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Building a Culture of Philanthropy: A Gift to Sunrise is More Than a Number
When you consider giving a gift to Sunrise Day Camp–Greater Washington, you might begin with a number. Maybe it’s $18. Maybe it’s $1,800. Numbers, however, don’t capture the real impact of your gift. They’re a marker of sorts and intangible, and don’t connect you […]
A Year of New Connections: Looking Ahead with Jeff Dannick
The new year is coming — the fiscal new year that is. This marks a significant moment at the J, a designated time to think big, reset our strategy, and […]
The Yoms: An American and Israeli Perspective
We, as a Jewish community, are readying ourselves for holidays that call on us to hold joy and sadness at the same time. They are The Yoms: Yom HaShoah, Yom […]
How saying ‘yes’ makes a difference to Sunrise families facing pediatric cancer
Last weekend, the Pozez JCC and Sunrise Day Camp – Greater Washington answered with a resounding “yes!” to our campers’ most-asked question: “Can we have more camp?” The Camp YES Day event, one of Sunrise’s monthly […]
In Honor of Women’s History Month: A Conversation with Board President-Elect, Dr. LaNitra M. Berger
Women’s History Month invites us to celebrate women’s achievements and reflect on how women lead, build community, and shape the future. Women like Dr. LaNitra M. Berger. As associate professor […]
5 Ways Pozez JCC Supports Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion
February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), a time to celebrate differences, amplify voices, and reaffirm our commitment to building a community where everyone belongs. At the J, […]
L’Dor V’Dor: How the J Shapes Lives Across Generations
The Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia is the kind of place where time folds in on itself. Where past, present, and future share rooms and hallways. Where belonging can and […]
Behind the Scenes at the J: What It Really Takes to Sustain Our Community
Jews don’t practice charity. We pursue tzedakah (justice) and gemilut chasadim (acts of lovingkindness) in pursuit of tikkun olam (repairing the world). Charitable giving is just one way in which we make the world a better place. We take what we earn from […]