News & Updates

News and updates from Federation and our CEO, Gil Preuss.

Empowering Jewish Communities: Insights from the 2025 JPro Conference in Baltimore

May 16, 2025

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From Tragedy to Resilience: The Tribe of Nova’s Unbreakable Story

May 16, 2025

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Shaping Stronger Futures: Supporting Teen Mental Health

May 16, 2025

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Inside the WOW Retreat: A Jewish Women’s Leadership Experience

May 9, 2025

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This Is What Community in Action Looks Like

May 2, 2025

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Remembering Major Chen Buchris, Deputy Commander of the Maglan Unit

April 30, 2025

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Remembering Guy Illouz

April 30, 2025

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Remembering Roei Marom

April 30, 2025

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Honoring Our History, Empowering Our Future

April 25, 2025

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Building Jewish Community: Embracing Diversity of Thought

April 24, 2025

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Yom Hashoah: Carrying Forward the Stories of Holocaust Survivors

April 23, 2025

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Remembering Pope Francis

April 22, 2025

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In Remembrance, We Find Resolve

April 18, 2025

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A Season of Reflection, Resilience, and Jewish Joy

April 11, 2025

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Security Is a Team Sport: Building a Culture of Collective Responsibility

April 11, 2025

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A Passover Celebration of Connection: Strengthening Intergenerational Bonds Through SHARE

April 9, 2025

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Stepping Up, Leaning In, and Building Community

March 28, 2025

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New Music Program in Senior Living Communities Helps Combat Loneliness

March 27, 2025

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Jewish Federation Allocates an Additional $180,000 for Immediate Cash Assistance to Community Members Affected by Federal Layoffs

March 27, 2025

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The Power to Act: Finding Strength and Purpose in This Season of Change

March 14, 2025

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Helenka Shy Named Chief Communications Officer

March 11, 2025

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A Friday Reflection: Takeaways from Cornerstone

March 7, 2025

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Staying Committed

February 28, 2025

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Our hearts are broken

February 21, 2025

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A Friday Reflection: Celebrating our community’s unique spirit

February 14, 2025

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Holding together and moving forward

February 7, 2025

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A week of mixed emotions

January 31, 2025

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Finally, a glimmer of hope

January 17, 2025

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After 15 long months

January 15, 2025

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LA Needs Us

January 10, 2025

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We’re off and running

January 3, 2025

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Keren Waranch Named Chief Development Officer

January 3, 2025

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So much stood out in 2024

December 20, 2024

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A Friday Reflection: Unity in all its forms

December 13, 2024

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Standing in the Shoes of Civil Rights Witnesses

December 9, 2024

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What inspired me this week

December 6, 2024

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We need you to keep thinking of us

November 22, 2024

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Writing to you from Israel

November 19, 2024

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Reverberating Lessons from Hostage Families

November 15, 2024

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A Modern-Day Pogrom

November 8, 2024

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Local Hillel directors share updates

November 1, 2024

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Antisemitism and Jewish Joy on Campus

October 16, 2024

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Before Yom Kippur, Support Hurricane Relief

October 10, 2024

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Hard to read – and essential to share

September 27, 2024

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A phone call I got from Yoni

September 20, 2024

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Federation and Makom to Form Central Jewish Community Hub in Co-Owned Space

September 18, 2024

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We Will Dance Again

September 13, 2024

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A Time to Mourn and A Time to Act

September 6, 2024

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A Day of Mourning

September 1, 2024

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Elevating the Voices of Hostages, Belonging, and More

August 30, 2024

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Security Training, Your Support in Israel, and More

August 23, 2024

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Your Impact: Tools from the Waves

August 19, 2024

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My Commitment – Connecting You to Federation’s Impact

August 16, 2024

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Thinking of Romi Gonen, Or Levy, and October 7th. It’s Friday.

August 9, 2024

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Paving the Future We Seek

August 2, 2024

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Summer Camp, Security, Leaders Making Moves + More

July 18, 2024

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Jewish Identity After October 7th

July 3, 2024

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Finding Strength in Judaism

June 21, 2024

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Essential Investments, Difficult Conversations on Israel, and Pride. It’s Friday.

