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I Am Thankful for You: A Message from Gil Preuss

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
16 November 2018
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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 Read more

A Message from Our CEO Gil Preuss: United in the Face of Hatred

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
30 October 2018
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On Monday, October 29, The Jewish Federation and the Jewish Community Relations Council hosted a communal service at Adas Israel Congregation to honor the victims of the attack in Pittsburgh. Read more

Statement on Shabbat Mass Shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
27 October 2018
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington (JFGW) and The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington (JCRC) are horrified and heartbroken by the despicable murderous attack at the Tree of

Federation Welcomes Shari Merrill as New Chief Impact Officer

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
15 October 2018
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WASHINGTON, DC (October 15, 2018)—The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is proud to announce that Shari Merrill will become its first Chief Impact Officer. Merrill will officially begin her new

Who We Want to Be: A Message from Gil Preuss

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
06 September 2018
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In a few days, we will have the opportunity to celebrate the start of a new year and once again reflect on the many ways we can narrow the gap between our actions and our Read more

Federation grants $100,000 to first-time campers

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
27 July 2018
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For the past eight years, The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington has partnered with The Foundation for Jewish Camp’s One Happy Camper, a program that facilitates 100% Federation-funded grant distribution

Welcome Rabbi Gil Steinlauf, Federation’s New Scholar-in-Residence!

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
02 July 2018
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When I was a little kid, I used to make my parents crazy because I liked to break my toys open. Sure, I played with my toys. But I inevitably became

Building Community & Civic Life: A July 4th Message from Gil Preuss

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
02 July 2018
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The topics of community and responsibility come up often in my conversations and have been at the forefront of our work in defining the role Federation can and should play Read more

Drag Queen Story Time and Havdalah Celebrates Message of Inclusion and Self-Acceptance

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
02 July 2018
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By Sarah Rabin Spira, Manager, PJ Library Glitter and drag queens and family Havdalah service—oh my! The recent Drag Queen Story Time and Havdalah embodies The Jewish Federation of Greater

What Brings Us Together: A Message from Gil Preuss

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
25 May 2018
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Since last August, when I began as CEO of The Jewish Federation, I have enjoyed getting to know hundreds and hundreds of people across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. The