| Chag Urim Sameach (Happy Festival of Lights)! Thank you for brightening our Jewish community. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and meaningful Chanukah! Visit our Chanukah page for recipes, events (virtual and socially distanced), family-friendly activities, and more.
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COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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|  New Video! Introducing “Why I Give”
As we approach the end of 2021—and the conclusion of our Annual Campaign on December 31st—we asked some of our donors why they give to Federation. We hope you’ll be as inspired by their answers as we were!
Watch the video
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| | | Webinar: Meet Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh
Federation
Join Federation CEO, Gil Preuss, for a webinar conversation with Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh, Federation’s and The Jewish Agency for Israel’s first Druze envoy to Greater Washington. Our community will benefit greatly from Gadeer’s expertise, background, and ability to deepen our connections with Israel and Israelis.
Register for the webinar
» Tuesday, December 14th | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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| | | Shine a Light on Antisemitism
Chanukah, known as the Festival of Lights, reminds us that even one small light can illuminate darkness and spark hope. At the same time, Jews are silently absorbing hatred and feel unsafe speaking out amidst rising antisemitism. This Chanukah, join Jews and allies across North America to Shine A Light on antisemitism, fight it in all its forms, and stand up for our shared humanity.
Learn more
» Now – Monday, December 6th
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VIRTUAL EVENTS AND RESOURCES
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| | | Shabbanukkah at Union Market
Edlavitch DCJCC and Union Market
Join Federation partner EDCJCC for candle lighting, songs, and games outside DC’s Union Market. Grab latkes at Buffalo Bergen and specialty cocktails from Suburbia, and/or pre-order your “Oy to the World” bag from Union Market with a percent of proceeds donated to the EDCJCC. Plus, hear from Amanda Herring, EDCJCC’s Director of Jewish Life and Learning.
Register today
» Friday, December 3rd | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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| | | Minecratfukkah
Federation, PJ Our Way, Lost Tribe, Pozez JCC's Growing Jewish Families, and many others
Tweens are invited to celebrate the last night of Chanukah while completing holiday-themed missions and building a chanukiyah in a private Minecraft world, guided by Lost Tribe counselors! Open to PJ Our Way tweens ages 9-12.
Register today
» Monday, December 6th | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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| | | Storytelling & Cycles: Connection in the Mikvah with Anita Diamant
Adas Israel Congregation
Hear from New York Times bestselling author, Anita Diamant, on her new book, Period. End of Sentence: A New Chapter in the Fight for Menstrual Justice. Diamant’s storytelling elevates Jewish rituals, tales, and now the importance of greater understanding of the menstrual experience of women around the world.
Register today
» Wednesday, December 8th | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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- Capital Area Food Bank
Join Sixth & I on Thursday, December 2nd from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM to pack, sort, and stock shelves with donated food at the Capital Area Food Bank.
- Winter Blood Drive
Help replenish the blood supply in the DC metro area with Federation partner EDCJCC on Wednesday, December 8th from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The EDCJCC partners with Inova Blood Services to bring skilled technicians and top-of-the-line equipment for quarterly blood drives.
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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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