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SUMMARY:Crafty Tots | Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:Crafty Tots is a multi-sensory experience designed for our littlest artists. Each class begins with story time to spark imagination and inspire the arts and crafts project.\nCaregivers will participate alongside their child\, making it a special bonding experience filled with mess\, imagination\, and lots of smiles. Each class also includes free time at the end for children to connect\, move around\, and get their wiggles out in our fun play space.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/crafty-tots-summer-2026/2026-06-23/
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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SUMMARY:Remembering the Iraqi Farhud & October 7 in the US Congress with SHIN-DC
DESCRIPTION:Sephardic Heritage International (SHIN-DC) cordially extends an invitation for you to join the Congressional Iraqi Farhud Committee\, the Iraqi American Jewish Community\, the Israeli American Community\, the diplomatic community and Members of Congress to celebrate over 2\,600 years of Iraqi Jewish life and take a stand against antisemitism and terror. \nKosher wine reception with Iraqi Jewish hors d’oeuvres\, including sambusak (savory pastries) and haji bada (gluten-free almond cookies originating from the Iraqi Jewish community) \n\nThe Farhud is an outbreak of antisemitic mob violence against Baghdad Jewry that erupted on June 1\, 1941\, during the Shavuot Jewish holiday.\nThis program commemorates the victims of the Farhud Iraqi pogrom of 1941 and of October 7.\nIn memory of Shlomo Mantzur who escaped the 1941 Iraqi Farhud massacre and emigrated to Israel\, only to face another pogrom 82 years later in the Jewish state on October 7.\n\nQuestions? Email info@shindc.org
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/remembering-the-iraqi-farhud-october-7-in-the-us-congress-with-shin-dc/
LOCATION:Rayburn Congressional Building\, 45 Independence Ave SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings,Israel & Global Jewish Life,Israel Connections,Jewish Identity & Inclusion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sephardic Heritage International DC (SHIN DC)":MAILTO:info@shindc.org
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Couples Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Growing as a Jewish/Christian Couple \nOur interfaith couples workshop is a four-part series for partners seeking to learn about life as an interfaith couple\, celebrating both Jewish and Christian traditions. Participants might be dating\, engaged\, or married\, with or without children. \nThe workshop is led by IFFP’s clergy\, Rev. Samantha Gonzalez-Block\, Reverend and Christian Spiritual Leader\, Rabbi Debbie Reichmann\, Rabbi and Jewish Spiritual Advisor\, and Father Michael Kelly of St. Martin of Tours\, in Washington\, D.C. \nWe are also honored to be joined by author and long-time IFFP member Susan Katz Miller\, the author of Being Both: Embracing Two Religions in One Interfaith Family and The Interfaith Family Journal. Make sure to check out Susan Katz Miller’s blog\, On Being Both\, where you can find valuable stories about her journey in the world of interfaith families. \nThis series is progressive\, with each session building upon the previous ones. It’s essential to attend all sessions for the full benefit. \nThe cost for a couple to participate is $350.00. Moreover\, as part of the curriculum\, we will be using Sue Katz Miller’s “The Interfaith Family Journal\,” and you’ll need to buy a copy (approximately $16) to follow along with the course. \nQuestions? Call (301) 770-6337 or email info@iffp.org.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/interfaith-couples-workshop/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Jewish Identity & Inclusion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Families Project (IFFP)":MAILTO:info@iffp.net
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SUMMARY:Temple Shalom Hosts Union for Reform Judaism's Introduction to Judaism
DESCRIPTION:Open to all\, this course is perfect for: \n\nInterfaith couples\nThose raising Jewish children\nSpiritual seekers\nIndividuals considering conversion\nThose wanting to revisit Jewish learning as an adult\n\nThe course is designed to create a community of learners including individuals and couples from Jewish and/or various faith traditions and cultural backgrounds\, those who have had no religious upbringing and those who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/template-shalom-hosts-union-for-reform-judaisms-introduction-to-judaism/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Temple Shalom\, 8401 Grubb Rd.\, Chevy Chase\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Shalom":MAILTO:info@templeshalom.net
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