June 7, 2024

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Announcing the 2024 Recipient of the Avi West Jewish Educator Award

June 3, 2024

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“Horseshoe Theory” and Jews in Need. It’s Friday.

May 31, 2024

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Fighting Antisemitism on Campus, Accelerating Gender-Based Giving Post-October 7th, and More . It’s Friday.

May 24, 2024

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Updates from Mexico City, Remembrance and Celebration, and More. It’s Friday.

May 17, 2024

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Reflections on Yom HaZikaron & Yom Ha’atzmaut

May 10, 2024

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When You Don’t Know What to Do, Do What You Know

May 9, 2024

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Campus Protests, Israel Aid Package, Yom HaShoah

May 3, 2024

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Iran, Rising Antisemitism, Passover Traditions. It’s Friday.

April 19, 2024

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Your Impact: Aiding Displaced Israeli Families

April 15, 2024

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Israel Update, Tensions Rise with Iran, Hostage Rally. It’s Friday.

April 12, 2024

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“Hope without Boundaries:” Our Partnership with Sheba Medical Center in Israel

April 8, 2024

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Exploring Jewish Communities in Latin America

April 5, 2024

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Six Months Later: Our Resolve, Solidarity & Impact in Israel

March 29, 2024

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Embracing the Spirit of Purim

March 22, 2024

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Your Impact: Connecting Israelis with Mental Health Professionals

March 20, 2024

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Navigating Uncertainty: Reflecting on the Future of American Jewry

March 15, 2024

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Your Impact: Creating a Wave of Hope for Israelis

March 14, 2024

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Supporting Israeli Women

March 8, 2024

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Introducing JShield, the Security Division of Federation

March 1, 2024

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Our Ongoing Work in Ukraine

February 23, 2024

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Your Impact: Providing Trauma Recovery to Israelis

February 21, 2024

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The Spirit of Purpose

February 16, 2024

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GatherDC: Deepening Disability Inclusion, Belonging, and Acceptance for Young Adults

February 15, 2024

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The Lasting Impressions of Jewish Summer Camp

February 9, 2024

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Witnessing a Changed Israel

February 2, 2024

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Federation’s Response to the International Court of Justice Ruling

January 26, 2024

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Empowering Young Adults: A Closer Look at Federation’s Impact on Disability Inclusion

January 24, 2024

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Empowering & Preparing Jewish Greater Washington’s Teens to Combat Antisemitism

January 19, 2024

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Meet Avia: Federation’s Educational Engagement Shlicha

January 18, 2024

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Balancing Optimism and Concern

January 12, 2024

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Finding Resilience in Gratitude

January 5, 2024

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To Better Days Ahead, With Thanks

December 29, 2023

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Continuing Our Vital Work

December 22, 2023

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Building a Stronger Community Together

December 15, 2023

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On Increasing the Light

December 8, 2023

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Our Continued Solidarity with Israel

December 1, 2023

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With Gratitude

November 17, 2023

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What Comes Next

November 16, 2023

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Will you join me on Tuesday?

November 10, 2023

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Reminders for a New Time in Jewish History

November 3, 2023

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Russell “Rusty” Rosenthal Appointed Federation’s New Executive Director, Regional Security

October 31, 2023

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Bearing Witness: Video Reflections on my Visit to Israel

October 27, 2023

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Video: Israel Crisis Update – A Report from the Ground from Federation’s CEO

October 24, 2023

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Stronger than Ever: A Message from Federation’s President

October 20, 2023

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Together in Mourning & Solidarity

October 13, 2023

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Standing with Israel

October 9, 2023

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Mobilizing for Israel

October 7, 2023

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Investing in Teen Mental Health

October 6, 2023

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On Fragility and Community

September 29, 2023

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On Practicing Humility

September 22, 2023

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eJewish Philanthropy: As 5784 begins, Jewish communities pushed to consider greater accessibility

September 18, 2023

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Remembering Rabbi Matthew H. Simon, z”l

