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SUMMARY:Preserving Your Legacy: Curating Your Family Museum
DESCRIPTION:Do you have boxes of old family photos\, letters\, or keepsakes—treasures holding stories waiting to be told? Don’t let those memories fade. \nJoin the Bender JCC and the Capital Jewish Museum for a hands-on workshop where you’ll curate your own family museum. Learn creative ways to preserve and share your legacy using photographs\, heirlooms\, and family stories. \nWhether you’re organizing history for your children and grandchildren or reconnecting with your roots\, this program offers simple\, meaningful tools to honor the people\, moments\, and memories that shaped who you are.\nThis program is virtual
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/preserving-your-legacy-curating-your-family-museum/
LOCATION:Bender JCC of Greater Washington\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Jewish Holidays, Rituals, and Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bender JCC of Greater Washington":MAILTO:mregev@benderjccgw.org
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SUMMARY:DC Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for DC Advocacy Day on Wednesday\, April 22 to lobby for budget and policy priorities of the District’s Jewish community. \nThe day begins with an issue briefing and breakfast\, followed by meetings with DC Councilmembers to lobby for a range of issues\, including the continuation of a nonprofit security grant program to protect institutions at risk of hate crimes. \nWe will also advocate in support of preserving funds for preschool teachers’ salaries (the Early Childhood Pay Equity Fund)\, combating antisemitism and expanding access to affordable housing. \nOur Advocacy Day will take place shortly after DC’s draft Fiscal Year 2027 budget is expected to be introduced. As such\, our voices will be heard at the most impactful point of the legislative process. \nRegister by Friday\, April 10. All who sign up will be invited to participate in a virtual briefing\, Wednesday\, April 15\, 7:00 PM to prepare for DC Advocacy Day. \nPlease contact Rachel Feinstein\, Director of DC Government and Community Relations\, with any questions or request for accommodations.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/dc-advocacy-day/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC*\, Washington\, DC*
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Community Security & Antisemitism,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington (JCRC)":MAILTO:nmedrano@jcouncil.org
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SUMMARY:Yom Ha’atzmaut: Connecting to Israel through music\, culture + dance
DESCRIPTION:SVIVAH is gathering on Wednesday to mark and celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut — Israel’s Independence Day. We know Israel is complicated. We know this day is complicated. We also know — Israel means a lot to us. \nThere are big feelings as we celebrate this year’s Israel Independence Day. Join us to take a moment to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut. To honor what Israel means to us. \nBring your lunch\, your breakfast\, something that makes you feel like celebrating. \nThere will be music\, prayer\, poetry\, meaning\, and an opportunity to dance if you’re so moved. (pun intended!)
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/yom-haatzmaut-connecting-to-israel-through-music-culture-dance/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings,Israel Connections
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ORGANIZER;CN="SVIVAH":MAILTO:connect@svivah.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000
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SUMMARY:Yom Ha'atzmaut - Shaare Torah Congregation
DESCRIPTION:An Israeli market that will consist of various stations to decorate Hamasa\, make bracelets and such\, plus falafel and a lecture for adults\, and finally Hora dances.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/yom-haatzmaut-shaare-torah-congregation/
LOCATION:Shaare Torah Congregation\, 1409 Main Street\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Jewish Holidays, Rituals, and Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shaare Torah Congregation":MAILTO:moziel@shaaretorah.org
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SUMMARY:Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Bayit\, the EDCJCC’s young adult Israeli/Israeli-American Cluster to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut! This program will feature a special performance by the HaKol Jewish community choir\, fun activities\, live music\, Israeli food\, and more.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/yom-haatzmaut-celebration/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings,Israel & Global Jewish Life,Israel Connections,Jewish Holidays, Rituals, and Traditions,Jewish Identity & Inclusion
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Judaism at Temple Rodef Shalom
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Wednesday\, January 21 at 7:00 PM\, Introduction to Judaism offers an 18-week journey into Jewish beliefs\, holidays\, texts\, history\, and culture. Ideal for interfaith couples\, spiritual seekers\, those exploring conversion\, and anyone eager to deepen their Jewish learning. Classes meet Wednesday evenings\, 7:00–8:30 PM\, at Temple Rodef Shalom\, led by Rabbi Alexandra Stein and Cantor Allen Leider.  \nhttps://templerodefshalom.shulcloud.com/form/introduction-to-judaism-winter-spring-2026.html
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/introduction-to-judaism-at-temple-rodef-shalom/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Temple Rodef Shalom\, 2100 Westmoreland Street\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Jewish Identity & Inclusion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Rodef Shalom":MAILTO:info@templerodefshalom.org
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