News & Updates

News and updates from Federation and our CEO, Gil Preuss.

Jewish Federation Allocates an Additional $180,000 for Immediate Cash Assistance to Community Members Affected by Federal Layoffs

March 27, 2025

News
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Spotlight

The Power to Act: Finding Strength and Purpose in This Season of Change

March 14, 2025

Gil's Update
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News

Helenka Shy Named Chief Communications Officer

March 11, 2025

News
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Spotlight

A Friday Reflection: Takeaways from Cornerstone

March 7, 2025

Gil's Update

Staying Committed

February 28, 2025

Gil's Update

Our hearts are broken

February 21, 2025

Gil's Update

A Friday Reflection: Celebrating our community’s unique spirit

February 14, 2025

Gil's Update

Holding together and moving forward

February 7, 2025

Gil's Update

A week of mixed emotions

January 31, 2025

Gil's Update

Finally, a glimmer of hope

January 17, 2025

Gil's Update

After 15 long months

January 15, 2025

Gil's Update

LA Needs Us

January 10, 2025

Gil's Update

We’re off and running

January 3, 2025

Gil's Update

Keren Waranch Named Chief Development Officer

January 3, 2025

News

So much stood out in 2024

December 20, 2024

Gil's Update

A Friday Reflection: Unity in all its forms

December 13, 2024

Gil's Update

Standing in the Shoes of Civil Rights Witnesses

December 9, 2024

Inclusion
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News

What inspired me this week

December 6, 2024

Gil's Update

We need you to keep thinking of us

November 22, 2024

Gil's Update

Writing to you from Israel

November 19, 2024

Gil's Update

Reverberating Lessons from Hostage Families

November 15, 2024

Gil's Update

A Modern-Day Pogrom

November 8, 2024

Gil's Update

Local Hillel directors share updates

November 1, 2024

Gil's Update

Antisemitism and Jewish Joy on Campus

October 16, 2024

Gil's Update

Before Yom Kippur, Support Hurricane Relief

October 10, 2024

Gil's Update

Hard to read – and essential to share

September 27, 2024

Gil's Update
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Israel War

A phone call I got from Yoni

September 20, 2024

Gil's Update
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Israel War

Federation and Makom to Form Central Jewish Community Hub in Co-Owned Space

September 18, 2024

Gil's Update
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News

We Will Dance Again

September 13, 2024

Israel War
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News

A Time to Mourn and A Time to Act

September 6, 2024

Gil's Update
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Israel War

A Day of Mourning

September 1, 2024

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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News

Elevating the Voices of Hostages, Belonging, and More

August 30, 2024

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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News

Security Training, Your Support in Israel, and More

August 23, 2024

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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News

Your Impact: Tools from the Waves

August 19, 2024

Israel War
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News

My Commitment – Connecting You to Federation’s Impact

August 16, 2024

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Uncategorized

Thinking of Romi Gonen, Or Levy, and October 7th. It’s Friday.

August 9, 2024

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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News

Paving the Future We Seek

August 2, 2024

Gil's Update
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Summer Camp, Security, Leaders Making Moves + More

July 18, 2024

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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News

Jewish Identity After October 7th

July 3, 2024

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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Finding Strength in Judaism

June 21, 2024

Gil's Update
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Essential Investments, Difficult Conversations on Israel, and Pride. It’s Friday.

June 7, 2024

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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Announcing the 2024 Recipient of the Avi West Jewish Educator Award

June 3, 2024

News

“Horseshoe Theory” and Jews in Need. It’s Friday.

May 31, 2024

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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Fighting Antisemitism on Campus, Accelerating Gender-Based Giving Post-October 7th, and More . It’s Friday.

May 24, 2024

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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News

Updates from Mexico City, Remembrance and Celebration, and More. It’s Friday.

May 17, 2024

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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News

Reflections on Yom HaZikaron & Yom Ha’atzmaut

May 10, 2024

Gil's Update
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Campus Protests, Israel Aid Package, Yom HaShoah

May 3, 2024

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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Iran, Rising Antisemitism, Passover Traditions. It’s Friday.

April 19, 2024

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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Your Impact: Aiding Displaced Israeli Families

April 15, 2024

Israel War
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Israel Update, Tensions Rise with Iran, Hostage Rally. It’s Friday.

