Something that has resonated throughout all of my experiences this week is a sense of agency — the power to act, make choices, and influence outcomes. Even, or perhaps especially,
Federation named Helenka Shy as its new Chief Communications Officer on March 10, 2025. As Chief Communications Officer, Helenka will be responsible for Federation’s strategic communications, brand amplification, and cross-functional
On Monday, March 3rd, I had the privilege of joining many of you in celebrating seven exceptional leaders in our community: Alma Gildenhorn, Carol & Gary Berman, Sophie & Bradley
Rachel and Pete are transformational supporters of the Jewish community in Greater Washington, with a particular focus on young families, Jewish education, and support for Israel. Pete has served on
Sophie and Bradley are dynamic leaders driving Next Gen engagement in Jewish life. They have launched and supported numerous programs, empowering young Jewish adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s
Carol and Gary’s philanthropic impact spans sectors and generations of Jewish community, healthcare community, and education in the US and Israel. Gary has been involved with the The Jewish Federation
Alma’s dedication to Jewish community affairs and civic causes has set an example for volunteer leadership for six decades. Her first major involvement was with the Hebrew Home of Greater
This week, we watched, as a young father had to do the unthinkable — eulogize his wife and two young children. Yarden Bibas asked his wife to watch over him
This has been a hard week. Yesterday, we first received the devastating confirmation of a nightmare many of us had long feared — two young children, Ariel and Kfir
By Lisa Handelman, Federation's Inclusion & Belonging Specialist What happens when campers with disabilities grow up? Since February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion month (JDAIM), I decide to
