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SUMMARY:Music\, Masks & Smiles: A Purim Family Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Federation’s impact reaches every corner of our community\, creating warm\, welcoming spaces where families can connect\, celebrate\, and grow together. \nOn March 1\, in partnership with Bender JCC\, we’re excited to invite families with young children to a vibrant Purim-themed morning filled with music\, creativity\, and joy. Enjoy an upbeat performance by Mr. Ari\, an engaging PJ Library story time\, and a hands-on mask-making activity that brings the holiday’s playful spirit to life. \nIt’s a morning designed to nurture a sense of belonging and a powerful opportunity to experience how Federation is fostering connection\, supporting families\, and strengthening the Jewish identity of our youngest community members. \nThis event is now full. Please email us to join the waitlist.\nTo help the Yad Yehuda food pantry\, we encourage everyone to bring a non-perishable canned good with a current expiration date. \nThis event is best suited for families with children ages 0-5. Costumes encouraged.\nKosher snacks and treats will be provided. \nQuestions? Contact Jordan Kaufman \nEvent Co-Chairs: Staci Eichelbaum Levine and Samantha Sisisky \nFRD Committee: Jill Granader\, Sophie Buslik\, Abby Cherner\, Jeff Distenfeld\, Staci Eichelbaum Levine\, Wendy Feldman Block\, Meg Flax\, Jessie Heines Wolf\, Kerry Iris\, Marty Janis\, Brad Lackey\, Ron Paul\, M.D.\, Rachel Shuster\, Samantha Sisisky \n\n*The location and street address for these events will be emailed to each guest prior to the event\, using the email address provided at registration. \nThis event will include photography which can be used in Federation’s marketing materials and website. Please connect with Federation staff to opt-out of being photographed at this event. \nSecurity at Federation Events\nThe Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s security division\, JShield\, works closely with local law enforcement to coordinate security for all Federation-hosted events. We use every available resource to help ensure your safety and appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a secure and welcoming environment for all. Please take note of the following policies: \n\nEntry: Registration is required—walk-ins will not be permitted. A government-issued ID is required for entry.\nBag Policy: Backpacks\, luggage\, and large purses are not permitted. If possible\, we encourage you to avoid bringing a bag. If necessary\, please bring a small one. All bags are subject to search.\nAdditional Security Measures: Depending on the event\, additional procedures such as metal detectors may be in place.\nSocial Media Protocol: To help protect all attendees\, please do not post the location of a Federation event before or during the event. We ask that you wait to post until the event has ended and the site is clear.\n\nSpecial Accommodations\nWe’re committed to building an inclusive community. If you need accommodations to participate meaningfully\, please contact us in advance.
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LOCATION:Rockville\, MD*\, Rockville\, MD*
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SUMMARY:Northern Virginia Community Resetting the Table Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen our Northern Virginia Jewish leadership community. \nThe NoVA Leadership Series brings Jewish leaders and professionals together to deepen relationships\, gain practical leadership skills\, and strengthen our collective capacity to meet the evolving needs of the Northern Virginia community. \nThe second workshop in the series—offered in partnership with Resetting the Table—features a Speaking Across Conflict workshop that brings together lay leaders from NoVA for a dynamic afternoon of skill-building. Participants will have the opportunity to share their own views and experiences in a way that makes both differences and commonalities visible. \nIn this interactive session\, you will: \n\nDeepen your listening skills to elevate conversations across our community\nGain practical tools to speak with confidence across differences\nOffer feedback as we explore ways to share and utilize these skills more broadly\n\nFeaturing Dani Panitch\, Resetting the Table’s Associate Facilitator & Trainer \n \nDani is a facilitator with a passion for leadership development\, relational psychology\, and productive conflict. As an Associate Facilitator and Trainer\, Dani currently leads RTT trainings and workshops for professionals and communities nationwide. Since 2018\, Dani has played several roles at RTT\, most recently serving as the Senior Program Manager\, building the systems that support RTT’s programs. Dani has worked at a variety of non-profit organizations and schools throughout New York City\, including UJA-Federation\, MDRC\, and Quest2Learn\, providing research\, teaching and programmatic support. Dani holds a B.S. in Applied Psychology from NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture\, Education\, and Human Development and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Iona University. During her time at NYU\, Dani was awarded the Student Exemplar of Excellence Award for her campus bridge-building work\, and she is a proud alumnus of RTT’s Campus Internship program. \nYour voice matters. This is a chance to strengthen how we listen\, how we connect\, and how we lead—together. This breakfast is part of Federation’s broader effort to cultivate a vibrant\, connected\, and empowered leadership network in NOVA. \n\nQuestions? Contact Melanie Schaeffer. \nKosher food provided. \n*For security purposes\, the location and street address will be emailed to each guest prior to the event\, using the email address provided at registration. Learn more about security at Federation events. \nWe’re committed to building an inclusive community. If you need accommodations to participate meaningfully\, please contact us in advance.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/nova-community-resetting-the-table-workshop/
LOCATION:Northern\, VA*\, Northern\, VA*
CATEGORIES:Events & Gatherings,Federation,Impact,Leadership & Philanthropy
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