| | What Does Jewish Community Mean to You?
We’ve been blown away by the creative, thoughtful, and inspiring answers we’ve received so far. Send in your submission by June 1 to be included in our new video!
Help us highlight all that makes Jewish Greater Washington open, connected, and vibrant!
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| | Q&A with Film Director, Oren Rosenfeld, of Hummus the Movie! and The Real Fauda
Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia and JCC of Northern New Jersey
Join two JCCs for a Q&A with film director, Oren Rosenfeld (live from Israel!) to discuss the making of two of his films: Hummus the Movie!, which examines the meaning of hummus to the Middle East and beyond and his latest deep dive into the Arab-Israeli conflict, the BBC documentary The Real Fauda.
» Wednesday, May 27 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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| | Federation's 2020 Annual Meeting
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Celebrate what it means to be a Jewish community, and be inspired by keynote speaker, Lisa Eisen, Co-President of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation. Register today for this special online Annual Meeting. Plus, be a part of Federation's brand new video by submitting a video clip, photo, or your thoughts by Monday, June 1 to show how you feel about our Jewish community!
» Wednesday, June 10 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES: CONNECT WITH PURPOSE
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Shavuot Grandfriend Cooking Together Program
PJ Library®
Eating dairy foods is an essential part of celebrating Shavuot (a springtime harvest holiday that also celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai). We love ice cream and want to make it with you! Grab a grandparent or special grown-up friend, have them meet you on our zoom call, and make ice cream in a bag.
» Wednesday, May 27 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Hill Havurah Shavuot All-Day Retreat
Hill Havurah
Hill Havurah is celebrating Shavuot and our receiving of the Torah with their first-ever day-long retreat! Yes, we’re physically distancing; so no, we won’t actually be leaving our homes for the day—but we’ll be shifting our behavior so much for the day that it truly will be a retreat. Join us for a diverse, full day of learning, prayer, movement, music, and connection.
» Saturday, May 30 | 9:30 AM - 7:45 PM
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Container Gardening + Food Justice with Afro Beets
Edlavitch DCJCC
Create your own container garden while learning about food justice in DC with activist and urban gardener extraordinaire, Christin Riddick of Afro Beets! Christin will take you through a step-by-step process of creating a container garden complete with tips and tricks. Christin will also discuss the racial and geographic inequities embedded in food access in the District, and how you can get involved in food justice activism!
» Sunday, May 31 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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RESOURCES FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
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The Jewish Federation’s Emergency Response Committee has allocated funds to increase the assistance to individuals and families from the following organizations. Please contact them directly if you have a personal financial need during this time of crisis.
Adel Fund provides support for short-term basic needs such as mortgage and rent payments, and medical support. Please call: 240-621-0770 or visit them online.
Hebrew Free Loan of Greater Washington provides community members with interest-free loans to help them overcome financial challenges. Please call: 301-859-0346 or visit them online.
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) provides a screening line for all services related to mental health, special needs, and senior care. Please call MD: 301-816-2633 or VA: 703-896-7918 or visit them online.
Montgomery County Kosher Meals for kids, age 18 and under. Yad Yehuda has been approved as a distribution site for free daily kosher lunches. All households in Montgomery County with children age 18 and under are eligible to participate in this USDA program.
Rabbi Emergency Fund offers funding for rabbis to support members of the community who are in need during times of crisis. Please contact your local congregation.
Yad Yehuda offers support for programs like Tomchei Shabbos and the Capital Kosher Pantry, and provides emergency cash and food assistance to individuals. Please call: 301-842-7135 or visit them online.
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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Graduation Cards for Community of Hope
Edlavitch DCJCC
Children all over the city are reaching important milestones in their lives and graduating from kindergarten, 5th grade, and 8th grade. As these accomplishments cannot be celebrated in person, we need your help to honor and celebrate these young graduates from afar! Make graduation cards for children who are transitioning out of homelessness with Community of Hope, one of EDCJCC's close partner organizations.
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Volunteer Your Professional Skills
Catchafire strengthens the social good sector by matching professionals who want to donate their time with nonprofits who need their skills. Opportunities are available for those with graphic design, web design, HR, translation, marketing, and other high-tech skills.
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DONATE TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY DURING CORONAVIRUS & BEYOND
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In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and Federation's United Jewish Endowment Fund are engaging our donors, volunteers, and partners to support the critical and immediate needs of the most vulnerable among us. As circumstances change quickly and the impact of the pandemic is felt more deeply across our community, our ability to respond quickly is more important than ever.
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