Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is a nonprofit organization that serves the Jewish community in the Greater Washington metropolitan area. It raises funds to support local Jewish agencies and initiatives. It provides social services, educational programs, cultural initiatives, and emergency assistance to community members. It works to strengthen Jewish identity and foster community engagement across the region. It collaborates with synagogues, schools, and other communal organizations to deliver programs. It also engages in advocacy and public affairs on behalf of the Jewish community.

The federation operates within the broader network of the Jewish Federations of North America, which provides coordination and resources. It serves a diverse population spanning Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Its distinguishing attributes include a central role in communal planning and fundraising for Jewish causes. The organization has demonstrated competencies in managing endowment funds and overseeing financial assets. The 2020 cybersecurity incident, in which $7.5 million was diverted from its endowment fund, highlighted vulnerabilities related to remote work environments. Structurally, the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is an independent affiliate of the national federation movement, with its own governance board. It maintains headquarters in the United States of America, as indicated by its location.