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Donations Matched Dollar-For-Dollar Through October 31st!
October is Federation’s Match Month, which means your donation will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact to ensure that children, families, students, and seniors can live with dignity, hope, and safety. Join us and other generous supporters by giving to help those who need it most — and who rely on you to ensure a vibrant Jewish future.
Donate here
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The Lessans Family Book Festival
Bender JCC of Greater Washington
Join Federation partner, Bender JCC, to spread the joy of Jewish reading during the Lessans Family Book Festival. The festival highlights seven Jewish authors and features a live Q&A (in person or virtually) with the writers. Find the full festival schedule at the link below.
Buy your tickets here
» Tuesday, November 1 – Sunday, November 6
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Submit Nominations for the Avi West Jewish Educator Award
Know a talented, creative local Jewish educator in DC, MD, or Northern VA? Nominate a professional or volunteer for the Avi West Jewish Educator Award, presented in honor and memory of our beloved friend and colleague, Avi West, z"l. The award recipient will receive $5,000 to use for their own professional development or Jewish learning! Questions? Reach out to AviWestJEA@gmail.com.
Learn more and submit nominations
» Nominations (and self-nominations) due by Wednesday, November 16
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| Federation is hiring!
Are you or someone you know ready to make a career move? If you’re passionate about building vibrant Jewish life in Greater Washington and beyond, consider joining Federation’s incredible professional team.
Find your next opportunity
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Order from Sunflower Bakery's Thanksgiving Menu
Sunflower Bakery
Sweeten your Thanksgiving menu with traditional pies, tarts, and new options such as chocolate cinnamon rugelach from Federation partner, Sunflower Bakery. Thanksgiving ordering opens Tuesday, November 1st. The Thanksgiving pre-order deadline is Thursday, November 17th at noon, with special order pickup locations throughout the DMV area November 20th – 23rd. Advance online ordering is recommended.
Browse the Thanksgiving menu here
» Thanksgiving ordering opens Tuesday, November 1
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How Many Elections Can Israel Handle? Challenges Facing Israel’s Democracy
American University's Center for Israel Studies, Greater Washington Forum on Israeli Arab Issues, and Americans for Ben Gurion University
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Haaretz editor-in-chief, Aluf Benn, Federation and Jewish Agency for Israel senior shlicha (Israeli emissary), Gadeer Kamal–Mreeh, and other top Israeli scholars for a series of panel discussions highlighting the fragile state of Israel's democracy, hosted by American University. The conference will be offered both in person and virtually.
See full schedule and register here
» Sunday, November 13 – Monday, November 14
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Jewish Heritage Night with the Washington Wizards
Gather with fellow Jewish community members for Jewish Heritage Night with the Washington Wizards as the Wizards take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. It will be a night filled with celebration of Jewish culture, including a halftime performance by local Israeli dance groups. Purchasers through this link will also have access to a post-game address from Israeli Wizards star, Deni Avdija!
Get your tickets here
» Wednesday, November 16 | 7:00 PM
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Jewish Identity and the American Public Square
Federation and Shalom Hartman Institute
America serves as a robust and evolving marketplace of various identities. How do Jews imagine themselves showing up in American society? Drawing on the Jewish tradition, this session will explore different frameworks for thinking about who Jews want to be in America. Join Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, and Emily Tamkin, author of Bad Jews: A History of American Jewish Politics and Identities and senior U.S. editor of the New Statesman, in conversation with Gil Preuss, Federation CEO, for a critical and timely conversation on the role of Jewish identity in the American public square.
Register here
» Monday, November 28 | 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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JSSA Support Groups and Workshops
Federation partner, JSSA, offers workshops and group counseling for everyone from LGBTQIA+ teens, parents of teens struggling to cope at school, people experiencing grief and loss, and more. JSSA's services are available in Montgomery County, MD and Northern Virginia.
Learn more here
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November Book Drive
Kehillat Pardes – The Rock Creek Synagogue
Not sure how to properly dispose of your Jewish/Hebrew books? Drop them off at Berman Hebrew Academy (13300 Arctic Ave, Rockville, MD) during this community book drive to ensure they are properly recycled, buried, or find a new owner.
Learn more here
» Tuesday, November 1 – Wednesday, November 30
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Everything But the Turkey
Edlavitch DCJCC
A signature program since 1996 of Federation partner Edlavitch DCJCC, Everything But the Turkey, in partnership with DC Central Kitchen, brings together hundreds of volunteers to chop, mix, grate, and prepare thousands of servings of festive Thanksgiving dishes for people experiencing food insecurity and homelessness in the DC area. No cooking experience necessary. This year’s program will be held entirely indoors.
Register here
» Sunday, November 20 – Monday, November 21
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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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