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Federation’s Sara & Samuel J. Lessans
Good Deeds Week is April 11-18, 2021
Together with 60+ partners across DC, MD, and Northern VA, Federation is proud to bring thousands of Jewish community members together to make a difference for others. This year, our efforts will center on combating food insecurity across our region. Join us to address this crucial need in our community all week long. More details coming soon!
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COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | Building a More Inclusive Jewish Community
Though another Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month has ended, our commitment to recognizing the value, dignity, and capabilities of every individual continues year-round. Learn about inclusion across our DC, MD, and Northern VA Jewish community in our newest video.
Watch the video
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| | | From Election to Inauguration and Beyond, Part Three: Jewish Peoplehood and How We Heal
Federation and the Shalom Hartman Institute
Tune in LIVE as Dr. Tal Becker, Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, and Dr. Erica Brown, Director of the Mayberg Center for Jewish Education and Leadership at George Washington University, join Gil Preuss, Federation CEO, to discuss Jewish peoplehood and the potential for collective healing. Note: this final lecture in our three-part series will not be recorded.
Register today
» Thursday, March 11 | 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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| | | Onward Israel Career Passport
Onward Israel, OneTable Shabbat, and Moishe House
Working remotely? Experience Israel through Onward Israel Career Passport’s exclusive day trips, volunteer opportunities, overnights, and seminars. In your free time, explore Israel’s amazing restaurants, beaches, and nightlife with a cohort of other young adults.
Apply today
» Deadline: Monday, March 29
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VIRTUAL EVENTS AND RESOURCES
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| Wonder Women of Israel – Speaker Series
Federation, Congregation B'nai Tzedek, Bender JCC of Greater Washington, and Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia
Join Federation Community Shlichim (Israeli emissaries) Talia Garber, Naama Kadosh, and Shy Ashkenazi for a special speaker series honoring International Women’s Day and continuing through June. Each month, Israeli women from different fields will share their stories and experiences. Find inspiration in the stories and unique experiences of Israeli women from different fields, beginning with Paralympic athlete Moran Samuel. Register today
» Sunday, March 14 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
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| Democracy in Action: Roles of an Advocate
Capital Jewish Museum
In celebration of Women's History Month, hear from three respected beltway insiders, Judy Lichtman, Marcia Greenberger, and Nan Aaron, about their role in shaping our democracy, moderated by members of the Capital Jewish Museum’s Teen Council. Register today
» Tuesday, March 16 | 7:00 PM
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| Holy Chow: Seder as a Model
The Haberman Institute, Gesher Jewish Day School, and PJ Library
Join educator Steve Kerbel to learn how the Passover seder provides great models for how parents can actively participate in the Jewish education of their children. Over the course of four sessions, parents will look at a variety of activities, routines, and practices that will help their children develop a sense of mindfulness, responsibility, and appreciation. Register today
» Wednesdays, March 17 and 24, April 7 and 14 | 7:45 PM – 9:00 PM
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| Israel’s Elections 2021: Arab Representation in the Jewish and Democratic State
AJC Washington Region, Greater Washington Forum on Israeli Arab Issues, and the Center for Israel Studies at American University
Mohammad Darawshe, leading expert on Jewish-Arab relations and Co-Executive Director of the Givat Haviva Institute, and Yossi Klein Halevi, Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, join Dina Kraft, host of Hadassah’s The Branch podcast and Christian Science Monitor’s Tel Aviv correspondent, in a timely discussion as Israel holds its fourth election in less than two years. Register today
» Thursday, March 18 | 1:00 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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| Find your perfect volunteer opportunity below, or visit Federation’s Jconnections for more ways to be a force for good in our community.
• ALIVE! Grocery Bag Packers
Help ALIVE!’s mass bag-packing operation to supply thousands of grocery bags per week for distribution to food-insecure residents of Alexandria, VA. NOTE: volunteers for this project must be able to do some light to moderate lifting and bending over to pick up cases of food from ground level.
• 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 be vaccinators. Non-medical volunteers are needed to assist with logistics support, data entry, and client registration.
• Volunteer at N Street Village
Play an essential role in improving the lives of homeless and low-income women in our community. Join the more than 400 volunteers hosted annually at N Street Village.
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| | | Need support? Call 703-J-CARING: The Jewish Community Support Line
Federation, JSSA, and the 703-J-CARING Support Line Partner 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 accessible Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and all calls are confidential.
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