This July and August, Federation’s Together & Connected newsletter will arrive every other week. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for all the news and highlights in between, and look for community events at jconnect.org/events. 

From January to June of 2023, our community came together to mark Israel’s milestone 75^th year of independence. On behalf of Federation, thank you to the 137 local organizations who partnered with us to deepen our communal connections with Israel and to the more than 11,000 community members who engaged in celebratory and meaningful programming across Greater Washington. Watch the video below to see how your participation shaped our Israel at 75 celebration.

Did you participate in Israel at 75? We would love to hear from you!  Please complete our survey by July 14^th to help us plan future Israel-related programming.

Story Time at the Capital Jewish Museum 

Join Federation partners, PJ Library and the Capital Jewish Museum, for a story time that includes a variety of stories, songs, and explorations for children of all backgrounds to learn about themselves and the world around them. Best for kids 5 and under. 

Register here 

» Thursday, July 13 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM  

A Look Back at the Supreme Court’s Civil Rights Decisions 

In partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council’s Brown Bag Lunch Speakers Series, join Federation’s Young Lawyers Network, as well as Federation partner, Tzedek DC, for a discussion on the Supreme Court’s recent civil rights and liberties decisions. Attend in-person or virtually to hear from Art Spitzer, Senior Council for the American Civil Liberties Union Washington Legislative Office. 

Register Here 

» Thursday, July 13 | 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM 

Sneak Peek: GOLDA 

Tickets are now on sale for the US theatrical release of GOLDA, directed by Oscar-winning Israeli filmmaker, Guy Nativ, and starring Helen Mirren as Golda Meir and Liev Schreiber as Henry Kissinger. The film focuses on the 1973 Yom Kippur War and its fallout. Order your tickets now for a special early screening, featuring a pre-recorded post-film Q&A with Guy Nativ and Helen Mirren. 

Reserve your tickets 

» Wednesday, August 23 | 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM 

What’s happening across Jewish Greater Washington? find the full event calendar at jconnect.org.

Federation, our Jewish Community Foundation, and our partners, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), Anti-Defamation League (ADL), American Jewish Committee (AJC), and Secure Community Network (SCN), are working to combat hatred and continue to secure our community for the long-term. In March 2023, Federation’s Board approved an initial $2 million in funding to combat antisemitism over the next three years: an important step in a large-scale initiative.

Learn more about Federation's Framework to Confront and Combat Antisemitism

#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 #🟦." 

Learn more

Need Support? Call 703-J-CARING: The Jewish Community Support Line 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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