• 2239 Lag B’Omer

    Location TBD , United States

    Join us for a pre-Lag Ba'Omer bonfire!

    $5

    Ethical Wills: A Legacy of Values

    Bender JCC of Greater Washington 6125 Montrose Road,, Rockville, MD, United States

    With guidance from experts at the Shomer Collective, this session introduces the history of ethical wills in Jewish tradition and explores Jewish wisdom on facing mortality.

    $5.00 – $10.00

    Gesher Day School Annual Gala

    Gesher Jewish Day School 4800 Mattie Moore Ct., Fairfax, VA, United States

    Mark your calendars for our Gala, A Night in Tel Aviv, taking place Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Gesher Jewish Day School. This evening will feature a cooking demonstration by acclaimed Israeli food writer Adeena Sussman, author of the New York Times bestselling cookbooks Shabbat and Sababa. The program will also include a silent auction, […]

    Conversation: Death over Dinner

    Bender JCC of Greater Washington 6125 Montrose Road,, Rockville, MD, United States

    Join the Shomer Collective and the Bender JCC for a kosher dinner and an important discussion about reality of mortality.

    $25.00 – $50

    How to Talk With Children (& others) About Death, Dying, and Hard Stuff

    Bender JCC of Greater Washington 6125 Montrose Road,, Rockville, MD, United States

    In light of the pandemic and other world events in recent years, many parents and grandparents are now having more open conversations with children about death, dying, and other difficult topics. Using best practices from child development along with Jewish wisdom, consider the ways in which we can provide age-appropriate responses to hard questions about […]

    Free

    JSSA Stars Come Out Annual Event

    Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center 5701 Marinelli Road, Rockville, MD, United States

    JSSA Stars Come Out event is an evening of recognition for our donors and Wendy and Danny Abramowitz as winners of the 2026 Joseph Ottenstein Award.

    An Evening with Noa Tishby

    Washington, DC* Washington, DC*

    Noa Tishby, a two-time New York Times bestselling author and Israel’s former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism, is a leading voice in pro-Israel activism, Jewish pride, and global advocacy, reaching millions through media, books, and public engagement.

    $18 – $175

    Phyllis G. Margolius Impossible Dream Award Celebration 2026

    North Bethesda, MD* North Bethesda, MD*

    Join us for the Phyllis G. Margolius Impossible Dream Award Celebration as we honor an inspiring Jewish communal professional and celebrate a legacy of leadership, service, and lasting impact across Greater Washington.

    The Network’s NoVA Alliance Breakfast

    Arlington, VA* Arlington, VA*

    Join The Network for a dynamic kosher breakfast and high-impact panel on how artificial intelligence is transforming industries, reshaping the built environment, and sparking forward-looking conversation across Northern Virginia’s professional community.

    $36 – $54

    CESJDS Board Meeting

    Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School 1901 E. Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD, United States

    CESJDS Board Meeting

    Free

    Women’s Philanthropy Spring Community Gatherings – Virginia

    Arlington, VA* Arlington, VA*

    Join our Women’s Philanthropy Gatherings, where passion meets purpose, women connect around shared values, and new members are welcomed into a vibrant sisterhood—while learning how Federation’s JShield helps keep our community safe.