Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

Federation Executive Committee Meeting
2025-05-21 08:15 UTC | The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, 6101 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Details forthcoming.

Caesar’s Conquest of Gaul
2025-05-21 20:00 UTC | VA
Wednesday, May 21 at 8 pm at the Bender JCC

Caesar’s Conquest of Gaul

Jennifer Paxton – The Catholic University of America

The famous formulation that all Gaul was divided into three parts came from the self-serving pen of Caesar himself, whose conquest of Gaul served as the springboard for a quest for power that ended fatally on the Ides of March in 44 B.C.E.

Rome gradually acquired commercial and military interests in southern Gaul that provided the pretext for Roman intervention in the complicated politics of the region. Caesar then exploited internal divisions within Gaul to bring about the largest single acquisition of territory for Rome north of the Alps, a project that he conducted largely on his own initiative with only the grudging approval of the Roman Senate.

The conquest of Gaul has left a deep impression in the French national consciousness, from Louis Napoleon’s obsession with the rebel Vercingetorix to the comics of Astérix le Gaulois.

Shabbat Family Jam with Morah Ariel
2025-05-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-14 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Agudas Achim Congregation, 2908 Valley Dr., Alexandria, VA, 22302, United States
Join Morah Ariel for a joyful celebration of Shabbat, Rhythm ‘N’ Ruach style. Sing songs and share stories, meet new friends, and enjoy challah and grape juice. Best for children birth to age five with their caregiver. All families always welcome. Please join us!

Sing-a-Long with the Hazzan
2025-06-01 11:00 - 11:45 UTC | VA
This monthly musical program led by Hazzan Dienstfrey is for children birth to age 5 and their caregivers. It is an opportunity to introduce our children to Judaism through song, and a chance to connect with other families from the community. Meet us in Fairlington Park in Arlington. Stay for the Farmers Market and playground!

Federation Agency Pre-Meeting
2025-06-05 18:00 UTC | VA

Federation Board of Directors Meeting
2025-06-05 18:30 UTC | VA

Pride Parade
2025-06-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | VA

First Friday Tot Shabbat & Family Service
2025-06-06 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Shalom, 8401 Grubb Rd., Chevy Chase, MD, 20815, United States
Registration is necessary for dinner only. All are welcome to attend services.
Please join us each month for our First Friday Tot Shabbat, Potluck Dinner, and Family Services for an evening of fun, food, prayer, and song!
Schedule:
5:00-5:30PM- Happy Half Hour
5:30-6:15PM- Tot Shabbat
6:15-7:30PM- Potluck Dinner
7:30PM- Family Services

Pride Festival
2025-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | VA

Tot Shabbat
2025-06-07 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Tifereth Israel Congregation, 7701 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20012, United States
Families with young children are invited to celebrate Shabbat with dancing, movement, singing, sotries and yoga.
Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach Shabbat Family Jam: Join Auntie A for an upbeat, music-filled, joyous Shabbat celebration.
Yoga with Doda: Martha Hare (Doda) leads little ones in a celebration of Shabbat through movement, music and stories.
Upcoming:
9/7/24: Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach
9/21/24: Yoga with Doda
10/5/24: Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach
10/19/24: Yoga with Doda
11/2/24: Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach
11/16/24: Yoga with Doda
12/7/24: Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach
1/4/25: Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach
2/1/25: Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach
3/1/25: Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach
4/5/25: Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach
5/3/25: Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach
6/7/25: Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach

Gan Shabbat with Morah Jen
2025-06-07 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Agudas Achim Congregation, 2908 Valley Dr., Alexandria, VA, 22302, United States
Celebrate Shabbat with Morah Jen. We gather as friends to share stories and songs, challah and grape juice. Best for children birth to age five with their caregiver. All families are always welcome. Please join our joyful community on Saturday mornings!

Bender JCC Annual Meeting
2025-06-09 18:30 UTC | VA

Berman Hebrew Academy 81st Anniversary Celebration
2025-06-10 18:30 UTC | VA
Berman Hebrew Academy’s 81st Anniversary Celebration

JCRC Annual Meeting
2025-06-11 20:00 UTC | VA

Annual Meeting
2025-06-12 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | VA

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington's Annual Meeting
2025-06-12 18:30 UTC | VA
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s 2025 Annual Meeting