September 15, 2023

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Building an Interdependent Community

September 8, 2023

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Building an Inclusive, Accessible Jewish Community

September 1, 2023

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Investing in Families with Young Children

August 18, 2023

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Upcoming Safety & Security Preparedness Training

August 4, 2023

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Advocating for Evan Gershkovich & Elizabeth Tsurkov

July 14, 2023

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On Democracy & Our Collective Future

June 30, 2023

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A Jewish Homeland for All Jews

June 23, 2023

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A Memorable Night of Community and Leadership

June 16, 2023

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Looking Forward Together

June 9, 2023

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Celebrating Our Communal Agencies

June 2, 2023

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Filling Our Communal Glass

May 19, 2023

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Our Dual Responsibilities in Israel

May 12, 2023

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Investing in Each Other

May 5, 2023

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Turning Hope into Action

April 28, 2023

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Rebirth and Renewal

April 21, 2023

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A Community that Cares for Each Other

March 31, 2023

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Confronting & Combating Antisemitism

March 24, 2023

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Our Voice in this Defining Moment

March 17, 2023

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Remembering Judy Heumann, z”l

March 10, 2023

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In Pursuit of a More Inclusive Jewish Community

March 3, 2023

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A Critical Moment for Engagement with Israel

February 24, 2023

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Security this Shabbat: A Message from Federation and SCN

February 24, 2023

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Federation Welcomes New Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Society Chairs

February 22, 2023

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Continuing Our Work in and for Ukraine

February 17, 2023

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Supporting Earthquake Survivors in Turkey & Syria

February 10, 2023

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Meet Marissa: Advocating for an Inclusive Jewish Community

February 8, 2023

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Announcing the Recipient of the Avi West Jewish Educator Award

February 7, 2023

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February 6, 2023

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Carrying Our Bones: Reflection from Rabbi Corey Helfand

February 4, 2023

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Reflections on a Powerful Journey

February 3, 2023

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Reflections from Rabbi Sarah Tasman: Rabbinic and Communal Leaders Mission to Alabama

February 3, 2023

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Meet Ruth: Building Deeper Connections to Israel at Makom

January 30, 2023

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On Remembering & Our Greatest Strength

January 27, 2023

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Relationships and the Power of Working Together

January 20, 2023

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On Celebration & Change: Marking Israel at 75

January 13, 2023

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Remembering Paul Berger, z”l

January 6, 2023

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Wishing You a Happy New Year

December 30, 2022

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A Light in the Darkness

December 23, 2022

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Joint response to new antisemitic incidents

December 17, 2022

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Living Proudly Together

December 16, 2022

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Glowing Brightly Together

December 9, 2022

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Connecting with Purpose

December 2, 2022

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On Gratitude for our Community

November 18, 2022

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What We Do Now: A Message on Antisemitism

November 15, 2022

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Supporting Ongoing Needs in Ukraine

November 11, 2022

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Our Work in this Moment

November 4, 2022

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Engagement for a Collective Future

October 28, 2022

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Amplifying our Collective Impact

October 21, 2022

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On the Season of Our Rejoicing

October 14, 2022

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Our Enduring Commitment

October 7, 2022

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Building a Vibrant & Secure Community

September 30, 2022

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Celebrating Those Who Make a Difference

September 23, 2022

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Confronting our History

September 16, 2022

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Change and Return

September 2, 2022

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The Future of Jewish Philanthropy in Greater Washington

August 19, 2022

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Building an Unbreakable Hope

August 5, 2022

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Continuing our Support in Ukraine

July 22, 2022

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On Resilience & Summer Camp

July 8, 2022

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Moving Forward Together

June 24, 2022

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A Night to Remember

June 17, 2022

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Reuniting Ethiopian Jewry in Israel: An Interview with Laura Cutler

June 10, 2022

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An Interview with Laura Cutler on Ethiopian Aliyah

June 10, 2022

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Celebrating our Communal Leaders

June 3, 2022

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Moving Beyond Thoughts & Prayers

May 27, 2022

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Resilience, Challenge, and Change in Israel

