COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | Familiar Faces in the Wexner Field Fellowship Cohort Six
Mazel tov to the newest cohort of Jewish professional leaders selected as Wexner Fellows! We're especially proud to congratulate local DMV leaders Rachel Faulkner (SRE Network), Rabbi Aaron Potek (Sixth & I), Amy Weiss (OLAM), Arielle Levy (Hillel International), and Aviva Walls (Gesher JDS).
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| | | New Year, New Partnership: Sulam@JDS
Congratulations to our partners at Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School and Sulam on launching Sulam@JDS! Through this innovative model, students with learning differences will receive the highly specialized support they need while attending a rigorous, pluralistic independent Jewish day school. Sulam has been serving our community for many years in proud collaboration with Berman Hebrew Academy. We are thrilled by the expansion of this inclusive and vital offering in our Jewish community.
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| | | Developments in Arab Society in Israel
Federation, Jewish Community Relations Council, AJC, and Inter-Agency Task Force on Israeli Arab Issues
Join a two-part series on recent developments in Israel, featuring Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh, Federation and Jewish Agency for Israel Senior Envoy to Greater Washington, and Prof. Mohammad Wattad, Zefat Academic College Dean of Law, in conversation with Galia Messika-Greenberg, JCRC of Greater Washington Israel Commission Co-Chair.
Register today
» Tuesday, January 11th | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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| Here Comes the Sun: Solar Energy and Jewish Values
Etz Hayim Congregation
Tu B’Shevat (Jewish festival of the trees) is fast approaching! Join Etz Hayim in person to learn everything you need to know about solar energy—from the Torah’s commandments and Rabbinical interpretation to its practical aspects.
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» Sunday, January 9th | 10:15 AM
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| Free Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic
Temple Shalom
Temple Shalom is hosting a vaccine clinic for all ages and doses/boosters. There will be hot chocolate, bagels, and games, as well as holiday gifts for adults to peruse for the kids. Open to the entire community!
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» Sunday, January 9th | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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| Jewish Heritage Night with the Washington Wizards
Join the Washington Wizards for Jewish Heritage Night with as they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder! Enjoy a National Anthem performance from Temple Rodef Shalom, and pre-game and halftime performances by Yesodot Israeli Dance Group, and Avirah Israeli Dance Company. After the game, stay for a special address for the Jewish Heritage Night group by the Wizards’ foward, Deni Avdija.
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» Tuesday, January 11th | 7:00 PM
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| Apply for NEXUS!
Federation's Next Gen
In your 20s or 30s and looking to develop your leadership skills? Applications are open for young, aspiring Jewish leaders who express philanthropic passion, unbridled curiosity, and dedication to developing leadership skills and deepening their involvement in the Jewish community.
Apply today
» Applications close Friday, January 14th
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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.
- Contribute to Home Box Collection for Afghan Refugees
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Olam Tikvah is collecting donations of new items for Afghan refugees in our area. The items will be included in “Welcome Home Boxes” for families to receive on their first day in their new homes. Looking for more ways to help our Afghan allies? Apply to join Olam Tikvah’s volunteer team.
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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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