Gaithersburg’s Lois Kimmel Convenes Jewish Community, Teaches Next Generations
After Lois Kimmel was laid off from her federal government contractor job, she asked herself, “What’s something I care about that I could do...
Fairfax’s Alexandria Frisch Revitalizes George Mason’s Judaic Studies Minor
Four years ago, no students at George Mason University minored in Judaic studies. That number is now a consistent 10 thanks to Professor Alexandria...
DC Children’s Musician Ari Jacobson Spreads Jewish Joy Through Song
Ari Jacobson went from performing on cruise ships in Australia to leading musical programs for infants and toddlers in greater Washington.
The D.C. resident is...
DC’s Maital Kaminer Helps 20s and 30s Embrace Their Jewish Identities
Maital Kaminer’s part-time job is “her mother’s dream” because it’s within the Jewish professional world.
The Washington, D.C., resident has been the events and engagement...
Potomac’s Rabbi Michael Namath Merges Jewish Faith and Activism
Rabbi Michael Namath checked all the boxes to be a rabbinic student, according to the head of admissions for Hebrew Union College at the...
DC’s Klara Walny Connects College-Age Jews to Programming
During spring semesters at George Washington University, Klara Walny often wondered, “Where are all the Jews?”
The Washington, D.C., resident knew that GW was ranked...
Bethesda’s Galia Messika Greenberg Brings Israeli Perspective to JCRC Board
Galia Messika Greenberg is prepared to take on a top leadership role with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington board in a...
DC’s Alex Chaves Is an Ambassador for Local Jewish LGBTQ+ Community
Rebecca Shapiro | WJW Intern
Alex Chaves didn’t always envision the career he has now. “When I was younger, I always wanted to be a...
Avid Cyclist Matthew Gever Leads DC Jews on Bikes, Holocaust Remembrance Efforts
Matthew Gever didn’t learn to ride a bike until he was 30. The Washington, D.C., resident now leads DC Jews on Bikes and makes...
DC’s Adin Burwell Helps Facilitate Space for All Jews
People were surprised to learn that Adin Burwell didn’t live at Moishe House Columbia Heights, given her deep involvement in its event planning and...