May 20, 2022

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Meet Rabbi Sarah Tasman, Federation’s Director of Jewish Journeys and Engagement

May 17, 2022

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Creating a Community of Belonging

May 13, 2022

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Embracing an Evolving Israel

May 6, 2022

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On Memory and Building for the Future

April 29, 2022

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Together Again

April 15, 2022

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Helping Those in Need Around the World…and Around the Corner

April 8, 2022

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Standing with Israel as a Jewish Community

April 1, 2022

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On the Global Jewish Refugee Crisis

March 25, 2022

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Reflections from Ukraine’s Border

March 18, 2022

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March 18, 2022

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A Northern Virginia Update: The Power of Community

March 17, 2022

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Our Impact in Ukraine

March 11, 2022

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Preserving Vibrant Jewish Life in Ukraine

March 4, 2022

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Supporting Ukrainian Jews

February 25, 2022

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Federation’s Ukraine Emergency Fund Now Open

February 24, 2022

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Supporting the Global Jewish Community

February 18, 2022

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Expanding the Discourse on Israel & Zionism

February 11, 2022

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Liz Weintraub, Leader in Disability Advocacy

February 10, 2022

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Pozez JCC’s Inclusion and Disability Services: Fostering Skills for Individuals with Disabilities

February 10, 2022

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A Northern Virginia Update: Individual and Communal Safety and Security

February 7, 2022

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Towards Inclusivity for All

February 4, 2022

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Championing the Inclusion of Children and Adults with Disabilities

February 3, 2022

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Capital Camps: Living the Values of Inclusion

January 28, 2022

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Our Collective Security

January 28, 2022

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Standing Strong & Secure

January 21, 2022

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A Force for Good

January 14, 2022

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Principles for the Future

January 7, 2022

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A Video Message from Federation CEO Gil Preuss

December 31, 2021

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Moving Forward Together

December 29, 2021

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Introducing Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh

December 17, 2021

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Strengthening Jewish Life in NOVA

December 10, 2021

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In Awe of Awe

December 3, 2021

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On Gratitude and Giving

November 19, 2021

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A Northern Virginia Update: Cross-organizational collaboration strengthens our NOVA community

November 18, 2021

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Reducing Risk

November 12, 2021

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The Resilient Community

November 5, 2021

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Creating a Vibrant Jewish Community, Together

October 29, 2021

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Helping Terror Victims in Israel’s South

October 26, 2021

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Condemning Antisemitism in All Forms—and in our Backyard

October 22, 2021

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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Expands Investment in Families with Young Children

October 19, 2021

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An Interactive Look at Our Communal Accomplishments

October 15, 2021

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The Power of Listening

October 8, 2021

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Honoring our Community Builders

October 1, 2021

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Standing Together in Community

September 17, 2021

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9/11 and the Importance of Memory

September 10, 2021

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A Time of Transitions

September 3, 2021

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Welcoming the Stranger

August 27, 2021

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Federation’s Endowment Fund and Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area Partner to Support Afghan Refugee Resettlement

August 26, 2021

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A Northern Virginia Update: Looking Back and Forward at Jewish Life in NOVA

August 6, 2021

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Present in the Garden

July 30, 2021

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Living With Ambiguity

July 23, 2021

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Thinking Locally and Acting Globally

July 16, 2021

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Pandemic Lessons for a Post-pandemic World

July 9, 2021

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Jewish Life in America: Writing the Roadmap

July 2, 2021

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Joy, Community, Identity, and S’mores

June 25, 2021

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Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh to Become The Jewish Agency for Israel’s and The Jewish Federation’s First Druze Emissary

June 22, 2021

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June 18, 2021

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Where We Go From Here: A Webinar on Federation’s Rabbinic Mission to Israel (Recording)

June 18, 2021

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Striding Forward

June 11, 2021

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Jewish and Democratic

June 4, 2021

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Sharing the Latest from on the Ground: A Message from Shari Merrill

June 3, 2021

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June 3, 2021

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Rabbi Greg Harris of Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County

