Federation believes that Israel must be a democratic state for all of its citizens and, simultaneously, a homeland for the global Jewish people. We remain committed to continuing to strengthen
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Like thousands of others in our community and around the world, I've spent this week thinking about Judy Heumann, z”l, a trailblazer of the disability rights movement. For more than
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is excited to welcome Drew Greenwald to The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington team. He brings years of experience to the role of Director,
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Last month, our community came together to recognize Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month, or JDAIM, as we do each February. Federation prioritizes this work year-round in partnership with
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Today, we mark one year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and with your generous support, our community continues to care for those in need in the region. To learn more
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and our community security partner, Secure Community Network (SCN), are aware that a small neo-Nazi group has been advertising online a "day of mass
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By Jill Granader, Vice President, Federation's Women's Philanthropy Sophie Buslik, Lion of Judah Chair for Women's Philanthropy When women come together, using our collective strength to address issues central to
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Next Friday will mark one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. And though the news cycle frequently shifts to focus on other issues, the needs of Ukrainians have compounded, worsening with
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In just the past few years, our community has come together to respond to a pandemic, war in Ukraine, multiple refugee crises, and needs throughout Jewish Greater Washington. In each
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Marissa Ditkowsky, a member of Federation’s Disability Inclusion Committee and 2022 Capital Chai honoree, is a disabled advocate and attorney currently serving as Disability Economic Justice Counsel at the National
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