April 12, 2024

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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“Hope without Boundaries:” Our Partnership with Sheba Medical Center in Israel

April 8, 2024

Israel War
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News

Exploring Jewish Communities in Latin America

April 5, 2024

Gil's Update
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News

Six Months Later: Our Resolve, Solidarity & Impact in Israel

March 29, 2024

Gil's Update
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Embracing the Spirit of Purim

March 22, 2024

Gil's Update
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News

Your Impact: Connecting Israelis with Mental Health Professionals

March 20, 2024

Israel War
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News

Navigating Uncertainty: Reflecting on the Future of American Jewry

March 15, 2024

Gil's Update
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News

Your Impact: Creating a Wave of Hope for Israelis

March 14, 2024

Israel War
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News

Supporting Israeli Women

March 8, 2024

Gil's Update
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Introducing JShield, the Security Division of Federation

March 1, 2024

Gil's Update
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News

Our Ongoing Work in Ukraine

February 23, 2024

Gil's Update
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News

Your Impact: Providing Trauma Recovery to Israelis

February 21, 2024

Israel War
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News

The Spirit of Purpose

February 16, 2024

Gil's Update
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News

GatherDC: Deepening Disability Inclusion, Belonging, and Acceptance for Young Adults

February 15, 2024

Inclusion
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The Lasting Impressions of Jewish Summer Camp

February 9, 2024

Gil's Update
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News

Witnessing a Changed Israel

February 2, 2024

Gil's Update
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News

Federation’s Response to the International Court of Justice Ruling

January 26, 2024

Gil's Update
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News

Empowering Young Adults: A Closer Look at Federation’s Impact on Disability Inclusion

January 24, 2024

Inclusion
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News

Empowering & Preparing Jewish Greater Washington’s Teens to Combat Antisemitism

January 19, 2024

Gil's Update
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News

Meet Avia: Federation’s Educational Engagement Shlicha

January 18, 2024

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Shlichim

Balancing Optimism and Concern

January 12, 2024

Gil's Update
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News

Finding Resilience in Gratitude

January 5, 2024

Gil's Update
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News

To Better Days Ahead, With Thanks

December 29, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

Continuing Our Vital Work

December 22, 2023

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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News

Building a Stronger Community Together

December 15, 2023

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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On Increasing the Light

December 8, 2023

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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Our Continued Solidarity with Israel

December 1, 2023

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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News

With Gratitude

November 17, 2023

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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News

What Comes Next

November 16, 2023

Israel War
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News

Will you join me on Tuesday?

November 10, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

Reminders for a New Time in Jewish History

November 3, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

Russell “Rusty” Rosenthal Appointed Federation’s New Executive Director, Regional Security

October 31, 2023

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Security

Bearing Witness: Video Reflections on my Visit to Israel

October 27, 2023

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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News

Video: Israel Crisis Update – A Report from the Ground from Federation’s CEO

October 24, 2023

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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Stronger than Ever: A Message from Federation’s President

October 20, 2023

News

Together in Mourning & Solidarity

October 13, 2023

Gil's Update
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Standing with Israel

October 9, 2023

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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News

Mobilizing for Israel

October 7, 2023

Gil's Update
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Israel War
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Investing in Teen Mental Health

October 6, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

On Fragility and Community

September 29, 2023

Gil's Update
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On Practicing Humility

September 22, 2023

Gil's Update
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eJewish Philanthropy: As 5784 begins, Jewish communities pushed to consider greater accessibility

September 18, 2023

Inclusion
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Remembering Rabbi Matthew H. Simon, z”l

September 15, 2023

Gil's Update
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Building an Interdependent Community

September 8, 2023

Gil's Update
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Building an Inclusive, Accessible Jewish Community

September 1, 2023

Camp
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Gil's Update
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News

Investing in Families with Young Children

August 18, 2023

Gil's Update
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Upcoming Safety & Security Preparedness Training

August 4, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

Advocating for Evan Gershkovich & Elizabeth Tsurkov

July 14, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

On Democracy & Our Collective Future

June 30, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

A Jewish Homeland for All Jews

June 23, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

A Memorable Night of Community and Leadership

June 16, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

Looking Forward Together

June 9, 2023

Gil's Update
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Celebrating Our Communal Agencies

June 2, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

Filling Our Communal Glass

May 19, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

Our Dual Responsibilities in Israel

May 12, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

Investing in Each Other

May 5, 2023

Gil's Update
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Turning Hope into Action

April 28, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

Rebirth and Renewal

April 21, 2023

Gil's Update
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A Community that Cares for Each Other

March 31, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

Confronting & Combating Antisemitism

March 24, 2023

Gil's Update
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Our Voice in this Defining Moment

March 17, 2023

Gil's Update
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Remembering Judy Heumann, z”l

March 10, 2023

Gil's Update
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In Pursuit of a More Inclusive Jewish Community

March 3, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

A Critical Moment for Engagement with Israel

February 24, 2023

Gil's Update
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Security this Shabbat: A Message from Federation and SCN

February 24, 2023

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Security

Federation Welcomes New Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Society Chairs

February 22, 2023

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Continuing Our Work in and for Ukraine

February 17, 2023

Gil's Update
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Supporting Earthquake Survivors in Turkey & Syria

February 10, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

Meet Marissa: Advocating for an Inclusive Jewish Community

February 8, 2023

Inclusion
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Announcing the Recipient of the Avi West Jewish Educator Award

