| CELEBRATING JEWISH DISABILITY AWARENESS, ACCEPTANCE & INCLUSION MONTH (JDAIM)
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Photo courtesy of Federation partner Sunflower Bakery.
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Our celebration of JDAIM continues throughout February! Together, we can foster a more inclusive Jewish community that recognizes the value, dignity, and capabilities of each and every individual.
- Sign up for events and volunteer opportunities on Jconnect.
- Advocate for the rights of people with disabilities during Jewish Disability Advocacy Month.
- Explore resources to build a fully integrated employment environment and make your organization more inclusive.
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| | | Camp JCC: A Place Where Everyone Belongs
Bender JCC
Each year, Camp JCC welcomes hundreds of children with special needs for a camp experience like no other. But when COVID-19 struck and camp could not open in person, summer 2020 looked very different. In spite of the lockdowns, camp staff found ways to connect with families and keep the camp magic going in any way they could. Thanks to the generosity of our community, children with special needs in Greater Washington and their families can look forward to returning to camp in 2021.
Watch the video.
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| | | Inclusion Taskforce Panel
Adas Israel Congregation
Join Adas Israel Congregation's Inclusion Task Force for a panel discussion with three disability justice activists: Sheryl Grossman, Joe Shapiro, and Jim Weisman. The panel, moderated by Rabbi Lauren Tuchman, will address the tremendous and often overlooked and underreported impact COVID-19 has had on people with disabilities Register today.
» Sunday, February 14 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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COMMUNITY NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | Making Sense of "Mindful Masculinity"
Mindful Masculinity, presented by Federation’s Young Leadership and led by Rabbi Rami Schwarzer, brings local young men together to tackle topics around gender identity, bias and privilege, and power and influence through the lens of Jewish text study, and to find inspiration to create change in our community. We are grateful to participant Max Meizlish for sharing his experience and learnings from the program’s second cohort. Read Max’s reflection.
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| | | Statewide Maryland Advocacy Day
Federation, Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), and the Baltimore Jewish Council
Join the JCRC and Maryland's Jewish communities for a virtual meeting with Governor Larry Hogan and to advocate on important issues. Register today.
» Monday, February 15 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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| | | From Election to Inauguration and Beyond, Part Three: Jewish Peoplehood and How We Heal
Federation and the Shalom Hartman Institute
Join us for the conclusion of our three-part virtual lecture series. Guests Dr. Tal Becker, Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, and Dr. Erica Brown, Director of the Mayberg Center for Jewish Education and Leadership at George Washington University, will join Gil Preuss, Federation CEO for a discussion on Jewish peoplehood and the potential for collective healing. Note: this lecture will not be recorded. Register today.
» Thursday, March 11 | 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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VIRTUAL EVENTS AND RESOURCES
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| Smiles Across the Miles
Federation, Federation’s United Jewish Endowment Fund, Pozez JCCNV Growing Jewish Families, Edlavitch DCJCC, Bender JCC, and PJ Library
Spend a magical morning with one of the Greater Washington area's “Funniest Kids Entertainers,” magician Drew Blue Shoes. Enjoy eye-popping illusions, sidesplitting humor, and more! Additionally, add more fun and purchase a “smile kit” to enhance your experience. Sign up today.
» Sunday, February 14 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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| Brunch with Israeli Filmmaker and TV Creator Yair Agmon
Congregation B'nai Tzedek and Federation's Community Shlichim (Israeli emissaries)
Join Talia Garber, Federation Shlicha (Israeli emissary) to Congregation B'nai Tzedek, for a conversation with Israeli Filmmaker and TV show creator, Yair Agmon, whose work has been screened in numerous festivals around the world and nominated for the Israeli Academy Awards. Register for the event.
» Sunday, February 14 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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| Find your perfect volunteer opportunity below, or visit Federation’s Jconnections for more ways to be a force for good in our community.
• Delivering Good
On February 16 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, help Bender JCC, Montgomery County Food Council, and Montgomery County Public Schools organize produce and shelf-stable items for delivery to local homes.
• Hopecam
Become a short-term, long-term, or remote volunteer to help children undergoing treatment for cancer overcome social isolation.
• HIAS
When you volunteer with HIAS, you can help support more than 150 asylum seekers in the Greater Washington area through language tutoring, mentorship, translation, and more.
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| | | Need support? Call 703-J-CARING: The Jewish Community Support Line
Federation, JSSA, and the 703-J-CARING Support Line Partner Network of human service organizations are here for you. 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 accessible Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM and all calls are confidential.
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