2008

In his first year as Executive Director, Eric Koehler led an effort to bring JCC Association’s ArtFest to Northern Virginia. The annual event was designed to build connection and peoplehood for Jewish teens with artistic talents. In 2008, ArtsFest was held on the campus of George Mason University and brought teens from around the country and Israel. In addition to the engagement of the teens who came to participate, hundreds of volunteers were recruited to help house participants and serve on committees such as security, food, activities, and more.