Deepening our understanding of who we are begins with listening to each distinct voice that makes up our Jewish Greater Washington community. Explore how Federation’s commitment to advancing and fostering inclusion is ensuring that everyone feels invited and encouraged to participate in Jewish life.
“It was incredible to open our PJ Library book and see that it perfectly reflected our interracial and interfaith family. My wife actually broke down and cried with joy when she read through the book and saw our family sitting at the Shabbat table.”
PJ Library parent
interfaith families receive a book every month from PJ Library®, infusing Jewish values, education, and culture in their homes.
Glitter and drag queens and family Havdalah service—oh my! The recent Drag Queen Story Time and Havdalah embodies The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s values of inclusion, education, and meaningful ritual. It also represents what can happen when community organizations work together to promote purposeful social and religious programming for families with young children.
people from Greater Washington’s LGBTQ Jewish community participate in welcoming, inclusive community programs, and events.
annual hours of job training empower adults with differing abilities to join the workforce.
of couples include someone who does not identify as Jewish.
of all Federation events offer accessible accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, including specific audio, mobile, or visual aids and services for all participants.
Federation proudly supports the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes’ Sally and Robert Goldberg Maryland Meaningful Opportunities for Successful Transitions (MOSTTM) program, which prepares individuals with disabilities for independent, self-sustaining adulthood by providing real world professional experience.
Individuals are part of our growing disability inclusion network and working group; we welcome your involvement.
“GLOE has been a home-base for me — a place where I don’t have to choose between my LGBTQ identity and my identity. The program offerings provide a unique balance of educational, spiritual, and social opportunities, and — most of all — it is a place to find community.”