CELEBRATING JEWISH DISABILITY AWARENESS, ACCEPTANCE & INCLUSION MONTH (JDAIM)
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Capital Camps
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| | Our celebration of JDAIM continues throughout February! Together, we can foster a more inclusive Jewish community that recognizes the value, dignity, and capabilities of each individual.
- Sign up for events and volunteer opportunities.
- Explore resources to make your organization more inclusive.
- Embrace the diversity of our shared human experience during the ReelAbilities Film Festival: Northern Virginia.
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| | | Jewish Disability Advocacy Day
This week, come together virtually to learn from disability rights champions, experts, and legislators about the current state of disability rights and how you can promote inclusion.
Learn more
» Wednesday, February 23rd | 7:00 PM
» Thursday, February 24th | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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| | | Liz Weintraub, Leader in Disability Advocacy
Liz Weintraub, a member of Federation’s Disability Inclusion Task Force, has a long history of leadership in disability advocacy. Her career has included multiple state and national board and advisory positions, including as a Fellow for Pennsylvania’s Senator Casey in his DC office. Read what Liz had to share about advocacy, building deeper connections between people, and creating opportunities for participation.
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| | | Sara Portman Milner: Championing the Inclusion of Children and Adults with Disabilities
For nearly 50 years, Federation Disability Inclusion Committee member Sara Portman Milner has made a difference in our community. A social worker by training, Sara is a nationally and internationally recognized champion for the inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of community life. We spoke with Sara to learn more about her work, her instrumental role as co-founder of Federation partner Sunflower Bakery, and the larger role the community can play in advocating for people with disabilities.
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| DID YOU KNOW?
72% of respondents from the RespectAbility 2021 Faith Inclusion Survey felt that enabling people with disabilities to get the education, skills and jobs they need is “extremely important.”
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COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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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, 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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| | | Scholarships for Jewish College Students
Hillel International
Federation partner Hillel International is helping incoming freshmen and current college students pay for the cost of college. Scholarships are open to students who identify as Jewish and are attending or preparing to attend four-year colleges and universities in the US and Canada.
Apply today
» Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 1 | 1:00 PM
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| | | Purim with Grandfriends
PJ Library, Federation, Bender JCC of Greater Washington, Edlavitch DCJCC, HoneymoonIsrael, Pozez JCC’s Growing Jewish Families.
Join PJ Library for a virtual, multi-generational event for PJ kids and their “grandfriends” to celebrate Purim! Everyone will share stories, create costumes, and have a virtual parade! Deadline to register is February 28th to receive supplies. Best for ages 2-6 and their grandfriends.
Register today
» Tuesday, March 8 | 4:30 PM
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| 2239 Metro Minyan
Washington Hebrew Congregation
Join 2239 for an inspired Friday night beginning with a Shot of Torah and Kabbalat Shabbat (Friday night services) and followed by dinner outside by the fire.
Register today
» Friday, February 25 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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| Building Israeli Shared Society through the Arts
Bender JCCGW, EDCJCC, and Pozez JCCNV
Join the Federation partner JCCs in our region for a virtual panel discussion featuring organizations doing groundbreaking work to build shared society in Israel. Learn about the encounters these organizations facilitate on a day-to-day basis to take small steps on the path to humanizing and understanding one another, opening doors for the possibility of peace.
Register today
» Sunday, February 27 | 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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- Pozez Blood Drive
Federation partner Pozez JCCNV is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive that will help replenish critically low blood supply this season. Donate blood on Friday, March 4th between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM at the J.
- Yad Yehuda Purim Food Drive
The Capital Kosher Pantry at Yad Yehuda works to address food and financial insecurity across the local Jewish community through an array of programs, offering kosher food and financial assistance. They are currently seeking donations of kosher foods for their Purim Food Drive.
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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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