Amid America 250, Capital Jewish Museum Marks Building’s 150th Birthday

There’s a lot of buzz about the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence this upcoming July 4. What D.C.-area residents may...

Local Artist Turns Hostage Memorabilia Into Oct. 7 Memorial Piece

The yellow ribbon pins and “Bring Them Home Now” hats and shirts of the past two years are no longer in use as of...

Library of Congress Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month

May marks Jewish American Heritage Month, and the Library of Congress has a lineup of free events coming up to celebrate Jewish heritage. Located in...
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JSSA, Jewish Council for the Aging Announce Merger, Creating a Hub of Services for...

JSSA and Jewish Council for the Aging announced that they are merging to expand their services for older adults and better serve people throughout...

JSSA Honors Potomac Philanthropic Couple

When Danny Abramowitz returned to the Washington, D.C., area as a young 20-something, he was just starting to make money and wanted to use...

Steny Hoyer to be Honored by Zionist Rabbinic Coalition in DC

Rep. Steny Hoyer, who has served Maryland in the House of Representatives since 1981 — which includes a 20-year stint as the party’s second-ranking...

Noa Tishby to Talk Israel, Antisemitism in DC

A bestselling author, actress, activist and Israel’s former special envoy for combating antisemitism walks into a room. Such will be the case on May...

8 Interesting Events Coming Up in Jewish DMV: May 2-6

Explore these upcoming events in Jewish DMV, from a HavDOGlah to an educational program on World War II-era Army soldiers.   SATURDAY, MAY 2 HAVDOGLAH! Calling all pups...

Clay Red Anemones Adorn GW Hillel’s Rooftop in New Oct. 7 Memorial

Anyone who ascends to the rooftop of the George Washington University Hillel building will now see red anemones — Israel’s national flower — in...

Alumna Sues GW Alleging Discrimination, Defamation After Anti-Israel Speech

After her commencement speech criticized Israel and the university, the graduate student speaker was banned from George Washington University’s campus. Now, she’s suing. Cecilia Culver,...