Advancing the ideal of disability inclusion and strengthening our community; connecting individuals and families to programs and service and providing the tools to raise awareness and advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Next Gen is the entry point for young adults to become involved in the Greater Washington Jewish community. We provide a social connection, networking opportunities, leadership development, philanthropic advancement, and a deepening of Jewish knowledge in an effort to ensure that the communal values of one generation will be carried into the next.
Learn moreOn the DC Community trips, discover the awesome adventure of Israel from the inside, through the eyes and hearts of your new Israeli friends. Along with other young adults from the Greater Washington area, travel for 10 days with Israelis your age, who share the beauty, excitement and complexities of their country with you.
Learn moreFederation’s department of Jewish Life & Learning (JLL) provides thought-leadership, educational resources and consultation that inspire new approaches to Jewish learning, engagement and culture. Through JLL, Federation delivers high-quality educational training, professional development, teen engagement programming, inclusion and disability expertise, early childhood educational resources and adult learning opportunities. The combined efforts of JLL support the Greater Washington community’s professional Jewish educators and promote Jewish living and learning through Israel engagement, philanthropy, family activities and community involvement.
Learn moreOur teen engagement opportunities provide teens in the Greater Washington Jewish community to explore their connections with the Jewish people, while connecting with other teens and participating in leadership development, Israel advocacy, philanthropy, and more. We partner directly with teens in order to co-create meaningful and innovative programs and initiatives.
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One of the greatest gifts I received from my day school education was the ability to weave together different parts of my identity to form a stronger me. The integration of Judaic and general studies at Berman Hebrew Academy prepared me to become an educated, informed and caring citizen of our community, our nation and of the world.
Women’s Philanthropy increases support for the Jewish community locally and abroad by developing leadership and raising awareness about the needs in the Jewish community through our three pillars: philanthropy, social action and education. Being a part of Women’s Philanthropy is an affirmation of our connection to our families, our community and Jewish people everywhere.
Learn moreTake your networking to the next level with The Network of The Federation. Join Jewish business leaders from across Greater Washington and connect with like-minded business professionals. The Network offers exclusive opportunities to engage with government officials, top industry executives and peers from a variety of industries at one-of-a-kind programs. Let’s Network and explore together how to expand the reach of your philanthropic and business ventures.
Learn moreThe Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is thrilled to offer PJ Library® (PJ, as in “pajamas”) to our entire community! This program provides families raising Jewish children from 6 months–8 years old with a FREE treasury of Jewish books and music! Every month, families enrolled in PJ Library® receive one high-quality, expertly-selected and kid-tested (!) Jewish book or CD as a gift from the community.
Learn moreFederation’s Jconnect is our community’s website for the community calendar, volunteer opportunities and a database of everything Jewish in Greater Washington.
Learn moreIf you found yourself here from the Jewish Food Experience® (JFE), welcome. Though JFE is no longer in operation, we hope you’ll explore the many ways to engage with our Jewish community.
Learn moreAdvancing the ideal of disability inclusion and strengthening our community; connecting individuals and families to programs and service and providing the tools to raise awareness and advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities.
adults participate in the yearly Routes program, which offers 70 unique sessions during the community-wide day of Jewish learning.
children attended one of six Federation-supported Jewish day schools that provide educational excellence and give children a substantive Jewish identity built on a strong foundation of Jewish learning and values.
provided 32 area congregational schools with funding to support religious school activities as a catalyst for transforming educational programs.