Shanah Tovah (Happy New Year)! On behalf of all of us at

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, we wish you and your

families a sweet, peaceful, and joyous Rosh Hashanah.

Federation’s High Holiday Guide 

Enrich your High Holiday celebrations with resources from Federation and across our community! Find recipes, listings for local High Holiday services and events, activities to engage children in meaningful rituals, and more. 

Visit our High Holiday page

Celebrate the High Holidays with PJ Library

Looking for ways to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with your families? Check out PJ Library of Greater Washington's guide to the High Holidays for recipes, crafts, and family-friendly services throughout the DMV area.

Visit PJ Library's Guide

NEWS & UPDATES

Remembering Rabbi Matthew Simon, z"l

With profound sadness, we share that Rabbi Matthew Simon, z"l, our friend, community leader, and past president of The Jewish Federation, passed away on September 10^th. Rabbi Simon had a truly outsized impact on our Jewish community and served as confidante, colleague, teacher, friend, and advisor to many. May his family, friends, and loved ones be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem, and may his memory be for a blessing.

Read more about Rabbi Simon's impact

Help Earthquake Victims in Morocco

The devastating earthquake on Friday, September 8^th in Morocco has left thousands of people dead or injured and their communities reeling. Join Jewish Greater Washington in our collective response to help magnify our ability to respond to those in need. By contributing to Federation’s Earthquake Relief Fund, your gift will reach the people of Morocco directly as they rebuild, recover, and mourn.

Donate to Federation's Earthquake Relief Fund

Security Training for the Community

NEW SESSION ADDED! Keeping our Jewish community safe and secure is an essential part of Federation's work. Join us for this important webinar to enhance your situational awareness, empower you to help during a medical emergency, and leave you feeling more confident about your options in the event of an active security threat. 

Register here

» Wednesday, September 20 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

What’s happening across Jewish Greater Washington? find the full event calendar at jconnect.org.

Letter-Writing Campaign on Behalf of Evan Gershkovich

Join Jewish Federations across North America to write letters of support to Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter who has been wrongfully detained by Russian authorities. Together, we can send him warm wishes for Rosh Hashanah.

Reach out to Evan for the New Year

Jewish New Year Mindfulness Walk: A Self Guided Practice

Explore Federation partner Edlavitch DCJCC’s guide for a High Holiday mindfulness walk to help ground us in who we are and who we want to be.

Download EDCJCC's Mindfulness Guide

Tashlich Ritual: Casting Away Our Regrets

Join Federation partner, GatherDC, and Sixth & I for tashlich, a tradition in which we symbolically cast away regrets and disappointments from the past year.

» Sunday, September 17 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Being Jewish on Campus: A Student Writing Challenge

If you are a Jewish student enrolled in a college or university, the Shalom Hartman Institute wants to hear from you! Submit an essay about how campus life is shaping your Jewish identity and connection to Jewish life for a chance to win up to $500 and have your essay published in Sources: A Journal of Jewish Ideas.

Learn more here

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