Nova Music Festival Exhibition
2025-06-14 - 2025-07-06 | VA, United States
The Nova Music Festival Exhibition is a powerful, immersive experience that tells the story of the October 7 attack in Israel and the “Tribe of Nova”—a community that came together for music, joy, and peace, only to face unimaginable terror when Hamas launched its brutal assault.
Through striking visuals, survivor testimonies, and personal artifacts, the exhibit honors those we lost and invites all of us to bear witness.
In light of the tragic shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum, this moment—and the need to confront violence and stand together—feels even more urgent.
Exhibition Details
Saturday, June 14 – Sunday, July 6
Saturday–Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Gallery Place (713 7th Street NW, Washington, DC)
Federation Day at the Nova Exhibition, Tuesday, July 1
One day. One community. One powerful truth.
A powerful opportunity for our Greater Washington Jewish community to show up with intention, in solidarity, and alongside one another. More than just a visit, this is a moment to stand together: to honor memory, affirm our shared values, and offer collective strength in the face of unspeakable pain. Together, we’ll bear witness and lift one another through presence and purpose.
The logistics remain the same (timed tickets and individual entry), but the experience of being there together offers the strength of shared presence, reflection, and connection.
We are deeply grateful to the generous donors who made it possible to bring this powerful exhibit to Greater Washington. Their support reflects the heart of the Federation’s mission: creating space for our community to gather, reflect, and bear witness; fostering understanding through education; and ensuring we remember—together.
With appreciation, we recognize:
The Morningstar Foundation
The Marcus Foundation, Inc.
Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation
Harris Philanthropies
Alan and Amy Meltzer and Family
Bender Foundation, Inc.
Gavin and Monica Abrams
The Copeland Family
Ethan and Karen Leder
Lerner-Cohen-Tanenbaum Families
Mark Clein
Leana and Marc Katz
Lauren and Gene Sachs
FAQs
What is the Nova Exhibit? The Nova Music Festival Exhibit is a moving, immersive experience that tells the story of the October 7 attack in Israel and the “Tribe of Nova”. The immersive installation sets out to recreate an event dedicated to peace and love that was brutally cut short by Hamas’s attack on Israel from Gaza on that fateful day. Through powerful visuals, survivor testimonies, and personal artifacts, it honors the lives lost and invites visitors to bear witness. More information is available at novaexhibition.com.
Who created and manages the exhibit? The Tribe of Nova is fully responsible for the exhibit’s content, logistics, and operations. Our role has been to provide critical funding, raise awareness, and help ensure the community has meaningful opportunities to engage.
How can I attend? General admission tickets and special event details will be available at novaexhibition.com (you’ll see Toronto information up there now).
Is this exhibit appropriate for everyone? The content is emotional and intense, but powerful. It’s designed for adults and older teens. Whether someone is closely connected to the Jewish or Israeli community or not, the exhibit offers a moving opportunity to reflect on freedom, resilience, and humanity.
How is Federation involved? The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington helped raise the funds to make the exhibit possible in Greater Washington. We’re also using this moment to elevate community voices, deepen understanding, and strengthen connections across Jewish and civic life.
How can I support this effort or the Federation’s ongoing work? We are still raising funds to support the exhibit and our broader efforts in crisis response, trauma recovery, and building community resilience. If you’d like to explore a gift, we’d be honored to connect you with one of our team members.
How long will the exhibit be in DC? The Nova Exhibit typically closes on Mondays. Given the short timeline, it will be open seven days a week, including Saturdays. In observance of Shabbat, the exhibit will close early on Fridays.
When will the delegation be at the exhibit? There will be two delegations, each including approximately five survivors and family members, who will be present at the exhibit. Some testimonies will be pre-scheduled as part of the Nova Voices of Resilience campaign, while others may be shared spontaneously. Each delegation will be accompanied by a therapist.
What is the cost to attend the exhibit? General admission is $18 per person. To arrange a visit that includes survivor testimony, the cost is $54.
What is the security plan? The Nova Exhibition implements thorough security measures to ensure visitor safety. Please visit novaexhibition.com for more information.
Will I be able to purchase food and beverages? Bringing outside food or drinks into the exhibit areas is prohibited. Visitors are encouraged to plan accordingly and dine before or after their visit.
Is the exhibit ADA-accessible? Yes, the Nova Exhibition venue is accessible and accommodates visitors with disabilities.
I am a member of the media. Who is my point of contact? For press inquiries or to feature the exhibition, contact nova@thetarogroup.com. An on-site media center is available for content creators, podcasters, and invited media to host interviews and reflect on the exhibit. To schedule a visit, fill out the online request form.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Rabbi Visit to Nova Exhibition
2025-06-16 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | VA

Foundation Giving Jewishly Event
2025-06-16 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | VA

Exclusive Viewing of the Nova Exhibition
2025-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | VA

Fund for Women and Girls Parlor Meeting
2025-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | VA

Briefing on Operation Rising Lion
2025-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Join Jewish Federations for a system-wide update on Operation Rising Lion. Get the latest developments, including insights from acclaimed Israeli journalist Haviv Rettig Gur.
Register here

Women's Philanthropy Nova Exhibition Tour
2025-06-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | VA, United States

Real Estate Division Visit to NOVA Exhibition
2025-06-30 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | VA

Cabinet Retreat Kickoff Dinner
2025-07-08 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | VA

Family Business Happy Hour
2025-07-16 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | VA

Impact in Action: Tour of an Inclusive Jewish Summer Camp
2025-07-23 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | VA, United States
Regsitration for this event is now closed.
Federation’s impact reaches every corner of our community, creating spaces where everyone belongs. This summer, we invite you to see that impact in action at a nationally recognized inclusion camp, where children of all abilities come together to experience the joy, connection, and growth of Jewish summer camp. It’s a powerful opportunity for Federation donors to witness how their support helps bring programs like this to life—where every child is welcomed, celebrated, and given the chance to thrive.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Open to all donors who have given to Federation in 2024 and 2025
Please note this is not a visit for prospective campers.
Questions? Contact us.
Leadership: Jason Gates, Alexa Grossman, Carly Recoon, and Jacki Seley

Network Council Small Dinner
2025-08-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | VA

National Young Leaders Cabinet Retreat
2025-08-10 - 2025-08-13 | VA
