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SUMMARY:JFNA 2026 General Assembly
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/jfna-2026-general-assembly/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC*\, Washington\, DC*
CATEGORIES:Events & Gatherings,Jewish Identity & Inclusion,JFNA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federations of North America":MAILTO:info@JewishFederations.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T163000
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SUMMARY:NAVIGATING THE NEW NORMAL OF ANTISEMITISM:  A Day of Learning from Brandeis University
DESCRIPTION:This symposium will equip high school and middle school professionals with the tools\, knowledge\, and confidence to create inclusive learning environments and address incidents of antisemitism during the academic year. \nThis free\, full-day symposium is open to educators\, superintendents\, principals\, school board and district leaders\, student program & curriculum professionals\, counselors & mentors from DC area high school and middle schools. Preference is given to teams of 3-5 people from the same educational entity (eg school\, district\, department).
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/navigating-the-new-normal-of-antisemitism-a-day-of-learning-from-brandeis-university/
LOCATION:Location TBD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Community Security & Antisemitism,Jewish Identity & Inclusion,JFNA,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="NoVaChai Foundation":MAILTO:Jim@novachai.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T093000
DTSTAMP:20251017T180221Z
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SUMMARY:Baby and Me Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Registration Opens October 27th \nMondays @ 8:45 AM\nDates: 11/17/25 – 1/26/26\nSkip Dates: 12/22\, 12/29\, 1/19\nIncludes parent-baby postures and massage techniques designed to promote bonding with each other and bring a sense of calm to the baby.  Most enjoyed by parents who have babies under 9 months.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/baby-and-me-yoga-108/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:Bender JCC of Greater Washington\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bender JCC of Greater Washington":MAILTO:mregev@benderjccgw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T111500
DTSTAMP:20260701T143349Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T143349Z
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SUMMARY:Rhythm 'N' Ruach | August-October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Music helps to anchor a child’s cultural identity. Rhythm ‘N’ Ruach high energy music and movement to encourage joyful Jewish learning. Ideal for children ages 0 – 4 years old\, this program encourages children and their loved ones to participate in the music with real instrument and yoga poses\, creating an inspirational and educational experience. Caregivers will be required to stay for the entirety of the program.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/rhythm-n-ruach-august-october-2026/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:Bender JCC of Greater Washington\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Jewish Identity & Inclusion,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bender JCC of Greater Washington":MAILTO:mregev@benderjccgw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260713T141116Z
CREATED:20260713T141116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T141116Z
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SUMMARY:Rhythm 'N' Ruach | October - December 2026
DESCRIPTION:Music helps to anchor a child’s cultural identity. Rhythm ‘N’ Ruach high energy music and movement to encourage joyful Jewish learning. Ideal for children ages 0 – 4 years old\, this program encourages children and their loved ones to participate in the music with real instrument and yoga poses\, creating an inspirational and educational experience. Caregivers will be required to stay for the entirety of the program.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/rhythm-n-ruach-october-december-2026/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:Bender JCC of Greater Washington\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bender JCC of Greater Washington":MAILTO:mregev@benderjccgw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T123000
DTSTAMP:20260123T204401Z
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SUMMARY:Ogen: Anchoring Together Cultivating a Practice of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:“Ogen” is Hebrew for “anchor.”  \nThis six-week workshop is an invitation to cultivate a practice of resilience with insight and connection\, anchoring our week with 30 minutes of Jewish wisdoms of self-awareness and emotional precision. Join us on Mondays at 12pm ET from Jan 26-Mar 2. Come when you can. Attend all sessions\, or join us for the ones you can. \nTaught by beloved SVIVAH educator\, Dr. Naama Sadan\, Ogen offers a much-needed space to explore resilience through the spiritual teachings of Yemima Avital\, renowned feminist psycho/spiritual scholar and educator.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/ogen-anchoring-together-cultivating-a-practice-of-resilience/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="SVIVAH":MAILTO:connect@svivah.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T210000
DTSTAMP:20261020T162620Z
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SUMMARY:From Addis to Tel Aviv: An Evening of Ethiopian Flavors\, Stories & Sigd
