COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | Everything but the Turkey: 25th Anniversary Edition
Edlavitch DCJCC, DC Central Kitchen, Federation's Young Leadership, and PJ Library
Join Federation partner EDCJCC and PJ Library to prepare Thanksgiving-themed dishes in the EDCJCC parking lot. The next day, hear from a panel of refugee chefs and restaurateurs as they discuss the power of food in bringing cross-cultural understanding and social change, with particular focus on helping newly-arrived Afghan allies to our community. Registration is now open, but hurry! This popular event will fill up quickly.
Register today
» Sunday, November 21st | Multiple shifts available
» Monday, November 22nd | 8:00 PM
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| | | Introducing REFUEL: Relational Engagement for Families Using Enhanced Learning
Federation, PJ Library, area JCCs, and GatherDC
Federation continues to invest in Jewish engagement opportunities for families with young children, in part through the work of 15 JFamily Ambassadors across our three local JCCs. With gratitude for a new grant from PJ Library®, we are furthering this investment by ensuring these professionals can enhance their relationship-building and engagement skills. Thanks to this infusion of funding, JFamily Ambassadors across the DMV are embarking on an innovative journey into relationship-based engagement with experts from Gather, Inc.
Learn more about this initiative
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| | | Explore Federation's 2021 Annual Report
We are thrilled to introduce our first fully digital Annual Report, highlighting some of our proudest accomplishments in 2021. As you explore the Report, we hope you find inspiration and encouragement in how you have helped move our community forward. Please share it broadly—and proudly—with your networks. We couldn’t do this work without you!
Experience Federation’s Brand New Annual Report
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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 Federation partner Pozez JCC is offering free vaccines at their building. Multiple vaccines will be offered, including flu shots and first, second, or booster shots for COVID-19 (if eligible).
Sign up today
» Thursday, October 21st | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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| Jam the J Trolley - Collection Event
Pozez JCCNV
Food insecurity and homelessness remain constant in our community. Federation partner Pozez JCC is working with Gracing Spaces, who work tirelessly to furnish apartments for families transitioning out of homeless shelters, and Food for Others, who help feed those in Northern Virginia. Help fill the J-Trolley with much needed items so that each family has an opportunity to begin a new life together in a new home in Fairfax County.
Sign up today
» Sunday, October 24th | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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| Badass Jewish Women
Sixth & I
Curious about the voices of badass women in Jewish tradition? Take a deep dive into the stories of influential, courageous, and radical women, and explore biblical and rabbinic texts featuring women exercising agency, raising their voices, and stepping into their power to inspire you at the start of 5782.
Sign up today
» Thursday, October 28th | 7:00 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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- Delivering Good
On Tuesday, October 26th from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, help Federation partner Bender JCC, Montgomery County Public Schools, and Manna organize and pack bags with shelf-stable items that will be handed out by a local elementary school.
- Edlavitch DCJCC Urban Gardening at the Latin American Youth Center
Join EDCJCC every Wednesday from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM for an exciting new partnership with the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) and Urban Beet to bring fresh herbs and vegetables to youth at the LAYC Drop-in Center.
- Interfaith Works
Volunteer with Interfaith Works to serve our neighbors in need and advocate for an end to poverty in Montgomery County by providing administrative support, sorting and distributing toiletries, and more.
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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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