AT THE FOREFRONT: Community leaders, donors, and institutions are working together to combat antisemitism.

Federation and the Jewish Community Foundation are investing an initial $2 million in funding – including endowed dollars – to strengthen security and combat antisemitism over the next three years. The funds will help support a large-scale communal initiative, designed in partnership with other leading institutions.

As part of the new six-point framework, the Jewish Community Foundation will join local and national organizations in combating hate and strengthening democracy, which includes building relationships with other faith and ethnic communities. We are asking for your feedback on the priorities and any questions or input you might have on this work.

UNDERWAY: We are strengthening our relationships with Black communities. 

Our Jewish Community Foundation, the Greater Washington Community Foundation, and Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers are teaming up to build solidarity, establish greater understanding, and strengthen relationships between Black and Jewish communities.

Together, we can serve as allies in the quest for social justice and join forces to fight antisemitism, racism, and hate in all forms. We look forward to updating you on how this work is evolving and ways to get involved.

WORTH WATCHING: There's more we can do to uphold our promise to welcome the stranger. 

Passover reminds us we were once strangers in a strange land. Now, it is on us to befriend those who are far from home. This includes the approximately 12,000 refugees and migrants who have arrived in the area in the past year.

On March 27^th, experts Rabbi Megan Doherty of HIAS, Abel Nuñez of CARECEN, Rachel Perić of Welcoming America, Wendy Young of KIND, and Dr. Ansam Zaiber joined us to detail the complexity of the immigration system and highlight ways we could use our resources to address systemic needs and contribute to an infrastructure of support that would transform the refugee experience in America for the long-term. If you are interested in learning more about how to make an impact on this front or local giving opportunities, please reach out to us.

What’s your family’s immigration story? What can we do for refugees right now? Start a conversation at your Seder table using our special Haggadah insert on the topic of immigrants and refugees.

OF NOTE

Tzedek DC just helped wipe away medical debt for hundreds in the District.

Pozez JCC is making sure kids battling cancer still have the opportunity to experience the joys of summer camp.

The DC region now has its first foundation devoted to helping hopeful parents in the Jewish community navigate infertility and access IVF and other costly fertility services.

See how central Wisconsin leaders, philanthropists, and other community stewards are working together to ensure their region is a place where everyone belongs.