Fund for Women and Girls

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…
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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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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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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…
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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…
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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…