What began as a bold idea—to bring together leaders from across Northern Virginia’s vast Jewish landscape for a morning of connection and shared purpose—came to life on Sunday, September 7.
Dear Friend, There’s a tendency we have as humans to make our groups exclusive. Sociologists have long observed our inclination to use stricter and stricter criteria to create fewer and
Meet Hila, Federation’s Educational Engagement Shlicha For Hila, Jewish identity has never fit neatly into one country—or one category. Born in Jerusalem, connected to Argentina, shaped by global service, and
By Udi Eitan More than 700 days have passed since October 7—nearly two years since that horrific morning tore through Israeli life. And for every one of those days, dozens
Try Something New: There’s a Rosh Hashanah tradition of trying a new fruit as a way of underscoring the “newness” of the new year. Brainstorm with your grandchild(ren) on a new fruit, food,
Over the past several weeks, I’ve spoken with donors, volunteer leaders, Federation staff, and colleagues across Jewish organizations, all seeking to understand how to make sense of this moment of
This month, we’ve been spotlighting legacy giving through stories like Marilyn & Ira Polon’s commitment to Jewish continuity and Natalia’s work guiding individuals and families as they imagine how their
In classrooms across Greater Washington, antisemitism isn’t abstract. It shows up in hallway slurs, social media posts, and in the hard questions students bring to class. Teachers are on the
The invitation was simple: “Dress as you.” The result? As varied and genuine as the motivations we shared. by Keren M. Waranch, Chief Development Officer Behind every connection to Federation
For Taylor M, a congregation administrator in Ashburn, the start of the school year and High Holidays once felt overwhelming. “These sessions are basically a checklist of the best ways
