| Shanah Tovah! We wish you a very happy, healthy, and meaningful New Year.
Look for the next edition of Together & Connected on September 14th.
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| | | Federation's Afghan Resettlement Fund
Federation and our United Jewish Endowment Fund are proudly working in partnership with Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA) to help hundreds of newly-arrived Afghan refugees resettle in the DC area. To date, we have raised more than $375,000 from passionate Jewish philanthropists to support the work of LSSNCA. The funds are already helping welcome our newest neighbors; connecting them with housing, employment, transportation, food, acculturation, and other support.
Learn more in The Jerusalem Post, and donate today to the Afghan Resettlement Fund
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COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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|  Elevate Your High Holiday Celebrations
Explore Federation’s High Holiday resources to enrich your celebrations. Find recipes, listings for local High Holiday services (virtual and in-person), and activities to engage children in meaningful rituals.
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|  Join Federation for a Very Israeli Rosh Hashanah
James Beard Foundation award-winning chef Michael Solomonov and New York Times Best-Selling cookbook author Adeena Sussman, will demonstrate how to cook the perfect Rosh Hashanah meal just in time for the holiday.
Register today
» Wednesday, September 1st | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET
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HIGH HOLIDAY EVENTS AND RESOURCES
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| | | HiHo Hikes + Learning in Rock Creek Park
the Den Collective
Jewish mystics retreated into nature as a way to experience a more profound sense of intention and attention to their lives. Join the Den Collective for guided hikes followed by learning and discussion to get everyone warmed up for the season. Sign up by the Thursday before the hike, and be sure to bring your own snacks and water bottle.
Register today
» Sunday, September 5th | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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| | | Hear the Shofar Live
The Blast
Join a diverse, pluralistic community of Jews to celebrate the blowing of the shofar (the ram's horn blown at Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur). The Blast is asking people to sound the shofar from their locations around the city right before Rosh Hashanah begins. Just walk outside house and sound the shofar as best or as loud as you can!
Register today
» Monday, September 6th | 4:00 PM
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| | | Tashlich Gatherings
GatherDC, Sixth & I, GatherNoVA, and Rodef 2100
Traditionally known as tashlich (casting away), join Jewish 20s and 30s to reflect on the past year and cast away the parts unhelpfully weighing us down. Talk about how to hold onto the important lessons we’re learning and how to walk resiliently into the new year. Sign up below for the DC or NOVA events.
DC Gathering Wednesday, September 8th | 5:30 PM
NOVA Gathering Sunday, September 12th | 11:00 AM
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| | | Day of Awesome
Edlavitch DCJCC
Celebrate the Days of Awe, the ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, with the EDCJCC. This season is marked with celebrations and newness, a time to re-calibrate, set your intentions for the year ahead, and refresh. Enjoy this High Holiday day of learning and celebration for families and individuals of all ages.
Register today
» Sunday, September 12th | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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- VolunteerFest: September 11th 2021
In Fairfax County, VolunteerFest will bring together hundreds of volunteers countywide to complete projects for local nonprofits and local government agencies on Saturday, September 11th to honor the heroes who continue to serve the country and community. This year’s event will feature both in-person and virtual, at-home service opportunities to ensure that everyone who wants to participate can find a way to get involved.
- Donate Items to Homes Not Borders for Afghan Refugees
Homes Not Borders is currently in need of help with apartment set-ups, as well as donations of gift cards, furniture, and new household supplies for newly arrived Afghan refugees.
- Crisis in Afghanistan: How You Can Help through HIAS
Join HIAS in advocacy efforts to expand the Special Immigrant Visas program by finding additional legal means by which Afghans can come to the US.
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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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