You Can Support the Victims of Hurricane Florence The first major storm of the 2018 hurricane season has wreaked havoc on the Carolinas and southern East Coast. Rising rivers are expected to continue to threaten lives, property and livelihoods. Federation is working in close partnership with our national system and local Federations in the Carolinas to make sure that people quickly receive the help they need. 100% of your donation to the Hurricane Florence Relief Fund will provide support for hurricane victims as emergency personnel and the local communities continue to assess and meet urgent needs. Help the victims of Hurricane Florence today »
Our Values, Our Aspirations: A Jewish Communal Conversation Federation is proud to launch our innovative, multi-year partnership with The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, one of the leading centers of Jewish thought and education serving Israel and world Jewry. We will offer our community members opportunities to explore pressing questions facing the Jewish community today, including Jewish identity, Israel-Diaspora relationships and civic engagement. Our partnership begins with an evening of conversation on October 16, featuring Shalom Hartman Institute of North America President, Yehuda Kurtzer. Together, we’ll engage on the fascinating topic of The Moral, the Political and the Partisan: Jewish Community and Jewish Values in an Era of Polarization. Learn more and register to join us at Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County »
By Staying Informed, We Stay Connected: A Message from Gil Preuss on the Washington Jewish Week At the heart of every thriving Jewish community is a strong Jewish publication. Jewish media outlets bring us information and opinions on a local, national and international scale that affect how we lead our Jewish lives. By staying informed, we also stay connected to one another. Federation has proudly been a long-time supporter of the Washington Jewish Week and its efforts to connect and strengthen our community. Today, we are pleased to share that the Washington Jewish Week team has offered to introduce or re-introduce you to its publication with no financial commitment for one full year. Read Gil’s full message and take advantage of a special offer from the Washington Jewish Week »
Inside, Outside, All Year Round The fall holidays keep on coming. The Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur, is in our rear-view mirror. But a 25-hour period of contemplation, prayer and fasting, should really be of lasting influence to help us focus on our individual improvement in the coming year. An important prayer on Yom Kippur provides us with a three-part suggestion to guide our behavior. “Stuff” will inevitably happen to each of us over time, but teshuvah, tefillah and tzedakah—repentance, prayer and righteousness—can make a real difference in our lives. Get inspired by Federation’s Department of Jewish Life & Learning »
Welcoming Our Newest Community Members The Jewish Federation is proud to welcome our latest cohort of eleven shlichim (emissaries) from Israel to our community. These dedicated and passionate young Israelis will serve in our synagogues and day schools, developing personal relationships and educating us about Israel’s people, language and culture. Join us in welcoming these newest members of Greater Washington’s Jewish community as we continue to deepen the conversation between American and Israeli Jews. Meet our community’s new shlichim »
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