COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | In the News: A Focus on Legacy Giving
Washington Jewish Week (WJW)
In the WJW, you’ll find a spotlight on the power of legacy giving. Federation Executive Committee member Melanie Nussdorf reflected on the legacy she and her late husband, Larry Nussdorf, z”l, created together. She notes, “If you care about something enough…set aside a legacy now for those institutions. It has been a great privilege and a huge pleasure to create a legacy that will help ensure the future of the Jewish community for generations to come."
Read the full article on pages 19-20. To learn how Federation’s United Jewish Endowment Fund can help you design your legacy gift, contact endowment@shalomdc.org
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VIRTUAL EVENTS AND RESOURCES
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| Giant Pharmacy Vaccine Clinic at Pozez JCCNV
Pozez JCCNV
In partnership with Giant Pharmacy, the J is offering free vaccines at the Pozez JCC building. Multiple vaccines will be offered, including flu shots and first, second, or booster shots for COVID-19 (if eligible).
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» Wednesday, October 13th | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
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| Jewish Guilt
Sixth & I
Join Rabbi Aaron Shneyer for a text-based discussion about the role of Jewish guilt in our lives and our identities. Explore questions about the origins of Jewish guilt, what makes this particular flavor of guilt different, and is it all bad or might there be something valuable in it?
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» Wednesday, October 13th | 7:00 PM
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| RJW ECC Fall Festival
Washington Hebrew Congregation (WHC), PJ Library, and the Rabbi Joseph Weinberg Early Childhood Center
Join families outside on the beautiful grounds of WHC’s Julia Bindeman Suburban Center for a special morning designed for young children by early childhood educators. There will be a musical performance by Oh Susannah!, arts and crafts, field games, snacks, and more!
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» Sunday, October 17th | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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- Handmade for the Homeless
Join Federation partner EDCJCC and fellow knitters and crocheters over Zoom on Sunday, October 17th, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM, to make handmade items to distribute to individuals experiencing homelessness in the DC area.
- Food Distribution for Neighborhood Sites
Food for Others needs volunteers to distribute food Monday – Friday at three neighborhood sites in Virginia.
- Crisis in Afghanistan: How You Can Help Through HIAS
Join HIAS in advocacy efforts to expand the Special Immigrant Visas program by finding additional legal means through which Afghans can come to the US.
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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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