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#BringRomiHomeNow
Romi Gonen is a 23-year-old Israeli woman who was kidnapped from the Nova Festival on October 7th. Recently, Federation had the privilege and honor to hear her story from her sister Yarden, who is traveling the world to remind them that Romi is still not home. Until Romi, and all of the remaining hostages, are home, her family asks that we wear leopard print in her honor. Last week, our staff heard the message and delivered.
Learn more about Romi and the remaining hostages
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| Together & Secure: JShield Security Trainings
As the High Holidays approach, join Federation's security service, JShield, for a critically important one-hour training session and Q&A to ensure our community's preparedness during the busy holiday season and beyond. Choose from one of four sessions in Maryland, DC, or Virginia to learn about situational awareness, active threat response, how to manage emergencies effectively, and more.
Register here
» MD and DC: Sunday, September 8 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
» VA: Sunday, September 15 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (in person or virtual option available)
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| A People that Dwells Alone
Are the Jews a people who dwell alone? In what ways is Jewish distinctiveness both a strength and a challenge? Please join Tal Becker, Vice President and Senior Faculty at the Shalom Hartman Institute, in conversation with Federation CEO, Gil Preuss, as we seek to understand the nature of Jewish distinctiveness and its implications for relationships between our Greater Washington community and Israel, and between the Jewish people and the broader world.
Register here
» Tuesday, September 3 | 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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October 7, 2024 marks one year since Hamas launched its attacks on Israel, murdering more than 1,200 people, kidnapping more than 250 others, and drastically changing our world. Save the date to join the community-wide gathering to mark this moment and look towards a brighter future together, hosted by The Jewish Federation, JCRC, and the Washington Board of Rabbis.
Join the Interest List
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Back to School Volunteering
Join Federation partner, Edlavitch DCJCC, to celebrate the start of the school year with Housing Up! Distribute backpacks and school supplies and play games to get ready for the upcoming school year. This Housing Up site serves 10 families who are overcoming homelessness, and volunteering is the perfect way to build community with the residents.
Register here
» Tuesday, August 20 | 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
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| Jewish Community Day at the Washington Nationals
The Nationals invite members of local Jewish organizations, synagogues, and all of Jewish Greater Washington for Jewish Community Day. Every ticket sold includes a $5 donation to benefit The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington to meet critical needs locally and around the world, a commemorative item, and a ticket to the watch the Nationals take on the Chicago Cubs!
Purchase tickets
» Sunday, September 1 | 1:35 PM
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| Calling all Virginia Tech Alumni in Greater Washington!
Hillel at Virginia Tech is launching a new membership initiative to pair soon-to-be graduates with alumni who can help them explore their next professional steps after college. This initiative will use mentorship as a model of relationship-building to help solidify a pipeline from VT to post-college life in Greater Washington.
Learn more
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