The Roundup - Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

A blooming lemon tree becomes a reflection on faith, possibility, and the future of Jewish life. As uncertainty grows, the challenge is not only to confront what is probable, but to nurture what is possible and help it take root.

Find Your People with JLive

Jewish life is thriving across Northern Virginia, but finding it can be challenging. Through a new partnership between the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the Pozez JCC, JLive will make it easier to discover events, programs, volunteer opportunities, and meaningful community connections.

Shaping Jewish Life on Our Own Terms

At a time when Jewish life in the DMV is both flourishing and facing renewed antisemitism, this reflection explores the tension many Jews feel between pride and unease — and the responsibility of communal institutions to help shape a resilient Jewish future.

Coming Together to Protect our Communities

Hundreds of Jewish leaders gathered on Capitol Hill for The Jewish Federations of North America’s Security Fly-In, sharing deeply personal stories about rising antisemitism and advocating for stronger protections to ensure Jewish communities can gather openly and safely.

Building a Community Where Differences Are the Glue, Not the Wedge

Over four months, 22 local leaders came together through the Courageous Leadership Fellowship to strengthen empathy, respect, and constructive dialogue across the Jewish community, exploring how courageous leadership and meaningful conversation can help build a stronger, more inclusive future.

Not Your "Toy", but Definitely Your Soundtrack for Decoding Israel

From Eurovision victories to post-October 7 conversations, a Federation shlicha uses Israeli music and culture to foster Jewish peoplehood, resilience, and shared identity across Greater Washington through Hands On Israel workshops and community connection.

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