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It has been 208 days since 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a U.S. citizen, was kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova Music Festival. Last week, Hamas released a video showing signs of life from Hersh for the first time since October 7th. Federation will not rest until Hersh — along with the other remaining hostages — is safely returned home.
Learn more about the hostages' stories and their families' efforts to bring them home now.
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In this issue of Together & Connected, Federation’s weekly newsletter:
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Updates from Federation: Responding to sexual violence against Israeli women and an Israel family festival.
- Register for Federation's Annual Meeting.
- Community events and resources.
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Photo courtesy of
The Jewish Agency for Israel
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| Israel Family Festival and Yonina Concert
Join us at Ohr Kodesh Congregation for a community-wide celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) with an Israel-themed festival, including food and kids activities, followed by a concert with Israeli duo, Yonina. Proudly supported by Federation and co-sponsored by Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, Ohev Sholom Congregation, Ohr Kodesh Congregation, and Washington Hebrew Congregation.
Register here
» Tuesday, May 14 | 5:00 PM
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| Federation's Annual Meeting
Join Federation as we come together for a night of music celebrating our community, treasuring our connection to Israel, and the election and installation of our 2024-2025 Board of Directors. Registration closes on Tuesday, May 28th.
Register here
» Tuesday, June 4 | 7:30 PM
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| Rally Against Campus Antisemitism
Join George Washington University Hillel and Students for Israel and community organizations from across Greater Washington TOMORROW, May 2nd, to support Jewish students and stand up against antisemitism. Meet at G Street Park to show your Jewish pride make sure your voice is heard.
» Thursday, May 2 | 11:00 AM
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Six Million Steps
In commemoration of the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust, join the Israeli American Council for a short, yet meaningful walk to pledge NEVER AGAIN. Come together to stand united as one against antisemitism and all forms of hate.
Register Here
» Sunday, May 5 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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| Annual Holocaust Commemoration
This Sunday, May 5th, at sundown marks Yom HaShoah, Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day. Join Federation partner, the Jewish Community Relations Council, for a virtual tribute that will bring together the community to reflect and strengthen our resolve during a time of unprecedented antisemitism around the globe.
Register here
» Sunday, May 5 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Israeli Film Student Shorts
Join Federation partner, Edlavitch DCJCC, at the JxJ Film and Music Festival for the Israeli Film Student Shorts, a showcase of short films created by recent graduates of the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film School, one of the top film schools in Israel. Filmmakers Hanan Brandes and Michal Veig will be in attendance and join post-screening panels. Federation is a proud sponsor of the JxJ Film and Music Festival.
Register here
» Sunday, May 12 – Thursday, May 16
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