You've read the headlines about racial inequity; you've heard the outcry about injustice in our nation. Now, The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington invites you to hear from the Reverend Tim Warner, Pastor of the Emory Grove United Methodist Church, his daughter Jordan Warner-Graham, and his godchildren Joia Daniels and Dr. Joseph Daniels, III about their

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington hosted an exclusive opportunity to learn—and ask questions—from tax, legal, or financial experts in our community. Marcie L. Brecher, Esq., of West & Feinberg, P.C., and Brad Sherman, Founder and President of Sherman Wealth Management, presented many options available to help secure financial futures. Following Marcie and Brad’s presentation, participants attended

Join us online on Tuesday, November 24 for our fascinating and timely pre-Thanksgiving opening program featuring Yehuda Kurtzer, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, and Tamara Cofman Wittes, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, as they reflect on the aftermath of the U.S. presidential election and the implications for the Jewish community.

Join Federation CEO, Gil Preuss, in conversation with Heather Moran, CEO & Executive Director of Sixth & I, for a live, community-wide webinar on how Federation and our community continue to address critical and evolving issues, and how we plan to embrace the opportunities ahead. Friday, December 4 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Are you parenting a preschooler while working from home…during a global pandemic? The juggle is real. We are here to help! Join The Jewish Federation and early childhood education experts, Ora Cohen Rosenfeld and Miryam Buchler, for an engaging seminar about creating a positive learning environment during the pandemic. They will share tips to: Support

The global Jewish community has faced significant challenges and shifts over the past year including the COVID-19 pandemic, deep economic recession, the 2020 U.S. election, the Abraham Accords, increased polarization, rising anti-Semitism, and challenges to Jewish institutions. What impact will these critical developments have on Jewish identity, Jewish civic engagement, Jewish peoplehood, and collective healing?

Join hundreds across our Jewish community on March 16 at 8:00 PM to enjoy a FREE virtual Passover cooking demonstration with famed Chef Michael Solomonov! The James Beard Foundation award-winning chef will demonstrate how to cook the perfect Passover meal, from charoset to mina (Sephardic pie), just in time for the holiday. Register for free today! Tuesday, March 16 |

Join The Jewish Federation and our Greater Washington Jewish community to DO GOOD together April 11-18! Food insecurity across our community remains a critical issue, especially in the wake of COVID-19. This Good Deeds Week, Federation is proud to unite 60+ community partners in meeting this growing need. Join thousands of community members from across

Our Greater Washington Jewish community stands strong today because of your pioneering vision, passion, and generosity. You have built the foundation for the critical work Federation does today—at home and abroad—as we meet critical needs and address the pressing issues facing our community. Join Rachel Gildiner of GatherDC and Rabbi Aderet Drucker of the Den

Join the Pomegranates for an evening with local beauty expert, Emily Goldberg of Emily Cosmetics. Emily will share her branded make-up tutorial, Quarantine Eyes, with tips and tricks to enhance our eyes and help us feel beautiful and confident as we wear our masks in public. Emily will be providing 10% off all items purchased

This April, popular Israeli hip-hop band Jimbo J invites you to be a guest artist for their special Yom Ha’Atzamaut Musical Masterclass. Celebrate Israel with other music lovers for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn with rising star, lead vocalist and writer, Jimbo, as he breaks down the process of writing and composing some of his most

Moving Towards Action and Accountability Thursday, April 29, 2021 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm In the first two programs of our series, we had the opportunity to hear firsthand about one family’s experience growing up Black in suburban Maryland, and then to learn from a multi-generational panel of Jews of Color about their experiences with Jewish life

Join us as we discuss the importance of self-care and how we can move forward in these changing times. We will touch on physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual, and professional self-care, and the importance of taking care of ourselves to successfully support others. Presenters: Haley Rizkallah, Brendel Mitchell, Maryland Coalition of Families Hosts: Jewish Federation of

Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) will explain who is eligible for DDA benefits, services and waivers. Learn when and how to apply and how to ask questions. Presenter: Nicole Sheppard, Transitioning Youth Coordinator, DDA Southern Region Host: Transition Work GroupThe Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, in partnership with the Transition Work Group of Montgomery County, is pleased

