How Zumba Can Change a Woman’s Life Join The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington to hear from Imagine Israel Changemaker, Ilana Kwartin. A passionate champion of women’s rights, Kwartin will share how she uses her expertise to advance opportunities for women and other marginalized groups in Israel. Ilana Kwartin Academic, lawyer, entrepreneur, and Zumba instructor As a Zumba instructor, Ilana's relationships with her students led her to learning about concerning, even abusive marriages. She works tirelessly to create Israeli laws…
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Join The Jewish Federation to provide more Jewish camp experiences for local kids! Whether you're an experienced cyclist or new to the sport, everyone can participate in Federation’s JCYCLE Community Bike Ride and help kids in our community experience the joy of Jewish summer camp. Register for one of two ride options: The 75-mile ride begins at Capital Camps & Retreat Center in Waynesboro, PA at 7:30 a.m. The 40-mile ride begins at Walnut Ridge Park in Frederick, MD at 10:30…
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) invite you to spend an afternoon having lunch with and learning from Holocaust survivors living in our community. New to this year’s luncheon, we would like to invite you to bring spouses and children over the age of 12. Bearing witness to these stories of survival, and spending time discussing our shared Jewish experiences and history is a unique opportunity that we're so pleased to be able…
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The Montgomery County Jewish community will come together for our annual community celebration in honor of Israel’s independence, sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. The Bender JCC is proud to host this event bringing together synagogues, community organizations and local agencies. Israel Fest will feature a bounce house safari experience, interactive art projects, Israeli folk dancing, an Israeli DJ spinning the latest hits out of Israel, kosher food from Oh Mama Grill and Sunflower Bakery, commercial products and Israeli art. FREE admission! FREE…
Find out more »Celebrate Israel@71 with the J and your community: Celebrating Israeli Innovations Sunday, June 2 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. The JC of Northern Virginia 8900 Little River Turnpike Fairfax, VA Contact: Laurie.Albert@jccnv.org, 703.537.3064 Highlights include: Performance by the Tzofim Friendship Caravan Hands-on activities “Masada” Rock Wall Food for purchase in Jerusalem Café Moon bounce and inflatable fun Entertainment Israeli dancing Israel-style shuk (market) Exhibits …and more! Free Admission and Free Parking (shuttle service available)! This program is in partnership with The Jewish Federation of Greater…
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