| Join Federation in our critical work to strengthen and sustain vibrant Jewish life in a rapidly changing world. As you finalize your end-of-year charitable giving decisions, please consider supporting our Jewish community with a gift to Federation's 2021 Annual Campaign. To make your Federation gift through the Combined Federal Campaign, use CFC #71158.
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COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | Support Tornado Relief Efforts
Our hearts and prayers are with those who experienced horrific loss of life and destruction of property due to this weekend's tornados. The Jewish Federation of Louisville is helping those impacted by the extensive tornado and storm damage that has affected residents in Kentucky and surrounding regions.
Donate today
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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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| | | Share your Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Opportunities
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which began as a commemoration of Dr. King’s birthday, 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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| Worth Fighting For: An Evening of Storytelling
Capital Jewish Museum
Join Federation partner Capital Jewish Museum to be inspired by stories from three generations of Americans, exploring the intersection of their Jewish values and activism. Featuring the cast of The Braid, the leading Jewish storytelling company.
Register today
» Wednesday, December 15th | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
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| Is America Different? Antisemitism in the United States in Historical Perspective
Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies, Association for Jewish Studies, Congregation Har Shalom, Kol Shalom, and Temple Beth Ami
Hear from Brandeis University’s Dr. Jonathan Sarna as he traces the course of antisemitism in the United States and considers the question of American exceptionalism. Has America been different from Europe with respect to antisemitism? How worried should we be about the spread of the world’s oldest hatred to America’s shores?
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» Wednesday, December 15th | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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| History in Motion: The Many Lives of Washington’s First Purpose-Built Synagogue
Adas Israel Congregation
Join a 145-year journey through the many lives of the historic Adas Israel Synagogue– from a house of worship to a barbershop, to the centerpiece of a new museum coming to the Washington area. Jonathan Edelman, Capital Jewish Museum Curatorial Associate, will bring to light the early history of DC’s Jewish community in the 7th St., NW commercial district and the ways in which abandonment and redevelopment of the city brought upon a campaign to save this historic structure.
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» Friday, December 17th | 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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| Winter Wonderland Shabbat
Moishe House Arlington
Bring a friend to Moishe House Arlington for Shabbat dinner and a celebration of the holiday season. Food included! Open to young adults in their 20s and 30s.
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» Friday, December 17th | 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
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| Developments in Arab Society in Israel
Jewish Community Relations Council, AJC, 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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- Yad Yehuda Coat Drive
The Capital Closet at Yad Yehuda, which offers new clothing to beneficiaries in the Greater Washington Jewish community at no charge, is seeking donations of new and unused coats and jackets.
- SHARE from a Distance
Sign up to become a pen-pal or send cheerful notes and artwork through Federation partner JCA’s Heyman Interages® Center intergenerational programs, which connect children and older adults.
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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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