It has been 178 days since 85-year-old Amiram Cooper and his wife, Nurit, who has since been released, were kidnapped by Hamas from their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz. Federation will not rest until Amiram — along with the other remaining hostages — is safely returned home.

Learn more about the hostages' stories and their families' efforts to bring them home now.

In this issue of Together & Connected, Federation’s weekly newsletter:

• Updates from Federation: March to bring the hostages home.
• Making a difference this Good Deeds Week.
• Community events and resources.

March to Free the Hostages

On Sunday, April 7^th at 2:30 PM, exactly six months following the October 7^th massacre, Federation, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum DC, and other local, national, and international partners invite you to march to bring home the hostages — not to ask for their release, but to demand it. Join us on the National Mall to make your voice heard.

Learn more

» Sunday, April 7 | 2:30 PM

Good Deeds Week Kicks Off This Weekend!

From April 7^th – 14^th, Federation's Sara & Samuel J. Lessans Good Deeds Week will once again bring together 60+ community partners and thousands of participants across Greater Washington to address pressing needs across our region. Explore the many ways you can do good and care for others.

Find opportunities to make a difference

» Sunday, April 7 – Sunday, April 14

Celebrate the 2024 Phyllis G. Margolius Impossible Dream Award

Join the Phyllis G. Margolius Foundation, Federation, and the Bender JCC on April 11^th to celebrate Rabbi Ari Israel, Executive Director of the University of Maryland Hillel, for inspiring thousands of Jewish students, many of whom have gone on to become leaders in Jewish communities across the nation. We will also host a conversation by and for Jewish communal professionals to discuss the issues that confront us in our work, and brainstorm organic solutions.

Read more and register

» Thursday, April 11 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Good Deeds Day and Kid's Concert

Come together with Federation partners, Gesher Jewish Day School and Capital Camps, and other organizations in Northern VA to participate in a variety of volunteer opportunities. Complete community service projects and enjoy a special concert for kids featuring music teacher, Nick May.

Register here

» Sunday, April 7 | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Security Briefing with the FBI's Washington Field Office

Join Federation, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and the FBI's Washington Field Office for a virtual Jewish community security briefing on identifying and managing misinformation, disinformation, and doxing.

Register here

» Tuesday, April 9 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Jerusalem Youth Chorus Visits DC

In these challenging times, the Jerusalem Youth Chorus sings a different song: they are an Israeli-Palestinian music and dialogue project raising youth voices for a shared future. The chorus will be performing at Adas Israel in partnership with the One America Movement and DMV ensembles of different faiths. Use codes JYCPARTNER and JYCPARTNERVIP for discounts on General Admission and VIP tickets.

Purchase tickets

» Tuesday, April 9 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

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