The Connector
Welcome to the August 3 edition of The Connector -- a
bi-monthly link to the agencies and programs in our community that you care about most. You are a key part of our community -- join us! Get involved, donate and volunteer at: shalomdc.org 

Camping Around The World
You probably don’t remember all of the Jewish songs, line dances and games from your own Jewish summer camp experience. But, for thousands of children, teens, university-age students and their families, who are taking part in their first Jewish summer camp experience in the former Soviet Union, these are things that they will never forget. With our support, the Jewish Agency for Israel is connecting them to their heritage, Israel and the Jewish people through Zionist Summer Camps in the former Soviet Union. The week-long summer camps immerse campers in Jewish life, learning and culture that they cannot get in the small peripheral cities and towns, where they are often the only Jews. It also encourages campers to further explore their heritage when they return home and become involved in youth clubs, Sunday schools and Jewish holiday celebrations.
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Reduce Reuse ReSukkah
It’s never too early to start planning your sukkah. What can you do with repurposed material to honor the spirit of the holiday? This year the DCJCC is challenging you to channel your artistic and environmental talents to design and build a model sukkah with recycled and repurposed materials. Models will be on display in the Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery at the DCJCC and the winner will be chosen by a specially selected jury. Don't wait, the entry form deadline is August 30!
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Program of Distinction
Mazel Tov to the Interages Committee of the JCA Board and their Interages staff! Generations United, a national organization dedicated to "improving the lives of children, youth and older adults through intergenerational collaboration, public policies and programs" has named the JCA Heyman Interages Center a national Program of Distinction. This is the second national award that JCA’s Interages Center has won in the last few weeks! The American Society of Association Executives just selected the Interages Center to receive a 2012 silver award for program excellence.
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A Piece of Community History
Provided by the Jewish Historical Society
Did You Know...
In August 1861, officials arrested Eugenia Levy Phillips, wife of a Jewish Congressman, for participating in a Confederate spy ring, and held her under house arrest just a few doors from the White House.
Learn more about Jewish DC during the Civil War.

Around Town
Growing Jewish Families: Picnic & Playtime
Sunday, August 5, 2012 10:00 a.m.
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia
Meet up with Growing Jewish families, friends and make new friends at a local playground! Everyone is encouraged to bring sunscreen, snacks, water and a picnic lunch for this low-key, outdoor play date.
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Job Search Networking Group
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
Every Monday, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
JSSA Rockville, MD
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
JSSA Fairfax, VA
Join this free ongoing Job Search Networking Group. Meet with your peers, learn from other’s experiences, get expert advice from a professional career coach and much more.
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Newcomer Brunch
Sunday, August 26, Noon
Washington DCJCC
Whether or not you are new to the city, join the DCJCC’s EntryPointDC for a bagel and schmear and meet other young Jewish professionals.
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7th Annual GLOE Pool Party
Sunday, August 26, 1:00 p.m.
Beat the DC summer heat at this annual social event at the home of GLOE founder Stuart Kurlander and David Martin. Play beach games, take a dip in the pool, and enjoy all the food and drinks while chatting with new and old friends.
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Social Clubs for Teens and Young Adults with Asperger's Syndrome August Training Session
August 29, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
JSSA, 3018 Javier Rd., Fairfax, VA
JSSA, Ina Kay Building, 200 Wood Hill Rd., Rockville, MD
Volunteer and help support individuals with Asperger’s syndrome and related disorders learn valuable skills to achieve greater independence.
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For a full listing of Jewish community events please visit the community calendar.

The Connector
Welcome to the July 20 edition of The Connector -- a
bi-monthly link to the agencies and programs in our community that you care about most. You are a key part of our community -- join us! Get involved, donate and volunteer at: shalomdc.org 

Summer in the City
Temperatures are heating up and so are the activities happening around Greater Washington. Jconnect.org is your resource for everything Jewish this summer. Let Jconnect help you plan - from street festivals, concerts and films to valuable networking seminars and programs at your nearest community centers, museums, and congregations. Check us out today to find opportunities that peek your interest!
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Women Without Borders
Tikkun Olam Women’s Foundation (TOWF) along with 16 other Jewish women’s foundations recently began a momentous collaboration to effect social change in the lives of women and girls in Israel. This coalition of women’s foundations each awarded a $10,000 grant over a two-year period to help reduce the gender gap and promote women’s rights in the economic, social and occupational spheres – making Israel a more gender-equal society. Until today, collaborative grant making by a coalition of women’s funds has been a long-unattained goal. We congratulate TOWF for playing a significant leadership role in coordinating and moving this process along towards success.
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The World Memory Project
Technology has taken us further into the future than we thought possible. However, it has also given us the capacity to reach deeper into our past. Approximately one year ago, The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Ancestry.com developed the World Memory Project allowing anyone, anywhere to help build the largest free online resource for information about victims and survivors of the Holocaust and Nazi regime. At the heel of their one year anniversary, over 2,500 people contributed around the world, 1.3 million records were indexed and 65,000 searchable records related to victims from all over Europe were entered. This phenomenal project took off faster than anyone expected and is bridging the gap in information that was lost for decades.
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A Piece of Community History
Provided by the Jewish Historical Society
Did You Know...
In 1941, Flora Atkin started Washington’s first Jewish summer camp at the JCC downtown. A recreational arts day camp, Camp JCC offered drama, dance, singing and arts and crafts on the JCC rooftop.
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Around Town
Jewnity 2012 
Eastern Market
Sunday, July 22, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sample wine, beer, and food provided by more than a dozen organizations that have come together to showcase the unity of our great community.
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Job Search Networking Group
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
JSSA Northern Virginia Office
Wednesday, July 25, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Missed the last Job Search Networking Group opportunity, no need for concern. Join this free networking opportunity held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.
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Mama Doni - Family Concert!
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia
Thursday, July 26, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Mama Doni celebrates Jewish culture with irrepressible zest in its high-energy, interactive family rock concerts and acoustic Shabbat experiences. This award-winning band is an experience for the whole family. Bring a dairy dinner and come enjoy the concert.
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LGBT Life Planning Series: Family Building
Washington DCJCC 
Sunday, July 29, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This series gathers experts to help navigate the unique issues and laws  that LGBT people often encounter at various stages of life with information specific to the DC-MD-VA area. Experts will discuss the variety of options available to LGBT families interested in having (or having more) children.
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For a full listing of Jewish community events please visit the community calendar.

