| Though we typically send this newsletter on Tuesdays, we wanted to ensure last evening’s news of the verdict in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin rightfully took center stage. We at Federation remain committed to continuing to use our resources and platform to build a culture of inclusion and belonging and to facilitate anti-racism efforts in Greater Washington. We invite you to join us on April 29th as we take a step further in this work, with a conversation on Moving Towards Anti-racist Action and Accountability. (More details below.)
To quote our partners at the Jewish Community Relations Council, “Here in Greater Washington, we heed the call to achieve a society free of racism; a society where communities of color feel and know they will be protected, rather than abused, by the law and its officers. May George Floyd’s memory continue to be a blessing to those who knew him, and may his memory serve to inspire change in our
communities and our nation.”
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COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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| | Moving Towards Anti-Racist Action and Accountability
Federation
Join us for part three of Federation's Listen. Learn. Create. A Series on Race and Relationships. We will learn from a distinguished panel of Jews of Color and allies: Tema Smith, Yoshi Silverstein, and Rabbi Esther Lederman, in conversation with Yolanda Savage-Narva. Together, the panelists will explore how we—as individuals and as a Jewish community—can understand and challenge systemic oppression and be accountable for our actions.
Learn more and register
» Thursday, April 29th | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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| | Count the Omer with PJ Library
Federation and PJ Library
To continue to engage and educate the community about Jewish traditions in myriad ways, Federation and PJ Library are counting the Omer! Starting the second day of Passover, Jews count the 49 days (seven weeks) until Shavuot (the feast of weeks, celebrating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai). Do you have a creative way to count the Omer? Send us photos to share with the broader community! Sign up and get details on sharing your photo
» Ends: Sunday, May 16th
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| | Jewish College Bound Hillel International Do you have an incoming college freshman?
Let Hillel International know where they will be attending school this fall and they will then send them a free graduation gift. Your student will also be connected to current undergrads along with Hillel staff, and be entered to win one of five $500 Amazon gift cards! Sign up today
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VIRTUAL EVENTS AND RESOURCES
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| Songs and Stories: French “Chansons”
Pozez JCC of Northern VA, OMJCC (San Rafael, CA), and National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance
Join jazz chanteuse Gilda Solve as she takes us to Paris to explore the great chansons françaises (French songs). These extraordinary songs have become renowned in both English and French. Enjoy beloved classics such as “La Vie en Rose,” “Les Feuilles Mortes” (Autumn Leaves), “Que Reste-t-il de Nos Amours” (I Wish You Love), and more! Come relish the nostalgia of the beautiful “City of Light,” where dinner starts at 10:00 PM and jazz plays in nightclubs until dawn. Register today
» Wednesday, April 21st | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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| Wonder Women of Israel
Federation's Community Shlichim (Israel emissaries), Pozez JCC, Congregation B'nai Tzedek, and Bender JCC
Meet Israeli filmmaker and Israeli Academy Award nominee Tamar Kay, who will share her perspective on being a woman in the film and TV world in Israel. She will discuss two shows she co-created: Unchained, a film about a devout rabbi’s fight to free women whose husbands deny them a divorce, and Senior Moments, a documentary series about senior citizens in Israel. Register today
» Sunday, April 25th | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
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| Insiders and Outsiders: The Jews of Virginia
The Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies and others In Virginia and across the South, where the distinction of color has been the force for so much discrimination and differentiation, Jews were (and sadly today) are particularly vulnerable. Join University of Virginia Professor Phyllis K. Leffler for a discussion on the Jews of Virginia as a microcosm of Jewish experiences across the South and, in many cases, across the nation. Register today
» Monday, April 26th | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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| Road to Independence Virtual Resource Fair
Federation
In partnership with the Transition Work Group of Montgomery County, Federation is pleased to host five webinars during the month of May, offering a wealth of information about mental health, government benefits, housing, independent living, and recreation. This event is free and open to adults, young adults, and high school students who are transitioning into the workforce or higher education. Register today
» Monday, May 3rd, Wednesdays, May 5th, May 12th, May 19th,
and May 26th | 7:00 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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Shephard's Table
Find the volunteer opportunity that matches your interests and talents to impact the lives of women and men who are homeless or living in poverty.
Inova Stonebridge Vaccine Clinic
The Inova Stonebridge Vaccine Clinic vaccinates approximately 6,000 patients per day and needs heavy volunteer support and coordination.
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| | Need Support? Call 703-J-CARING: The Jewish Community Support Line
Federation, JSSA, and our network of human service organizations are here for you. Call (703) J-CARING (703-522-7464) to connect with a professional ready to assist you. Serving residents of DC, MD, and Northern VA, support is available Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and all calls are confidential.
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