Author: Jannah Yutkovitz

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Philanthropy Through a Jewish Lens

What does it mean to “give Jewishly”? That was the question at the heart of our recent workshop led by…
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Press Release: Fund for Women and Girls Grants Announced June 2025

The Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is thrilled to announce $80,000 in grants from the…
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On the Ground in Israel: The Fund for Women and Girls in Action

In May 2025, Dr. Jannah Yutkovitz, who leads the Fund for Women and Girls at the Jewish Community Foundation, traveled…
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The Worst Part Is That Nobody Believes Us

by Jannah Yutkovitz, Ed.D. “The worst part is that nobody believes us,” a survivor of the October 7th massacre told…

In Solidarity: Creating Soft Spaces in Hard Times

In February, I was honored to facilitate a remarkable event to launch a new project called In Solidarity: Trust, Truth,…
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In Uncertain Times: 5 Ways Donors Can Help Address Communal Needs

by Sara Brenner, Executive Director, Jewish Community Foundation Federal layoffs are deeply impacting our region and forcing families as well…
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Top Questions to Ask When Evaluating Nonprofits 

by Jannah Yutkovitz, Ed.D Senior Director of Philanthropic Impact, The Jewish Community Foundation Top Questions to Ask When Evaluating Nonprofits…
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Believe Israeli Women Campaign Addresses Disinformation

By Meredith Jacobs CEO, Jewish Women International Jewish Women International (JWI) has long been the leading Jewish organization working to end…

Get to Know: Yachad 

Where you live matters A family’s zip code is a major determining factor in the wealth and health of that…
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Get to Know: Itach-Ma’aki

Since 2001, Itach-Ma’aki (Women Lawyers for Social Justice) has been hard at work providing free legal aid to vulnerable women across Israel…