June 3, 2021

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Rabbi Hyim Shafner of Kesher Israel: The Georgetown Synagogue

June 3, 2021

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Rabbi Michael Safra of B’nai Israel

June 3, 2021

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Federation’s Rabbinic Mission to Israel: A Message from Zach Briton

June 1, 2021

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Speaking Truth to All

May 28, 2021

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Responding to Needs in Israel in 2021

May 25, 2021

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A Vital Pursuit

May 21, 2021

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Responding to the 2021 Crisis in Israel

May 13, 2021

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An Opportunity to Make a Difference

May 7, 2021

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Building Blocks of Community

April 30, 2021

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The Continuous Pursuit of Justice

April 23, 2021

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The Next Chapter in Our Relationship with Israel

April 16, 2021

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Good Deeds Year

April 9, 2021

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Agents of Hope

March 26, 2021

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A Safe and Happy Passover by Rober Graves

March 22, 2021

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On Building a Community of Belonging

March 19, 2021

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Reuniting with Israel

March 5, 2021

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Keep the Evolution Going

February 26, 2021

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Molly Gravholt Named New Chief Financial & Administrative Officer of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

February 25, 2021

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Meet Molly Gravholt, Federation’s New Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

February 25, 2021

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A Camp for All Children

February 23, 2021

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Flourishing in Jewish Day School

February 16, 2021

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MOST™ Program Opens Door to Adulthood Through Virtual Spaces

February 16, 2021

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Making Sense of “Mindful Masculinity”

February 5, 2021

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Meet Jolie Band, the ”Brownie Queen” of Federation partner Sunflower Bakery

February 1, 2021

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Why We Remember

January 29, 2021

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Introducing Rinat Kisin, Federation Inclusion Specialist

January 26, 2021

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Thank You for Stepping Up

January 22, 2021

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On Pausing to Read

January 15, 2021

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The Words I Will Remember

January 8, 2021

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A New Extraordinary

December 31, 2020

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Charity Navigator Recognizes The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington as a Four-Star Charity

December 29, 2020

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Paying Tribute to Our Lay Leaders

December 22, 2020

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Building Trust as a Community

December 18, 2020

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A Reason to Give

December 11, 2020

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VIDEO – State of the Community: A Webinar with Federation CEO Gil Preuss

December 4, 2020

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A Thanksgiving Message from Our CEO, Gil Preuss

November 20, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – November 6, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

November 6, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – October 27, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

October 27, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – October 23, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

October 23, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – October 16, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

October 16, 2020

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A Message from Gil Preuss October 9, 2020

October 9, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – October 2, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

October 2, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – September 25, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

September 25, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – September 17, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

September 17, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – September 11, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

September 11, 2020

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Wisdom & Reflections: To Be Seen

September 11, 2020

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It’s Complicated: Our Relationship Status with God

September 11, 2020

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A Special Lion+ Q&A with Alexis Cohen Gantsoudes, Carol Gordon, and Julie Wallick

September 10, 2020

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Wisdom & Reflections: The Coal Train and the Pocket Computer

September 3, 2020

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Wisdom & Reflections: Practicing Humility

September 3, 2020

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Wisdom & Reflections: “Anywhere but 2020/5780!”

September 3, 2020

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Rhythms for a New Season

September 1, 2020

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Wisdom & Reflections: “Never Give Up — Never Give In”

August 27, 2020

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Wisdom & Reflections: Seeking the Divine Face

August 27, 2020

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Lion+ Pearls of Wisdom with Dede Feinberg and Rise Ain

August 21, 2020

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Innovation & Ingenuity

August 21, 2020

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Wisdom & Reflections: Meaning of Tikkun

August 18, 2020

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A Special Lion+ Q&A with Jocelyn Krifcher

August 12, 2020

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A Special Lion+ Q&A with Jess Sher

August 10, 2020

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Caring for our Community

August 7, 2020

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Federation & Secure Community Network: Continued Collaboration to Secure our Community

August 6, 2020

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July 31, 2020

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A Special Lion+ Q&A with Shelly Kupfer

