| Our hearts go out to the people of Haiti following this weekend’s devastating earthquake, which has killed hundreds of people and destroyed thousands of homes. Through our partnership with JDC, we are providing critical emergency relief, including vital medical supplies to local hospitals treating the wounded.
Donations may be made to support the ongoing efforts.
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COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | Elevate Your High Holiday Celebrations
Explore Federation’s High Holiday resources to enrich your New Year’s celebrations. Find new recipes, tickets for High Holiday services (virtual and in-person), and family-friendly activities to engage children in
meaningful rituals.
Learn more
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| | | Jew Kids on the Block
Edlavitch DCJCC
Join Federation partner EDCJCC for an evening of mingling and meeting new DC community members. Sip refreshing drinks, nosh on great food, and get to know DC's Jewish organizations that provide programs for young professionals. Plus, catch up with Federation team members Sarah Green and Ali Naide at the event!
Register today
» Thursday, August 26th | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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| | | A Very Israeli Rosh Hashanah with Michael Solomonov and Adeena Sussman
Join Federation for a special Rosh Hashanah cooking experience! James Beard Foundation award-winning chef Michael Solomonov, and New York Times Best-Selling cookbook author, Adeena Sussman, will demonstrate how to cook the perfect Rosh Hashanah meal just in time for the holiday—and we’ll share the recipes too!
Register today
» Wednesday, September 1st | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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VIRTUAL EVENTS AND RESOURCES
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| Sweeten Your Rosh Hashanah Celebration with Special Treats!
Sunflower Bakery
Make your Rosh Hashanah extra special with delicious baked goods from Federation partner Sunflower Bakery. Check out Sunflower's incredible menu, featuring round challah, apple almond tarts, royal iced sugar cookies, and more!
Order today
» Pre-order: Now – Monday, August 30th at noon
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| Summer Full of Life Blood Drive
Bender JCC Greater Washington
Join Federation partner Bender JCC and the American Red Cross to give blood to those in need. Help make it a summer full of life by donating blood or platelets.
Register today
» Wednesday, August 18th | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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| Sweet Summer Series
PJ Library, Federation, and many partners
Connect with us for playtime and popsicles at your local playground! PJ Library will gather with other families to socialize while social distancing. Check the schedule for playtimes in DC, MD, and NOVA! Fun for all ages but most appreciated by kids 3–7 years old.
Register today
» Wednesday, August 18th | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
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| Jewish Flavor: Rosh Hashanah Feast
Sixth & I
Start the New Year off right as Chef Vered Guttman demonstrates how to make a Rosh Hashanah spread featuring both traditional and contemporary recipes from around the Jewish world. Dishes will include homemade gravlax with leek and microgreens in mustard vinaigrette, Moroccan pastilla, and Israeli crembo.
Register today
» Tuesday, August 24th | 7:00 PM
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| Hear the Shofar Live
The Blast
Join a diverse, pluralistic community of Jews to celebrate the blowing of the shofar (the ram's horn blown at Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur). The Blast is asking people to sound the shofar from their locations around the city right before Rosh Hashanah begins. Just walk outside your house and sound the shofar as best or as loud
as you can!
Register today
» Monday, September 6th | 4:00 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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- Edlavitch DCJCC Urban Gardening at the Latin American Youth Center
Join EDCJCC every Wednesday from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM for an exciting new partnership with the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) and Urban Beet to bring fresh herbs and vegetables to youth at the LAYC Drop-in Center throughout the summer.
- Food Distribution at Neighborhood Sites
Food for Others needs volunteers to distribute food Monday – Friday at three neighborhood sites in Virginia.
- Twinbrook Food Distribution Hub
Distribute food to those in need in the Twinbrook, MD area on Fridays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Food distribution will happen most Fridays, aside from weeks with Holidays. Additional help is needed to organize produce bags Wednesday and Thursday morning.
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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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