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Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

Office: North Bethesda, Maryland

Registered with the IRS as The Jewish Federation Of Greater Washington Inc

39 upcoming eventsHiring · 7 roles748 ZIP codes in JFNA's directoryTax-exempt since 1941
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Office
North Bethesda, MD
Service area
748 ZIP codes (JFNA)
Revenue (FY2025)
$86.3M
Upcoming events
39

What's coming up

From Jewish Federation of Greater Washington's own calendar at www.shalomdc.org/news-and-events/community-calendar, read Oct 7, 2026 (we check it daily). We show what it publishes in a format we can read, so the full calendar may have more. All Jewish events in Washington, DC →

  • Families

    Gan HaYeled at Adas Israel Congregation Postpartum Group (Fall)

    Wed, Oct 710:00 – 11:00 AMAdas Israel Congregation

    For families who have just welcomed a baby into their family.

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    Today

  • Families

    Books & Bubbles | September-October 2026

    Wed, Oct 710:30 – 11:00 AMBender JCC of Greater Washington

    Join us for some music, bubbles, and stories!! We will also leave plenty of free time for families to hang out and get to know each other.

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    Today

  • J Talks | AI Demystified

    Wed, Oct 71:00 – 2:30 PMBender JCC of Greater Washington

    Learn the essentials of AI (including Chat GPT) and how it can help you save time, stay connected, learn faster, and maintain independence.

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    Today

  • October 7 Community Event – Virginia

    Wed, Oct 77:00 – 9:00 PMFairfax, VA*

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    Today

  • October 7 Community Event – Maryland

    Wed, Oct 77:00 – 8:30 PMRockville, MD*

    Join us for a meaningful community gathering in Maryland marking three years since October 7.

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    Today

  • October 7 Community Event – Washington, DC

    Wed, Oct 77:30 – 9:00 PMWashington, DC*

    Join us for a meaningful community gathering in Maryland marking three years since October 7.

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    Today

  • Theater J’s The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk

    Wed, Oct 77:30 – 9:30 PMEdlavitch DCJCC

    Theater J presents THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK by Daniel Jamieson with music by Ian Ross and Sarah O'Halloran Directed by Hayley Finn.

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    Today

  • New Mom’s Circle | Sept. – Oct. 2026

    Thu, Oct 88:00 AM – 5:00 PMBender JCC of Greater Washington

    Join New Moms Circle at the Bender JCC to find community and connection with others who are experiencing similar milestones and challenges.

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    Tomorrow

  • Tiny Explorers | September-October 2026

    Thu, Oct 810:00 – 10:30 AMBender JCC of Greater Washington

    Learn how to connect with your child using everyday items that you already have at home.

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    Tomorrow

  • Theater J’s The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk

    Thu, Oct 87:30 – 9:30 PMEdlavitch DCJCC

    Theater J presents THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK by Daniel Jamieson with music by Ian Ross and Sarah O'Halloran Directed by Hayley Finn.

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    Tomorrow

  • First Year Moms Group

    Fri, Oct 99:00 – 10:30 AMTemple Rodef Shalom

    Join other moms and babies (infants under 1 year) once a week when our Early Childhood Center is in session for a relaxed and supportive gathering.

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    This week

  • Shabbat Shalom Playgroup | Sept. – Oct. 2026

    Fri, Oct 910:30 – 11:00 AMBender JCC of Greater Washington

    Join us for a fun-filled morning celebrating Shabbat!

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    This week

  • Shabbat Playgroup

    Fri, Oct 910:30 – 11:00 AMBender JCC of Greater Washington

    Fridays @ 10:30 AM Dates: 11/21/25 – 1/30/26 Skip Dates: 11/28, 12/26 Best suited for ages 0 – 4 years old Join us for a fun-filled morning celebrating Shabbat.

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    This week

  • Religious service

    2239 October Metro Minyan

    Fri, Oct 96:30 – 9:30 PMWashington Hebrew Congregation

    Learning, appetizers and drinks, and Kabbalat Shabbat services, followed by dinner as we catch up with friends.

