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FEATURED EVENTS & RESOURCES
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Local Synagogues and Agencies
June is Pride Month, and this weekend, the Greater Washington Jewish community continues to celebrate Pride Shabbat! Explore our Jconnect listing of Shabbat services.
» Shabbat weekend of June 19
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VIRTUAL EVENTS: CONNECT WITH PURPOSE
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The Crisis and the Campaign: A discussion with Bill Schneider and Ron Halber
JCRC of Greater Washington
Join Bill Schneider, Professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, and Ron Halber, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, for a timely and important discussion on the effects of the pandemic and other current issues of the 2020 campaign.
» Wednesday, June 17 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Saving Israel: WWII Aviators in Israel’s War of Independence
National Museum of American Jewish Military History
Award-winning filmmaker and Penn State University assistant professor Boaz Dvir tells the stories of ordinary people who, under extraordinary circumstances, transform into trailblazers who change the world around them. Join Dvir to discuss his new book, Saving Israel: The Unknown Story of Smuggling Weapons and Winning a Nation’s Independence.
» Thursday, June 18 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Arriving: Refugee Stories from Around the World
Edlavitch DCJCC
In honor of World Refugee Day, join the DCJCC for an evening of story-sharing with four people who came to the United States as refugees. Learn about the diversity in their experiences along with shared struggles and triumphs as they settled into new lives in a foreign place. Hear stories from the Middle East, the former Soviet Union, Central America, and the African continent, and have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with each speaker.
» Tuesday, June 23 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 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.
Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington provides assistance to people facing medical challenges and to the families who care for them.
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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Talk to Your Kids About Racism
PJ Library ®
Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, starts at home. Right now, even if it feels uncomfortable, it's important for families to talk about race and racism together. These resources offer starting points for parents, educators, and caregivers for conversations about race, racism, inclusion, and diversity including those with very young children.
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Random Acts of Kindness
The added benefit of helping others is that it is good for our own mental health and wellbeing. It can help reduce stress and improve your emotional wellbeing. In short, doing good does you good. Take a look through these suggested random acts of kindness to get started.
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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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