Happy New Year! Thank you for continuing to brighten our community.

May 2024 bring you happiness, peace, and good health.

In this issue of Together & Connected, Federation’s weekly newsletter:

• Updates from Federation: Community Impact Report and an exciting leadership opportunity.
• Meeting pressing needs in Israel.
• Upcoming events and community resources.

UPDATES FROM FEDERATION

A Year in Review: Federation's 2023 Community Impact Report

Federation is pleased to introduce our 2023 Community Impact Report, highlighting our shared accomplishments from the last year. We hope you find inspiration and encouragement in how you helped move our community forward. Please share it broadly – and proudly – with your networks.

Explore Federation's 2023 Community Impact Report

Calling all 20s & 30s: Applications are Open for Federation's NEXUS!

NEXUS 2024 is a seven-session program designed for rising Jewish leaders in their 20s and 30s who seek to build community, explore Jewish values and philanthropy, and gain exclusive access to Federation's network of established community builders and resources. Become an active leader and make a real impact in the community with NEXUS!

Learn more and apply here

This holiday season, we can uplift our community, care for those in need, and ensure a vibrant Jewish future – but we can only do this essential work together. As you finalize your end-of-year charitable giving decisions, please consider making or fulfilling your gift to Federation. before midnight on December 31^st. 

MEETING NEEDS IN ISRAEL

Your Generosity at Work

Federation’s Israel Crisis Relief Fund grants to date now total $5.6 million. Together, we're addressing the well-documented and widespread trauma experienced by both Israeli soldiers and civilians since the onset of the war.

Learn more about our response

Aftermath of October 7^th at

Kibbutz Kfar Aza.

Calling for Overseas Volunteers in Israel

The people of Israel are experiencing a terrible reality. In this moment, volunteers are stepping up to fill critical gaps and power Israeli resilience. The Jewish Federations of North America has compiled a list of opportunities open to foreign volunteers, including medical and mental health professionals. 

Learn more about volunteer opportunities in Israel

Nominate a Jewish Communal Professional for the Impossible Dream Award

Do you know an outstanding professional working in the Jewish community? If you do, you know they deserve a reward for their meaningful work. Nominations for The Phyllis Margolius Family Foundation Impossible Dream Award, recognizing an outstanding Jewish professional in the DC area, are now open!

Learn more and submit your nominations by December 31^st

Share your Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Opportunities

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which began as a commemoration of Dr. King’s birthday, is now the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service. We’re compiling MLK Day of Service opportunities (in person and virtual) to help encourage and empower our community members to make a difference! Submit volunteer opportunities you're running and/or planning to attend. Questions? email jconnect@shalomdc.org.

Learn more about MLK Day of Service

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. 

Learn more about J-CARING

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