We hope to see you tonight at Federation's Annual Meeting! Join us as we come together for a night of music celebrating our community and treasuring our connection to Israel. We will also elect and install our 2024-2025 Board of Directors.
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In this issue of Together & Connected, Federation’s weekly newsletter:
- Celebrate Pride Month with Federation.
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Prepare for Shavuot (the Feast of Weeks) celebrations.
- Community events and resources.
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During Pride Month, and year-round, Federation is proud to stand with the LGBTQIA+ community in Greater Washington and beyond. Enjoy the many social and cultural events taking place throughout the month, and explore resources for the LGBTQIA+ community and their friends and allies from organizations in our community. Check out Federation's Pride page for more info!
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Pride Happy Hour and Shabbat Service
Kick off Pride with Bet Mishpachah, DC's LGBTQIA+ Synagogue, for a joyous celebration of love, unity, and community. Come together for drinks, snacks, and a warm atmosphere to honor our LGBTQIA+ community and welcome Shabbat with a service led by Rabbi Jake Singer-Beilin and guest speaker Jessica Stern, Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Persons.
Register here
» Friday, June 7 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
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| March with the Jewish Community at Capital Pride 2024!
March with Federation, Bet Mishpachah, GLOE, PJ Library, and other community organizations in the 2024 Capital Pride Parade! Expect singing, dancing, and maybe even a little skipping. Bring your own LGBTQIA+ Jewish supportive signs, wear a fun t-shirt, or just show up and enjoy the fun! (Meeting location will be shared with registered participants the week of the parade.)
Register here
» Saturday, June 8 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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| Family Concert: Marsha and the Positrons
Join Federation partner, Edlavitch DCJCC, for a free outdoor family concert in celebration of Pride! Enjoy a performance by Marsha and the Positrons – a DC-based, kid-friendly indie rock band – along with crafts, snacks, a dance party, and more. Pre-registration is required.
Register here
» Sunday, June 9 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Celebrate Shavuot (the Feast of Weeks) with Federation and PJ Library of Greater Washington! On Shavuot, we celebrate the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and the first fruits of the late spring harvest. It's a holiday about food, setting up rules to live by, and reading. Find events and resources to enhance your family's Shavuot celebration with PJ Library's Shavuot guide.
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| America's Jewish Future
Last Wednesday night, 1,500 people gathered online and in person at Washington Hebrew Congregation for an exploration of what’s on the horizon for American Jews. CNN's David Gregory moderated the timely discussion with The Atlantic's Franklin Foer, American University's Pamela Nadell, and Federation Board member Yolanda Savage-Narva on facing and talking about antisemitism, Israel, a growing political divide, and how we live with the tensions of this moment.
Watch the recording
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Celebrate Sunflower Bakery's 2024 Graduates
Each spring, Federation partner, Sunflower Bakery, brings our community together to celebrate their graduates and honor community members who have made significant contributions towards equity and inclusion for people with learning differences.
Register here
» Sunday, June 16 | 7:30 PM
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