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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Where the Light Falls with Montgomery Art Association
DESCRIPTION:Where the Light Falls is an exhibition that celebrates the way light shapes our world – from the warmth of a quiet morning to the bold contrast of sun and shadow\, to the subtle radiance of color and reflection. Featuring artwork by members of the Montgomery Art Association\, the exhibition invites viewers to linger with moments illuminated and to see the familiar anew. Each piece in the show captures a unique encounter with light – where it touches\, transforms\, surprises\, or simply rests.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/exhibit-where-the-light-falls-with-montgomery-art-association/
LOCATION:Bender JCC of Greater Washington\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bender JCC of Greater Washington":MAILTO:mregev@benderjccgw.org
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SUMMARY:Fighting Food Insecurity
DESCRIPTION:Congregation Or Chadash (COC) has three activities for fighting food insecurity in Maryland. \n1. We have received $1\,000 microgrant from The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington to purchase food for Afghani refugees. COC partners with and interfaith refugee group New Neighbor Interfaith Alliance (NNIA). Afghani refugees often come with little resources. This microgrant will provide funding to buy halal meat\, milk\, fruit\, and rice for the neediest families in our community. \n2. COC will be providing a dinner for Stepping Stones Shelter. Stepping Stones is a family shelter that provides emergency shelter for up to six families at one time. \n2. We are also currently holding a canned food drive that will end on April 12th. The food we collect will go to Manna Food Center whose mission is to fight hunger in Montgomery County\, Maryland. \nFighting Food Insecurity is presented by Congregation Or Chadash in partnership with The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the generous support of The Sara and Samuel J. Lessans Good Deeds Day Fund.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/fighting-food-insecurity/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Congregation Or Chadash\, 24800 Kings Valley Road\, Damascus\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Crisis Response & Resilience
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Or Chadash":MAILTO:orchadashadmin@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Fridays @ 10:30 AM\nDates: 11/21/25 – 1/30/26\nSkip Dates: 11/28\, 12/26 \nBest suited for ages 0 – 4 years old \nJoin us for a fun-filled morning celebrating Shabbat. Learn about customs\, traditions\, and prayers through music\, and movement.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/shabbat-playgroup-51/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Bender JCC of Greater Washington\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Jewish Holidays, Rituals, and Traditions,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bender JCC of Greater Washington":MAILTO:mregev@benderjccgw.org
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SUMMARY:JShield Security Training: Situational Awareness
DESCRIPTION:This training will be held on-site at a local Jewish institution as part of JShield’s community security support. \nJShield helps Jewish organizations across the region stay safe\, prepared\, and resilient customized training sessions build awareness\, confidence\, and readiness to respond to potential threats. Learn more
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/jshield-security-training-situational-awareness/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC*\, Washington\, DC*
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Community Security & Antisemitism
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ORGANIZER;CN="JShield%2C Federation%E2%80%99s community security initiative":MAILTO:security@shalomdc.org
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SUMMARY:JxJ Best of Fest: “Real Estate” film screening
DESCRIPTION:The Pozez JCC and Edlavitch DCJCC are thrilled to present JxJ Best of Fest: Monthly Film Screenings at Cinema Arts Theatre in Fairfax. \nThis month’s selection is “Real Estate\,” directed by Anat Malz. In the film\, Tamara and Adam\, a wild and unstable couple\, are about to become parents and their life is a mess. Just before being evacuated from their apartment in Tel Aviv\, Tamara decides to search for their new home in Adam’s hometown Haifa. During one unforgettable day of apartment hunting\, the journey to find a home turns into a journey to the heart of their passionate yet impossible relationship. \nTickets may be purchased at the Cinema Arts Box Office or online.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/jxj-best-of-fest-real-estate-film-screening/
LOCATION:Cinema Arts Theatre\, 9650 Main St\, Fairfax\, 22031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings,Israel & Global Jewish Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:shalom@jccnv.org
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SUMMARY:Purim Shabbat - Queer Edition! NEW DATE
DESCRIPTION:Purim is the wildly joyful holiday where we celebrate the story of Esther\, costumes\, and courageous laughter in the face of fear. Join us to continue embracing the joy of Purim together in Queer community. We will explore the Queerness of the holiday with some special learning and a Shabbat feast surrounded by friends\, new and old. These times are tough for so many of us. Let us lean into both community and our Jewish tradition\, which teaches us to seek out the moments of joy even in the darkest of times! \nNo experience necessary. Come as you are\, but costumes are welcome and highly encouraged! This gathering is open to everyone who identifies as LGBT+. Specific location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/purim-shabbat-queer-edition/
LOCATION:Specific location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Jewish Holidays, Rituals, and Traditions
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