Federation is grateful to the 4,600+ donors who have given nearly
$12.5 million to our Israel Crisis Relief Fund. Your dollars are addressing crucial needs, with new grants made regularly. Thank you for being there when we – and Israel – need you most.
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STAND TOGETHER WITH ISRAEL
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Israel Relief Concert at Washington Hebrew Congregation
Join cantors from 15+ congregations across Greater Washington for one special evening of song in support of relief efforts in Israel. 100% of ticket sales support Federation's Israel Crisis Relief Fund. Hosted by Washington Hebrew Congregation in Washington, DC and co-sponsored by Federation.
Purchase tickets
» Thursday, November 2 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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| Community Shloshim
As we near the Shloshim (30-day period of mourning) of the deadliest attack on the Jewish People since the Holocaust, come together at Congregation Beth El with area clergy and community leaders in song, prayer, and study.
Register here
» Sunday, November 5 | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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RUSSELL "RUSTY" ROSENTHAL APPOINTED FEDERATION'S NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
REGIONAL SECURITY
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington has named former FBI executive Russell H. “Rusty” Rosenthal as its new Executive Director, Regional Security, beginning in November 2023. Rosenthal and his
team will oversee and work to ensure the safety and security of the Jewish community in Washington, DC, suburban MD, and Northern VA. This new, in-house hire enhances Federation’s local security capacity with the launch of an independent, internal base of operations, and builds upon five years of partnership with Secure Community Network.
Learn more about Rusty
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES
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World Premiere: The Chameleon
Federation partner, Edlavitch DCJCC's Theatre J, is kicking off the season with the world premiere of The Chameleon, a new play by Jenny Rachel Weiner. As EDCJCC CEO, Jen Zwilling, notes, "We all need superheroes right now – both real and imaginary ones – to inspire us and to motivate us to channel our superpowers to be proudly Jewish, to stand up for Israel and the Jewish people, and to care for so many innocent people in harm’s way."
Buy tickets for The Chameleon
Read the full message by EDCJCC CEO, Jen Zwilling
» Showing through Sunday, November 5
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Community Service and Story Time
Join Federation partner, Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School, and PJ Library of Greater Washington to explore the nature of giving back to the community. Participate in a community service project, learn about tikkun olam (repairing the world), and meet like-minded families in the area. Most appreciated by kids 3-6 years old.
Register here
» Sunday, November 5 | 10:00 AM
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Commit To Action: Countering Active Threat Training
Antisemitic rhetoric and incidents are on the rise, especially in the wake of the Hamas attacks on Israel. As the conflict in Israel rages on, the North American Jewish community continues to face an evolving threat landscape. Join Federation partner, Secure Community Network, to commit to action and learn life-saving skills in the event of an active threat.
Register here
» Thursday, November 9 | 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
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