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    This week

  • Theater J’s The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk

    Fri, Oct 97:30 – 9:30 PMEdlavitch DCJCC

    Theater J presents THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK by Daniel Jamieson with music by Ian Ross and Sarah O'Halloran Directed by Hayley Finn.

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    This week

  • The Network’s Mission to Baltimore

    Fri, Oct 9Baltimore, MD

    Join The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s Builders Society for an exclusive look at Baltimore’s transformative real estate projects, connect with industry leaders, and build relationships with peers across…

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    This week

  • Music Together

    Sat, Oct 109:00 – 9:45 AMBender JCC of Greater Washington

    Best suited for ages 0 – 3 years old (older sibling’s welcome!) Build on your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement and learn the skills to support the natural process of music development.

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    This week

  • Music Together | Summer 2026

    Sat, Oct 1010:00 – 10:45 AMBender JCC of Greater Washington

    Build on your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement and learn the skills to support the natural process of music development. Pricing per family depends on how many children are enrolled in the class.

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    This week

  • Gan HaMishpacha at Adas Israel Shabbat Tinok

    Sat, Oct 1010:45 AM – 12:00 PMAdas Israel Congregation

    A special Oneg Shabbat & onto the bimah for an aliyah.

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    This week

  • Screening of “The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue”

    Sat, Oct 107:30 – 9:30 PMAgudas Achim Congregation

    The in-depth story of the Tibon Family rescue on Oct 7th followed by a discussion with our shelicha Inbar Alkoby.

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    This week

  • Choosing Life: From Survivor To Resilience

    Sat, Oct 108:00 – 10:00 PMOhr Kodesh Congregation

    Join us for an evening of honest conversation, reflection, and connection as we come together to listen, learn, and remember.

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    This week

  • Documentary Screening: Singing at Sinai

    Sun, Oct 112:00 – 4:00 PMLillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum

    Enjoy a screening of Singing at Sinai: The Jewish Folk Arts Festivals documentary, produced by Am Kolel.

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    This week

  • Gesher Community Connections

    Sun, Oct 113:30 – 5:00 PMGesher Jewish Day School

    Join us at Gesher for joyful Jewish celebrations, family programs, and to connect with other families.

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    This week

  • Bluegrass and BBQ

    Sun, Oct 114:30 – 7:00 PMBender JCC of Greater Washington

    Celebrate the new year with an afternoon of live music, great food, and family fun!

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    This week

  • DC Tikkun Circle: Celebrating the Month of Cheshvan – Exploring the Duality of Abundance

    Sun, Oct 115:00 – 7:00 PMBethesda, MD*

    Celebrate the Hebrew month of Cheshvan with delicious food and discussion on the fascinating duality of abundance.

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    This week

  • Families

    Baby and Me Yoga

    Mon, Oct 128:45 – 9:30 AMBender JCC of Greater Washington

    Registration Opens October 27th Mondays @ 8:45 AM Dates: 11/17/25 – 1/26/26 Skip Dates: 12/22, 12/29, 1/19 Includes parent-baby postures and massage techniques designed to promote bonding with each other…

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    This week

  • Rhythm ‘N’ Ruach | August-October 2026

    Mon, Oct 1210:30 – 11:15 AMBender JCC of Greater Washington

    Music helps to anchor a child’s cultural identity. Rhythm ‘N’ Ruach high energy music and movement to encourage joyful Jewish learning

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    This week

  • Families

    Rhythm ‘N’ Ruach | October – December 2026

    Mon, Oct 1210:30 – 11:30 AMBender JCC of Greater Washington

    Rhythm ‘N’ Ruach high energy music and movement to encourage joyful Jewish learning. Ideal for children ages 0 – 4 years old, this program encourages children and their loved ones to participate in the music with real…

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    This week

  • Ogen: Anchoring Together Cultivating a Practice of Resilience

    Mon, Oct 1212:00 – 12:30 PM

    "Ogen" is Hebrew for "anchor." This six-week workshop is an invitation to cultivate a practice of resilience with insight and connection, anchoring our week with 30 minutes of Jewish wisdoms…

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    This week

  • Montgomery County Board of Education Candidate Forum

    Mon, Oct 127:00 – 8:30 PMNorth Bethesda, MD*

    Hear from the candidates running in contested races for the Montgomery County Board of Education.