February 7, 2023

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Carrying Our Bones: Reflection from Rabbi Corey Helfand

February 4, 2023

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Reflections on a Powerful Journey

February 3, 2023

Gil's Update
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Reflections from Rabbi Sarah Tasman: Rabbinic and Communal Leaders Mission to Alabama

February 3, 2023

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Meet Ruth: Building Deeper Connections to Israel at Makom

January 30, 2023

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On Remembering & Our Greatest Strength

January 27, 2023

Gil's Update
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Relationships and the Power of Working Together

January 20, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

On Celebration & Change: Marking Israel at 75

January 13, 2023

Gil's Update
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Remembering Paul Berger, z”l

January 6, 2023

Gil's Update
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News

Wishing You a Happy New Year

December 30, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

A Light in the Darkness

December 23, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Joint response to new antisemitic incidents

December 17, 2022

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Security

Living Proudly Together

December 16, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Glowing Brightly Together

December 9, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Connecting with Purpose

December 2, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

On Gratitude for our Community

November 18, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

What We Do Now: A Message on Antisemitism

November 15, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Supporting Ongoing Needs in Ukraine

November 11, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Our Work in this Moment

November 4, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Engagement for a Collective Future

October 28, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Amplifying our Collective Impact

October 21, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

On the Season of Our Rejoicing

October 14, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Our Enduring Commitment

October 7, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Building a Vibrant & Secure Community

September 30, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Celebrating Those Who Make a Difference

September 23, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Confronting our History

September 16, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Change and Return

September 2, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

The Future of Jewish Philanthropy in Greater Washington

August 19, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Building an Unbreakable Hope

August 5, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Continuing our Support in Ukraine

July 22, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

On Resilience & Summer Camp

July 8, 2022

Camp
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Gil's Update
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News

Moving Forward Together

June 24, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

A Night to Remember

June 17, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Reuniting Ethiopian Jewry in Israel: An Interview with Laura Cutler

June 10, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

An Interview with Laura Cutler on Ethiopian Aliyah

June 10, 2022

News

Celebrating our Communal Leaders

June 3, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Moving Beyond Thoughts & Prayers

May 27, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Resilience, Challenge, and Change in Israel

May 20, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Meet Rabbi Sarah Tasman, Federation’s Director of Jewish Journeys and Engagement

May 17, 2022

News

Creating a Community of Belonging

May 13, 2022

Gil's Update
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Embracing an Evolving Israel

May 6, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

On Memory and Building for the Future

April 29, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Together Again

April 15, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Helping Those in Need Around the World…and Around the Corner

April 8, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Standing with Israel as a Jewish Community

April 1, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

On the Global Jewish Refugee Crisis

March 25, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Reflections from Ukraine’s Border

March 18, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Federation CEO Gil Preuss Speaks with Local News Stations from Ukraine Border

March 18, 2022

News

A Northern Virginia Update: The Power of Community

March 17, 2022

Leadership
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NOVA

Our Impact in Ukraine

March 11, 2022

Gil's Update
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Preserving Vibrant Jewish Life in Ukraine

March 4, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Supporting Ukrainian Jews

February 25, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Federation’s Ukraine Emergency Fund Now Open

February 24, 2022

News

Supporting the Global Jewish Community

February 18, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Expanding the Discourse on Israel & Zionism

February 11, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Liz Weintraub, Leader in Disability Advocacy

February 10, 2022

Inclusion
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News

Pozez JCC’s Inclusion and Disability Services: Fostering Skills for Individuals with Disabilities

February 10, 2022

Inclusion
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A Northern Virginia Update: Individual and Communal Safety and Security

February 7, 2022

Leadership
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NOVA

Towards Inclusivity for All

February 4, 2022

Inclusion
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Championing the Inclusion of Children and Adults with Disabilities

February 3, 2022

Inclusion
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News

Capital Camps: Living the Values of Inclusion

January 28, 2022

Inclusion
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News

Our Collective Security

January 28, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Standing Strong & Secure

January 21, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

A Force for Good

January 14, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

Principles for the Future

January 7, 2022

Gil's Update
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News

A Video Message from Federation CEO Gil Preuss

December 31, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Moving Forward Together

December 29, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Introducing Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh

December 17, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Strengthening Jewish Life in NOVA

December 10, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

In Awe of Awe

December 3, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

On Gratitude and Giving

November 19, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

A Northern Virginia Update: Cross-organizational collaboration strengthens our NOVA community

November 18, 2021

Leadership
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News
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NOVA

Reducing Risk

November 12, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

The Resilient Community

November 5, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Creating a Vibrant Jewish Community, Together

October 29, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Helping Terror Victims in Israel’s South

