News & Updates

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

So much stood out in 2024

A Friday Reflection: Unity in all its forms

What inspired me this week

We need you to keep thinking of us

Writing to you from Israel

Reverberating Lessons from Hostage Families

A Modern-Day Pogrom

Local Hillel directors share updates

Antisemitism and Jewish Joy on Campus

Before Yom Kippur, Support Hurricane Relief

Hard to read – and essential to share

A phone call I got from Yoni

We Will Dance Again

A Time to Mourn and A Time to Act

A Day of Mourning

Elevating the Voices of Hostages, Belonging, and More

Security Training, Your Support in Israel, and More

Your Impact: Tools from the Waves

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

Paving the Future We Seek

Summer Camp, Security, Leaders Making Moves + More

Jewish Identity After October 7th

Finding Strength in Judaism

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

Reflections on Yom HaZikaron & Yom Ha’atzmaut

Campus Protests, Israel Aid Package, Yom HaShoah

Iran, Rising Antisemitism, Passover Traditions. It’s Friday.

Your Impact: Aiding Displaced Israeli Families

Exploring Jewish Communities in Latin America

Embracing the Spirit of Purim

Your Impact: Connecting Israelis with Mental Health Professionals

Your Impact: Creating a Wave of Hope for Israelis

Supporting Israeli Women

Our Ongoing Work in Ukraine

Your Impact: Providing Trauma Recovery to Israelis

The Spirit of Purpose

The Lasting Impressions of Jewish Summer Camp

Witnessing a Changed Israel

Balancing Optimism and Concern

Finding Resilience in Gratitude

To Better Days Ahead, With Thanks

Continuing Our Vital Work

Building a Stronger Community Together

On Increasing the Light

Our Continued Solidarity with Israel

With Gratitude

What Comes Next

Will you join me on Tuesday?

