| | Federation's 2020 Annual Meeting
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Celebrate what it means to be a Jewish community, and be inspired by keynote speaker, Lisa Eisen, Co-President of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation. Register today for this special online Annual Meeting.
» Wednesday, June 10 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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| | Pride Shabbat
Local Synagogues and Agencies
June is Pride Month, and the next two weekends the Greater Washington Jewish Community celebrates Pride Shabbat. Jconnect has compiled a listing of Shabbat services happening on Friday and Saturday, June 12-13 and June 19-20
» Shabbat weekends of June 12 and June 19
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VIRTUAL EVENTS: CONNECT WITH PURPOSE
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Happy Hour and Heavenly Sex with Dr. Ruth
American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Grab a drink and join Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer for a conversation about her book Heavenly Sex: Sexuality and the Jewish Tradition.
» Wednesday, June 10 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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COVID-19: A View from the Community – A Panel Discussion
Hill Havurah
Take this opportunity to hear how COVID-19 is affecting many of our neighbors, how local and community-based efforts are mitigating the damage done to these citizens, and how we can contribute to improve conditions for so many adversely affected by the pandemic.
» Wednesday, June 10 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Supporting Refugees and Asylum Seekers in this Critical Time
Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation
Join representatives of HIAS and CASA, along with the Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition, Jews United for Justice, the Congregation Action Network, and the Southern Policy Law Center to hear about their advocacy and support for refugees and asylum seekers, how such efforts are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and how you can help.
» Sunday, June 14 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Jewish Justices
Bender JCC of Greater Washington
From Justices Brandeis to Kagan, there have been eight Jewish Supreme Court Justices (so far). Local scholar and attorney David Epstein will share the stories and influences of all eight Jewish Justices.
» Wednesday, June 17 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 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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Father’s Day Critical Supply Collection
Beth El Hebrew Congregation
To honor all fathers this Father’s Day, Beth El will hold a safe, socially- and physically-distant necessities drive in their parking lot for Casa Chirilagua. Casa Chirilagua is a local community nonprofit that serves the Central American Latinx community in the City of Alexandria, zip code 22305—–a hot spot for COVID-19. Because of the conditions, demand for Casa Chirilagua’s services has become enormous.
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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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