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COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | Elevate Your High Holiday Celebrations
Ring in the Jewish New Year with opportunities around the Greater Washington community. Explore Federation’s High Holiday resources to enrich your celebrations. Find new recipes, tickets for High Holiday services (virtual and in-person), and family-friendly activities to engage children in meaningful rituals.
Learn more
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| | | High Holiday Safety and Security
Every member of our community deserves to engage and participate safely in Jewish communal life. That’s why ensuring our Jewish community’s security is essential to Federation’s work. In partnership with Secure Community Network (SCN), and guided by Robert Graves, Federation’s and SCN’s Regional Security Advisor, we continue to enhance Jewish Greater Washington’s safety, security, and preparedness. As the High Holidays approach, read Robert’s recommendations for our community in the Washington Jewish Week.
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| | | Buy Your Rosh Hashanah Treats!
Sunflower Bakery
Make your Rosh Hashanah extra sweet with baked goods from Federation partner Sunflower Bakery. Check out Sunflower's incredible menu, featuring round challah, apple almond tarts, royal iced sugar cookies, and more!
Order today
» Pre-order: Now – Monday, August 30th at noon
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VIRTUAL EVENTS AND RESOURCES
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| Exploring Opera: Tuneful Trivia
Pozez JCCNV
Join a fun, educational, and non-competitive game—a combination of Name-That-Tune (or opera, singer, etc.) and Jeopardy—led by popular instructor James Sokol. This new two-session mini-series will touch on a wide range of operatic repertoire and singers. Answers will be found in beautiful video performance clips that bring the thrill of opera into our discussion. Come for the music; stay for the fun!
Register today
» Thursdays, August 5th and 19th | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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| Israeli Dancing in the Heart of DC
Edlavitch DCJCC
Get your feet moving to the energetic beats of rikudai-am (Israeli dance). Enjoy a high-energy session for people of all ages from across Greater Washington. All are welcome from beginners to experienced dancers. No dance partner necessary. The Schmaltz Brothers food truck will be parked outside the JCC with food for purchase,
so come hungry!
Register today
» Thursday, August 5th | 5:30 PM
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| Swing By & Cheer
Embassy of Israel
Join the Embassy of Israel, in partnership with the Embassies of Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and South Korea, for a baseball watch party at Wunder Garten. Come ready to taste drinks and snacks from the different countries, while mingling and rooting for your team!
Register today
» Thursday, August 5th | 6:00 PM
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| Baking with Sonny's: Beyond Basic Bagels
Sixth & I
Learn how to make this comfort food staple—with a twist—alongside Hannah Wolfman-Arent, a baker for Sonny’s Pizza. Learn a classic bagel recipe with more traditional flavors, plus customizations for cinnamon raisin and other mix-ins.
Register today
» Sunday, August 8th | 4:00 PM
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| Sweet Summer Series
PJ Library, Federation, and many partners
Connect with us for playtime and popsicles at your local playground! PJ Library will gather with other families to socialize while social distancing. Check the schedule for playtimes in DC, MD, and NOVA! Fun for all ages but most appreciated by kids 3–7 years old.
Register today
» Tuesday, August 10th – Wednesday, August 18th | Various times
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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- HIAS Letter Writing
Join HIAS for a monthly program in which volunteers write letters of compassion and solidarity to people in immigration detention and participate in a short learning session that reflects on issues facing refugees and asylum seekers.
- Pack Back-to-School Backpacks
Help the JCRC fill children's backpacks with the school supplies they will need to start the new school year on equal footing with their peers. Shift volunteers are needed to put the supplies in each of the 600 backpacks at Gaithersburg High School on August 9th – 10th. Volunteers must be age 16 or over and fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- South Run District Park Habitat Restoration
Help remove the invasive species in South Run Park District and protect the plants and wildlife of Fairfax County's forests while spending time outdoors, meeting new people, and restoring natural habitats.
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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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