Passover is one of my favorite Jewish holidays. Part of the power of Passover—apart from the warm embrace of matzo ball soup and that divine brisket—is its timeless relevance. In
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Shalom! I am writing to you from Amsterdam, where the pre-trip to Federation’s Israel YOUR Way Mission is just underway. On Monday, we travel to Israel for the formal start
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Last night, I was thrilled to join more than 600 people at Federation’s Main Event. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, schmooze, and touch base with longtime supporters and
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It is one thing to talk about a sense of connection to Israel. It is a whole other thing to experience it. That is the premise behind Birthright Israel trips.
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Our tradition teaches us that we must each uphold the dignity of others. The seemingly simple idea that everyone is created in the image of God has played a profound
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Two weeks ago, The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s Congregational Shlichim Program was honored by The Jewish Agency for Israel. The program, which places Israeli young adults in schools, synagogues,
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We are only a few days into the new year, and already I find myself wondering how the future will unfold. What iconic moments will make their way into our
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“I can no other answer make but thanks, and thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks.” - William Shakespeare I want to say thank you. Thank you for being an integral
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Chanukah is a holiday of many lessons. It reminds us to persevere despite the odds and to stand up for what we believe in. It also reminds us that when
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“How strange we are in the world, and how presumptuous our doings! Only one response can maintain us: gratefulness for witnessing the wonder, for the gift of our unearned right
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