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FEATURED EVENTS & RESOURCES
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Share your Experience
To understand the impact of the coronavirus crisis for individuals and households in our region, Federation is partnering with the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University and with Jewish organizations and synagogues across the region to conduct the Jewish Community COVID-19 Impact Survey for Greater Washington. Your answers will help our local institutions best respond to our community's changing needs. If you’ve already completed the survey, thank you! We’d love for you to spread the word by sharing the link with local friends and family. (All answers are confidential and no personally identifiable information will be shared with Federation or other organizations.)
Take the Jewish Community COVID-19 Impact Survey
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| 703-J-CARING: The Jewish Community Support Line
When you feel overwhelmed or uncertain about your options, Federation, JSSA, and the 703-J-CARING Support Line Partner Network of human service organizations are here for you. With one call to 703-J-CARING (703-522-7464), you will reach a professional case manager ready to connect you with resources and services that are right for you. Serving residents of DC, MD, and Northern VA, 703-J-CARING is accessible Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM and all calls are confidential.
The Jewish Federation’s Emergency Response Committee has allocated funds to several local organizations in order to increase assistance to individuals and families. Learn more about these allocations.
The Jewish Federation is proud to support these emergency loans with a grant from our Emergency Response Fund.
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VIRTUAL EVENTS: CONNECT WITH PURPOSE
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The Golden Era at The Washington Post
Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia
Reminisce with Bob Levey, Washington Post columnist and author, as he discusses “The Golden Era at The Washington Post” where his daily column appeared for more than 23 years. Levey was the first reporter hired by executive editor Ben Bradlee, and sat between Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein throughout the Watergate hearings. Levey has recently published his first novel, Larry Felder, Candidate, the story of a famous Washington journalist who gives up his career to run for Congress in the Washington suburbs.
» Wednesday, July 22 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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The Healing Power of Marking Time During COVID-19
Edlavitch DCJCC
During this unprecedented time, when our regular schedules and ways of marking time have been disrupted, it is more important than ever to be in touch with the calendar and its wisdom. Dive into the themes of each lunar month on Rosh Chodesh, the holiday marking the start of the new month, and learn how they helped our ancestors track time agriculturally, and keep hold of important events in the Jewish people’s history. Participants will leave with tools to tackle the month ahead with purpose and the ability to plan for what’s to come.
» Wednesday, July 22 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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You Can't Ask That!
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington's Shlichim Program
You Can't Ask That! is a popular Israeli show that raises difficult questions about different groups in Israeli society. Every week, one episode will be viewed together followed by a discussion with an individual from that group. This week will be about 2nd and 3rd generation Holocaust survivors in Israel and hosted by the Shlichot (emissaries) Rotem Ur from Sha'are Torah and Yael Shafrir from Har Shalom. Join the "Life Online" Facebook group to register.
» Wednesday, July 22 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Resiliency Today and Yesterday: A Discussion with Ken Ludwig
Washington Hebrew
Hear comic playwright Ken Ludwig discuss his new play Dear Jack, Dear Louise — a Love Letters-style romantic comedy based on his parents’ real-life correspondence during World War II.
» Thursday, July 23 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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From Tzedakah to Tzedek
Avodah
From public health to unemployment to fights to dismantle systemic racism, a range of justice issues flood our news feeds and newspapers. In this session, we’ll explore and break down some of the larger issues that are part of our current crises and gain an understanding of how these issues impact people’s lives on a variety of levels.
» Monday, July 27 | 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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Back to School Drive
Edlavitch DCJCC
While the status of school openings this fall is evolving, we want to help students served by our close partner organization, Community of Hope, be ready to head to school when they do open. Join us to provide backpacks full of school supplies for students at Community of Hope! School supplies can either be purchased and packed at home or shipped directly to Community of Hope.
» Through July 31
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STRENGTHENING OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY FOR A VIBRANT FUTURE
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Ever since the coronavirus pandemic first struck Greater Washington, Federation has worked swiftly to respond to the growing needs. Thanks to the generosity of donors to Federation's Annual Campaign, we have been able to support the most vulnerable members of our Jewish Greater Washington community with vital resources and sustain our vital institutions during this time of crisis. Though we cannot know what the future will bring, we remain committed to meeting the pressing needs of our community during times of calm and crisis. Every gift to Federation’s 2020 Annual Campaign will help see us through this pandemic and into a vibrant Jewish future.
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