Women
In Northern Virginia, we believe in empowering women through innovative programs, advocacy, education, leadership development, and philanthropic initiatives.
Many organizations offer a variety of opportunity to fit your needs and interests….
- Local Sisterhoods within Congregations offer their members opportunities for personal growth and involvement through religious, social, educational and community service activities. Programs are scheduled throughout the year and include workshops, lectures and field trips which vary by congregation.
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Women’s Philanthropy (WP) increases support for, develops leadership around, and raises awareness about the needs in the Jewish community locally and abroad. Being a part of WP is an affirmation of our connection to our families, our community, and our people. This is a place where every woman can make a difference. With all women pulling together, the power of women’s philanthropy is immeasurable. Check out our upcoming community wide women’s event VOICES.
- Business and Professional Women’s Affinity group (B&P)
With so many accomplished Jewish working women in this area, B&P provides a forum for women to network and interact with the leaders who inspire us!Virginia Office
8900 Little River Turnpike
Fairfax, VA 22031
703-286-1039 - Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)
As the central community relations agency of the organized Jewish community in our nation’s capital, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington endeavors to foster a society based on freedom, justice and democratic pluralism for it is such a society which affords Jews, and all people, the conditions most conducive to individual security, equal opportunity and creative group survival. JCRC accomplishes this goal through their work in four pillars: government relations, Israel advocacy, inter-group relations, and social justice.Virginia Office
8900 Little River Turnpike
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 893-4007 - Northern Virginia Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer women’s organization whose members are motivated and inspired to strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American society. The Northern Virginia chapter is a diverse group of over 900 women of all ages. (703) 284-4513
- ORT America, Northern Virginia Area Council is dedicated to shaping the future of Jewish life by supporting the global ORT network of scientific, technological and vocational schools; strengthening the economic infrastructure, social fabric and security of Israel; enhancing the vitality of American Jewish life. The Northern Virginia Area Council has maintained a speakers’ series for members. These events are now open to all donors in the region. The Northern Virginia Area Council has maintained a monthly newsletter to keep members informed of events and national and international priorities.
