CESJDS Names Sephardic Minyan, Dining Hall for Alum Killed in IDF
In memory of their late son and brother, the Balva family has dedicated memorials in his name across Ecuador and Israel. The Rockville family...
Marleen May, Lifelong Caregiver and Community Volunteer, Dies at 74
When Marleen May’s children attended Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, they rarely had to wonder whether their mother would be nearby....
Ohev Sholom Rings in Spring, Honors Lay Leaders
Themed cocktails at Ohev Sholom Congregation’s June 7 spring celebration were named for each of its three honorees. Short videos played on a screen,...
Exploring Jewish Heroes of the Revolution, Religious Freedom in DC
It may very well be that the main reason Gen. George Washington welcomed Jews into the army was because he desperately needed more men....
8 Interesting Events Coming Up in Jewish DMV: June 19-25
Explore these upcoming events in Jewish DMV, from a Juneteenth Shabbat to a screening of Oscar-winning film “The Way We Were.”
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
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Online Hub for Jewish Events to Launch in Northern Virginia
In a few months, northern Virginians will be able to consult one app to find out what’s happening in the region’s Jewish community.
JLive, a...
Trump Says Peace Deal With Iran Completed
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the peace deal with the Iranian regime had been completed.
“I hereby fully authorize the toll free...
Am Kolel’s Rabbi Miriam Hoffman to Join GW Hillel
Rabbi Miriam Hoffman will return to her Hillel roots on July 1 after a year of serving Am Kolel Jewish Renewal Community in Rockville.
The...
Washington Jewish Week Wins Dateline Awards for Journalism Excellence
Washington Jewish Week, which is published by Mid-Atlantic Media, won two 2026 Dateline Awards for journalism excellence from the Washington, D.C., chapter of the...
Jewish Leaders Throw Support Behind Bipartisan House Antisemitism Bill
By Grace Gilson
Reps. Dan Goldman and Mike Lawler introduced bipartisan legislation Wednesday aimed at expanding federal security support for Jewish institutions and combatting antisemitism.
The...