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March 13, 2026

Where Relationships Grow, Peace Follows

IsraAID is helping bridge operational barriers to deliver food, medical support, and care for vulnerable children in Gaza through partnerships…
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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…
March 3, 2026

Tzedakah Across Generations: A Jewish Path Through Family Philanthropy 

In Jewish life, tzedakah is not just charity—it’s a sacred obligation and expression of our deepest values. From the moment…
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March 3, 2026

Building Human Connection and Responding to Immediate Need

When the Fund for Humanitarian Relief in Gaza, held at the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Washington, committed a significant…
February 26, 2026

Community Centered Humanitarian Aid in Times of War: Clean Shelter’s work in Gaza

Clean Shelter’s belief that shelter, water, and sanitation are lifesaving interventions made it a clear grantee of the Fund for…
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November 13, 2025

Giving Jewishly: Reclaiming the Sacred Act of Generosity

We live in a world crying out for healing, for justice, for connection.  In a time of profound polarization and…
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November 12, 2025

Navigating the New Rules: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Charitable Giving

Earlier this month, we explored how to keep your philanthropy aligned with your values, even as the tax landscape shifts.…
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November 11, 2025

Get to Know The Jewish Fertility Foundation

Responding to A Local Crisis “The first thing I said was, I will be OK without a job, but I’m…
November 11, 2025

Jewish Talent Project: Building Better Workplaces, Together

The Jewish Talent Project's first major initiative—the Leading Edge Employee Experience Survey—empowers Jewish organizations to build stronger, more supportive workplaces…
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November 3, 2025

Giving That Reflects Your Values, Even as the Tax Rules Change

With new tax law changes ahead, 2025 presents a unique opportunity to align your giving with both your values and…
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September 17, 2025

On Effective Philanthropy: Donors are Making These Five Shifts

Strategic philanthropy used to be a concept mainly discussed among large foundations. Today, however, individual and family donors are immersing…