July 30, 2020

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Lessons from Tisha B’Av: From Tragedy and Loss, Comes Life and New Beginnings

July 30, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – July 24, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

July 24, 2020

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Racial Justice Resources

July 21, 2020

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July 21, 2020

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July 21, 2020

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July 21, 2020

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July 17, 2020

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Strengthening our Culture of Collaboration

July 10, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – July 2, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

July 2, 2020

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Introducing 703-J-CARING: The Jewish Community Support Line

July 1, 2020

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Finding Meaning in a Summer Without Jewish Camp

June 26, 2020

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Hillel: A Sage for All Seasons…and for a Pandemic

June 25, 2020

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A Study in Resilience: Our Jewish Day Schools in a Time of Crisis

June 24, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – June 19, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

June 19, 2020

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Creating Communities of Belonging

June 12, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – June 5, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

June 5, 2020

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Reflecting on Values and Responsibilities

June 1, 2020

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Making Help Easy to Find

May 28, 2020

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Shavuot During COVID-19: How Creativity is Part of this Jewish Holiday’s DNA

May 28, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – May 22, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

May 22, 2020

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Coming Together in Common Purpose and Effective Action

May 15, 2020

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A Message from Our CEO, Gil Preuss: May 8, 2020

May 8, 2020

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Strengthening What Sustains Us

May 1, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – April 24, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

April 24, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – April 17, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

April 17, 2020

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Meet Local Hero Dr. Miriam Fischer Wachter

April 3, 2020

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Harnessing Our Social Ties for Good

April 3, 2020

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Join the global movement to Do Good—From Home!

April 2, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – March 27, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

March 27, 2020

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Creating Community in a Time of Social Distancing

March 20, 2020

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A Message from Robin: March 2020

March 18, 2020

Womens Philanthropy

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March 13, 2020

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Looking Ahead: Building Emotional Connections with Israel

March 6, 2020

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Purim and Zionism: Hearing the Call to Take Personal Responsibility

March 6, 2020

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This Purim, Be a Force for Good in the World

March 4, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – February 28, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

February 28, 2020

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Looking Ahead to the Main Event

February 21, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – February 14, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

February 14, 2020

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Looking Ahead: The Essential Role of Jewish Education

February 7, 2020

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The State of Disability Inclusion in Greater Washington

February 7, 2020

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Tu B’Shevat: Let Trees Teach Us to Have Roots and Wings

February 7, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – January 31, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

January 31, 2020

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Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter in Inclusion

January 24, 2020

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Engaging Community Builders in Learning Through a Jewish Lens

January 24, 2020

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A Q&A with Local Leaders Shelly Kupfer and Nancy Duber

January 22, 2020

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January 22, 2020

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Looking Ahead: Shining a Spotlight on Seniors

January 10, 2020

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Weekly Reflection – January 3, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

January 3, 2020

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Looking Ahead: Engaging Millennials at a New Life Stage

December 23, 2019

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The Miracle of Creative Survival

December 23, 2019

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December 16, 2019

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December 13, 2019

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CEO, Gil Preuss, Speaks with Fox 5 DC Following Deadly Shooting in Jersey City

December 11, 2019

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December 6, 2019

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December 6, 2019

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Weekly Reflection – December 20, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

December 2, 2019

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Broadening Our Thanksgiving Horizon

November 26, 2019

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Carrying the Torch of Jewish Community

November 26, 2019

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Weekly Reflection – November 22, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

November 22, 2019

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Honoring the Past and Our Inspiring Future

November 21, 2019

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A Q&A with Local Leader Drew Fidler

November 21, 2019

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November 18, 2019

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A New Approach to Communal Progress

November 15, 2019

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Get to Know Robert Graves, Our Regional Director of Security for Greater Washington

November 14, 2019

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November 8, 2019

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Strengthening a Global Jewish Community in a Changing World

November 1, 2019

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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and Secure Community Network Announce New Regional Security Advisor

October 28, 2019

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October 25, 2019

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Community and Collective Memory

October 18, 2019

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Flash Philanthropy: Dinner, Drinks, and Doing Good!

