Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey & Syria

Federation and our global network of partners are providing vital aid to those in need in Turkey and Syria in the wake of a devastating earthquake earlier this week. Your gift to Federation’s Earthquake Relief Fund will directly reach those in need as they rebuild and recover. 

Donate to Federation's Earthquake Relief Fund

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Our celebration of JDAIM continues throughout February! Together, in partnership with organizations and communities around the world, we can foster a more inclusive Jewish community that recognizes everyone's value, dignity, and capabilities.

• Sign up for events and volunteer opportunities.
• Take action on February 15^th for Jewish Disability Advocacy Day.
• Explore resources to make our community more inclusive.
• Embrace the diversity of our shared human experience during the ReelAbilities Film Festival: Northern Virginia.

Jewish Disability Advocacy Day

Join the Jewish Federations of North America and come together virtually from diverse communities across North America to harness our collective power and break down barriers to opportunity and inclusion. Help advance policies that will empower millions of individuals with disabilities to lead more independent and fulfilling lives. Together we’ll learn and take action!

Register here

» Wednesday, February 15 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

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Resource Fair for Teens and Adults with Disabilities

Save the date for Sunday, March 26^th from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee Street, in Rockville, MD for a resource fair for teen and adults with disabilities who are transitioning from high school to independent living. Learn about job coaching, benefits, recreation, and more. No registration required. For questions, please contact transitioningsuccess@gmail.com 

» Sunday, March 26 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Whether you connect best by learning, celebrating, eating, traveling, or all of the above, there’s an Israel at 75 opportunity for you! Check out upcoming Israel at 75 events and resources here.

Announcing the Recipient of the Avi West Jewish Educator Award

After thoughtful review, the West family is excited to announce the inaugural recipient of the Avi West Jewish Education Award, MollyBeth Jacobs Rushfield. Two additional outstanding Jewish community educators, Debra Beland Ackerman and Sharon Freundel, have also been recognized in honor of Avi's beloved Jewish education colleagues and collaborators — Barry Krasner z"l and Shulamith Reich Elster z"l.

Read more about the recipients here

Jewish Advocacy Day 2023

Join members of the Jewish Community from across Maryland and Virginia for The Jewish Community Relations Council’s annual advocacy day events. Participate in a webinar with Maryland community leaders or head to Richmond to meet with members of the Northern Virginia House and Senate delegation.

Register for the Virginia Advocacy Day on February 8^th

Register for the Maryland Advocacy Day on February 9^th

Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Nominations

Nominations are now open for the Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame — which honors outstanding Jewish athletes and sports professionals who have strong ties to the Greater Washington Jewish community — and the Hyman M. and Phillip D. Perlo High School Athlete Award honoring rising high school senior athletes and scholars.

Learn more here

» Apply by Friday, February 24

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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