DESCRIPTION:From Addis to Tel Aviv: An Evening of Ethiopian Flavors\, Stories & Sigd \nMonday\, November 9 | 7:00–9:00 PM \nCelebrate Sigd\, one of the most meaningful holidays of Ethiopian Jewish tradition\, through Ethiopian food\, storytelling\, music\, and art. The evening begins at 7:00 PM with traditional Ethiopian food and a chance to learn about Sigd\, its traditions\, and its significance in Ethiopian Jewish culture. \nAt 8:00 PM\, International Emmy-winning writer Yossi Vassa\, creator of the Israeli sitcom “Nevsu\,” and illustrator Yarden Vassa present a visual book talk on their award-winning graphic novel “The Last Day to Dress Up.” Through animation\, live painting\, and illustrated readings\, they share how 10-year-old Yossi’s journey from Ethiopia to Israel became a heartfelt superhero story. The program is in English. \nIn partnership with English B’Yachad\, Congregation Olam Tikvah\, and Agudas Achim Congregation | Location: Pozez JCC | Cost: $30 JCC members / $36 non-members\nRegister: https://thej.org/event/from-addis-to-tel-aviv/
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/from-addis-to-tel-aviv-an-evening-of-ethiopian-flavors-stories-sigd/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Israel & Global Jewish Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:shalom@jccnv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T210000
DTSTAMP:20261022T180441Z
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SUMMARY:Singing Up The Past
DESCRIPTION:On November 9 at 7 PM\, JxJ the film and music program at the Edlavitch DCJCC will host Singing Up The Past \nThe program is a three-part event in one evening with a short film screening\, conversation\, and live musical performance. \nOn the occasion of the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht\, JxJ is proud to present Dr. Joseph Toltz (The University of Sydney)\, who will present his documentary “Singing up the Past: the songs of Guta Goldstein\,” and discuss the significance of song in Holocaust history and memory. He will also perform material from his recently published and critically acclaimed book\, “Out of the Depths: the first collection of Holocaust songs”. \nJoseph Toltz will sing selected songs with accompaniment by award-winning Polish pianist Martin Labazevitch. \n“When our yearning for food became unbearable\, we sang” recalls Guta Goldstein\, a 94-year-old Polish-Australian Holocaust survivor. Eight decades after she learned and sang them\, Guta has kept a repertoire of songs from the Łódź ghetto alive\, as she continues to perform them in private. \nAs a child in the ghetto\, the songs gave Guta distraction\, hope\, and entertainment. In the camps\, they became a way to focus\, process trauma\, to come to know others\, and finally to retain a sense of humanity. \nThrough Guta’s songs\, performed by her and by the Łódź Children’s Choir\, Guta can “sing up” her past. Guta’s story is a unique testimony through song. Guta’s story is presented in a film about memory\, survival\, and the power of music. \nYou can read more about the event here: https://www.edcjcc.org/jxj/show/singing-up-the-past/
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/singing-up-the-past/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260121T013838Z
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SUMMARY:Israeli Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun on Monday nights!\n$10 per session\nAll levels and ages are welcome\nNo partner needed\nNo experience necessary\nIsraeli dancing is a great way to feel a part of a community; there’s nothing better than a circle of friends dancing together!\nRegister at https://www.htaa.org/event/israelidancing\n1840 University Blvd. W.\nSilver Spring\, Maryland 20902\n240-495-8736\nxtc0yes@aol.com
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/israeli-dancing-112/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim\, 1840 University Blvd W\, Wheaton\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings,Israel Connections,Jewish Identity & Inclusion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim":MAILTO:info@htaa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T213000
DTSTAMP:20260727T144352Z
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SUMMARY:Theater J's The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk
DESCRIPTION:Theater J presents THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK by Daniel Jamieson with music by Ian Ross and Sarah O’Halloran Directed by Hayley Finn. \nBefore the paintings\, poems\, and fame\, Bella and Marc Chagall were two young dreamers whose love transformed the world around them. Through music\, movement\, and theatrical magic\, their journey unfolds from a small Jewish town into a vivid landscape of imagination\, devotion\, and resilience. Tender\, whimsical\, and visually enchanting\, THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK is a love story that reminds us how art and love can lift us beyond the gravity of everyday life. Hailed as “gorgeous” by The New York Times and “a heart-lifting\, heart-piercing delight” by The Stage\, Ian Ross’ music brings Daniel Jamieson’s passionate words to life for the first time in DC. \nTickets are available at theaterj.org starting Wednesday\, August 12 or by calling 202-777-3210.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/theater-js-the-flying-lovers-of-vitebsk/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theater J":MAILTO:theaterj@theaterj.org
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