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The United Jewish Endowment Fund-
An enriched Jewish life today. A vibrant Jewish tomorrow.

The United Jewish Endowment Fund connects philanthropists with opportunities to meet Jewish needs and to engage in tikkun olam - the repair of the world. Together, we strengthen and advance Jewish life in the Greater Washington area and around the world.

Our distribution mechanisms and evaluation processes draw local, national and international funders to join us in tackling critical community issues.

The Endowment Fund

  • catalyzes diverse funding sources to leverage our ability to meet Jewish needs and effect change
  • awards seed money to new and innovative initiatives for enriching Jewish life and for tikkun olam
  • furnishes funds for unanticipated and emergency needs
  • generates permanent funds to support the Federation agency family.

Third Annual Legacy Society Event
This year's Legacy Society Event honored Lois and Richard England, distinguished philanthropists and civic leaders in the Greater Washington community. The Legacy Society of the United Jewish Endowment Fund recognizes those individuals who have created a minimum permanent gift of $10,000 to sustain the vitality and strength of our Jewish community. To see pictures from the Third Annual Legacy Society Event, click here.

Preserving Memory - Lila O. Asher, Prominent Artist
Lila O. Asher, a native of Philadelphia, moved to Washington in 1946 after studying with prominent art teachers. She set up her own studio and taught art at Howard University for over 30 years retiring as a Professor Emeritus. She has exhibited her work in one woman shows throughout the United States and overseas as well, in Japan, India, Denmark, Germany and Israel among other countries.  Read more.

Finding a Home in the Jewish Community
“Looking back to my first Federation activity years ago, when I took part in a summer singles' mission, I never dreamed that Federation would one day present me with the opportunity to become a strong, self-assured philanthropist," says Ellen Tillman. Read more.

 

Finding a Home in the Jewish Community
Bonnie and Alan Hammerschlag came to D.C. from separate directions - Bonnie from Roanoke, Virginia and Alan from Baltimore - but they have found their place together in the Jewish community here for more than 25 years.  Read more.