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COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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Federation
Are you passionate about the Jewish community? Looking for a career opportunity where you can do what you love for a mission-driven organization? The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is hiring for several exciting positions.
Check out our openings!
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| | | Pop-Up Pride Celebration
Embassy of Israel
Close out this year's Pride Month with bagels, bubbles, and new friends! The program will feature Yuval David, actor, host, and filmmaker on network television, major films and series, and winner of over 100 film festival awards. Registration is closing soon; sign-ups are requested ASAP.
Register today.
» Wednesday, June 30th | 6:00 PM
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| | | Sweet Summer Series
PJ Library, Federation, and many partners
Connect with us for playtime and popsicles at your local playground! PJ Library will gather with other families to socialize while social distancing. Check the schedule for playtimes in DC, MD, and NoVa! Not ready for gathering outside yet? PJ Library will also have an online option! Good for all ages but most appreciated by kids 3–7 years old.
Register today!
» Sunday, June 20th – Wednesday, August 18th | Various times
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| | | Team Israel Baseball at Bethesda Big Train
Bethesda Big Train, co-sponsored by Federation, Jewish Community Relations Council, and Bender JCC of Greater Washington
Watch Israel's national baseball team face the Bethesda Big Train at Shirley Povich Field in Bethesda, MD as part of its pre-Olympic training. The game is one of nine Team Israel will play in the U.S. before traveling to Japan for the Olympics. Late start scheduled so the game will begin after nightfall on the Jewish day of mourning, Tisha B’Av.
Get your tickets.
» Sunday, July 18th | 8:15 PM (gates open), 9:13 PM (first pitch)
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VIRTUAL EVENTS AND RESOURCES
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| Challah Bake-Along
GatherDC
Bake challah with exceptional home-taught bread-connoisseur Lena Beth Schneider (@LenaBethBakes), who will be leading the creation of some delicious challah live on Instagram. Find details here.
» Thursday, July 1st | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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| Songs of the USA: A Multi-Genre Musical Celebration
Pozez JCCNV and others
Join popular San Francisco Bay Area instructor and Director of the National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance, James Sokol, for a fun and interesting journey to celebrate Independence Day. Sokol will discuss the different American genres of music including Broadway, pop, country, and more! Come for the music; stay for the fun! Register today
» Thursday, July 1st | 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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- Food Distribution at Neighborhood Sites
Food for Others needs volunteers to distribute food Monday – Friday at three neighborhood sites in Virginia.
- COVID-19 Vaccination Site Volunteers
Volunteer with Montgomery County’s Medical Reserve Corps to assist in supporting COVID-19 vaccination sites. There is high need for volunteers with current MD, RN, NP, PA, and/or pharmacist licenses to administer vaccines. Non-medical volunteers are needed to assist with logistics support, data entry, and client registration.
- Feed Families in Need
Small Things Matter's Kokua Foods Program is looking for volunteers to help purchase and bag rice or dry beans to share with families experiencing food insecurity.
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| Our friends at the Washington Jewish Week are offering members of our community a free, one-year subscription. Sign up today!
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| | | Need Support? Call 703-J-CARING: The Jewish Community Support Line
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. All calls are confidential. Federation, JSSA, and our network of human service organizations are here for you.
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