| | | Capital Jewish Museum's Groundbreaking Festival
Capital Jewish Museum
proud to be a co-sponsor of the Capital Jewish Museum's Groundbreaking Festival! Be part of an interactive, multi-day virtual festival to celebrate the Capital Jewish Museum breaking ground on what will become the Museum’s permanent home at 3rd and F Streets, NW in Downtown Washington, DC. Experience a variety of free virtual events celebrating the new museum and its exploration of the intersection of American Judaism and American democracy. Explore the full schedule and register.
» Saturday, September 12 - Friday, September 18
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FEATURED EVENTS & RESOURCES
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| | | Wisdom & Reflections for a Very Different New Year
Rabbi Ilana Zietman from GatherDC challenges us to use this time of reflection to compassionately face the needs of our community as well as our own. Join Federation and the Washington Board of Rabbis on this road to Rosh Hashanah for Wisdom & Reflections, 29 days of learning guided by the diversity, warmth, and wisdom from rabbis throughout DC, MD, and Northern VA. While we may not be gathering in person to sound the shofar (ram’s horn) each day, we can still celebrate this meaningful transition to a New Year.
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| | | The Blast
Join Federation, Adas Israel Congregation, Sixth & I, Temple Sinai, and more than 30 local Jewish organizations – representing thousands of Greater Washington area Jews for The Blast, an opportunity for the Jewish community to welcome Rosh Hashanah and affirm our connectedness as a community with community-wide shofar blasts. Learn more at The Blast website and follow the event on Twitter and Facebook.
» Friday, September 18 | 5:00 PM
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| | | Communal Efforts are the Way to Better House of Worship Security
”…By working in collaboration with and supported by security professionals, who understand the breadth and depth of the threats that are out there, houses of worship and their members can be prepared, secure, and resilient.” Ahead of an unusual High Holiday season, Robert Graves, Regional Security Advisor for the National Capital Region, shares his expertise on securing faith-based institutions in Security Magazine.
Read the full article »
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VIRTUAL EVENTS: CONNECT WITH PURPOSE
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| JSSA School Support Groups for September
Jewish Social Service Agency
This is a very stressful time of year for both teachers and parents of school age children as they try to navigate the challenges of online learning during this pandemic. Members of the JSSA Mental Health leadership team are offering support groups for parents throughout the month of September.
» Various sessions throughout September
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| The Communal Kvell
Jewish Federations of North America
You are invited to join Jewish communities from around North America for a rare celebration. Connect with like-minded people from across the Federation movement and hear about the impact you’ve had through The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, especially during this current crisis. And it wouldn’t be a party without our celebrity guests—the Levy family from Schitt’s Creek!
» Wednesday, September 16 | 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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| Federation's Young Leadership Board Presents "New Year's Eve" BINGO Night
The Jewish Federation's Young Leadership
Federation's Young Leadership Board and emcees, Emily Benovitz and Josh Brown, invite you to ring in in the New Year for a family-friendly night of virtual BINGO. Join us to celebrate, connect, and learn more about Federation's important work! Your donation of $36 includes five BINGO cards and will support Federation’s Annual Campaign. This event is open to all community members 40 and under.
» Thursday, September 17 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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High Holiday Community Food Drive
Organizations Throughout Greater Washington
During Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, our Jewish community can fulfill the mitzvah (good deed) of remembering those who are in need. This season, there are many opportunities throughout Greater Washington to recognize and support those who are struggling with hunger and food insecurity in our community, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Federation is pleased to present a list of local synagogues and Jewish organizations offering food and other donation opportunities in honor of the High Holidays so you can find the opportunity that works best for you. Explore what our community has to offer, and find the opportunity that works best for you.
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Jewish Community Food Drive for Yad Yehuda
Federation is proud to co-sponsor the Jewish Community Food Drive for Yad Yehuda, together with Edlavitch DCJCC, Adas Israel Congregation, American Friends of Lubavich, DC Minyan, Kesher Israel, Ohev Shalom, Rosh Pina, and Tifereth Israel Congregation. Yad Yehuda of Greater Washington is in need of non-perishable items to stock the shelves of the Capital Kosher Pantry, the area's only kosher food pantry. Donations can be dropped off from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Sunday, September 13 in the Edlavitch DCJCC Parking Lot (masks and distancing required) or at any of these locations.
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STRENGTHENING OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY FOR A VIBRANT FUTURE
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Federation remains committed to meeting the growing needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 crucial resources and sustain our vital institutions during this time of 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 can connect with a professional ready to assist you in finding the right resources and support from our robust network of partners. 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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