The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
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Building an open, connected, and vibrant Jewish community that cares for each other, fosters Jewish learning and journeys, embraces Jewish peoplehood and Israel, and acts as a force for good in the world.

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth ❤️🖤💚We honor the freedom, resilience, and enduring contributions of Black communities thr...
06/19/2026

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth ❤️🖤💚

We honor the freedom, resilience, and enduring contributions of Black communities throughout history and today.

At Federation, we believe stronger communities are built when we recognize our shared humanity, learn from one another, and work together toward a future rooted in justice, dignity, and belonging.

Across Northern Virginia, Jewish life is happening every day. Later this year, Federation will make it easier to discove...
06/16/2026

Across Northern Virginia, Jewish life is happening every day. Later this year, Federation will make it easier to discover and connect with it through JLive, a new platform launching in partnership with the Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia .

JLive will help people discover programs, share events, and find meaningful ways to connect. Launching first in Northern Virginia before expanding across DC and Maryland, it will serve as a centralized hub for Jewish life throughout Greater Washington.

Read more about JLive and Federation's work to make Jewish life more connected and accessible: https://www.shalomdc.org/find-your-people-with-jlive/

📸: Linnea Farnsworth and Sweetheart Photography by Tammy

What does it take to get young adults in DC talking honestly about Israel? A bar, beer, and the right people in the room...
06/15/2026

What does it take to get young adults in DC talking honestly about Israel? A bar, beer, and the right people in the room. 🍺

Federation recently joined forces with Kesher Israel Congregation and Mem Global Moishe House for Torah on Tap: Israel Edition to bring together more than 50 young adults for real, unscripted conversation about Israel, Judaism, and what connects us to both. These sometimes difficult conversations are more necessary now than ever.

Interested in hosting or joining a similar conversation? Explore our hands on Israel workshops: https://www.shalomdc.org/our-impact/israel-strategy/israel-connections/our-community-shlichim/hands-on-israel/

📷: Rabbi Hyim Shafner & Alicia Rosenbaum

Know an incoming college student? Encourage them to complete a quick survey from Hillel International for the chance to ...
06/12/2026

Know an incoming college student? Encourage them to complete a quick survey from Hillel International for the chance to win one of eighteen $500 gift cards and get connected before the school year begins!

Federation proudly supports 11 Hillels across DC, Maryland, and Virginia so that young Jewish students can find community, leadership opportunities, Shabbat dinners, and connection on campus.

Help an incoming student find their Jewish community on campus: https://www.hillel.org/graduation-giveaway

📸: Hailey Behrman for George Mason University Hillel

Last night, our community gathered for Federation's 2026 Annual Meeting to celebrate the leadership of outgoing Board Ch...
06/10/2026

Last night, our community gathered for Federation's 2026 Annual Meeting to celebrate the leadership of outgoing Board Chair Robin Hettleman Weinberg, to welcome incoming Board Chair Jill Granader, and to elect and install our 2026-27 Governing Board and Community Leadership Council.

Thank you to Robin, Jill, and our board leadership for your contributions that keep our community strong, and we look forward to the year ahead!

Photo Credit: Aryeh Schwartz

Tomorrow, a landmark of Jewish life in Washington, DC celebrates its 150th anniversary 🎉On June 9, the historic synagogu...
06/08/2026

Tomorrow, a landmark of Jewish life in Washington, DC celebrates its 150th anniversary 🎉

On June 9, the historic synagogue at the heart of the Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum celebrates its 150 years, a milestone that reflects generations of Jewish gathering, memory, resilience, and community in our region.

These then-and-now photos tell a remarkable story: a building that has moved through the city and across time, carrying with it the history of Jewish life in our nation’s capital.

Federation is honored to join the Capital Jewish Museum in celebrating this milestone and the people, places, and institutions that continue to shape Jewish life across Greater Washington and beyond.

Stop by CJM anytime this summer to view new installations, display cases, and rare artifacts tied to this anniversary!

Photo captions:
1. The Historic Synagogue in its former location one block in front of the National Building Museum.
2. Black and white photo of the interior of the Historic Synagogue during a service.
3. The Historic Synagogue being moved down the street, 1969.
4. Black and white photo of the Historic Synagogue when the building served as a Barbecue restaurant.
5. The Historic Synagogue in its former location being prepared to move.

Federation’s Jewish Community Foundation helps donors make their giving more thoughtful, strategic, and connected to the...
06/05/2026

Federation’s Jewish Community Foundation helps donors make their giving more thoughtful, strategic, and connected to the needs of our community.

Through collaborative funds, donors can come together around shared values and direct their generosity toward causes that matter deeply, from strengthening Jewish communal talent in Greater Washington to supporting women and girls, Jewish teens, and communities in Israel.

Rooted in the Jewish value of Kol Yisrael arevim zeh bazeh, we are all responsible for one another, this approach helps turn individual generosity into broader community impact.

Read how Federation’s Jewish Community Foundation helps donors create meaningful impact through effective philanthropy: https://www.jcfgw.org/blog/kol-yisrael-bridging-communities-through-effective-philanthropy/

Today, on Holocaust Survivor Day, Federation honors the survivors in our Greater Washington community and around the wor...
06/04/2026

Today, on Holocaust Survivor Day, Federation honors the survivors in our Greater Washington community and around the world whose lives, stories, and resilience continue to shape us.

Through Federation’s partnership with JSSA, the Jewish Social Service Agency, survivors in our community receive essential support including homecare, home nursing, medical support, food programs, socialization opportunities, and more. This is what remembrance looks like in practice: showing up for survivors with care that meets their needs today.

Learn more about Federation’s partners and how we care for the most vulnerable across Greater Washington: https://www.shalomdc.org/about/our-partners/

How do we build a Jewish community that can hold difference with trust, respect, and care?Over the last four months, 22 ...
06/03/2026

How do we build a Jewish community that can hold difference with trust, respect, and care?

Over the last four months, 22 local leaders from across Greater Washington came together for the Courageous Leadership Fellowship, a partnership between Federation and the Shalom Hartman Institute.

Through honest conversation, shared learning, and practical leadership work, participants explored how to navigate disagreement, strengthen belonging, and lead with empathy and courage in an increasingly polarized world.

A strong community does not require us to always see eye to eye. It asks us to keep showing up, listening deeply, and building the relationships that help Jewish life across Greater Washington thrive.

Read more about the fellowship and Federation’s work to build a strong, inclusive community: https://www.shalomdc.org/building-a-community-where-differences-are-the-glue-not-the-wedge/

For more than four years, Ukrainians have faced relentless attacks and destruction. Since the beginning of the crisis, F...
06/02/2026

For more than four years, Ukrainians have faced relentless attacks and destruction. Since the beginning of the crisis, Federation has focused on helping the most vulnerable members of Ukraine’s Jewish community get the vital help they need.

Through our partnership with JDC, Federation support has helped provide lifesaving assistance to more than 57,600 vulnerable Jews in Ukraine, including emergency aid, food, medicine, homecare, and trauma support.

For many, that support means heating when temperatures drop below freezing, food when prices have skyrocketed over 150-200%, medicine delivered when leaving home is unsafe, and a warm Jewish community where they can find moments of respite. Federation is proud to help ensure Ukraine’s Jewish community is cared for and connected during this time of need.

Learn more about Federation’s support for the Jews of Ukraine and how you can get involved: https://www.shalomdc.org/our-impact/crisis-response/

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