COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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|  Call 703-J-CARING: The Jewish Community Support Line
If you or someone you love are in need of support, Federation, JSSA, and our network of human service organizations are here for you. 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.
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| Branching Out: A Tu B’Shevat Yoga Class
Sixth & I
In celebration of Tu B'Shevat (Jewish festival of the trees), Jewish yoga and mindfulness teacher Alison Waldman will lead an integrated meditation and gentle yoga flow class. All levels of experience with yoga and Torah are welcome.
Register today
» Thursday, January 13th | 7:00 PM
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| Celebrate Trees: Planting with Purpose (Virtual)
Pozez JCCNV
Native trees are important to our environment in Northern Virginia (NOVA). Join Federation partner Pozez JCC to hear the Plant NOVA Native/Plant NOVA Trees presentation that will make a strong case for the continued planting and rescuing of native trees in Fairfax County.
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» Thursday, January 13th | 7:30 PM
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| Tu B'Shevat Nature Walks
Celebrate Tu B’Shevat with a fun scavenger hunt nature walk! Meet your local JFamily Ambassador at a neighborhood park. See each event link for details.
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| Tu B'Shevat and Climate Change: An Interactive Experience
Edlavitch DCJCC, Interfaith Power and Light, and the Jewish Earth Alliance
Join Federation partner Edlavitch DCJCC, Interfaith Power and Light, and the Jewish Earth Alliance for a very special Tu B’Shevat Seder, and engage in the Jewish responsibility to be stewards of this planet. Tackle the environmentally harmful impact of methane gas, explore the symbolism of holiday treats, and get inspired through music and song.
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» Monday, January 17th | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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| Rodef 2100: Virtual Social Action and Service Fair
Temple Rodef Shalom
Looking to get involved in more social action and service? Hear from Rodef 2100 and Temple Rodef Shalom community leaders as they talk about their experiences, describe their social action organizations and causes, and answer questions.
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» Tuesday, January 18th | 7:00 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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- Delivering Good
On Tuesday, January 18th from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, help Federation partner Bender JCC, Montgomery County Public Schools, and Manna organize and pack bags with shelf-stable items that will be handed out by a local elementary school.
- Volunteer Fairfax Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend of Service
Volunteer Fairfax and Federation partner Pozez JCCNV will host a Jam the Trolley Food Drive to stock food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens on MLK Day, Monday, January 17th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Contactless drop off will be available in the JCC’s parking lot.
- MLK and Tu B'Shevat Day of Service: Waterways Cleanup
Join Federation partner EDCJCC on MLK Day, Monday January 17th from 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM to learn more about the Anacostia River and what we can do to protect it. The EDCJCC will provide trash bags, gloves, and directions on trash pick-up for the community-wide clean-up.
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