October 26, 2021

Connect with Israel
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News

Condemning Antisemitism in All Forms—and in our Backyard

October 22, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Expands Investment in Families with Young Children

October 19, 2021

News

An Interactive Look at Our Communal Accomplishments

October 15, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

The Power of Listening

October 8, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Honoring our Community Builders

October 1, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Standing Together in Community

September 17, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

9/11 and the Importance of Memory

September 10, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

A Time of Transitions

September 3, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Welcoming the Stranger

August 27, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Federation’s Endowment Fund and Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area Partner to Support Afghan Refugee Resettlement

August 26, 2021

News

A Northern Virginia Update: Looking Back and Forward at Jewish Life in NOVA

August 6, 2021

Leadership
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NOVA

Present in the Garden

July 30, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Living With Ambiguity

July 23, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Thinking Locally and Acting Globally

July 16, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Pandemic Lessons for a Post-pandemic World

July 9, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Jewish Life in America: Writing the Roadmap

July 2, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Joy, Community, Identity, and S’mores

June 25, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh to Become The Jewish Agency for Israel’s and The Jewish Federation’s First Druze Emissary

June 22, 2021

News

Obligated to See

June 18, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Where We Go From Here: A Webinar on Federation’s Rabbinic Mission to Israel (Recording)

June 18, 2021

Connect with Israel
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News

Striding Forward

June 11, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Jewish and Democratic

June 4, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Sharing the Latest from on the Ground: A Message from Shari Merrill

June 3, 2021

Connect with Israel
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Leadership
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News

Rabbi Nissan Antine of Beth Sholom Congregation and Talmud Torah

June 3, 2021

Connect with Israel
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News

Rabbi Greg Harris of Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County

June 3, 2021

Connect with Israel
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News

Rabbi Hyim Shafner of Kesher Israel: The Georgetown Synagogue

June 3, 2021

Connect with Israel
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News

Rabbi Michael Safra of B’nai Israel

June 3, 2021

Connect with Israel
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News

Federation’s Rabbinic Mission to Israel: A Message from Zach Briton

June 1, 2021

Connect with Israel
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Leadership
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News

Speaking Truth to All

May 28, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Responding to Needs in Israel in 2021

May 25, 2021

Connect with Israel
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Gil's Update
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Leadership
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News

A Vital Pursuit

May 21, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Responding to the 2021 Crisis in Israel

May 13, 2021

Gil's Update
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Leadership
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News

An Opportunity to Make a Difference

May 7, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Building Blocks of Community

April 30, 2021

Day School
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Gil's Update
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News

The Continuous Pursuit of Justice

April 23, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

The Next Chapter in Our Relationship with Israel

April 16, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Good Deeds Year

April 9, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Agents of Hope

March 26, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

A Safe and Happy Passover by Rober Graves

March 22, 2021

News
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Security

On Building a Community of Belonging

March 19, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Reuniting with Israel

March 5, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Keep the Evolution Going

February 26, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Molly Gravholt Named New Chief Financial & Administrative Officer of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

February 25, 2021

News

Meet Molly Gravholt, Federation’s New Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

February 25, 2021

News

A Camp for All Children

February 23, 2021

Inclusion
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News

Flourishing in Jewish Day School

February 16, 2021

Inclusion
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News

MOST™ Program Opens Door to Adulthood Through Virtual Spaces

February 16, 2021

Inclusion
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News

Making Sense of “Mindful Masculinity”

February 5, 2021

News

Meet Jolie Band, the ”Brownie Queen” of Federation partner Sunflower Bakery

February 1, 2021

Inclusion
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News

Why We Remember

January 29, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

Introducing Rinat Kisin, Federation Inclusion Specialist

January 26, 2021

Inclusion
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News

Thank You for Stepping Up

January 22, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

On Pausing to Read

January 15, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

The Words I Will Remember

January 8, 2021

Gil's Update
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News

A New Extraordinary

December 31, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Charity Navigator Recognizes The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington as a Four-Star Charity

December 29, 2020

News

Paying Tribute to Our Lay Leaders

December 22, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Building Trust as a Community

December 18, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

A Reason to Give

December 11, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

VIDEO – State of the Community: A Webinar with Federation CEO Gil Preuss

December 4, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

A Thanksgiving Message from Our CEO, Gil Preuss

November 20, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – November 6, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

November 6, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – October 27, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

October 27, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – October 23, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

October 23, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – October 16, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

October 16, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – October 9, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

October 9, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – October 2, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

October 2, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – September 25, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

September 25, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – September 17, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

September 17, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – September 11, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

September 11, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Rhythms for a New Season

September 1, 2020

Gil's Update

Innovation & Ingenuity

August 21, 2020

Gil's Update

Caring for our Community

August 7, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Federation & Secure Community Network: Continued Collaboration to Secure our Community

