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Northern Virginia is home to around 140,000 Jewish community members. By investing in its leaders and building new networks, Federation is strengthening Jewish NoVA for generations to come.
Your gift powers this important work. Through October 30, gifts to support vibrant Jewish life will be matched - doubling your impact.
💙 Give now at: shalomdc.org/match-moment
Jewish community grows when families come together. Through PJ Library Get Togethers, families build friendships, share traditions, and create meaningful Jewish connections.
So far in 2026, Federation helped make 175+ gatherings possible.
During Match Moment, gifts to support vibrant Jewish life across the region will be matched through October 30.
💙 Give now: shalomdc.org/match-moment
For one Greater Washington family, a grant to attend camp for the first time transformed their child's Jewish experience. Federation helps hundreds of families discover the magic of camp, opening the door to experiences that last a lifetime.
Give today to participate in Match Moment, helping us continue to make these moments possible. All gifts to support vibrant Jewish life across the region will be matched through October 30.
💙 Give now at shalomdc.org/match-moment
📸: Capital Camps & Retreat Center
Thank you to everyone who joined us and @JCRCgw for "What Comes Next? Israel After the Election," the final event in our Israel election series. Together, we explored the issues shaping Israel's future and strengthened our community's connection to Israel.
Meet your match.
A bedtime story. A summer at camp. A Shabbat table.
Together, we ensure everyone in our community has a place to belong.
Federation needs your support to make these moments possible for thousands across Greater Washington.
During Match Moment, gifts to support vibrant Jewish life across our region will be matched.
💙 Give now and double your impact: shalomdc.org/match-moment
📸: @CapitalCamps, GatherDC
Your generosity is about to meet its match.
Jewish Greater Washington is built through the moments, experiences, and connections we share. What kind of impact will you make?
Match Moment begins October 21 - Stay tuned. ✨
shalomdc.org/match-moment
What if a birthday celebration could spark generations of giving?
Ellen Waghelstein reflects on how opening a Donor Advised Fund shaped her family’s philanthropic journey and why she's passionate about Open More Possibilities: jcfgw.org/blog/we-asked-for-…
Mazel tov to Noa Havivi, Federation's Associate Director of Community Impact, on being selected as one of 15 Jewish professionals nationwide for Class 3 of the Davidson Fellowship!
We're proud to see Noa recognized among the next generation of Jewish community leaders.
Join Federation's Women's Philanthropy on Oct. 26 for L'Chaim.
We're excited to welcome award-winning author Dara Horn as this year's featured speaker for a morning of connection, celebration, and inspiration.
Register now: shalomdc.org/event/lchaim
Last week, members of Federation's Builders Society, our community of commercial real estate professionals, joined members of @theassociated's Livnot Society in Baltimore to explore how leadership, development, and partnership can strengthen communities.
Learn more about Builders Society at: shalomdc.org/get-involved/th…
At @sunflower_bkry, young adults with learning differences gain the skills, confidence, and workplace experience to thrive.
We were honored to visit alongside @GovWesMoore and fellow community partners. Together, we're helping build a more inclusive community.
From Greater Washington to Kibbutz Nir Oz 💙🤍
This summer, more than 25 community members joined Federation on a volunteer mission to Israel. They planted gardens in Haifa, spent time with members of Nir Oz, and witnessed a community working to rebuild and thrive.
Read the full story at: shalomdc.org/more-than-a-mis…
📸: Todd Miller
As Israelis head to the polls this October, join Federation and @JCRCgw on Oct. 18 for a conversation on Israel's elections, electoral system, major parties, and what the results could mean for Israel's future.
Register here: shalomdc.org/event/israeli-2…
Big ideas for Jewish life in Northern Virginia deserve a chance to grow.
Federation's Northern Virginia Community Microgrants offer up to $2,500 to help launch programs, strengthen connections, and bring new community ideas to life.
Apply by October 25: shalomdc.org/nova-microgrant…
📸: Hillel at Virginia Tech, @PozezJCC , @gesherjds, Lacey Johnson Photography