October 17, 2019

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Aspiring to Perfection and Embracing Brokenness

October 4, 2019

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Weekly Reflection – October 4, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

October 4, 2019

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The Power of Cabinet: A Reflection by Matthew Berger

October 4, 2019

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Weekly Reflection – September 27, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

September 27, 2019

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The Future is Ours to Create

September 20, 2019

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Welcome Ariel Kurland, Federation’s New Director of Young Leadership

September 18, 2019

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Weekly Reflection – September 13, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

September 13, 2019

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Synagogues are Vital to the Jewish Future

September 6, 2019

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The Season for Looking In and Looking Out for Each Other

September 5, 2019

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August 23, 2019

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Weekly Reflection – August 16, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

August 16, 2019

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Where We Go from Here: A Statement from Gil Preuss on the Recent Mass Shootings

August 8, 2019

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August 2, 2019

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Federation 2.0 and the New Power of the Collective: A Response to Yehuda Kurtzer and Andrés Spokoiny

August 2, 2019

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Weekly Reflection – July 26, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

July 26, 2019

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Weekly Reflection – July 19, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

July 19, 2019

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Weekly Reflection – July 12, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

July 12, 2019

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What We Can Do for Democracy

July 3, 2019

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Once in a Red, White, and Blue Moon

July 1, 2019

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Weekly Reflection – June 14, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

June 14, 2019

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Stepping Up in a New Era

June 7, 2019

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Unwrapping Shavuot’s Meaning

June 6, 2019

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May 31, 2019

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Federation Allocates Over $1 Million Dollars to Innovative and Impactful Jewish Communal Initiatives

May 30, 2019

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From Ideas to Effective Action

May 24, 2019

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A Country and a Homeland

May 10, 2019

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The Days of I and We

May 9, 2019

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May 3, 2019

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Statement on Shabbat Shooting at Chabad of Poway, CA

April 27, 2019

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Celebrating the Past and Looking to the Future: A Message from Gil Preuss

April 24, 2019

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Mazel Tov to the 2019 Israel Engagement Fellowship Graduates

April 23, 2019

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Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Plague

April 12, 2019

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The Impact of Jewish Learning: A Message from Gil Preuss

April 12, 2019

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Israel All Ways: A Message from Gil Preuss

March 29, 2019

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Our Moment in Time: A Message from Gil Preuss

March 15, 2019

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Purim, Memory, and Identity

March 13, 2019

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To Birthright Israel and Beyond: A Message from Gil Preuss

February 28, 2019

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Local Leader Shelly Kupfer Named Chair-Designate of National Women’s Philanthropy

February 18, 2019

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Disability Advocacy and Our Potential to Effect Change: A Message from Gil Preuss

February 15, 2019

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Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month (JDAIM): Reflecting on Our Communal Journey Towards Inclusion

February 1, 2019

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From Family to Fellow Believers: A Message from Gil Preuss

February 1, 2019

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Building the World Through Kindness

January 3, 2019

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Setting the Wheels in Motion: A Message from Gil Preuss

January 3, 2019

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Marking the Occasion: A Message from Gil Preuss

December 28, 2018

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Leading with Light

December 13, 2018

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December 4, 2018

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Investing in a Brighter Communal Future: A Message from Gil Preuss

November 29, 2018

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Broadcasting the Light of the Chanukah Miracle

November 29, 2018

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Meet Shari Merrill, Federation’s New Chief Impact Officer

November 29, 2018

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When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Thankful

November 16, 2018

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I Am Thankful for You: A Message from Gil Preuss

November 16, 2018

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A Message from Our CEO Gil Preuss: United in the Face of Hatred

October 30, 2018

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Statement on Shabbat Mass Shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh

October 27, 2018

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Reboot Your Jewish Learning as An Adult

October 17, 2018

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Federation Welcomes Shari Merrill as New Chief Impact Officer

October 15, 2018

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Inside, Outside, All Year Round

September 20, 2018

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Who We Want to Be: A Message from Gil Preuss

September 6, 2018

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Federation grants $100,000 to first-time campers

July 27, 2018

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Welcome Rabbi Gil Steinlauf, Federation’s New Scholar-in-Residence!

