| As you finalize your end-of-year charitable giving decisions, please consider a gift to Federation's 2021 Annual Campaign. Your support will strengthen and sustain vibrant Jewish life in a changing world, and make a tremendous difference for those in need. To give through the Combined Federal Campaign, use CFC #71158.
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COLLEAGUES AND CONGRATULATIONS IN THE NEWS
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COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | NEXUS Applications Are Open!
Federation's Next Gen
Are you in your 20s or 30s and looking to develop your leadership skills? Applications are open for the next cohort of NEXUS! We're looking for Jewish young professionals with an interest in building leadership skills within and to the benefit of the Jewish community
Apply today
» Applications close Friday, January 14th
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| | | Webinar Recording: Meet Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh
Last week, Federation CEO, Gil Preuss, sat down for a community-wide webinar with our senior envoy to Greater Washington, Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh. Enjoy the recording to learn about Gadeer’s inspiring career as a journalist and first Druze member of Israel’s legislature, her perspective on Israel’s multi-faceted reality, and what inspired her to serve as envoy to our Jewish community.
Watch the recording
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| | | Share your Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Opportunities
Monday, January 17th, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, began as a commemoration of Dr. King’s birthday, and is now the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service. We’re compiling MLK Day of Service opportunities (in person and virtual) to help encourage and empower our community members to make a difference! Submit yours to jconnect@shalomdc.org to be listed.
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VIRTUAL EVENTS AND RESOURCES
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| The Home We Build Together
Tifereth Israel Congregation
Melissa Werbow, Hill Havurah Education Director, will lead a conversational group for parents of young children who are looking to deepen their understanding of Judaism on their terms.
Register today
» Wednesday, December 22nd | 8:00 PM
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| D25: December 24th Day of Service
Edlavitch DCJCC
Join Federation partner EDCJCC for their largest volunteer event of the year: D25! This year’s event will provide an array of at-home and in-person volunteer opportunities. Projects range from throwing holiday parties, serving meals, and making deliveries, to cooking and baking in your home.
Register today
» Friday, December 24th | Various time slots
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| Young Families Noon Year's Eve
Olam Tikvah and PJ Library
Families with children ages 0-5 can join for a family-friendly New Year's celebration, including an interactive show from Mad Science, "Noon" Year's Eve crafts, a countdown to noon with a sparkling grape juice toast, and a take-home kit with everything you need for the first Havdalah of 2022.
Register today
» Friday | December 31st | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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| Developments in Arab Society in Israel
AJC, Jewish Community Relations Council, and Inter-Agency Task Force on Israeli Arab Issues
Join a two-part series on recent developments in Israel, from the May 2021 events to an Arab political party playing a critical role in the governing coalition, leading to a historic NIS 30 billion commitment to Arab society in Israel. Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh, Federation and Jewish Agency for Israel Senior Envoy to Greater Washington, and Prof. Mohammad Wattad, Zefat Academic College Dean of Law, will join moderator Galia Messika-Greenberg, JCRC of Greater Washington Israel Commission Co-Chair, to share how they apply their expertise to advance change in Israeli society.
Register today
» Tuesday, January 11th | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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- Delivering Good
Join Federation partner Bender JCC for a special Shabbat playgroup, playground time, and family service project on December 24th at 10:30 AM. $15 per family. Geared towards families with children ages 0-6.
- Donate Needed Goods to So Others Might Eat (SOME)
SOME works to break the cycle of homelessness in DC’s most vulnerable communities. Sign up to make breakfast, prep for the following day, or act behind the scenes.
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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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