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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…

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…

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…

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…

Together in Grief, Together in Resolve

We are heartbroken. We are angry. And we are not alone. Even in grief, we remain united in our purpose—to…

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,…

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…

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…