August 6, 2020

News
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Security

Weekly Reflection – July 31, 2020

July 31, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Lessons from Tisha B’Av: From Tragedy and Loss, Comes Life and New Beginnings

July 30, 2020

News
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Reflection

Weekly Reflection – July 24, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

July 24, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – July 17, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

July 17, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Strengthening our Culture of Collaboration

July 10, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – July 2, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

July 2, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Introducing 703-J-CARING: The Jewish Community Support Line

July 1, 2020

News

Finding Meaning in a Summer Without Jewish Camp

June 26, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Hillel: A Sage for All Seasons…and for a Pandemic

June 25, 2020

News
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Reflection

A Study in Resilience: Our Jewish Day Schools in a Time of Crisis

June 24, 2020

Day School
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News

Weekly Reflection – June 19, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

June 19, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Creating Communities of Belonging

June 12, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – June 5, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

June 5, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Reflecting on Values and Responsibilities

June 1, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Making Help Easy to Find

May 28, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – May 22, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

May 22, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Coming Together in Common Purpose and Effective Action

May 15, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

A Message from Our CEO, Gil Preuss: May 8, 2020

May 8, 2020

Gil's Update

Strengthening What Sustains Us

May 1, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – April 24, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

April 24, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – April 17, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

April 17, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Harnessing Our Social Ties for Good

April 3, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Join the global movement to Do Good—From Home!

April 2, 2020

News

Weekly Reflection – March 27, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

March 27, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Creating Community in a Time of Social Distancing

March 20, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – March 13, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

March 13, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Looking Ahead: Building Emotional Connections with Israel

March 6, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Purim and Zionism: Hearing the Call to Take Personal Responsibility

March 6, 2020

News
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Reflection

This Purim, Be a Force for Good in the World

March 4, 2020

News
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Reflection

Weekly Reflection – February 28, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

February 28, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Looking Ahead to the Main Event

February 21, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – February 14, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

February 14, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Looking Ahead: The Essential Role of Jewish Education

February 7, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

The State of Disability Inclusion in Greater Washington

February 7, 2020

Inclusion
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News

Weekly Reflection – January 31, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

January 31, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter in Inclusion

January 24, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Engaging Community Builders in Learning Through a Jewish Lens

January 24, 2020

News

Looking Ahead: Shining a Spotlight on Seniors

January 10, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – January 3, 2020: A Message from Gil Preuss

January 3, 2020

Gil's Update
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News

Looking Ahead: Engaging Millennials at a New Life Stage

December 23, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

Persian Jewish Congregation Victimized by Vandalism

December 16, 2019

News
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Security

Our Added Value

December 13, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

CEO, Gil Preuss, Speaks with Fox 5 DC Following Deadly Shooting in Jersey City

December 11, 2019

News
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Security

Safety and Security Awareness Update

December 6, 2019

News
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Security

Weekly Reflection – December 6, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

December 6, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – December 20, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

December 2, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

Broadening Our Thanksgiving Horizon

November 26, 2019

News
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Reflection

Carrying the Torch of Jewish Community

November 26, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – November 22, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

November 22, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

A New Approach to Communal Progress

November 15, 2019

Gil's Update

Get to Know Robert Graves, Our Regional Director of Security for Greater Washington

November 14, 2019

News
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Security

Weekly Reflection – November 8, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

November 8, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

Strengthening a Global Jewish Community in a Changing World

November 1, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and Secure Community Network Announce New Regional Security Advisor

October 28, 2019

News
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Security

Weekly Reflection – October 25, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

October 25, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

Community and Collective Memory

October 18, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

Flash Philanthropy: Dinner, Drinks, and Doing Good!

October 17, 2019

News
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Next Gen

Aspiring to Perfection and Embracing Brokenness

October 4, 2019

News
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Reflection

Weekly Reflection – October 4, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

October 4, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

The Power of Cabinet: A Reflection by Matthew Berger

October 4, 2019

News

Weekly Reflection – September 27, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

September 27, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

The Future is Ours to Create

September 20, 2019

Gil's Update

Welcome Ariel Kurland, Federation’s New Director of Young Leadership

September 18, 2019

News

Weekly Reflection – September 13, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

September 13, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

Synagogues are Vital to the Jewish Future

September 6, 2019

Gil's Update

Weekly Reflection – August 23, 2019

August 23, 2019

Gil's Update

Weekly Reflection – August 16, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

August 16, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

Where We Go from Here: A Statement from Gil Preuss on the Recent Mass Shootings

August 8, 2019

Gil's Update
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News
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Security

Weekly Reflection – August 2, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

August 2, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

Federation 2.0 and the New Power of the Collective: A Response to Yehuda Kurtzer and Andrés Spokoiny

August 2, 2019

News

Weekly Reflection – July 26, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

July 26, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – July 19, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

July 19, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – July 12, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