Learn about housing vouchers, group homes, supported living, renting alone or with a roommate as well as new private housing options that are being created in Maryland. Presenter: Rosemary DiPietro, Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Host: Montgomery County Department of Health and Human ServicesThe Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, in partnership with the Transition

What do you do if you don’t qualify for state or federal services as a person with a disability? Where can you turn for help with budgeting, daily living, cooking, or getting to work? Hear from experts and young adults with disabilities who are making a success of living on their own. Presenters: Noah Murphy, Founder

Come learn as we present recreation options in Maryland. From painting, theatre, sports and fitness, to cooking, parties and more! Find out what is happening online and in-person. Presenter: Melissa Wyman, Community Engagement Director, Potomac Community Resources Host: Transition TimesThe Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, in partnership with the Transition Work Group of Montgomery County, is pleased

Make a move. A big move. Are you 20-24? Looking for valuable career development, a networking opportunity, and one of the best summers of your life? Want to earn $350? Join the Jewish Changemakers Fellowship, a three-week interactive, online global leadership experience. Learn More Applications for both sessions closed Sunday, May 19th.

Join a reflective conversation on Federation’s Rabbinic Mission to Israel Join Federation CEO, Gil Preuss, for a webinar conversation with four participants from Federation’s Rabbinic Mission to Israel: Rabbi Aaron Alexander, Maharat Ruth Friedman, Rabbi Shira Stutman, and Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt. Hear their reflections on how last week’s Mission helped them better understand the challenges

Join us for a virtual celebration of the many ways our community is building a vibrant Jewish future. ------- FEATURING Keynote Speaker Nadine Epstein Editor-in-Chief & CEO of Moment Magazine D’var Torah by Rabbi Sid Schwarz Senior Fellow, Hazon: The Jewish Lab for Sustainability Election and installation of Federation's incoming Board of Directors Get inspired

Join PJ Library and our partners for playtime and popsicles at your local playground! We’ll gather with other families to socialize while social distancing. Check the schedule for one near you! Not ready for gathering outside yet? We will also have an online option! Good for all ages but most appreciated by kids 3-7 years

Come together for a rally against antisemitism in Washington, DC. Speakers include Elisha Wiesel, victims of antisemitism, and elected officials across the denominational and political spectrum. Sunday, July 11th 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM The event will take place on the National Mall by the west entrance of the US Capitol Building. Sponsored by ADL,

Make a move. A big move. Are you 20-24? Looking for valuable career development, a networking opportunity, and one of the best summers of your life? Want to earn $350? Join the Jewish Changemakers Fellowship, a three-week interactive, online global leadership experience. Learn More Applications for both sessions closed Sunday, May 19th.

Watch Israel's national baseball team face the Bethesda Big Train at Shirley Povich Field in Bethesda, MD as part of its pre-Olympic training. The game is one of nine Team Israel will play in the U.S. before traveling to Japan for the Olympics. Late start scheduled so the game will begin after nightfall on the Jewish day of mourning, Tisha

James Beard Foundation award-winning chef Michael Solomonov, and New York Times Best-Selling cookbook author, Adeena Sussman, will demonstrate how to cook the perfect Rosh Hashanah meal, just in time for the holiday—and we’ll share the recipes too!    Wednesday, September 1st 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM   ET Register For Free 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 Presented by:             Thank you to

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 | 6:30 PM Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007 View the list of current sponsors For questions or support, call 301-453-7503 or email [email protected]. CORNERSTONE EVENT CO-CHAIRS Mitchell N. Schear Deborah Ratner Salzberg Gary BermanFEDERATION LEADERSHIP Samuel Kaplan, President Gil Preuss, Chief Executive OfficerREAL ESTATE DIVISION CO-CHAIRS

AT THE 2021 GENERAL ASSEMBLY, LEADERS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY WILL SET THE COURSE FOR THE YEAR AHEAD. GA 2021 participants will review the current state of these issues and provide important input and direction for the coming year. We will consider pressing current events, but also look at long-term trends of Jewish equity, diversity

Our Shared Shelf Season 2: National Women’s Philanthropy Monthly Book & Author Series Join us online for a virtual discussion with Tovah Feldshuh, author of Lilyville: Mother, Daughter and Other Roles I've Played.  This heartwarming and funny memoir from a beloved actress tells the story of a mother and daughter whose narrative reflects American cultural changes and