In D.C. — and around the country — Israelis leave their comfort zone
Benny Chukrun, speaking in Hebrew on a wind-whipped day outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, had a message for his fellow protesters.
“We have a...
Shortage of kosher supervisors strains restaurants
Two weeks ago, the wife of one of Holy Chow kosher Chinese restaurant’s mashgichim, or kosher supervisors, became gravely ill. The couple are in...
Maryland Students, Chabad Rabbis Talk Jewish Engagement With University Chancellor
It’s not every day that students get the ear of an academic administrator, let alone the time to sit down with them for a...
Ukraine distress boosts Federation fundraising
Support for Ukraine following Russia’s invasion helped The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington increase its fundraising totals slightly in 2022.
The Federation raised $25.6 million...
Good from the first drop at B’nai Israel
Water is flowing freely again at B’nai Israel Congregation in Rockville after the installation last week of four new drinking fountains.
The ADA-compliant design also...
Celebrating 25 years at Gesher Jewish Day School with Beverly Kramer
Beverly Kramer has worked at Gesher Jewish Day School for 25 years, but she’s been involved with the Northern Virginia institution longer than that.
Decades...
Making New Americans
For the past five years, John Schmelzer has spent two hours of his Tuesday mornings at the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington,...
Kosher dinners now on the menu at George Mason University
Jewish students at George Mason University in Fairfax will have an easier time keeping kosher on campus thanks to the college’s partnership with the...