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The Connector
Welcome to the May 4 edition of The Connector -- a
bi-monthly link to the agencies and programs in our community that you care about most. You are a key part of our community -- join us! Get involved, donate and volunteer at: shalomdc.org 

The Bigger The Birthday, The Bigger The Celebration!
The only thing better than having one party is having two! And that is just what we are doing to celebrate Israel’s 64th birthday! Israel@64, presented by The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, will host celebrations in partnership with the JCC of Northern Virginia at Fairfax Corner and the JCC of Greater Washington at Rockville Town Square featuring the very best in Israeli music and culture. Activities will include, local Israeli dance and choir groups, exhibits from the Embassy of Israel and performances by Israeli Rock n’ Roll legend Danny Sanderson.
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Building Community, Building Dignity
We have it, we spend it. We own it, we use it. We cook it, we eat it. Most of us have the privilege of taking these acts for granted. However, thousands of homeless men, women and children are not as fortunate. On Sunday, May 20, our own Mitzvah Mavens will team up with the Behrend Builders from Washington DCJCC to repaint and revitalize the Community for Creative Non-Violence, a homeless shelter with over 1,350 beds. Join the Mitzvah Mavens at this important hands-on volunteer project, because you are the best gift anyone could ask for.
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Celebrate Your Jewish American Heritage
Get in touch with your Jewish side. May is Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), recognizing Jewish contributions to American culture and heritage. In celebration of JAHM, The Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington is hosting a series of programs and events during the month of May. Join the fun today!
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Traces Of Memory
In the spirit of Jewish Heritage Month, allow yourself a brief glimpse into history. Through May 21, the Washington DCJCC’s  Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery will feature Traces of Memory, an exhibit by photo journalist Chris Schwarz and Professor Jonathan Weber. The exhibition pieces together the relic of Jewish life and culture in Polish Galicia, a region in Eastern Europe that straddles present-day Poland and Ukraine. The unique images serve as a lament to the destroyed Jewish civilization that once stood strong in Poland; provoking visitors to reflect on the how and why of this lost Jewish community.
Learn more about this powerful legacy to those lost in the Holocaust.

Gesher Is Turning The Big 3-0!
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is a proud partner of Gesher Day School and congratulates them on 30 years of excellence in education.
Learn more about Gesher and their milestone anniversary.

A Piece of Community History
Provided by the Jewish Historical Society
Did You Know...
As part of the local Soviet Jewry movement, a 50th birthday ceremony for Ida Nudel, a Soviet prisoner of conscience, was held in the Rayburn House Office Building in April 1981. 
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Around Town
13th Annual Washington Jewish Music Festival
May 3 - 21
Lovers of jazz, funk, hip-hop, klezmer and indie pop will find it all at this year’s festival.
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Jewish Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Awareness Shabbat
Saturday, May 5
This nationally recognized Jewish Shabbat encourages the community to raise awareness on the importance of including the deaf and hard-of-hearing into the wider Jewish community.
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Walking Tour: Jewish Sites in Arlington National Cemetery
Sunday, May 6
Visit memorials by or for Jews, and headstones of prominent Jewish leaders buried at Arlington.
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Coming of Age in Maryland Free Film Screening
Consider the Conversation followed by expert panel Q&A
Thursday, May 10; 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Learn how to talk about end-of-life planning.
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50+ Employment Expo
Sunday, May 21
Are you over 50 and looking for a new job? Take the first step towards a new career at the 50+ Employment Expo with recruiters from dozens of employers, seminars, continuing education, resume help and internet searches.
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s Annual Meeting and ConnectGens Launch Night
Save the Date - Monday, June 11
This year’s Annual Meeting will feature remarks by Dr. Michael Oren, Ambassador of Israel to the United States as well as the introduction of 10 innovative projects developed by the 2012 ConnectGens Fellows. Following the meeting, join us for a dessert reception where you will have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with the fellows to learn more about their exciting concepts.
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For a full listing of Jewish community events please visit the community calendar.