Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and is celebrated on the anniversary of General Order No. 3, issued by Major General Gordon Granger, on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas. The day was first recognized as a national holiday in 2021 with the signing of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. Join our Jewish community for the upcoming events honoring Juneteenth in Greater Washington.
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| Juneteenth Shabbat
In honor of Juneteenth, Washington Hebrew Congregation invites you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with their Jews of Color group. Register by tonight, June 13th, to honor the many identities within the community this Shabbat.
Register here
» Friday, June 16 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
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| Juneteenth Heritage Festival
Join Washington Hebrew Congregation's Jews of Color Group in celebrating Juneteenth with Scotland AME Zion Church at the annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival. The festival is being greatly expanded this year to raise funds to rebuild the church, which was rendered unusable by a flood in 2019, and will feature a children’s carnival and music performance, art exhibitions, food, sports, and presentations on Black history in this region. Proudly co-sponsored by Federation and the Jewish Community Foundation.
Register here
» Monday, June 19 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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| The Capital Jewish Museum is Now Open!
The Capital Jewish Museum, a Federation partner and the newest museum in the nation’s capital, explores the Jewish experience in the Greater Washington region. The museum seeks to inspire visitors to dig deep into local Jewish history, empower guests to discover Jewish perspectives on social justice issues, and create opportunities to reflect on their own identities.
Reserve your FREE time slot to visit the museum
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| Northern VA Primary Jewish Voter’s Guide
Election Day in Virginia is next Tuesday, June 20th, and in-person early voting is open now! If you’re getting ready to vote, check out the 2023 Northern Virginia Jewish Primary Voter’s Guide, created by Federation partner, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and the Washington Jewish Week.
Explore the guide
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Photo courtesy of Capital Camps
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A Taste of Camp with Capital Camps
Find out why 95% of families say that Jewish overnight camp creates an atmosphere where their children are proud to be Jewish. Experience a taste of camp on July 2nd or July 30th with Federation partner, Capital Camps! Prospective campers and their families can take a tour, swim or boat in the lake, and so much more. Questions? Contact Melissa Grossman, Assistant Camp Director, at melissa@capitalcamps.org.
Learn more
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES
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What’s happening across Jewish Greater Washington? find the full event calendar at jconnect.org.
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| #StandUpToJewishHate
Federation is proud to partner with the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism on a national campaign to #StandUpToJewishHate. Join us and show your support by sharing, “Today, and every day, I stand against antisemitism. #StandUpToJewishHate #🟦."
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| FEDERATION & JSSA ARE HERE FOR YOU
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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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