Chag Pesach Sameach (Happy Passover)! Passover, the Jewish celebration of freedom, begins at sundown on Monday, April 22nd and ends after sundown on Tuesday, April 30th. Federation wishes you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and meaningful Passover.
PS: Don’t be alarmed! We will be skipping a week of Together & Connected during Passover, but we are looking forward to connecting after the holiday!
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It has been 192 days since 64-year-old Keith Seigel and his wife, Aviva, both U.S. citizens, were kidnapped by Hamas from their home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza. Aviva was released during the November ceasefire, but Keith remains in captivity. Federation will not rest until Keith — along with the other remaining hostages — is safely returned home.
Learn more about the hostages' stories and their families' efforts to bring them home now.
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In this issue of Together & Connected, Federation’s weekly newsletter:
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Updates from Federation: Celebrating Passover and closing out Good Deeds Week.
- A new weekly update from Federation CEO, Gil Preuss.
- Community events and resources.
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| Happy Passover!
As you prepare for Passover next week, check out Federation's Passover Resource Guide! Find all things from community events, to recipes, to ideas for hosting a seder (the ritual feast held on the first two nights of Passover).
Read Federation's Passover guide
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| Your Impact: Aiding Displaced Israeli Families
After October 7th, there was a sharp rise in the need for trauma services throughout Israel. To help, Federation's Israel Fund – your donations – directly supported Dror Israel, an organization that aids evacuation efforts for displaced families and those seeking respite from violence. Federation's funding helped expand and support essential therapeutic and educational programs for children and families.
Learn more about the impact of your donations
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WEEKLY UPDATES WITH FEDERATION CEO, GIL PREUSS
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Photo courtesy of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum DC
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Israel Update, Tensions Rise with Iran, Hostage Rally
Last week, Federation CEO, Gil Preuss, covered the latest on the hostage negotiations, growing tensions with Iran, Federation's visit with the head of Sheba Medical Center (one of Federation's largest Israel emergency grantees), a peek into this year's Good Deeds Week, and more.
Read Gil's Update
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What's Happening on Virginia's College Campuses Today?
Join Federation partner, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and statewide Virginia Jewish communities for an essential virtual briefing to learn about the campus climate for Jewish college students and how our communities are working to support, protect, and empower Jewish students on Virginia campuses.
Register here
» Wednesday, April 17 | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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| Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (YMHFA)
YMHFA is designed to help adults in the lives of adolescents learn how to assist a young person who is experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. Join Federation and BBYO's center for Adolescent Wellness to address common mental health challenges in youth, review typical adolescent development, and teach an action plan to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
Register here
» Thursday, April 18 | 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
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Antisemitism in the Aftermath of October 7th
Join Federation partner, the Capital Jewish Museum, for a dynamic panel discussion examining the current state of antisemitism in the United States. Expert panelists Matthew E. Berger, President and CEO of Mashber Strategies, Arie Dubnov, Chair of Israel Studies at the George Washington University, and Emily Tamkin, journalist and auther of Bad Jews, will discuss the debate about antisemitism within Jewish communities, the implications of these divisions, and where we go from here.
Register Here
» Tuesday, April 30 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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