Reminders for a New Time in Jewish History

Bearing Witness: Video Reflections on my Visit to Israel

Together in Mourning & Solidarity

Standing with Israel

Mobilizing for Israel

Investing in Teen Mental Health

On Fragility and Community

On Practicing Humility

Remembering Rabbi Matthew H. Simon, z”l

Building an Interdependent Community

Building an Inclusive, Accessible Jewish Community

Investing in Families with Young Children

Upcoming Safety & Security Preparedness Training

On Democracy & Our Collective Future

A Jewish Homeland for All Jews

A Memorable Night of Community and Leadership

Looking Forward Together

Celebrating Our Communal Agencies

Filling Our Communal Glass

Our Dual Responsibilities in Israel

Investing in Each Other

Turning Hope into Action

Rebirth and Renewal

A Community that Cares for Each Other

Confronting & Combating Antisemitism

Our Voice in this Defining Moment

Remembering Judy Heumann, z”l

In Pursuit of a More Inclusive Jewish Community

A Critical Moment for Engagement with Israel

Continuing Our Work in and for Ukraine

Supporting Earthquake Survivors in Turkey & Syria

Reflections on a Powerful Journey

On Remembering & Our Greatest Strength

Relationships and the Power of Working Together

On Celebration & Change: Marking Israel at 75

Remembering Paul Berger, z”l

Wishing You a Happy New Year

A Light in the Darkness

Joint response to new antisemitic incidents

Living Proudly Together

Glowing Brightly Together

Connecting with Purpose

On Gratitude for our Community

What We Do Now: A Message on Antisemitism

Supporting Ongoing Needs in Ukraine

Our Work in this Moment

Engagement for a Collective Future

Amplifying our Collective Impact

On the Season of Our Rejoicing

Our Enduring Commitment

Building a Vibrant & Secure Community

Celebrating Those Who Make a Difference

Confronting our History

Change and Return

Building an Unbreakable Hope

Continuing our Support in Ukraine

On Resilience & Summer Camp

Moving Forward Together

A Night to Remember

Celebrating our Communal Leaders

Moving Beyond Thoughts & Prayers

Resilience, Challenge, and Change in Israel

Creating a Community of Belonging

Embracing an Evolving Israel

On Memory and Building for the Future

Together Again

Standing with Israel as a Jewish Community

On the Global Jewish Refugee Crisis

Reflections from Ukraine’s Border

A Northern Virginia Update: The Power of Community

Our Impact in Ukraine

Preserving Vibrant Jewish Life in Ukraine

Supporting Ukrainian Jews

Supporting the Global Jewish Community

Expanding the Discourse on Israel & Zionism

Liz Weintraub, Leader in Disability Advocacy

Towards Inclusivity for All

Our Collective Security

Standing Strong & Secure

A Force for Good

Principles for the Future

A Video Message from Federation CEO Gil Preuss

Moving Forward Together

Introducing Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh

Strengthening Jewish Life in NOVA

In Awe of Awe

On Gratitude and Giving

Reducing Risk

The Resilient Community

Creating a Vibrant Jewish Community, Together

Helping Terror Victims in Israel’s South

An Interactive Look at Our Communal Accomplishments

The Power of Listening

Honoring our Community Builders

Standing Together in Community

9/11 and the Importance of Memory

A Time of Transitions

Welcoming the Stranger

Present in the Garden

Living With Ambiguity

Thinking Locally and Acting Globally

Pandemic Lessons for a Post-pandemic World

Jewish Life in America: Writing the Roadmap

Joy, Community, Identity, and S’mores

Obligated to See

Striding Forward

Jewish and Democratic

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

Rabbi Michael Safra of B’nai Israel

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

Speaking Truth to All

Responding to Needs in Israel in 2021

A Vital Pursuit

Responding to the 2021 Crisis in Israel

An Opportunity to Make a Difference

Building Blocks of Community

The Continuous Pursuit of Justice

The Next Chapter in Our Relationship with Israel

Good Deeds Year

Agents of Hope

On Building a Community of Belonging

Reuniting with Israel

Keep the Evolution Going

A Camp for All Children

Flourishing in Jewish Day School

Why We Remember

Thank You for Stepping Up

On Pausing to Read

The Words I Will Remember

A New Extraordinary

Paying Tribute to Our Lay Leaders

Building Trust as a Community

A Reason to Give

A Thanksgiving Message from Our CEO, Gil Preuss

Rhythms for a New Season

Innovation & Ingenuity

Caring for our Community

Weekly Reflection – July 31, 2020

Strengthening our Culture of Collaboration

Finding Meaning in a Summer Without Jewish Camp

Creating Communities of Belonging

Reflecting on Values and Responsibilities

Making Help Easy to Find

Strengthening What Sustains Us

Harnessing Our Social Ties for Good

Creating Community in a Time of Social Distancing

This Purim, Be a Force for Good in the World

Looking Ahead to the Main Event

Looking Ahead: The Essential Role of Jewish Education

Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter in Inclusion

Looking Ahead: Shining a Spotlight on Seniors

Looking Ahead: Engaging Millennials at a New Life Stage

Our Added Value

Safety and Security Awareness Update

Broadening Our Thanksgiving Horizon

Carrying the Torch of Jewish Community

A New Approach to Communal Progress

Community and Collective Memory

Aspiring to Perfection and Embracing Brokenness

The Future is Ours to Create

Synagogues are Vital to the Jewish Future

Weekly Reflection – August 23, 2019

What We Can Do for Democracy

Stepping Up in a New Era

From Ideas to Effective Action

A Country and a Homeland

Israel All Ways: A Message from Gil Preuss

Our Moment in Time: A Message from Gil Preuss

Marking the Occasion: A Message from Gil Preuss

I Am Thankful for You: A Message from Gil Preuss

Who We Want to Be: A Message from Gil Preuss

Making our Voices Heard: A Message from our CEO

Israel@70: A Personal Reflection from Our CEO

An Ethiopian Jew Makes Aliyah A Second Time

Whose Children Are We?

On the Ground in Houston

A message from the CEO

Between Us: Let’s talk about humility

Between Us: Let’s talk about heroes

Between Us: Let’s talk about humility

Between Us: Let’s talk about tomorrow

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

Between Us: Let’s talk about dealing with it

Popular DC Magazine features our debut Change Maker

Meet Sarah, an Israel Engagement Fellow

Imagine Israel Podcast #1: LGBTQ families in Israel

A Personal Recount of Shimon Peres

Remembering Shimon Peres

Reflections from Paris

“Not Jewish Enough?”

During JDAIM, it’s personal

#SnapforInclusion

Let’s talk about Chanukah

Young Leadership Spotlight: Matthew F.

Let’s Talk About Passion

Let’s talk about life after death

Young Leadership Spotlight: Nicole A.

Let’s talk about Spiritual Journeys

Changing the Way we Teach

Letter to Mr. Roger Cukierman

Welcome Home, Alan Gross!