The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington strives to create a vibrant and purposeful Jewish community through caring for those in need, deepening engagement in Jewish life and strengthening the bonds among Jews in the Washington area, in Israel and around the world.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington transforms shared resources into richer lives and a strong community.

THEY BRING PEOPLE AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TOGETHER TO ADVANCE THEIR THREE-PART MISSION:

• - To care for those in need
• - To deepen engagement in Jewish life and strengthen Jewish identity
• - To create connections among Jews locally, in Israel and around the world

IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON AREA, FEDERATION PROVIDES FUNDS TO PARTNER AGENCIES:

• - 40 local beneficiary agencies
• - Area Jewish Schools
• - Youth groups
• - Community service programs

Federation also partners with 21 national and international organizations, including the Jewish Agency for Israel, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Ethiopian National Project and World ORT, to help provide rescue, relief and resettlement to Jews anywhere in the world.

THEIR SUCCESS IS DUE TO THE EXTRAORDINARY PARTNERSHIP AND TRUST WITH THEIR STAKEHOLDERS:

• - Donors
• - Volunteers
• - Partner Agencies (local, national, and international)
• - Professional Staff

FEDERATION'S IMPACT

At Federation, they identify, evaluate and address these priorities with unparalleled commitment, passion and sensitivity. They take seriously their responsibility to ensure that needs are met to create a stronger, more vibrant Jewish community and to foster and strengthen their connection with Jews in Israel and around the world.

JEWISH EDUCATION

Providing accessible and affordable Jewish education to build and strengthen the Jewish community.

VULNERABLE POPULATIONS

Expanding services to the most vulnerable among them to meet the growing needs of at-risk populations locally, in Israel and around the world.

ISRAEL AND OVERSEAS

Offering unwavering support for and education about Israel and 70 other Jewish communities around the world.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Responding swiftly to address the immediate needs of individuals and communities in crisis by delivering support, respite and relief.

INCLUSION

Building a welcoming and inclusive community for all by growing the ways in which individuals are invited and encouraged to participate in Jewish life.

JEWISH IDENTITY

Increasing opportunities for meaningful connections to Jewish life to offer members of their community a multitude of ways to embark on their Jewish journey.