Friends,
As The Jewish Federation’s Field Manager for Northern Virginia (NOVA), I am grateful to the nearly 100 of you who met with me during my first few months in the role. Through each conversation—with an array of rabbis, lay leaders, community members, and Jewish professionals—I have gotten to better understand our expansive and growing Northern Virginia Jewish community from a variety of perspectives. Thank you to those who have shared your stories and insight with me. I am excited to meet with many more of you in the coming months, and to continue the conversations already begun.
This feels like the perfect time to reflect on how our community has moved forward during a challenging year, and to look ahead to what is to come. I would like to update you on Federation’s efforts in NOVA, from how we continue to respond to emergencies in the wake of COVID-19, to the ways in which we are growing Jewish families, and how we are sustaining vibrant Jewish life. A detailed update is included below.
I would also like to thank Scott Brown and Michelle Stravitz, members of Federation’s 2020-2021 Executive Committee, for their guidance and leadership this year and their ongoing work to strengthen Jewish life in Northern Virginia. I know our community will benefit from Scott's and Michelle’s efforts for years to come, and I look forward to working closely with Northern Virginia community members David Selden and David Yaffe to continue this work as they join the Executive Committee this year.
As summer continues, we have many new opportunities ahead. If you have any questions, are interested in learning more about our work, or would like to meet, please contact me at NOVA@shalomdc.org or 301-230-7300.
Wishing you a wonderful rest of the summer,
Anne Greenspoon
Northern Virginia Field Manager
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington