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We wish you a very happy, healthy, and meaningful Passover!
The Jewish Federation team will be offline for the holiday from March 29^th – April 4^th.
Look for the next edition of Together & Connected on April 6^th.

Need Support this Holiday Season? Call 703-J-CARING: The Jewish Community Support Line
Federation, JSSA, and our network of human service organizations are here for you. Call (703) J-CARING (703-522-7464) to connectwith 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 and all calls are confidential

Federation's Sara & Samuel J. Lessans Good Deeds Week April 11-18, 2021 on multicolored background

Good Deeds Week is Here! Sign up to Do Good in our Community April 11^th – April 18^th
Food insecurity across our community remains a critical issue, especially in the wake of COVID-19. This Good Deeds Week, Federation proudly brings together 60+ community partners and thousands of volunteers across DC, MD, and Northern VA to fill the shelves of local food pantries, feed those who are hungry, and make a difference all week long. Learn more and join us

PASSOVER EVENTS & RESOURCES

A Safe and Happy Passover
With spring and Passover here, many of us are thinking about gathering and returning to normal activities. As we move forward, we must ensure that safety and security remain central to our planning. This includes practicing good situational awareness and reporting suspicious activities. Read on for security recommendations from Federation’s Regional Security Advisor, Robert Graves. Learn more

Make this a Memorable Passover
Our second pandemic Passover begins March 27^th, and we’re here to help you plan a meaningful celebration. Visit our Passover page on Jconnect for recipes, downloadable haggadot (the text traditionally read at the seder), virtual and in-person events, PJ Library programs for families with young children, and more. Explore resources from across our community

Woman dancing with copy: Stories of Breaking Free A Virtual Women's Seder

Stories of Breaking Free: A Virtual Women's Seder
Bender JCC, Pozez JCCNV, and select JCCs nationwide
Take a modern twist on an ancient tradition with an innovative and inspirational women’s seder. The Braid, a Jewish story company, will guide us through an evening of storytelling filled with food, laughs, wine, heart-opening empowered journeys of self-discovery, and connection. This event is appropriate for those who identify as female. Register today
» Wednesday, March 24^th | 7:30 PM

Passover Scavenger Hunt
Pozez JCCNV, Bender JCC, EDCJCC, PJ Library,
and Federation
Join a community-wide virtual scavenger hunt! If you choose to accept this challenge, you will be given a list of missions (things you may find at home, in your neighborhood, in your community, or online) to complete. The best way to win is through teamwork. All ages welcome. Register today
» Saturday, March 27^th

Jewish Veg Zeder
Jewish Veg
Join Lex Rofeberg, co-host of the Judaism Unbound podcast, for ritual, song, celebration, and meaningful discussion over Zoom. Jewish Veg will send you a list of recommended items and some suggested recipes when you register, plus a free download of the Jewish Veg Haggadah (the text traditionally read at the seder)! Register today
» Wednesday, March 31^st | 6:00 PM

COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS

A Few of the Badass Women of Moishe House
Moishe House
Join Moishe House for a discussion featuring just a few of the many “badass” female-identifying leaders in the Moisheverse. Celebrate the achievements of Moishe House women from the global community who #ChooseToChallenge and are working to forge a more equitable world. Register today
» Thursday, March 25^th | 12:00 PM

March Virtual Happy Hour
GatherNOVA
Young adults in Northern VA are invited to celebrate the first week of spring together! Join fellow Jewish 20s and 30s who live and/or work in NOVA for a virtual spring happy hour. Register today
» Thursday, March 25^th | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Candles with number 6,000,000 and hebrew word for

2021 Community-Wide Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)
Each year, the JCRC brings together thousands of participants, representing over 100 synagogues, churches, interfaith partners, diplomats, and elected officials to ensure that the legacy of the Holocaust is preserved. This year, join the community-wide commemoration featuring keynote speaker Elisha Wiesel, son of Elie Wiesel, z”l. Register today
» Sunday, April 11^th | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Breaking Free of Family Trauma: A Conversation with Gail Weiss Gaspar
Federation's Women's Philanthropy and JSSA
Join Gail Weiss Gaspar, author of Carrying My Father's Torch: From Holocaust Trauma to Transformation, as she discusses how her painful family legacy became a source of personal strength. Register today
» Tuesday, April 13^th | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

More Community Events

VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!

Find your perfect volunteer opportunity below, or visit Federation’s Jconnections for more ways to be a force for good in our community. And from April 11^th-18^th, join Federation and thousands across our community for Good Deeds Week!

• Donate to So Others Might Eat (SOME)
SOME works to break the cycle of homelessness in DC’s most vulnerable communities. Help them collect healthy non-perishables and food, household items, and over-the-counter medicines.

• Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Curbside Food Distribution
Volunteers are needed at Jefferson Houston at 8:30 AM Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to help distribute meals curbside to walk-ups and vehicles.

• Food Packages for Charlie's Place
Help Edlavitch DCJCC support their neighbors at Charlie’s Place! Order online to send needed items directly to Charlie’s Place so they can assemble bagged lunches for their clients.

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