| Following the disturbing events of this past weekend at George Washington University, we are very proud of the Jewish students and allies who came together to stand against antisemitism and all forms of hatred. See the photos from AJC.
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COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | Capital Camps Names Havi Goldscher as CEO
Last week, Federation partner Capital Camps welcomed Havi Goldscher as their new Chief Executive Officer. As their announcement noted, “After serving the past year as interim CEO, we know that Havi is well-equipped to lead us into an even brighter future.” Mazel tov to Havi and Capital Camps!
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| | | Sigd: A Celebration of Jewish Unity
The Jewish Agency for Israel
Join Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel for a special virtual celebration of Jewish unity in honor of Sigd, featuring guest speaker Rabbi Dr. Sharon Shalom and guest artist Aveva Dese, moderated by Sigal Kanotopsky. Sigd, an ancient Jewish holiday observed for centuries by the Ethiopian Jewish community, is celebrated exactly fifty days after Yom Kippur.
Register today
» Wednesday, November 3rd | 12:00 PM
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| | | Teen Talk, Fuel for Truth: Tools to Talk About Israel
Congregation B'nai Tzedek
Want your teen to have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to stand up for Israel with their high-school peers or when they get to a college campus? For one night only, Fuel for Truth will teach key components of Israeli history, how to separate fact from fiction surrounding conflict issues, and provide effective communication skills for real-world conversations about Israel. Open to high schoolers across our community. There is no cost to attend, but please RSVP.
Register today
» Wednesday, November 10th | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
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VIRTUAL EVENTS AND RESOURCES
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| Israeli Film Screening: The Raft
JxJ and Embassy of Israel
Grab your tickets for a screening of The Raft, a beautifully shot coming-of-age film. This epic adventure for the whole family tells the story of four teenage soccer fans determined to support the Israeli soccer team in a critical match…even though the game is in Cyprus!
Buy tickets today
» Friday, November 5th – Thursday, November 11th | Mutiple times available
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| Young Families Shabbat Dinner
Agudas Achim Congregation
Gather together in the Agudas Achim Congregation amphitheater/field to sing songs and blessings and enjoy a picnic dinner. Bring your picnic (dairy or pareve) and a chair or blanket to sit on. All are welcome to enjoy the playground or join the main service (indoors) following the Young Families program.
Register today
» Friday, November 5th | 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
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| Impact of COVID-19 on Children and Families
Tifereth Israel Congregation
Join a distinguished group of women on Zoom to listen and discuss how COVID-19 affected our children and families. Although the stress and strain of the past year have left their mark on our children, teachers, and parents, there have been positive and negative outcomes. The panel will provide an overview of the issues, and answer questions about you and your child's COVID-19 experience.
Sign up today
» Sunday, November 7th | 10:45 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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- HIAS Letter Writing
Join HIAS for a monthly program in which volunteers write letters of compassion and solidarity to people in immigration detention and participate in a short learning session that reflects on issues facing refugees and asylum seekers.
- Delivering Good
Federation partner Bender JCC’s centralized and sustained effort to engage volunteers in critical social action work, Delivering Good, focuses on five key areas of impact: hunger, housing, immigrants, environment, and inclusion. On November 9th from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, join Delivering Good to help organize and pack bags with shelf-stable items to be handed out by a local elementary school.
- Volunteer at Community Vaccination Clinics
Vaccine equity clinics are available around Fairfax County, VA for communities with the highest incidence of COVID-19 and the lowest rates of vaccination. Volunteer as a greeter, flow controller, or interpreter.
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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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