Chag Urim Sameach (Happy Festival of Lights)! Federation wishes you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and meaningful Chanukah. Visit our Chanukah page for recipes, events, family-friendly activities, and more, and read on for featured resources to brighten all eight nights!
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FEDERATION NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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A Joint Message on Antisemitism from Federation, ADL DC, AJC DC, and JCRC
Federation, ADL DC, American Jewish Committee (AJC) DC, and JCRC of Greater Washington are angered and disgusted by the additional acts of antisemitic graffiti and vandalism in our region this past weekend. As organizations on the front lines and working together to combat this hatred, we feel our community’s increasing alarm and fear. Our region is known for celebrating and respecting diversity and is home to one of the largest Jewish populations nationwide. We will continue to stand strong and united in the face of antisemitism and combat it explicitly, and we will ensure that hatred — in any form — never hinders our efforts and ability to build vibrant Jewish life for ourselves and our children. Let us recommit to dispel the darkness, Shine A Light on antisemitism, and rise up together against this hatred.
Read our full joint statement
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COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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Introducing Tehom: a Unique Leadership Journey
Federation presents Tehom, a fellowship for personal growth and an unparalleled leadership journey. Tehom is designed for individuals or couples between their 30s-60s who seek to deepen their connection and personal relationship with Judaism, and serve as catalysts for change in the Jewish community and the greater world.
Watch the video and learn more
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Ensure a Vibrant and Secure Jewish Future
This holiday season, let's come together and rededicate ourselves to uplifting our community, caring compassionately for those in need, and ensuring a vibrant Jewish future. As you finalize your end-of-year charitable giving decisions, please consider making or fulfilling your gift to Federation.
Learn more
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| Open a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
When you open your DAF with the Jewish Community Foundation (formerly Federation's United Jewish Endowment Fund), you will access our particular expertise on social issues in the Jewish community and the broader world. Your DAF allows you to make charitable gifts to your fund when most convenient for your tax or financial planning and distribute anytime to the qualified 501c3 charities or causes you care about in the Jewish community and beyond.
Open your DAF
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| COMMUNITY EVENTS & VOLUNTEERING
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Lights & Ice: Chanukah Skate Night
Visit the Canal Park Ice Rink to celebrate the Festival of Lights and glide around the outdoor menorah. The first 100 attendees get free skate rentals. Enjoy free donuts, dreidels, gelt, AND a signature Capitol Riverfront holiday beanie for the first 75 attendees!
Learn more here
» Wednesday, December 21 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Fried Feast: A Chanukah Cooking Class
Sixth & I
Go beyond basic latkes and join Sixth & I for a Chanukah cooking demonstration and food tasting with local Israeli Chef, Vered Guttman. Learn how to make traditional Iraqi, Sephardi, and Hungarian Chanukah specialties!
Register here
» Wednesday, December 21 | 7:30 PM
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Pozez JCC
Every day, blood donors help patients of all needs and ages. Join Federation partner, Pozez JCC, to help Fairfax County, VA replenish its critically low blood supply.
Register here
» Friday, December 23 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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D25 Day of Service
Edlavitch DCJCC
Join Federation Partner, EDCJCC, for their largest volunteer event of the year! Visit social service agencies in the metro DC area to prepare and serve meals, sing carols, throw holiday parties, or play bingo — or stay at the JCC to donate blood, make instant meal kits, create cards for emergency personnel working on Christmas Day, or more.
Register here
» Friday, December 23 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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COMMUNITY CANDLE LIGHTINGS
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Chanukah at the J
Pozez JCC
Come light the menorah each evening with Federation partner, Pozez JCC, while enjoying their activity nook and special treats!
Learn more here
» December 18-25 | 5:00 PM
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Bender JCC
Experience the beauty and joy of Chanukah with Federation partner, Bender JCC, and light up each night (virtually) around the DMV.
Learn more here
» December 18-25 | 6:00 PM
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| FEDERATION IS HERE FOR YOU
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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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