COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | Condemning Antisemitism in All Forms
Last week, we witnessed a local effort to vilify, blame, and exclude the Jewish community from participating in civic life based on their support of Israel. Though the DC chapter of the Sunrise Movement has since apologized for fueling antisemitism, we must emphasize what our CEO, Gil Preuss, noted on Friday. “These positions set a dangerous precedent. On this and any instance of antisemitism, we cannot be silent. They must be denounced comprehensively not only by our community, but by broader American society and our local and national leadership.”
Read Gil's full reflection
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| | | Job Fair for Afghan Allies
Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA)
We are deeply proud of our collaboration with LSSNCA to support Afghan refugee resettlement efforts in our region. As this crucial work continues, LSSNCA is hosting a November job fair for Afghan allies to find the right professional fit in our community. If your business is looking to hire, consider attending to meet those looking for employment.
Learn more
» Wednesday, November 17th | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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VIRTUAL EVENTS AND RESOURCES
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| Beyond Prescription and Prohibition: Making Shabbat Your Own
Hadar, DC Minyan, Maayan Chadash, Minyan Roeh, Rosh Pina, Segulah: Minyan of Shepherd Park & Silver Spring, and Tikkun Leil Shabbat
This Thursday and next, join our partners at Hadar for an ongoing lecture series on Shabbat in all of its richness, studying texts and developing strategies to enhance the understanding and practice of Shabbat.
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» Thursdays, October 28th and November 4th | 7:30 PM
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| Israel Connections: The Land. The People. The Image.
Pozez JCCNV, Federation's Community Shlichim (Israel emissaries)
Join Pozez JCC shaliach (Israel emissary) Shy Ashkenazi for the first of three sessions exploring three important aspects of Israel: the land, the people, and the image portrayed in the media.
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» Tuesdays, November 2nd (in-person), December 7th (virtual), and January 4th (virtual) | 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
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| Healing Our World: Environmentalism + Sustainability
the Den Collective
Join Federation partner the Den Collective as they launch a new learning and action series: Healing Our World. Each session will include the opportunity to come together for three different aspects. The first class will study the Jewish connections to a pressing contemporary issue (i.e.: environmentalism, racial justice, human rights, and more). The second and third class will explore the different ways to advocate and take action on the issue. All classes are in person and on Zoom.
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» Wednesdays, November 3rd and November 17th | 7:00 PM
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| Everything but the Turkey: 25th Anniversary Edition
Edlavitch DCJCC, DC Central Kitchen, Federation's Young Leadership, and PJ Library
On November 21st, join Federation partner EDCJCC to prepare Thanksgiving-themed dishes in the EDCJCC parking lot. Choose a timeslot with PJ Library or Young Leadership! And on the 22nd, hear from a panel of refugee chefs and restaurateurs on the power of food in cross-cultural understanding and social change, with particular focus on helping newly-arrived Afghan allies to our community.
Register today
» Sunday, November 21st | Multiple shifts available
» Monday, November 22nd | Panel at 8:00 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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- Yad Yehuda Coat Drive
The Capital Closet at Yad Yehuda is seeking donations of coats and jackets. The Closet offers new clothing to beneficiaries in the Greater Washington Jewish community at no charge. Please note: Capital Closet is accepting coats and jackets only. Please ensure all coats are new and unused.
- SHARE from a Distance
Sign up to become a pen-pal or send cheerful notes and artwork through the JCA Heyman Interages® Center intergenerational programs, bringing children and older adults together.
- Volunteer at H. St. Farms
Join Cultivate the City every Saturday from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM at H. St. Farms (the rooftop garden on top of W.S. Jenks Hardware), a unique rooftop growing area that utilizes DC's unused space. With three greenhouses and many plants, get involved and have a try at a green thumb!
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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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