing year together. Guided by your leadership, partnership, and support,

As we continue to navigate a challenging start to 2022, I am thankful for the incredible leadership, generosity, and partnerships that keep Jewish Greater Washington strong. We could not have

Today, across Northern Virginia and throughout the Jewish world we celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim – a favorite of both children and adults. During Purim, we celebrate Jewish survival

When Russia first invaded Ukraine, we knew from our decades of work on the ground that the Jewish communal needs would be vast. Federation’s Ukraine Emergency Fund opened just hours

As Federation officially closes the book on 2021, I want to extend my gratitude to Jewish Greater Washington for another amazing year together. Guided by your leadership, partnership, and support,

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is committed to keeping our entire Greater Washington Jewish community safe and secure. Following the horrendous incident in Colleyville TX, Federation held a community

It is amazing to continue meeting more and more community members across NOVA, including recently at the rebrand party for Moishe House Arlington (formerly Moishe House Northern Virginia).

At Federation, our goal of building, sustaining, and growing vibrant Jewish life is multifaceted, and includes expanding access to Jewish life to every member of our community.

According to data from the ADL, 2020 was the third-highest year on record for antisemitic incidents since the organization began tracking them in 1979.

As The Jewish Federation’s Field Manager for Northern Virginia (NOVA), I am grateful to the nearly 100 of you who met with me during my first few months in the role.

I am proud to share the latest from our Federation Rabbinic Mission to Israel, which concludes today following a whirlwind 57 hours on the ground.

I am proud to share with you that last night, our CEO, Gil Preuss, and a cohort of rabbis and spiritual leaders from congregations across Greater Washington embarked on a

As the region begins to recover from the most dramatic escalation of violence in more than a decade, The Jewish Federation remains committed to helping those struggling in its wake.

As the unprecedented, sustained attacks by Hamas continue on Israeli citizens, Federation unequivocally supports Israel’s right to defend itself. We are working closely with our global partners to ensure that

Spring’s arrival in Washington brings with it the promise of brighter days ahead. A sense of excitement now pervades most of my conversations, and I look forward to spending time

Since well before the start of the pandemic, Federation has worked to connect people and organizations to build a Jewish community greater than the sum of its parts. Below, you

With gratitude for your leadership, support, and partnership, I am pleased to share the update below on Federation’s recent work—efforts I hope you will feel proud to have helped make

Friends, I continue to reflect on the learnings and insight from 2020 that I have brought with me into this new year. Among them is that from isolation came a

Friends, I am writing to share an update on our most recent work at Federation, which I preface with deep gratitude to you for making possible. And, this Veterans Day,

Friends, Shanah Tovah. I hope your High Holiday celebrations have been as sweet and meaningful as possible during this unusual season. I write to you today with a brief update