July 2, 2018

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Red, White and Jew: Infusing Fourth of July with Jewish Meaning

July 2, 2018

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Building Community & Civic Life: A July 4th Message from Gil Preuss

July 2, 2018

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Drag Queen Story Time and Havdalah Celebrates Message of Inclusion and Self-Acceptance

July 2, 2018

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Summer Re-JEW-venation

May 31, 2018

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May 25, 2018

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The Shavuot Wisdom of Making it Count

May 11, 2018

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Making our Voices Heard: A Message from our CEO

April 27, 2018

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Israel@70: A Personal Reflection from Our CEO

April 19, 2018

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Houston, we’ve got your back!

April 17, 2018

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Hope: Israel’s Greatest Export

April 12, 2018

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The Gift of the Passover Seder: A Message from Our CEO

March 28, 2018

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Network Event: Remarks from CEO, Gill Preuss

March 9, 2018

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The Conversations We Need to Be Having: A Message from Our CEO

March 1, 2018

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Celebrate Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Day 2018

February 28, 2018

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February 13, 2018

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This JDAIM, Learning from Those Who Lead by Example

February 2, 2018

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Keeping Our Hearts Open: A Message from Our CEO

January 19, 2018

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January 18, 2018

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January 4, 2018

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December 27, 2017

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December 27, 2017

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The New Tax Law and Charitable Giving

December 21, 2017

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Investing in our Future: A Message from Federation CEO Gil Preuss

December 14, 2017

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December 11, 2017

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Finding True Courage and Freedom in the Spirit of Chanukah

November 30, 2017

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November 30, 2017

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Thanksgiving’s Jewish Roots and Wings: A Message from Federation CEO Gil Preuss

November 16, 2017

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November 13, 2017

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Good Guesting and Hosting in the 21st Century

November 2, 2017

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November 2, 2017

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November 2, 2017

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Whose Children Are We?

October 19, 2017

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October 3, 2017

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Embrace Your Vulnerabilities by Embracing Others During Sukkot

October 2, 2017

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Don’t Judge a Sukkah by its Cover: A Sukkot Message from Federation’s CEO

October 2, 2017

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September 8, 2017

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An Update on Hurricane Harvey Relief

September 7, 2017

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September 7, 2017

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Grounded, Centered and Connected by Community

September 7, 2017

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CJP exec Gil Preuss to lead Washington’s Jewish federation

August 23, 2017

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August 22, 2017

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August 21, 2017

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Gil Preuss named CEO of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

August 16, 2017

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Notes from the FRD Leadership Mission

July 21, 2017

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Between Us: Let’s talk about the last word

June 27, 2017

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Between Us: Let’s talk about doing what’s right

June 20, 2017

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Between Us: Let’s talk about risk tolerance

June 14, 2017

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June 8, 2017

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Between Us: Let’s talk about humility

May 23, 2017

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May 18, 2017

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May 9, 2017

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May 4, 2017

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April 26, 2017

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April 19, 2017

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Between Us: Let’s talk about gaining through sacrifice

March 28, 2017

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Between Us: Let’s talk about building through action

March 22, 2017

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Between Us: Let’s talk about heroes

March 16, 2017

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Between Us: Let’s talk about humility

March 8, 2017

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Between Us: Let’s talk about following directions

March 1, 2017

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Standing strong as a united community: a message from The Jewish Federation

March 1, 2017

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Between Us: Let’s talk about the stranger among us

February 22, 2017

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Between Us: Let’s talk about tomorrow

February 14, 2017

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How To Build A More Inclusive Jewish Community

February 9, 2017

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Strengthening the Collective Us: Celebrating JDAIM

February 9, 2017

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Between Us: Let’s talk about life-changing experiences

February 8, 2017

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Between Us: Let’s talk about bringing light to the darkness

February 1, 2017

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Between Us: Let’s talk about who’s in charge

January 25, 2017

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January 18, 2017

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