COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS

The 21%: The Lives of Arab Citizens of Israel
JxJ, Greater Washington Forum on Israeli Arab Issues, Federation, Edlavitch DCJCC, and other co-presenting organizations
The 21%: The Lives of Arab Citizens of Israel returns to JxJFest this year! Join community members for a screening of Cinema Sabaya, followed by a conversation with director, Orit Fouks Rotem, and lead actor, Joanna Said, about the contemporary experience of Arab women in Israel and the role of the arts in bridging societal, religious, and political divides.

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» Sunday, May 15 | 2:30 PM

The Jewish Rally for Abortion Justice
The National Council of Jewish Women, together with allies and partners, presents The Jewish Rally for Abortion Justice: an opportunity to reclaim the religious narrative about abortion. Allies from across the reproductive justice movement will gather to make it clear that Jewish voices will not be erased from the abortion conversation. Location provided upon registration. 

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» Tuesday, May 17 | 9:00 AM

Capital Chai: Federation's Annual Meeting 2022

You’ve never been to an Annual Meeting like this one! Bring your dancing shoes and come together with Greater Washington's Jewish community to celebrate the Capital Chai: 18 remarkable Jewish individuals under 40 who are making the world a better place. We’ll also elect and install another incredible group of leaders: Federation’s incoming Board of Directors.

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» Thursday, June 16 | 6:30 PM

EVENTS AND RESOURCES

Share Your Thoughts on NOVA Kosher Restaurants

Would you support kosher restaurants in Northern Virginia? Restaurateurs and related businesses have taken note of the Jewish community’s growth in NOVA, and are seeking additional insights on the potential market for kosher establishments. Take the brief Market Survey for NOVA Kosher Restaurants to share your thoughts! Contact restaurantsurvey@yahoo.com with any questions.

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Ukraine Relief Efforts

Federation and our partners on the ground in Ukraine continue our crucial work to support those in need — including Ukraine’s 200,000+ Jews – as millions of Ukrainians flee or are internally displaced. To date, Federation’s Ukraine Emergency Fund has now raised more than $2 million to meet urgent needs, and we are immensely grateful to the thousands of donors who have given so generously.
Stay updated on the situation and how our community is helping in Ukraine 

Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski

Georgetown University's Gonda Theater

In a tour-de-force, solo performance, Academy Award-nominee David Strathairn portrays World War II hero and Holocaust witness Jan Karski, a messenger of truth who risked his life to carry his harrowing report from war-torn Poland to the Allied Nations and, ultimately, the Oval Office only to be ignored and disbelieved. Bearing witness to the despair of the Warsaw ghetto and standing tall in the halls of power, Strathairn captures the remarkable life of this self-described “insignificant, little man” whose forgotten story of moral courage and individual responsibility can still shake the conscience of the world.

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» Thursday, May 12 − Sunday, May 22 | Various times

The 2022 JxJ Jewish Film and Music Festival
JxJ, Federation partner Edlavitch DCJCC, and Federation

JxJ returns with an all-new lineup of international films, concerts, and artist conversations, presented throughout DC, Bethesda, and Silver Spring! The 2022 slate includes 60 films from 15 countries, ranging from comedies to documentaries and period dramas alongside 10 concerts with musicians hailing from Israel, Canada, Ethiopia, and the United States. Book your tickets and passes today and enjoy a discounted rate when you bring a group of 10 or more!

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» Thursday, May 12 − Sunday, May 22 | Various times

VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!