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    This week

  • Israeli Dancing

    Mon, Oct 127:30 – 9:00 PMCongregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim

    Join the fun on Monday nights! $10 per session All levels and ages are welcome No partner needed No experience necessary Israeli dancing is a great way to feel…

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    This week

  • New Mom’s Circle | Sept. – Oct. 2026

    Tue, Oct 138:00 AM – 5:00 PMBender JCC of Greater Washington

    Join New Moms Circle at the Bender JCC to find community and connection with others who are experiencing similar milestones and challenges.

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    This week

  • Break Out Day Camp

    Tue, Oct 138:30 AM – 4:00 PMEdlavitch DCJCC

    When school is out, join us at the EDCJCC for fun camp activities including swimming, arts and crafts, science, and more!

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    This week

  • Gan HaYeled at Adas Israel Congregation Prenatal Groups

    Tue, Oct 139:15 – 10:15 AMAdas Israel Congregation

    These points of connection focus on the preparatory stage, what to expect after your baby arrives, and everything in between.

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    This week

  • Families

    Crafty Tots | September-October 2026

    Tue, Oct 1310:30 – 11:00 AMBender JCC of Greater Washington

    Crafty Tots is a multi-sensory experience designed for our littlest artists.

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    This week

  • October Happy Hour with GatherDC

    Tue, Oct 135:30 – 8:30 PMU Street (Exact Location Shared After RSVP)

    Join us to meet new people, reconnect with friends, and kick off the new year together!

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    This week

  • Moon by Moon: A Community Integration of Spiritual Time Based on the Hebrew Calendar—a collaboration of At the Well & the Wellness Center @A

    Tue, Oct 137:00 – 9:00 PMAdas Israel Congregation

    Jewish tradition holds some the world’s best-kept wellness secrets, ancient practices that support our wholeness individually and in community.

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    This week

  • Online

    The Promised Land: Text, Tradition, and Interpretation

    Tue, Oct 137:00 – 8:30 PMZoom

    Join us to explore these questions and examine how they have been understood and addressed across generations.

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    This week

  • Online

    Model or Mirror? Lessons from the “Golden Age” of Sephardic History

    Wed, Oct 147:30 – 9:00 PMZoom Webinar

    Presented by Dr. Jonathan Ray Samuel Eig Professor of Jewish Studies, Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Georgetown University Join us online for a close look at the rich…

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    This week

  • Theater J’s The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk

    Wed, Oct 147:30 – 9:30 PMEdlavitch DCJCC

    Theater J presents THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK by Daniel Jamieson with music by Ian Ross and Sarah O'Halloran Directed by Hayley Finn.

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    This week
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About Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

Jewish Federation of Greater Washington's office is in North Bethesda, Maryland. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 748 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.

Its calendar lists 39 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7, plus services, holiday dates or meetings you can filter to below.

7 roles posted in the last 120 days are listed on AllJewishJobs.

Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended June 2025, reports $86.3M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1941.

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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs

We haven't yet checked Jewish Federation of Greater Washington's local programs against its own website, so we don't list them here. That doesn't mean they don't exist — look on www.shalomdc.org, or send a message and ask.

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Connect with Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

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Working at Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

7 open

Roles posted in the last 120 days on our sister site AllJewishJobs, with repeat listings of the same opening shown once. Confirm a role is still open on the listing.

All 7 roles on AllJewishJobs ↗

How the money works

From the Form 990 for the fiscal year ended June 2025 (Jul 2024 – Jun 2025) — read the filing ↗.

Where the money came from

Total revenue $86.3M

  • Contributions & grants$67.6M78%
  • Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$969K1%
  • Interest & dividends$6.0M7%
  • Gains or losses on investments sold$12.1M14%
  • Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income−$257K−<1%

Other revenue is net of a $352K loss on fundraising events: the events' direct costs exceeded what the Form 990 counts as event revenue. (Gifts made at events are counted under contributions.)