July 12, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

What We Can Do for Democracy

July 3, 2019

Gil's Update

Weekly Reflection – June 14, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

June 14, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

Stepping Up in a New Era

June 7, 2019

Gil's Update

Weekly Reflection – May 31, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

May 31, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

Federation Allocates Over $1 Million Dollars to Innovative and Impactful Jewish Communal Initiatives

May 30, 2019

News

From Ideas to Effective Action

May 24, 2019

Gil's Update

A Country and a Homeland

May 10, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

Weekly Reflection – May 3, 2019: A Message from Gil Preuss

May 3, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

Statement on Shabbat Shooting at Chabad of Poway, CA

April 27, 2019

News
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Uncategorized

Celebrating the Past and Looking to the Future: A Message from Gil Preuss

April 24, 2019

Gil's Update

Mazel Tov to the 2019 Israel Engagement Fellowship Graduates

April 23, 2019

News

The Impact of Jewish Learning: A Message from Gil Preuss

April 12, 2019

Gil's Update

Israel All Ways: A Message from Gil Preuss

March 29, 2019

Gil's Update

Our Moment in Time: A Message from Gil Preuss

March 15, 2019

Gil's Update

To Birthright Israel and Beyond: A Message from Gil Preuss

February 28, 2019

Gil's Update

Local Leader Shelly Kupfer Named Chair-Designate of National Women’s Philanthropy

February 18, 2019

News

Disability Advocacy and Our Potential to Effect Change: A Message from Gil Preuss

February 15, 2019

Gil's Update

From Family to Fellow Believers: A Message from Gil Preuss

February 1, 2019

Gil's Update
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News

Setting the Wheels in Motion: A Message from Gil Preuss

January 3, 2019

Gil's Update

Marking the Occasion: A Message from Gil Preuss

December 28, 2018

Gil's Update
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News

Investing in a Brighter Communal Future: A Message from Gil Preuss

November 29, 2018

Gil's Update
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News

Broadcasting the Light of the Chanukah Miracle

November 29, 2018

Learning
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News

Meet Shari Merrill, Federation’s New Chief Impact Officer

November 29, 2018

News

I Am Thankful for You: A Message from Gil Preuss

November 16, 2018

Gil's Update
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News

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

October 30, 2018

News

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

October 27, 2018

News

Federation Welcomes Shari Merrill as New Chief Impact Officer

October 15, 2018

News

Who We Want to Be: A Message from Gil Preuss

September 6, 2018

Gil's Update
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News

Federation grants $100,000 to first-time campers

July 27, 2018

Camp
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News

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

July 2, 2018

News

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

July 2, 2018

Gil's Update
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News

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

July 2, 2018

Inclusion
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News

What Brings Us Together: A Message from Gil Preuss

May 25, 2018

Gil's Update
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News

Making our Voices Heard: A Message from our CEO

April 27, 2018

Gil's Update
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News

Israel@70: A Personal Reflection from Our CEO

April 19, 2018

Gil's Update
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News

Houston, we’ve got your back!

April 17, 2018

News

The Gift of the Passover Seder: A Message from Our CEO

March 28, 2018

Gil's Update
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News

Network Event: Remarks from CEO, Gill Preuss

March 9, 2018

Gil's Update

The Conversations We Need to Be Having: A Message from Our CEO

March 1, 2018

Gil's Update
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News

Celebrate Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Day 2018

February 28, 2018

News

Announcing the 2017 Greater Washington Jewish Community Demographic Study

February 13, 2018

Gil's Update
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News

This JDAIM, Learning from Those Who Lead by Example

February 2, 2018

Inclusion
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News

Keeping Our Hearts Open: A Message from Our CEO

January 19, 2018

News

A Stone of Hope: A Message from Our CEO Gil Preuss

January 4, 2018

News

A New Year’s Message from Gil Preuss

December 27, 2017

News

The New Tax Law and Charitable Giving

December 21, 2017

News

Investing in our Future: A Message from Federation CEO Gil Preuss

December 14, 2017

News

A message from the CEO: Personal reflections on Jerusalem

December 11, 2017

News

Civic Discourse, Not Civil War: A Message from Federation CEO Gil Preuss

November 30, 2017

News

Thanksgiving’s Jewish Roots and Wings: A Message from Federation CEO Gil Preuss

November 16, 2017

News

An Ethiopian Jew Makes Aliyah A Second Time

November 13, 2017

Connect with Israel
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News

Celebrate Our Local Teacher-Treasures at ROUTES

November 2, 2017

News

A Message from Federation’s CEO: Israel YOUR Way 2017

November 2, 2017

News

Whose Children Are We?

