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FEATURED EVENTS & RESOURCES
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| | | Taking White Supremacy to Court: The Charlottesville Case
On the eve of the third anniversary of the violence in Charlottesville, join us and Integrity First for America for Taking White Supremacy to Court: The Charlottesville Case. IFA’s Amy Spitalnick, lead attorneys Roberta Kaplan and Karen Dunn, and Eric Ward of Western States Center will discuss the groundbreaking Charlottesville lawsuit and the fight against violent white supremacy.
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| | | Cabins@Capital
Capital Camps & Retreat Center is helping families make the most of a summer like no other. Drive only 75 minutes from the Greater Washington area and Baltimore to find yourself surrounded by the stunning Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Mountains of Pennsylvania. Enjoy their beautiful 270-acre campus and cabins, the serene lake, choose among a fleet of activities, and soak up all that nature has to offer.
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The Jewish Federation’s Emergency Response Committee has allocated funds to several local organizations in order to increase assistance to individuals and families. Learn more about these allocations.
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VIRTUAL EVENTS: CONNECT WITH PURPOSE
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Summer Sweetness
PJ Library of Greater Washington
Federation and PJ Library are partnering with local organizations to bring families together for stories and hands-on activities around Jewish values. For each event, a “guest reader” will read a PJ book with the night’s theme, and your family can create and learn something to put those values into action. Join us to spread more kindness, gratitude, and friendship in the world.
» Weeknights in August
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Personal to Political: Jewish Wisdom on Today's Most Pressing Issues
Avodah: The Jewish Service Corps
How can we work to cultivate relationships that help complicate our thinking, to consider perspectives outside of our comfort zones, to resist complacency, and to live our values as fully as possible? Explore the various ways in which strong personal and communal relationships can help advance your work for collective justice.
» Monday, August 10 | 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
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Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Sunflower Bakery
Sunflower Bakery
Enjoy a variety of Rosh Hashanah treats. Pick-up available at Cafe Sunflower, Sunflower Bakery, as well as several locations throughout Greater Washington.
» Order before Monday, September 14
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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IAC Care
Israeli American Council
IAC CARE is a volunteer network started by the Jewish, Israeli‐American community that connects volunteers to individuals and organizations in the local community who need their help. Join their efforts to battle the global challenges faced today! Find the best way for YOU to contribute, whether it's by donating your time, funding, or resources - every bit helps.
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Email/Mail to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation
Sharing Smiles
Social distancing does not have to mean social isolation—it’s just changing the way we relate to one another. Now is a more important time than ever to connect older and younger people with one another, to make sure everyone knows that someone cares. Sharing Smiles connects the generations through facilitating connections - poetry, artwork, inspiration with motivational quotes, and creatively share our individual strengths.
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3 Cheers for Local Heroes
Points of Light
Want to show first responders and emergency volunteers your gratitude? Create hand-made thank you cards for firefighters, healthcare workers, Red Cross emergency personnel, and more in your community or somewhere a disaster or emergency has occurred.
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STRENGTHENING OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY FOR A VIBRANT FUTURE
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Ever since the coronavirus pandemic first struck Greater Washington, Federation has worked swiftly to respond to the growing needs. Thanks to the generosity of donors to Federation's Annual Campaign, we have been able to support the most vulnerable members of our Jewish Greater Washington community with vital resources and sustain our vital institutions during this time of crisis. Though we cannot know what the future will bring, we remain committed to meeting the pressing needs of our community during times of calm and crisis. Every gift to Federation’s 2020 Annual Campaign will help see us through this pandemic and into a vibrant Jewish future.
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| 703-J-CARING: The Jewish Community Support Line
When you feel overwhelmed or uncertain about your options, Federation, JSSA, and the 703-J-CARING Support Line Partner Network of human service organizations are here for you. With one call to 703-J-CARING (703-522-7464), you will reach a professional case manager ready to connect you with resources and services that are right for you. Serving residents of DC, MD, and Northern VA, 703-J-CARING is accessible Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM and all calls are confidential.
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