Program areas at JFGW
Annual core local, national and international allocations: ensuring a feeling of inclusion for our community members; providing seniors, holocaust survivors, impoverished families, and those with special needs with The services they require to live comfortably and with dignity; and responding swiftly to crises at home and around The world are foundational Federation priorities. At our core, we will always be committed to caring for our whole community. Federation is here to connect and empower our community members, ensuring a more vibrant Jewish future for us all. Allocations to beneficiary agencies: The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is The largest single donor to 35 local agencies throughout dc, md, and northern va, 14 national organizations, (see schedule o) 4 overseas partners (through their us nonprofit affiliate), and more than 60 congregations. Together, we are building a community that cares for each other, fosters Jewish learning and journeys, embraces Jewish peoplehood and israel, and acts as a force for good in The world. Through allocations to beneficiary and partner agencies, Federation and our donors support The poor, honor and care for seniors, attend to those who are ill or in crisis, nurture and educate our children, welcome, and include those of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities, and much more. This work and The programs we support are driven by our shared Jewish values. Equally important is our commitment to inspiring Jewish learning and experiences in order to shape our community's strong Jewish identity. Formal educational opportunities and informal Jewish experiences like summer camps, youth groups, and missions to israel and other Jewish communities abroad provide learning, recreational, cultural and social activities that nourish our bodies and our minds. Lastly, we are focused on connecting ourselves and our lives to other jews and Jewish communities around The world. Our solidarity with one another is celebrated through our shared culture, identity, and dedication to caring for one another.
Community outreach: The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington strives to make The joys and values of Jewish life accessible to everyone, seamlessly connecting The diverse population that makes up The Jewish community of Greater Washington. There are countless ways individuals of all backgrounds and identities can experience and enjoy Jewish life, culture and tradition in our community. Our engagement programs reach isolated seniors, The next generation of Jewish leaders, families with young children, newcomers, families of different faith backgrounds, people with disabilities, and many others. We are committed to welcoming and fostering a sense of belonging for all who identify as or seek to become part of The Jewish community. (see schedule o)in partnership with secure community network (scn), Federation ensures our Jewish communal agencies and synagogues have training and support to build and maintain comprehensive safety, security, and preparedness plans, including weekly training conversations for community and agency leaders. Federation has also now convened The region's first ever communal security committee to engage all parts of Greater Washington's Jewish community on security concerns, needs, and best practices. Federation's jconnect: a community calendar of events and resource center with highlights for Jewish holidays, volunteering, and connection points across The community for people of all backgrounds and identities. Leadership development: Federation's nexus program and next gen partner agency program engage young leaders in their 20s and 30s to enrich their leadership abilities through educational and immersive experiences in Jewish Greater Washington. Deepening our community's connection to israel and israelies: Federation's community shlichim program brings a cohort of young israeli emissaries to Greater Washington. In their roles at local congregations, schools, and community centers, each emissary transforms how thousands of local community members relate to israel and israelis. Caring for our global Jewish community: Federation works closely with our international partners to meet The needs of Jewish communities in israel and 70+ countries around The globe. 703-j-caring: The Jewish community support line. Launched in partnership with jssa and a network of human service organizations, The support line is designed to take The guess work out of accessing resources across Greater Washington. Community members can reach a trained professional to connect them with resources tailored to their needs, for everything from mental health to cash assistance to legal support. Federation's partnership with The shalom hartman institute brings renowned thinkers and scholars to our community to elevate The discourse and intensify our communal Jewish learning, in small cohorts of leaders and for all of Jewish Greater Washington. One happy camper offers incentive grants to families who choose to send their children to Jewish overnight camp for The first time. Pj library provides families with free Jewish books and guides for discussion, plus community events and programs for engagement and relationship-building.