October 19, 2017

News

Federation Stands with Las Vegas

October 3, 2017

News

Don’t Judge a Sukkah by its Cover: A Sukkot Message from Federation’s CEO

October 2, 2017

News

On the Ground in Houston

September 8, 2017

News

An Update on Hurricane Harvey Relief

September 7, 2017

News

A message from the CEO

September 7, 2017

News

CJP exec Gil Preuss to lead Washington’s Jewish federation

August 23, 2017

News

Meet Federation’s New CEO, Gil Preuss

August 22, 2017

News

Viewing the Solar Eclipse through a Jewish lens

August 21, 2017

News

Gil Preuss named CEO of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

August 16, 2017

News

Notes from the FRD Leadership Mission

July 21, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about the last word

June 27, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about doing what’s right

June 20, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about risk tolerance

June 14, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about kvetching

June 8, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about humility

May 23, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about being ready

May 18, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about portability

May 9, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about respect

May 4, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about welcoming

April 26, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about making distinctions

April 19, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about gaining through sacrifice

March 28, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about building through action

March 22, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about heroes

March 16, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about humility

March 8, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about following directions

March 1, 2017

News

Standing strong as a united community: a message from The Jewish Federation

March 1, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about the stranger among us

February 22, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about tomorrow

February 14, 2017

News

How To Build A More Inclusive Jewish Community

February 9, 2017

Inclusion
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News

Strengthening the Collective Us: Celebrating JDAIM

February 9, 2017

Inclusion
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News

Between Us: Let’s talk about life-changing experiences

February 8, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about bringing light to the darkness

February 1, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about who’s in charge

January 25, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s Talk About Names

January 18, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about accepting our fate

January 11, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about being open to change

January 3, 2017

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about…what’s in a name

December 28, 2016

News

Imagine Israel Podcast #2: In Israel, religious pluralism is like a pizza

December 22, 2016

Connect with Israel
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Between Us: Let’s talk about….lighting the darkness

December 21, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about dealing with it

December 15, 2016

News

Young Leadership Spotlight: Marisa Ezrine – our new YL Director

December 13, 2016

News
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Next Gen

Between Us: Let’s talk about being yourself

December 7, 2016

News

The Biblical Roots of Ethiopian Blessed Bread

December 7, 2016

News

Federation Speaks Out Against Hate

December 6, 2016

News

Maryland Hillel and Ethiopian Jewish community Imagine Israel

December 5, 2016

Connect with Israel
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News

Expert Tips For Making Your Workplace Less Stressful

December 2, 2016

Inclusion
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News

Federation’s Teen Philanthropy Fuels Next Generation of Givers

December 1, 2016

News
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TeenEngagement

Between Us: Let’s talk about the power of words

November 30, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about a Happy Thanksgiving!

November 22, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about the sound of silence

November 15, 2016

News

Popular DC Magazine features our debut Change Maker

November 11, 2016

Connect with Israel
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Between Us: Let’s talk about holding on to hope

November 10, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about control

November 3, 2016

News

Meet Sarah, an Israel Engagement Fellow

October 27, 2016

News
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TeenEngagement

Between Us: Let’s talk about…new beginnings

October 27, 2016

News

Imagine Israel Podcast #1: LGBTQ families in Israel

October 21, 2016

Connect with Israel
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News

Between Us: Let’s talk about Sukkot

October 20, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about…talking less

October 13, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about the Days of Awe

October 6, 2016

News

A Personal Recount of Shimon Peres

September 29, 2016

Connect with Israel
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Between Us: Let’s talk about the Jewish New Year

September 29, 2016

News

Remembering Shimon Peres

September 28, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about sharing with others

September 21, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about using our power

September 15, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about destinations

September 8, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about our future

September 1, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about being thankful

August 24, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about humility and leadership

August 17, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about words

August 11, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about our “Field of Dreams”

August 4, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about leadership

July 28, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about what really matters

July 20, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about the destination

July 14, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about Elie Wiesel

July 7, 2016

News

Reflections from Paris

June 30, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about fear & trust

June 29, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about taking – and giving – strength

June 23, 2016

News

“Not Jewish Enough?”

June 23, 2016

Day School
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News

Between Us: Let’s talk about countering hate

June 16, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about the wildernesses

June 9, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about choice

June 2, 2016

News

Israel mission unites identities for LGBTQ Jews

May 24, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about YOUR impact

May 24, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about partnerships

May 18, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about saving lives

May 12, 2016

News

What do you think the most important events in Jewish history are?

