This summer, Together & Connected will arrive every other week and Federation offices will be closed on Fridays in July. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the latest news in between issues, and visit jconnect.org/events for the latest community events.
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Photo of Ukrainian refugees courtesy
of the Jewish Agency for Israel
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| Update on Ukraine
Though the world’s focus has shifted to Israel and the war with Hamas, Federation and our global partners are still helping Ukrainians as the war with Russia nears two and half years. Fundraising for the Ukraine emergency by Jewish Federations across North America has surpassed $100 million to help 507,000 Ukrainians who remain in the country, including more than 160,000 Jews.
Learn more
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| Save the Date to Mark October 7th
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 Federation, the Jewish Community Relations Council, the Washington Board of Rabbis, and dozens of other local synagogues and agencies for a community-wide gathering to mark this moment and look towards a brighter future together.
Join the Interest List
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| Hillel Welcome Gifts for New College Students
Do you know an incoming first year college student? Hillel International wants to celebrate and welcome them to the Class of 2028 with a FREE gift! Incoming students can fill out a quick survey to share where they're heading in the fall and access everything that Jewish campus life has to offer.
Fill out the survey
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Antisemitism, USA: A Panel Conversation
Antisemitism, USA is a new podcast series exploring the deep roots of antisemitism throughout American history. Join Federation partner, the Capital Jewish Museum, for a panel conversation featuring podcast contributors Mark Oppenheimer, Lincoln Mullen, Bradley Hart, and Alexandria Frisch, moderated by museum curator, Sarah Leavitt.
Register here
» Thursday, July 11 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
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| Celebrate Jewish Baseball Heritage with Bethesda Big Train
Join the Bethesda Big Train for two nights to celebrate Jewish baseball heritage! On Tuesday, July 16th, come together for dinner and a conversation featuring Team Israel veteran pitcher Shlomo Lipetz and legendary MLB trainer Barry Weinberg, presented by documentary filmmaker Aviva Kempner, followed by a viewing of the MLB All Star Game. On Wednesday, July 17th, cheer on the Big Train as they take on the DC Grays for the Annual Jewish Baseball Heritage Night.
Learn more and purchase tickets
» Tuesday, July 16 – Wednesday, July 17
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