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FEATURED EVENTS & RESOURCES
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| | We Matter: Black and Jewish in America
Sixth & I
Black, Jewish Americans have voices that must be heard at this pivotal point in our nation. Sixth & I’s Mosaic Collective, a group for racially and ethnically diverse Jews, hosts this critical conversation featuring April N. Baskin, Principal Life Coach of Joyous Justice Consulting and Racial Justice Director of the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable, and Tarece L. Johnson, Ed.D, co-founder of Multicultural Jews. The panelists will discuss navigating dual identities, what the Black Lives Matter movement means to them, and how the Jewish community and young professionals can pursue racial justice. In conversation with Dee Sanae, leadership of the Mosaic Collective.
» Monday, June 29 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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VIRTUAL EVENTS: CONNECT WITH PURPOSE
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Six Picks: Iconic Jewish Cultural Moments
Sixth & I
Joshua Malina of The West Wing and Scandal will share his top three all-time Jewish cultural moments alongside the top three picks of Rabbi Shira Stutman. In a conversation moderated by musician and podcast producer/host Hrishikesh Hirway they’ll share their picks, discuss why they both love them or disagree, unpack how they break down or perpetuate Jewish stereotypes, and peel back the layers on what’s being said between the lines.
» Wednesday, June 24 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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From the Experts: Women Leading Efforts to End Human Trafficking
JWI and the Embassy of Israel
JWI and the Embassy of Israel invite you to an important conversation on human trafficking. Join them to explore this challenging topic and learn how the U.S. and Israel are creating change so that all women can thrive.
» Thursday, June 25 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Understanding Anne Frank With Teresien Da Silva
Museum of Jewish Heritage
The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam has become a site of pilgrimage for millions of people around the world captivated by Anne Frank’s story. Its rich collections include many of Anne’s original items, several of which are on display in Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Join Teresien da Silva, Head of Collections at the Anne Frank House, for a discussion of Anne’s life, legacy, and diary.
» Thursday, June 25 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Bruce Feiler: Life Is in the Transitions
Washington Hebrew Congregation
Bestselling author and TV host Bruce Feiler (Walking the Bible, Abraham, Council of Dads) returns to share an exclusive early peek at his new book – Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age. Galvanized by a personal crisis, he spent the last few years crisscrossing the country, collecting hundreds of life stories of Americans in all 50 states who’d been through significant life changes. He then spent a year coding these stories, identifying patterns and takeaways that can help all of us survive and thrive in times of change.
» Thursday, June 25 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Healthcare Emergencies: How to Be Prepared During COVID-19
Voice Your Choice
The Voice Your Choice program is offering free webinars to the community to learn more about planning in advance for healthcare emergencies. This is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. During these webinars participants will learn what advance care planning is and why it is important, what a healthcare agent is and how to choose one, how to create an online plan that is easily accessible in an emergency, and how to upload existing advance care plans.
Voice Your Choice, a program of Nexus Montgomery, is a community-based program led by JSSA that promotes advance care planning through training, education, and public awareness.
» Wednesday, June 24 - Tuesday, July 28
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FEATURED RESOURCES FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
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The Jewish Federation’s Emergency Response Committee has allocated funds to several local organizations in order to increase assistance to individuals and families. Learn more about these allocations.
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The Jewish Federation is proud to support these emergency loans with a grant from our Emergency Response Fund, and grateful to the Rales Foundation for their generous matching grant.
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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Federation's Jconnections
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
At a time when many in our Greater Washington Jewish community need more assistance and support than ever before, Federation presents Jconnections, a platform created to connect those who need support with those who want to help. Whatever your current situation, we invite you to explore the easily accessible resources, curated volunteer opportunities, and simple tools needed to create and mobilize volunteer groups in acts of loving kindness.
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UN Online Volunteers
United Nations
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Online volunteering allows organizations and volunteers to team up to address sustainable development challenges – anywhere in the world, from any device. Online volunteering is fast, easy – and most of all, effective.
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Make Cards for First Responders
Points of Light
Want to show first responders and emergency volunteers your gratitude? Create hand-made thank you cards for firefighters, healthcare workers, Red Cross emergency personnel, and more in your community or somewhere a disaster or emergency has occurred. Check with each workplace for drop-off instructions.
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STRENGTHENING OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY FOR A VIBRANT FUTURE
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Ever since the coronavirus pandemic first struck Greater Washington, Federation has worked swiftly to respond to the growing needs. Thanks to the generosity of donors to Federation's Annual Campaign, we have been able to support the most vulnerable members of our Jewish Greater Washington community with vital resources and sustain our vital institutions during this time of crisis. Though we cannot know what the future will bring, we remain committed to meeting the pressing needs of our community during times of calm and crisis. Every gift to Federation’s 2020 Annual Campaign will help see us through this pandemic and into a vibrant Jewish future.
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