Sha’are Shalom Celebrates the 18th Anniversary of Its Synagogue Building
Congregation Sha’are Shalom in Leesburg, Va., is preparing to celebrate the 18th anniversary of its synagogue building on Dec. 9 with an inclusive ceremony...
Building Pro-Israel Momentum in the Local Community
Jewish leaders in the greater Washington community anticipate that momentum will continue building following the massive pro-Israel rally in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 14,...
Maryland Attorney General Suspends CAIR Director From State Hate Crimes Commission After Social Media...
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has suspended Zainab Chaudry, director of the Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), from the newly...
Responding to Antisemitism in Montgomery County Public Schools
The recent antisemitic incidents at Montgomery County Public Schools started long before the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel.
Swastikas and words of hate...
Jewish Federation Works to Enhance Security Measures in the Local Jewish Community
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington has made an impactful personnel move intended to strengthen security in the DMV region with the hiring of...
Historic Pro-Israel Rally in DC Draws Massive Crowd
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People from across the United States converged on the nation’s capital on Nov. 14 for a historic event in support of the state of...
Local Rabbis Join Rabbinic Letter of Unity and Solidarity With Israel
More than 1,000 rabbis from across the country signed onto a rabbinic letter of unity and solidarity with Israel that was initiated by the...
Congregation Beth El Commemorates Kristallnacht With Music
In commemorating the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht – the Night of Broken Glass, a vicious pogrom carried out by the Nazis in Austria and...
Federation Head Reflects on Emotional and Uplifting Israel Trip
It was by no means an ordinary trip to Israel. When Gil Preuss, Chief Executive Officer of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, traveled...
Jewish College Students Face Intimidation and Antisemitism as Israel Faces Public Backlash
Jewish communities on college campuses across the DMV region have been weighed down by a tense and troubled mood over the past several weeks...
