| | | Federation's Ukraine Emergency Fund Surpasses $1 Million
Federation and our global partners — JDC, the Jewish Agency for Israel, and World ORT — have worked in Ukraine for decades. Now, we are acting swiftly to meet the crucial humanitarian and communal needs of Ukraine’s 200,000 Jews. Thank you to all who have donated — 100% of funds raised will support Ukraine’s Jewish community.
How you can help and learn more:
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PURIM EVENTS AND RESOURCES
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| | | Order Your Purim Treats
Sunflower Bakery
Make your Purim extra special with delicious baked goods from Federation partner Sunflower Bakery. Check out Sunflower's incredible hamantaschen (triangular filled-pocket pastry), including triple chocolate, coco caramel, and strawberry funfetti flavors. Preorder before March 10th or order in person until March 17th!
Order your Purim treats today
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COMMUNITY NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES
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|  Horizon Day Camp-Metro DC for Children with Cancer
Federation partner Pozez JCCNV and Sunrise Association have launched Horizon Day Camp-Metro DC, a first-of-its-kind day camp for kids with cancer and their siblings. The camp is free to attend and aims to bring back the joys of childhood to campers and families throughout the DC Metro area.
Learn more
| |  Celebrating Lions of Judah this International Women's Day
“At a time when we are reminded of the ongoing struggles and inequities that we face…women are forging ahead proudly in therealm of philanthropy…and enabling Jewish communities to flourish,” write Greater Washington’s own Shelly Kupfer, immediate past chair of National Women’s Philanthropy board of The Jewish Federations of North America, and current chair Carolyn Gitlin, in eJewish Philanthropy.
Read the full article
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| | | Honeymoon Israel DC Info Session
Join Federation partner Honeymoon Israel (HMI) and past HMI couples for an in-person info session. Learn what this unique experience is all about, HMI's safety procedures to keep you and your loved one safe on an international trip, and how to apply!
Register today
» Thursday, March 10 | 7:00 PM
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| | | Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezín – 20th Anniversary Performance
Attend the 20th anniversary performance of the powerful and moving multimedia concert-drama, Defiant Requiem. This performance combines the magnificent Verdi Requiem with video testimonials and narration to tell the story of courageous Jewish prisoners in the Terezín Concentration Camp who performed the celebrated Verdi Requiem while experiencing the depths of human degradation.
Register today
» Wednesday, April 20 | 7:30 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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- Global Faith Forum
Join Washington Hebrew Congregation and volunteers from the Christian and Muslim communities to help package food for those in need. This project will take place at First Baptist Church Glenarden in Upper Marlboro Maryland on Sunday, March 13th from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
- HIAS Letter Writing
Join Federation partner HIAS for a monthly program in which volunteers write letters of compassion and solidarity to people in immigration detention and participate in a short learning session that reflects on issues facing refugees and asylum seekers.
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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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