| As we welcome this season of gratitude, we want to thank you for all you do to strengthen and sustain our Jewish community and to connect with purpose every day. Wishing you a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington!
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| | | A Message from Federation CEO, Gil Preuss
This has been a hard year and holidays seem to remind us of what we are missing. How do we celebrate in a moment such as this? Priya Parker, gathering guru and author of The Art of Gathering, explains that the most memorable gatherings—no matter how small—are those with a specific purpose, one that reflects the needs and personalities of the host and their guests. Thanksgiving rituals can bring comfort and a sense of place. But maybe this year is about leaning into the situation in which we find ourselves—and creating something meaningful even if it involves a radical departure from our usual traditions.
Read Gil’s full reflection
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FEATURED EVENTS & RESOURCES
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| | | Tzedakah: Giving as a Family and Repairing the World
Join the EDCJCC, PJ Library, and Federation for a workshop that will take your family through an exploration of your own values, what Judaism says about giving, and choosing an organization you’ll make a donation to as a family. (Best for kids ages 5 and up.)
» Friday, November 27 | 10:00 AM
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| | | Giving Tuesday
Federation
At The Jewish Federation, we are mobilizing leaders and community builders across the DMV to identify and address our community’s greatest needs. This Giving Tuesday, we hope you’ll join us in giving to strengthen and sustain our vibrant Jewish future.
» Tuesday, December 1
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| | | State of the Community: A Webinar with Federation CEO Gil Preuss
Federation
Join Federation CEO, Gil Preuss, in conversation with Heather Moran, CEO & Executive Director of Sixth & I, for a live, community-wide webinar on how Federation and our community continue to address critical and evolving issues, and how we plan to embrace the opportunities ahead.
» Friday, December 4 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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VIRTUAL EVENTS & RESOURCES: CONNECT WITH PURPOSE
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| Chanukah Virtual Cooking Demonstration with Chef Michael Solomonov
Join hundreds across our Jewish community on December 2 at 8:00 PM to enjoy a FREE virtual Chanukah cooking demonstration with famed Chef Michael Solomonov! The James Beard Foundation award-winning chef will demonstrate how to cook the perfect Chanukah meal, from apple shrub to sfenj (Moroccan doughnuts), just in time for the holiday.
» Wednesday, December 2 | 8:00 PM – 9:15 PM
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| Gratitude & Giving: Events and Resources for Families with Young Children
Even in a pandemic, we can continue to show gratitude and cultivate a tradition of giving back by focusing on the good (hakarat hatov). Activities and programs in November and December provide a perfect way to give back to our community as a family while respecting physical distancing. Check out the social action opportunities, holiday programs, and resources to get involved!
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| NEXUS: Empowering Future Leaders
Take your leadership to the NEXUS level! NEXUS is an eight-session program to develop rising Jewish leaders (20s and 30s) who are seeking to enrich their leadership abilities and gain exclusive access to Federation’s network of resources and community of established philanthropic leaders and mentors. You'll engage with distinguished speakers, participate in dynamic sessions, and have an opportunity to build a peer group of leaders. (The program begins Tuesday, January 5, 2021.)
Apply by December 4, 2020.
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| Make Room for Latkes!
PJ Library, Edlavitch DCJCC, JFamily Ambassadors, Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital, Love and Religion, and Federation
Make your Chanukah de-light-ful and receive a kit with supplies to play games, make a craft, and learn ways to make the Festival of Lights meaningful and joyful for your family. (Best for ages 3-8.) Register by December 2 to receive a kit. Pick-up your activity kit, filled with goodies for the program and throughout the holiday, on Friday, December 4. Pick up will be on Friday, December 4th from 12:15 PM--12:45 PM at either the EDCJCC or Milton Gottesman North Campus. If this time or location does not work for you please email lindsayk@edcjcc.org to set up another time.
» Sunday, December 6 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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VOLUNTEER & BE A FORCE FOR GOOD!
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Food Collection for Capital Kosher Pantry
Yad Yehuda of Greater Washington
Help community members who are experiencing food insecurity by making a food donation. Yad Yehuda's Capital Kosher Pantry serves needy individuals and families across the entire Washington area Jewish community. The Pantry has collection locations for non-perishable foods throughout the Greater Washington area. Generous volunteers at these and other partner institutions advertise food drives at their locations, maintain the box, and deliver the contents when the box is full. Help community members who are experiencing food insecurity by making a food donation.
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Social Action Toolkit for Families with Young Children
PJ Library and Federation
Looking for ways to engage kids in acts of loving kindness? Explore the Social Action Toolkit for opportunities to donate food items across the DMV, tips on how to organize your own food drive, and PJ Library storytime ideas to connect the values behind doing good.
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Volunteer at Martha's Table
Martha's Table
Join volunteers to help receive wholesale produce and pantry goods deliveries, restock food storage areas, and set up the grocery bagging areas for the day. This is a behind-the-scenes event, and there will be music and a ton of fun!
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STRENGTHENING OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY FOR A VIBRANT FUTURE
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| Federation remains committed to meeting our community’s changing needs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 crucial resources and sustain our vital institutions during this time of crisis. Every gift to Federation’s 2020 Annual Campaign will help see us through this pandemic and into a vibrant Jewish future—and all new or increased gifts made during October will be matched!
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| | | Feeling Overwhelmed or Uncertain about Your Options? 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, 703-J-CARING is accessible Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM and all calls are confidential.
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