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September 16, 2026

A Blank Page: Dreaming, Giving, and Building Together in 5787

By Sara Brenner, Executive Director, Jewish Community Foundation The High Holidays invite us to pause—to look honestly at the year…
September 15, 2026

We Asked for This Instead of Party Gifts

A joyful birthday celebration became the beginning of a lifelong philanthropic journey. Through Donor Advised Funds, intentional giving, and the…
September 8, 2026

Watch Maternal Health Is Everyone’s Business: A Fund for Women and Girls Webinar

In this webinar from the Fund for Women and Girls, Dr. Aza Nedhari of Mamatoto and Rachel Faulkner explore maternal…
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September 1, 2026

Addressing the Evolving Policy Landscape in Israel: Fund for Women and Girls Grant Announcement

The Jewish Community Foundation of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s Fund for Women and Girls is announcing its first…
August 25, 2026

Every Soul Deserves to Be Seen: The Work of Neshama in the DMV

Rabbi Sholom Reindorp grew up in England in what he calls a “traditional” Jewish home; shomer kashrut (keeping kosher), synagogue…
August 12, 2026

The Spiritual Audit: Elul and the Practice of Purposeful Giving

As this season invites us into an accounting of the soul, it also offers an opportunity to reflect on our…
July 27, 2026

Watch Women, Policy, and Power Insights from Israel’s Front Lines

Watch this timely conversation featuring leaders from the Israel Women’s Network and Itach Maaki as they examine how war, public…
July 16, 2026

Get to Know Capital Camps

It’s Summer Camp Season! A summer away from home. A dining hall full of noise. A Shabbat filled with song…
May 19, 2026

Kol Yisrael: Bridging Communities Through Effective Philanthropy

There is a limit to what any single donor can accomplish alone. There is almost no limit to what donors…
March 31, 2026

Philanthropy in Practice

Jewish Community Foundation of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington works with donors to navigate complex decisions with clarity, care,…
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March 4, 2026

The Fund for Women and Girls Awards First Round of Domestic Grants

North Bethesda, MD — March 2026 — The Fund for Women and Girls at the Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation…
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March 3, 2026

Returning to the Source: How a DC Native Sparked a Global Movement for Jewish Women’s Well‑Being

When At The Well founder Sarah Waxman talks about her work, she speaks with the clarity of someone who has…
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