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Misha's Musings

A Great Jewish Debate

People frequently want to know what happens at Federation board meetings. So I will share with you the great debate of our last meeting that has it roots in the Talmudic argument I just shared. Facing financial difficulties, we asked our board to weigh in on this very issue.

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Madoff and Federation

Susie Gelman and David Butler

This has been a very difficult week for so many non-profit organizations. Already stressed by the radical change in our global economy, many non-profits and individuals have now suffered again through the criminal behavior of a high-powered investor, unfortunately involved in many important Jewish charities. 
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Words as Light

Dr. Erica Brown, Director, Jewish Leadership Institute

Especially at this season, when lights were miraculously lit for Israel even though they did not have enough oil, there remains light even now to help us, with the aid of these Hanukah candles, to find that hidden light within. Hiding takes place mainly in the dark; we need the candles' light to seek and to find...
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Charity Navigator

Federation Earns 4 Stars!

The 4-star rating, Charity Navigator’s highest, was awarded on October 31, 2008, and announced by Eileen Frazier, Chief Operating Officer at The Federation. “The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is very proud to have earned Charity Navigator’s 4-star rating,” said Frazier. Read more

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