| Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Jewish Federation! We are so grateful for all you do to keep our community connected, thriving, and vibrant. Wishing you a meaningful, memorable holiday.
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COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | Brighten Your Chanukah Celebrations
Federation
Chanukah is almost here! Visit our Chanukah page on Jconnect for recipes, events (virtual and socially-distanced), family-friendly activities, and more. Read on for featured resources to light up all eight nights!
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| | | Webinar: Meet Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh
Federation
Join Federation CEO, Gil Preuss, for a webinar conversation with Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh, the first Druze shlicha (Israeli emissary) to Greater Washington. We are proud to welcome Gadeer to our region through an innovative partnership with The Jewish Agency for Israel. 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
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VIRTUAL EVENTS AND RESOURCES
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| | | First Night of Chanukah at metrobar
GatherDC
Join metrobar and GatherDC for the first night of the festival of lights! GatherDC Engagement Director, Alexandra Tureau, will light the menorah (yes, it's fine to BYO menorah too!), while you eat vegan donuts from Donut Run and listen to live music from the JWX: The Jarreau Williams Experience.
Register today
» Sunday, November 28th | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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| | | Firelight Flow: A Chanukah Yoga Class
Sixth & I
In celebration of the festival of lights, Alison Waldman, Jewish yoga and mindfulness teacher, will lead an integrated meditation and gentle yoga flow. We’ll begin with a candle lighting ceremony, so have a menorah available if you’d like to participate. All levels of experience with yoga and Torah are welcome.
Sign up today
» Monday, November 29th | 7:00 PM
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| | | Chanukah Grandfriend
Federation, PJ Library, Bender JCC, Edlavitch DCJCC, Pozez JCC’s Growing Jewish Families, and Honeymoon Israel
Join PJ Library and our Federation partners for a virtual, multi-generational event for PJ kids and their “grandfriends!” We'll celebrate the Festival of Lights with stories, a de-light-ful craft project, and lighting the menorah (candelabrum used for Chanukah).
Register today
» Tuesday, November 30th | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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| | | Torah on Tap
Moishe Houses Bethesda and Columbia Heights, and Kesher Israel
Join young professionals from Kesher Israel and Federation partner Moishe House for Torah on Tap! Enjoy a round of drinks and a brief Torah discussion. This event is free, but registration is required to confirm a spot.
Register today
» Tuesday, November 30th | 7:00 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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- Thanksgiving at Food & Friends
Join fellow volunteers to help prepare and deliver 4,030 full Thanksgiving meals to seriously ill Food & Friends clients.
- 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.
- Capital Kosher Food Pantry
The Capital Kosher Pantry, a project of Yad Yehuda of Greater Washington, provides free kosher groceries to 50 local households every week. Support the Pantry’s Winter Food Drive by donating kosher soups, drinks, and more.
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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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