Updates from Israel

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. Our CEO, Gil Preuss, and eight local Greater Washington rabbis and spiritual leaders witnessed the devastation from the recent violence throughout the region, and engaged in dialogue and learning about

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This week I am in Israel on a trip with eight rabbis from the Washington area and the president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. The purpose of the trip is to deepen our own education regarding the situation in Israel and to offer solidarity to its citizens.

I can’t believe I’m doing this. 6,000 miles each way to spend two-and-a-half days in Israel. I met up with our group—8 rabbis and the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington—in the Newark Airport.

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 very special Federation Rabbinic Mission to Israel.

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.