5+ hour, 39+ min ago  (433+ words) For many families in our community, scholarship funding is what makes education at a Jewish day school possible. Across the region, our Jewish day schools are providing close to $25 M in tuition assistance. Now, a new nationwide initiative has the…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (495+ words) Separately, more than 1, 300 people participated in a community-wide survey, offering a broader view of how people are experiencing Jewish life today. When you look at it all together, a picture starts to emerge. Not perfect or unanimous, but consistent in…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (497+ words) Since October 7, Jewish teens around the world have been navigating a complex mix of emotions: grief, fear, pride, resilience. And increasingly, they're not just processing these feelings quietly. They're turning them into action. A recent report from the Jewish Agency…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (240+ words) Federation's No VA leadership initiative brings leaders together to help them move from parallel work to shared vision. By creating space for connection and coordination, the cohort helps leaders better understand one another's challenges, identify opportunities for partnership, and align…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (124+ words) Yom Ha'atzmaut: Connecting to Israel through music, culture + dance'Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Yom Ha'atzmaut: Connecting to Israel through music, culture + dance SVIVAH is gathering on Wednesday to mark and celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut " Israel's Independence Day. We know Israel is…...

2+ week, 10+ hour ago  (410+ words) Honoring Survivors, Every Day'Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Honoring Survivors, Every Day Shortly after the outbreak of World War II, two-year old Sonia and her mother fled Belarus, which would soon fall to the Nazis. Her father, a Soviet army…...

2+ week, 10+ hour ago  (142+ words) For those looking to discover new things or have meaningful conversations about Israel, Federation's Hands-on Israel workshops is an exciting place to start. Through this growing initiative, Federation partners with synagogues, schools, young adult groups, and community organizations to expand…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago  (389+ words) Fostering a Culture of Security'Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Fostering a Culture of Security As antisemitism continues to rise around the world, the need for proactive, community-wide security is as important as ever. Our community is no stranger to this…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (214+ words) There are approximately 85, 000 Jewish young adults in the DC region, many of whom have moved from other places. Which means that'we have a tremendous responsibility to make Jewish life as accessible as possible. Plus, young people want in. We've heard…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago  (336+ words) Eddie served as President of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington from 19891991 and of what is now the Jewish Community Foundation from 19921995. During his tenure, Eddie helped lead key changes at Federation, including the transition to its current name, reflecting…...