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COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | Federation Leads Rabbinic Mission to Israel
Federation
Last night, Federation CEO, Gil Preuss, and a cohort of rabbis from congregations across Greater Washington embarked on a special Federation Rabbinic Mission to Israel. We are proud that this group is among the first missions to visit Israel since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to sharing additional updates from the Mission, and on how we continue to meet evolving needs in Israel.
Follow our updates from Israel
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| | | Congratulations to Sunflower Bakery's
2021 Graduates
Sunflower Bakery
We join our partners at Sunflower Bakery in congratulating their 21 Pastry Arts & Hospitality program graduates! Sunflower is the only inclusive training program in Maryland that trains young adults with learning differences for employment success in pastry arts, baking, or related industries. Join the virtual appreciation and graduation to celebrate with them.
Register by June 10th
» Sunday, June 13th | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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| | | Federation's 2021 Annual Meeting
Federation
Join us for a virtual celebration of the many ways our community is building a vibrant Jewish future. Together, we will be inspired by keynote speaker Nadine Epstein, Editor-in-Chief & CEO of Moment Magazine, and elect and install Federation’s incoming Board of Directors.
Register today!
» Thursday, June 17th | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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VIRTUAL EVENTS AND RESOURCES
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| Baghdad & Beyond: Moving Beyond the Stereotypes on the Farhud’s 80th Anni
Sephardic Heritage International DC and Tifereth Israel Congregation
Join a book talk with author Dr. Sasha Goldstein-Sabbah, digital curator for the Jewish Historical Museum in Amsterdam and the Jewish Heritage Network. The talk, moderated by Maurice Shohet, will bring all of the facets of the Iraqi Jewish experience together through an exploration of the cosmopolitan culture of the modern Baghdadi Jew, Baghdadi Jewish networks, the vibrant culture of the Middle East in the first half of the 20th century, and the rise of Arab nationalism. Register today
» Sunday, June 6th | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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| We Celebrate Pride
Ohr Kodesh Congregation
The LGBTQ Inclusion Task Force is proud to announce Joy Ladin, Ph.D. will deliver the Ohr Kodesh Congregation Pride Month lecture. Dr. Ladin is the author of The Soul of the Stranger: Reading God and Torah from a Transgender Perspective and Through the Door of Life: A Jewish Journey Between Genders. Register today
» Sunday, June 6th | 7:15 PM – 9:30 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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- Delivering Good
On June 7th from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM and June 8th from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, help Bender JCC, Montgomery County Food Council, and Montgomery County Public Schools organize produce and shelf-stable items for delivery to county residents who are unable to travel to other distribution sites.
- Volunteer with your Furry Friends
Looking for volunteers with dogs, cats, or bunnies to visit the residents of nursing homes, assisted living and memory impaired facilities in Fairfax County.
- Read and Record a Storybook
Many children in our area do not have access to books when they can’t go to school or the library. Help the United Way bring literature to them by reading (recording) a story and submitting it to them! To complete this project, you only need a book suitable for children and a way to record video.
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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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