Israeli military, via Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
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| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is relieved by the news of the IDF’s successful rescue of two hostages from Gaza. We are grateful that both Fernando Simon Marman (right) and Louis Har (second from left) are in good condition and have been reunited with their families. We pray for their continued recovery and the immediate release of the remaining 129 hostages being held in Gaza.
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In this issue of Together & Connected, Federation’s weekly newsletter:
- Celebrating Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, & Inclusion Month (JDAIM).
- Updates from Federation: Federation's solidarity mission to Israel and holding space for the hostages in Gaza.
- Community events and resources.
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CELEBRATING JEWISH DISABILITY AWARENESS, ACCEPTANCE, & INCLUSION MONTH (JDAIM)
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Photo courtesy of
Sunflower Bakery
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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 28th 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.
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| ReelAbilities Film Festival
The ReelAbilities Film Festival is the largest festival in the US dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. Join Federation partner, Pozez JCC of Northern VA, throughout February to enjoy films in community at venues throughout Greater Washington and virtually.
Browse opportunities and purchase tickets
» Now – Sunday, March 10
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| Israel Solidarity Mission Briefing
Last week, Gil Preuss, Federation CEO, and Robin Hettleman Weinberg, Federation President, joined local communal leaders for Federation's solidarity mission to Israel. Watch their post-mission briefing to hear about their experiences and the ways in which your generosity has impacted Israel and Israelis since the October 7th attack.
Watch the webinar
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| Empty Shabbat Table
Each Friday, volunteers come together to create a Shabbat dinner table on the National Mall with an empty seat for each hostage being held in Gaza to let them and their families know that we are holding them in our hearts and keeping attention on their plight. The table is for every hostage regardless of nationality or religion and will continue to be set until every hostage is home safely.
Sign up to volunteer and learn more
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| Supernova: The Music Festival Massacre
Join Federation partner, Edlavitch DCJCC, for a special screening of Supernova: The Music Festival Massacre, which documents the stories of survivors, first responders, and parents in the aftermath of October 7th. After the screening, hold space and heal with group facilitator Darren Abrahams, followed by a Q&A with the film’s director Yossi Bloch, moderated by JxJ Artistic Director Yael Luttwak.
Purchase tickets
» Tuesday, February 20 | 7:30 PM
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| Mini Gatherings with GatherDC
Federation partner, GatherDC’s, 20s Mini Gatherings will bring an engaging and diverse array of Jewish young adults who are new to Jewish Greater Washington. Over the course of four sessions, GatherDC will support each participant in exploring and personalizing their own Jewish identity and finding connections to local Jewish life.
Apply here
» Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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| Israel Food Rescue: Volunteer Mission to Israel
Looking to volunteer in Israel? B'nai Israel Congregation will be sending a volunteer delegation, led by Federation shlicha (Israeli emissary), Uriel Lin, this March through Israel Food Rescue. Volunteers should be willing to perform physical labor, including picking crops, sorting produce, planting and pruning, or packaging food for transport.
Learn more here
» Monday, March 4 – Friday, March 8
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| Refer-a-Friend to PJ Library
PJ Library’s Refer-a-Friend program is back! PJ Library subscribers will receive their own referral link via email. Share it with friends, neighbors, and the rest of your circle. When they sign up for free Jewish children’s books, you’ll earn Amazon gift cards and entries to win an iPad Pro or a pair of AirPods Max!
Learn more here
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