Gil Preuss, at The Blogs

Gil Preuss

Oct 19, 2023, 11:53 PM

It’s been less than two weeks since the worst killing of Jews since the Holocaust. I still don’t fully have the words to capture what this moment feels like, what it means for the Jewish people. But if I...

Oct 7, 2023, 1:14 AM

American Jews & Israel: Embracing an Evolving Relationship

As American Jews, we have the opportunity—truly the responsibility—to help build a strong and vibrant Israel. More than just a modern state, Israel encompasses a vibrant and diverse society, centuries of Jewish aspirations, and the beating heart of global...

May 9, 2023, 3:54 AM

Yom Ha’Atzmaut: American Jews’ Voice and Responsibility in This Defining Moment

Federation CEO, Gil Preuss (L), shakes hands with Israel's President, Isaac Herzog.

As Jews around the world celebrated Israel’s milestone 75th Yom Ha’atzmaut, the recognition of Israel’s sovereignty and growth came amid significant challenges and changes within Israeli society and between American Jewry and Israel. As we celebrate this milestone, we were...

About Me

Gil Preuss has been the Chief Executive Officer of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington since 2017. Prior to his work at Federation, he served as the Executive Vice President at Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) of Greater Boston.