Standing in Solidarity with the Black Community
As our nation has been shaken by a global health crisis disproportionately impacting communities of color, and as the murder of George Floyd has brought our country’s inequalities into broad daylight, the Jewish people will not be bystanders. Our organizations and community are called to solidarity with people of color in this moment. We value our long-standing role as mutual friends and allies to the black community. We are committed to dismantling racism in America. We are in conversation with our black partners to listen, learn, and support. And we are committed to making our own institutions more welcoming to Jews of color and bringing justice to all marginalized people. Pursuing justice is a human and a moral duty, and a reflection of sacred Jewish values.
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| | 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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| | Meet Local Hero Allison Brody
When Federation partner agency Gesher Jewish Day School announced on Friday, March 13 that it would be closing its building and transitioning to an online learning environment, Allison Brody had a lot of work to do. As Director of Student Services and Technology at Gesher, Allison was responsible for finding and licensing online educational tools for the school, and ensuring that teachers and students were registered and trained to use them. As Gesher adjusted, Allison worked tirelessly behind the scenes to provide students and teachers with everything they needed and ensure the school's educational standards were being maintained.
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OPPORTUNITIES to CONNECT WITH PURPOSE
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NAACP Car Rally
Fairfax County NAACP
The NAACP invites you to come out and show your support at a peaceful and pandemic-compliant Car Rally on Wednesday June 3, at the Fairfax County Government Center, Parking Lot C. Each car must RSVP separately. (Space is limited. RSVP soon.) Please observe social distancing and masking requirements!
» Wednesday, June 3 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Heading Home: Tale of Team Israel - Film and Discussion
Bender JCC of Greater Washington
Heading Home is the true-life underdog story of Israel’s national baseball team competing for the first time in the World Baseball Classic. With their "Mensch on the Bench" mascot by their side, the team discovers the pride of representing Israel on the world stage. You’ll be cheering for the team they called, “the Oys of Summer.” Watch the film any time between June 1 and June 3, then join the discussion on June 3.
» Wednesday, June 3 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Israeli TV Club
The Jewish Federation's Community Shlichim Program
Join Talia Garber (Adas Israel Congregation Shlicha) and Yael Shafrir (Congregation Har Shalom Shlicha) for Israeli TV Club every Sunday during the month of June to discuss popular Israeli TV shows—The Hitchhikers, The Baker and the Beauty (Amazon), Shtisel (Netflix), and When Heroes Fly (Netflix). Have fun discussing these together and hear from special guests!
» Sundays, June 7 - June 28 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Amram Scholar Series Presents: Robert Mnookin
Washington Hebrew Congregation
Robert Mnookin boldly examines how the American Jewish community can collectively sustain and pass on to the next generation a sufficient sense of Jewish identity. A leading scholar in the field of conflict resolution, he urges Judaism to become a "Big Tent" where "some will nibble; others will feast; but all will have options and none be turned away."
» Sunday, June 7 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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This is Hunger: A Conversation with Mazon
Edlavitch DCJCC
This is Hunger is a powerful, immersive digital video experience that explores who struggles with hunger in America and why. Mazon and the EDCJCC invite you to learn about what hunger looks like for millions of Americans through the stories of individuals who have experienced food insecurity. After watching, we will engage in interactive activities and discussion about how Mazon is working to ensure that Americans facing hunger have the assistance they need and how you can take action from your own home, and mobilize your community to do the same.
» Tuesday, June 9 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 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 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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Student Musicians Offering Virtual Concerts
UNMUTE Student Musician Group
All music levels and music genres are welcome! Record your performance, and then send the link of your performance video (ex: YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, Instagram, iCloud, Google Drive, or Dropbox). Your performance video will be consolidated into one playlist to be broadcast at several assisted living facilities that have partnered with UNMUTE. (SSL hours available.)
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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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