A loss reduces total revenue, so the other shares add up to more than 100%.

How it was spent, by purpose

Total expenses $52.8M

  • Program services$47.0M89%
  • Management & general$2.9M5%
  • Fundraising$2.8M5%
Grants to organizations & individuals
$37.9M · 72% of expenses
Salaries & officer compensation
$7.7M · 15% of expenses

The three purposes above add up to total expenses. Grants and pay are a different way of slicing the same spending — they fall within those purposes — so they're listed separately, not added on.

Percentages are shares of the total reported on the Form 990, not of the lines shown. Figures are as filed, rounded for display.

Common questions

What is Jewish Federation of Greater Washington?

Jewish Federation of Greater Washington's office is in North Bethesda, Maryland. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 748 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 39 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7, plus services, holiday dates or meetings you can filter to below.

What area does Jewish Federation of Greater Washington serve?

The Federation's office is in North Bethesda, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 748 ZIP codes; enter yours in the FedFinder finder to see which Federation that directory lists for your address, and confirm with the Federation if you live near the edge of its area.

How do I get in touch with Jewish Federation of Greater Washington?

Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.shalomdc.org.

Do I need to be a member or a donor to take part?

Often not — many Federation programs, volunteer projects and newcomer activities are open to the wider community. Some events are for donors, members or particular groups, so check each listing's eligibility and registration with the host.

What events does Jewish Federation of Greater Washington have coming up?

39 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "Gan HaYeled at Adas Israel Congregation Postpartum Group (Fall)" on Wed, Oct 7. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.

How large is Jewish Federation of Greater Washington?

Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended June 2025, reported $86,330,934 in revenue — the largest by revenue of the 3 Maryland Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 82 employees and made $37.9M in grants that year. Revenue measures size, not effectiveness or impact. A Federation files after its fiscal year closes, and FedFinder adds each new return as soon as the IRS publishes it.

Is Jewish Federation of Greater Washington hiring?

7 roles posted in the last 120 days are listed on AllJewishJobs, including Philanthropy Officer - Donor Engagement, Women's Philanthropy. Confirm a role is still open on the listing.

Nearby in Maryland

All 3 other Federations and communities are listed in Maryland, nearest office first.

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Financial history

12 years of IRS Form 990 filings, through the fiscal year ended June 2025. Each links to its source document.

Revenue$86,330,934FY2025
Net assets$324,156,903FY2025
Grants made$37,874,641FY2025
Employees82FY2025
Revenue 2014–2025▲ 144%
2014 · $35.4M2025 · $86.3M

By its latest revenue, Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is the largest by revenue of the 3 Maryland Federations that publish IRS filings. Revenue measures size — it says nothing about how effective a Federation is or the difference it makes.

All 12 reported filings
Fiscal yearRevenueExpensesAssetsFiling
FY2025Jul 2024 – Jun 2025$86,330,934$52,759,922$388,466,206Form 990 ↗
FY2024Jul 2023 – Jun 2024$69,352,893$52,131,303$354,257,412Form 990 ↗
FY2023Jul 2022 – Jun 2023$41,002,567$36,084,792$322,575,462—
FY2022Jul 2021 – Jun 2022$61,470,763$41,543,507$312,109,114Form 990 ↗
2021$44,414,186$32,700,259$329,022,310—
FY2020Jul 2019 – Jun 2020$41,780,933$32,882,223$260,201,202Form 990 ↗
FY2019Jul 2018 – Jun 2019$34,411,770$35,074,070$261,280,703Form 990 ↗
FY2018Jul 2017 – Jun 2018$43,591,187$30,648,502$258,959,920Form 990 ↗
2017$48,281,674$29,760,407$244,682,167—
FY2016Jul 2015 – Jun 2016$36,813,528$27,998,603$219,536,308Form 990 ↗
2015$39,859,802$29,736,312$221,836,332Form 990 ↗
2014$35,424,479$35,218,859$216,125,320Form 990 ↗