May 10, 2016

News
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TeenEngagement

Between Us: Let’s talk about a Joyous Passover

April 20, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about Developing Leaders

April 13, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about Doing Good

April 7, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s Talk about education

April 1, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s Talk about inspiration

March 25, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s Talk about transformative travels

March 16, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s Talk About the Business of Community

March 11, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s Talk About 90 Days of Impact

March 3, 2016

News

Adults with disabilities obtain work experience through MOST program

March 1, 2016

Inclusion
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During JDAIM, it’s personal

February 26, 2016

Inclusion
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News

Between Us: Let’s Talk About the holiness of time

February 25, 2016

News
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Uncategorized

Pop-up Shabbat draws mixed families, unaffiliated – Washington Jewish Week

February 25, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s Talk About the Power of Light

February 18, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about communal space

February 11, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about justice

February 4, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about inclusion and action

January 28, 2016

Inclusion
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Between Us: Let’s talk about light and darkness  

January 15, 2016

News

Between Us: Let’s talk about perspective

January 7, 2016

News

#SnapforInclusion

January 7, 2016

Inclusion
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Between Us: Let’s talk about the collective

December 31, 2015

News

Let’s talk about life

December 23, 2015

News
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Uncategorized

Let’s talk about willingness to change

December 18, 2015

News

Let’s talk about xenophobia

December 10, 2015

News

Let’s talk about Chanukah

December 3, 2015

News

Young Leadership Spotlight: Matthew F.

December 1, 2015

News
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Next Gen

Let’s talk about fighting terrorism

November 18, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Passion

November 12, 2015

News

Let’s talk about life after death

November 5, 2015

News

Young Leadership Spotlight: Nicole A.

November 3, 2015

News
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Next Gen

Let’s talk about opening our eyes

October 30, 2015

News

Today in the News: Shooting Attacks in Israel and in Oregon

October 15, 2015

News

Let’s talk about “disruptive” innovations

October 15, 2015

News

Let’s talk about Sulam

October 8, 2015

News

Let’s talk about Spiritual Journeys

October 1, 2015

News

Let’s Talk about Sukkot

September 24, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Changes

September 17, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About: A Happy New Year

September 10, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About the Next Generation

September 3, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Responsibility

August 27, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Justice

August 20, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Fragility

August 13, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Gratitude

August 6, 2015

News

Today in the News: ATTACK AT JERUSALEM’S GAY PRIDE PARADE

July 30, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Our Neighbors

July 30, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Iran

July 24, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Bowling Alone

July 16, 2015

News
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Uncategorized

Today in the News: IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL

July 14, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Leadership

July 9, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Changing Lives

June 25, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Overcoming Hate

June 19, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Spirituality

May 28, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About our Inspiring Rabbis

May 22, 2015

News
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Uncategorized

Let’s Talk About Opening Our Hearts

May 15, 2015

News

Condolences to the Family of Dr. Warren Weinstein

April 24, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Remembrance

April 24, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Holiness

April 17, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Opportunity

April 3, 2015

News

Changing the Way we Teach

April 2, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Burning Brighter

March 27, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Creating Meaningful Lives

March 19, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Community Building

March 12, 2015

News
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Let’s Talk About EACH and EVERY Person

March 5, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Humility

February 27, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Following Instructions

February 20, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Jewish France

February 13, 2015

News

Let’s Talk about Jewish Day Schools

February 5, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Inclusion

January 30, 2015

News

FEAST on fruit, VOTE in the Zionist polls, REFLECT on overcoming darkness

January 23, 2015

News

Appalled by Terrorist Attack in Tel Aviv

January 21, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About Jews in France

January 16, 2015

News

Letter to Mr. Roger Cukierman

January 14, 2015

News

Refresh this Sabbath, Say Thanks, Explore Israeli Culture

January 9, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About the New Year

January 2, 2015

News

Let’s Talk About the Beauty of Community

December 18, 2014

News

Welcome Home, Alan Gross!

December 17, 2014

News

Whip up Jelly Doughnuts, Light the Menorah, Explore Jewish Learning

December 12, 2014

News

Let’s Talk About Being a Mensch

December 5, 2014

News

Fry Latkes, Support #GivingTuesday and Experience an Israel Journey

November 26, 2014

News

Let’s Talk About the Power of Words

November 21, 2014

News

Expressions of Outrage Over Massacre in Jerusalem

November 20, 2014

News

Knead Challah, Advocate for Israel, Experience Jewish DC

November 14, 2014

News

Let’s Talk About Silence

November 6, 2014

News

Let’s Talk About Reverse Mifgash

October 30, 2014

News

The Federation and Da’at Travel Lead Israel First Mission: October 18 – October 27, 2014

October 29, 2014

News

Let’s talk about Teaching and Learning

October 23, 2014

News

Reverse Mifgash Program Named One of DC’s Most Innovative Jewish Organizations

October 21, 2014

News

Let’s talk about New Beginnings

October 15, 2014

News

Let’s talk about Fragility & Strength

October 8, 2014

News

Let’s talk about Inclusion

October 2, 2014

News

New Paradigm of Engagement with Israel

September 18, 2014

News

A Sweet and Tasty New Year with Jewish Food Experience

September 18, 2014

News

Let’s talk about Birthright Israel

September 12, 2014

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Let’s talk about apples and honey

September 5, 2014

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