"Our greatest resource is community." – Albert Small At the largest Real Estate Breakfast Federation has ever hosted, that message landed with power and purpose. More than 100 Jewish real
This week, as Israel marks its 77th year of independence and honors the memories of those who fought for its existence, we also remember the lives lost to terror attacks
By Natalia Straus, Director, Donor Engagement, Women's Philanthropy Last week, I had the privilege of joining 20 Ruby Lions—extraordinary women who contribute $10,000 or more annually to the Jewish Federation—for
By Avi, Federation Shaliach Credit: Times of Israel Major Chen Buchris, Deputy Commander of the Maglan Unit, was a brave and stoic warrior and leader. He dedicated his entire being
By Abraham, Federation Community Shaliach Guy Illouz was murdered when he was 26 years old. He was born and raised in Raanana, a town in the center of Israel. Guy
By Maya, Shlicha, Rockville Credit: Israel National News I met Roei during our gap year in Israel at Mechinat Rabin. We were in the same group, which basically meant we
As we move forward from Yom HaShoah, we are reminded of the importance of reflecting on our shared history and the profound strength of our Jewish community. The stories of
It is a radical understatement to say that we live in interesting and challenging times. Increasing divisions and disagreements in the United States, in Israel, and around the world are
By Jamie Neumann, Third-Generation Holocaust Survivor April 24 is Yom Hashoah, Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day. We are reaching a pivotal time in Holocaust storytelling. There is an unprecedented amount of
As someone who is not Catholic, I nevertheless have found myself deeply moved and inspired by the leadership of Pope Francis. While I disagreed with many specific issues, his commitment
