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JxJ Jewish Film and Music Festival Kicks Off Next Week!
Presented by Federation partner, Edlavitch DCJCC, the JxJ Film and Music Festival explores a diverse slate of 70+ in-person screenings, concerts, and artist talks at locations in DC, Bethesda, MD, and Fairfax, VA.
Browse the full lineup and purchase tickets here
» Thursday, May 11 – Sunday, May 21
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| One Happy Camper Grants Still Available
Summer is right around the corner, and Jewish overnight camps are filling up fast! First-time campers are eligible for up to $1,000 grants through The Jewish Federation and the Foundation for Jewish Camp's One Happy Camper incentive grant program. Once grants are gone, they're gone – so apply for yours today!
Apply here
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Photo courtesy of Sunflower Bakery
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| Sunflower Bakery’s Teen Exposure Program
Applications for Federation partner Sunflower Bakery's 2023-24 Teen Exposure Program are now live! These teen baking classes are designed for high school students with a variety of learning disabilities and provide a hands-on opportunity to experience baking in a professional kitchen, learn basic baking skills and kitchen safety, and get a taste of job expectations.
Learn more here
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Have you explored Federation's Israel at 75 website? Whether you connect best by learning, celebrating, eating, traveling, or all of the above, find the Israel at 75 opportunity for you!
Visit shalomdc.org/israelat75 to find ways to engage.
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Israel’s 75th Birthday Celebration at the Bender JCC
Celebrate Israel's milestone 75th year of independence at a dance party with Federation partner, Bender JCC. Enjoy Israeli music with DJ Gal, an open bar, an all-you-can-eat buffet, Israeli dance performances, and more! Ages 21+.
Register here
» Saturday, May 6 | 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
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David Elcott: The Future of Liberal Democracy in Israel and the World
Religion informs public discourse in democracies worldwide and fuels societal polarization. Join Edlavitch DCJCC and Dr. David Elcott, author of Faith, Nationalism, and the Future of Liberal Democracy, for a conversation about the roots of this trend, its effect on current events in Israel, and how religion can be used to support liberal democracies.
Register here
» Tuesday, May 9 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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| Flavors of Israel with Chef Michael Solomonov
Celebrate the flavors of Israel with James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef, Michael Solomonov, in conversation with Sara Polon, CEO & Co-founder of Soupergirl, who will demonstrate how to prepare a delicious Israeli-inspired summer meal — featuring seasonal ingredients that reflect the diversity and depth of Israeli cuisine.
Register here
» Sunday, June 4 | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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| COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES
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What’s happening across Jewish Greater Washington? find the full event calendar at jconnect.org.
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| #StandUpToJewishHate
Federation is proud to partner with the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism on a national campaign to #StandUpToJewishHate. Join us and show your support by sharing, “Today, and every day, I stand against antisemitism. #StandUpToJewishHate #🟦."
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| FEDERATION & JSSA ARE HERE FOR YOU
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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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