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JiFFY Spring 2011

Welcome to our second online edition of JiFFY!

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This Issue’s Highlights… 
This issue covers the months of April through June, and includes several Jewish holidays. 

First comes Passover, which starts the evening of Monday, April 18.  You will find lots of wonderful suggestions for Passover books in Curl UP and Read (CUR), which is prepared for JiFFY by the Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning.  In our Family Fun and Tweens, Teens and More sections are some great Passover activities, including some volunteer opportunities for the entire family.  And the puzzles and games in our Puzzles and Games section are a fun way to test your knowledge and learn more about the holiday.

 

This year Earth Day (April 22) falls during Passover.  Follow the link in CUR for a listing of Earth Day activities, and do the Paper Hunt on our Puzzles and Games page to learn ways to “reduce, reuse and recycle” all year long.

 

Following closely on Passover are the modern Israeli holidays of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day, which begins the evening of Saturday, April 30), Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day (evening of Sunday, May 7) and Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day, which follows immediately upon Yom HaZikaron).  For information about programs and activities related to these holidays check the Community Calendar or contact Jconnect at 301-348-7356/703-286-1022 or Jconnect@shalomdc.org. 

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Below is a sampling of JIFFY-related events. Click here for the community calendar.

Adas Israel Congregation
Tot Shabbat
Saturdays 11:00 AM, Free
Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St. NW Washington DC
For more information contact: Josh Bender josh.bender@adasisrael.org 202-362-4449
www.adasisrael.org.

JCCGW and The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
IsraelFest 2011
Sunday May 22, 1-4 PM Free!
JCC of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd. Rockville MD
For more information contact: Tracey Dorfman, tdorfman@jccgw.org 301-348-3812, or Ora Cohen Rosenfeld orosenfeld@jccgw.org 301-348-3830 (for questions about early childhood programming)
www.jccgw.org

Greenzaid ECC of B'nai Tzedek
Helping Your Child Eat for Optimal Growth and Development
Monday April 4, 9:30 AM, Free!
Congregation B'nai Tzedek, 10621 South Glen Rd. Potomac MD
For more information contact: Audrey Barbazette abarbazette@bnaitzedek.org 301-299-1149
www.bnaitzedek.org

 

FAMILY FUN


There’s something for everyone in the Greater Washington area. Bring your whole family to featured events in DC, Maryland and VA and discover the true meaning of “family fun”!

SPECIAL NEEDS


Do you have a child with special needs? Or, perhaps you have a sibling that requires different care than you. JiFFY understands the unique realities of raising a child with special needs, and has a variety of resources available to you. Read More

CURL UP & READ


You may want to search for how Israelis celebrate different holidays (Jewish, Christian, Muslim). The Globe‐Trotter’s Club: Israel (Marcia S. Gresko, Carolrhoda Books, 2000) adds a bit more facts and issues. Before or after reading these books, try planning for a future family trip (Where would you go? What do you want to see? How would you get there? What should you pack? Where can you find out more information about weather, sites, food?). Read More

FOR ADULTS


Parenting in 2011 is more difficult than it was when you were children. Every day, parents are forced to make tough decisions while looking out for their child’s best interests. JiFFY can help connect you to other parents, and even programs, in the Greater Washington area for guidance. Read More

ARTICLES


Going through a divorce is a time of complex change for many families. Relationships are in flux, living situations are changing, and patterns of communication often shift. Amid the new arrangements, it’s critical to prioritize managing the emotional impacts on parents and on their children. Read More

TWEENS & TEENS


Whether you’re a teen looking for something fun to do after school, or a parent looking for meaningful opportunities for your son or daughter, JiFFY can guide you to different activities meant to built a stronger Jewish community. Both volunteer opportunities and solely “for fun” activities are available. Read More

PUZZLES & GAMES


Check out our puzzles and games section for a variety of fun and interesting ideas for kids and families.