A rainy Next Gen gathering became a powerful reminder of Jewish community, continuity, and connection. As Federation’s Senior Director, Financial Resource Development, Sarah Green reflects on leadership, philanthropy, and building relationships that will sustain Jewish life for generations.
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Building a Stronger Jewish Future
Strengthening Jewish life in Northern Virginia.
Our investment in Northern Virginia (NoVA) is more than funding—it’s fuel for vibrant Jewish life. Federation focuses on empowering leaders, supporting essential institutions, and strengthening collaboration across our ecosystem to meet today’s needs and build for the future. We are helping individuals and families of all ages connect, grow, and thrive.
Building meaningful, personal connections to Israel and Israelis.
A strong connection to Israel enhances our individual and collective American Jewish experience. Feeling part of a global Jewish family and connected to the Jewish homeland is one of the gifts of Jewish identity. Our role is to help people pursue and deepen those ties and form connections with Israel and Jewish peoplehood that feel real, nuanced, and personal.
Catch the Roundup
Whether you’re planning your weekend, exploring ways to give back, or catching up on community news, you’ll find something meaningful here.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Inspiring a Strong, Connected Jewish Community
Across DC, Northern Virginia, and suburban Maryland, we bring people, organizations, and resources together to take on our community’s biggest challenges. As a hub for bold ideas and collective action, we empower Jewish Greater Washington to imagine what’s possible and shape what’s next.
We’re building a vibrant Jewish future—rooted in care, belonging, and bold purpose. A future where every person feels seen and supported. Where Jewish learning thrives, Jewish peoplehood and Israel are embraced, and our values come to life in the ways we lead, give, and show up for one another.
Stronger Together: Our Impact in Action
Federation’s Annual Meeting offered a powerful reminder of what makes Jewish Greater Washington extraordinary: people who invest in one another, lead with purpose, and help build a strong future through service, leadership, and community responsibility.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Inspiring the next generation
Through mentoring, meaningful volunteering, and vibrant Jewish-life experiences, we empower teens and youth across Greater Washington to lead, learn, and belong.
Empowering leadership
We’re dedicated to identifying and nurturing Jewish leaders across Greater Washington, providing a variety of experiences to help them grow and lead.
Securing our community
Through expert assessments, grant support, training, and trusted partnerships, JShield, our community security initiative, works hand-in-hand with Jewish organizations across Greater Washington to build a culture of security rooted in care and confidence.
Combating antisemitism
Together with community leaders, partner organizations, and you, we are transforming fear into focus, and frustration into forward momentum.
Responding to crisis
Whether it’s a natural disaster, local challenge, or geopolitical emergency, we’re ready to respond quickly, thoughtfully, and with care, clarity, and action.
Connecting with Israel
Through our Community Shlichim and Hands-On Israel programs, we’re proud to create opportunities for our community to connect with Israel on a deeper level—understanding its challenges and building lasting relationships with Israelis from all walks of life.
Building Jewish life in NoVA
Through neighborhood gatherings, family programs, and partnerships with local organizations, we’re helping Jewish life in Northern Virginia grow brighter, stronger, and more connected, one relationship at a time.
