COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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|  Webinar: Meet Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh
Federation
Join our webinar conversation with Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh, Federation’s and The Jewish Agency for Israel’s first Druze envoy to Greater Washington. Our community will benefit greatly from Gadeer’s expertise, background, and ability to deepen our connections with Israel and Israelis.
Register for the webinar
» Tuesday, December 14th | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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|  D25: December 24th Day of Service
Edlavitch DCJCC
Join Federation partner EDCJCC for their largest volunteer event of the year: D25! This year’s event will provide a hybrid array of at-home and in-person volunteer opportunities. Projects range from throwing holiday parties, serving meals, and making deliveries, to cooking and baking in your home.
Register today
» Friday, December 24th | Various time slots
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| | | ADL In Concert Against Hate
ADL
ADL invites you to a night of music, community, and celebration, with spectacular performances from acclaimed stars including Gloria Estefan and Josh Groban. This entirely virtual event will give you and your family a front-row seat to inspiring stories of real-life heroes who have bravely stood up to hate and antisemitism, told through performance and song.
Register for free
» Sunday, December 12th | 8:00 PM
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| | | Free Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic for Ages 5-11
Temple Shalom
Temple Shalom is hosting a vaccine clinic for 5-11 year-olds on Sunday, December 19th (second dose on Sunday, January 9th). There will be hot chocolate, bagels, and games, as well as holiday gifts for adults to peruse for the kids. Open to the entire community!
Register today
» Sunday, December 19th | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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| | | Maximize Your Philanthropic Giving with a DAF
Invest, grow, and distribute assets to your favorite charities with a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) through Federation’s United Jewish Endowment Fund. UJEF DAFs offer access to our particular expertise in Jewish philanthropy, competitive fees, support for donors with complex assets, and more.
Learn more today
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VIRTUAL EVENTS AND RESOURCES
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| The Jewish Limits on Free Speech
Sixth & I
Americans continue to struggle with issues around language. Explore what ancient rabbis said about how sensitive we should be with our words. $18 to attend. At this in-person event, proof of vaccination and masks are required.
Register today
» Wednesday, December 8th | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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| Family Yoga Havdalah
Edlavitch DCJCC
Want to relax before Shabbat ends? Join Federation partner EDCJCC for family yoga, crafts, and havdalah (Shabbat's closing ritual) to close out Shabbat. Children and their grownups will learn yoga poses, deep breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques to help them feel calm, peaceful, and ready for the new week, led by Andrea Creel from Shining Kids Yoga.
Register today
» Saturday, December 11th | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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| Connect with a Camp
PJ Library, Ramah Day Camp, and Capital Camps
Many of Federation’s summer camp partners are offering open houses this December! Visit, learn more about the camp experience, and see what camp looks like for yourself.
A Taste of Camp – Ramah Day Camp Open House:
» Sunday, December 12th | 1:00 PM
Capital Camps Open Houses:
» Sunday, December 12th | 3:00 PM
» Thursday, December 16th | 7:00 PM
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| Craig Taubman in Concert
Ohr Kodesh Congregation
Ohr Kodesh is bringing internationally acclaimed musician, Craig Taubman, and his band to perform at Lerner Sanctuary and virtually! Craig’s songs bridge traditional Jewish themes and ancient teachings with passages and experiences of contemporary Jewish life.
Join this joyful concert with the whole family
» Sunday, December 12th | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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- Pozez JCCNV Blood Drive
Join Federation partner Pozez JCC of Northern VA and the American Red Cross to give blood to those in need. Help make this a winter full of life by donating blood or platelets on Thursday, December 9th, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
- HIAS Letter Writing
Join HIAS for a monthly program in which volunteers write letters of compassion and solidarity to people in immigration detention and participate in a short learning session that reflects on issues facing refugees and asylum seekers.
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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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