A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT AND CEO
In this 2019 Community Report, we are excited to share more about the innovative and impactful ways we are pursuing our vision. Dear Friends, For more than 200 years, Jews in Greater Washington have been shaping the course of Jewish history and serving as vanguards of inspired Jewish life. Ever since Jews in the area began coordinating their local service efforts in 1925 through a “united Jewish appeal,” community members have been finding crucial ways to come together and meet the needs of Jews locally and globally. It is this sense of responsibility and optimism that first gave rise to The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and that continues to guide our work today. As we move into a new and pivotal chapter of Jewish life, we are more committed than ever to shaping 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.
Mark A. Levitt
We also believe that as our times evolve, so must our work. In this 2019 Community Report, we are excited to share more about the innovative and impactful ways we are pursuing our vision. Already in this past year, we have opened the door to new partnerships, embraced strategic risks in our investments, and helped people come together to tackle some of our community’s most complex and urgent questions. We hope that these pages provide you with a useful snapshot of how far we have come and how much incredible potential we have as a community. Together, we can ensure that the Jewish community in Greater Washington continues to grow and evolve. We can ensure that future generations have a chance to be part of something relevant and meaningful. We can stand up for the values that we hold dear for the benefit of our community, our country, and our world. History has proven that Greater Washington is a place where people come to create change and build a better future. We hope that as Federation moves forward with our work, we can continue to rely on your participation and support to do exactly that, well into the future. Sincerely,
Mark A. Levitt President
Gil Preuss, PhD Chief Executive Officer
Gil Preuss