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A HISTORIC MOMENT FOR ISRAEL
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| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington join Jewish communities around the world in welcoming today’s historic signing of a peace accord between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. The two Arab countries finalized the normalization of relations and establishment of full diplomatic relations with Israel at a White House ceremony.
Read the full statement.
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| Federation’s High Holiday Resources
Enrich your celebrations! We’ve got you covered with new recipes, information on High Holiday services (virtual and in-person), family-friendly activities to engage the kids in meaningful rituals, and more.
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FEATURED EVENTS & RESOURCES
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| | | Federation's Young Leadership Board Presents "New Year's Eve" BINGO Night
The Jewish Federation's Young Leadership
Join emcees Emily Benovitz and Josh Brown to ring in the New Year with a family-friendly night of virtual BINGO! Celebrate, connect, and learn more about Federation's important work! Your donation of $36 includes five BINGO cards and will support Federation’s Annual Campaign. This event is open to all community members 40 and under.
» Thursday, September 17 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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| | | 703-J-CARING: The Jewish Community Support Line
When you feel overwhelmed or uncertain about your options, Federation, JSSA, and the 703-J-CARING Support Line Partner Network of human service organizations are here for you. Call (703) J-CARING (703-522-7464) to connect with a professional ready to assist you. Serving residents of DC, MD, and Northern VA, 703-J-CARING is accessible Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM and all calls are confidential.
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VIRTUAL EVENTS: CONNECT WITH PURPOSE
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| The Blast
Join Federation, Adas Israel Congregation, Sixth & I, Temple Sinai, and more than 30 local Jewish organizations—representing thousands of Greater Washington area Jews for The Blast, an opportunity for the Jewish community to welcome Rosh Hashanah and affirm our connectedness as a community with community-wide shofar blasts. Learn more at The Blast website and follow the event on Twitter and Facebook.
» Friday, September 18 | 5:00 PM
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| Apples and Honeys
Bender JCC of Greater Washington
This year, Bender JCC of Greater Washington is bringing the holidays into your home. Celebrate the Jewish New Year virtually with your little ones with early childhood music specialist Lisa Baydush for a 45-minute kid-friendly, music-filled Rosh Hashanah morning. All children are welcome; ideal for families with children age 5 & under. This program is open to the general public.
» Saturday, September 19 | 9:30 AM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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Military Mitzvah Card Project
Join PJ Library and The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington for an opportunity to send High Holiday cards to Jewish military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard—stationed in Anchorage, Alaska! Cards can be store-bought or homemade, and will be distributed by the chaplain stationed at the base. But hurry! Cards need to be mailed by September 16.
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High Holiday Community Food Drive
Organizations Throughout Greater Washington
During Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, our Jewish community can fulfill the mitzvah (good deed) of helping those who are in need. This season, there are many opportunities throughout Greater Washington to recognize and support those who are struggling with hunger and food insecurity in our community, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Federation is pleased to present a list of local synagogues and Jewish organizations offering food and other donation opportunities. Explore what our community has to offer, and find the opportunity that works best for you.
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STRENGTHENING OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY FOR A VIBRANT FUTURE
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Federation remains committed to meeting our community’s changing needs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the generosity of donors to Federation's Annual Campaign, we have been able to support the most vulnerable members of our Jewish Greater Washington community with crucial resources and sustain our vital institutions during this time of crisis. Every gift to Federation’s 2020 Annual Campaign will help see us through this pandemic and into a vibrant Jewish future.
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| | | Vote for The Best of Jewish Washington
The Jewish Federation is honored to have been nominated as one of the best nonprofits in Jewish Washington. Vote for us and help select the winners in all the categories. Voting closes on Sunday, October 11, at 11:59 PM.
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