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This in-person workshop features resources, strategies, and tools to foster civil discourse and navigate challenging topics, such as antisemitism. Engaging in civil discourse means bringing your mind, heart, and conscience to reflective conversations on topics that matter, in ways that allow you to extend your understanding while in dialogue with others. Utilizing the Fostering Civil Discourse Guide, participants will learn about Facing History’s pedagogical approach, practice teaching strategies for creating a "brave and safe space" for critical and courageous conversations, and explore the importance of identity and its connection to discussing complex and challenging topics. Sessions will include modeling how to apply these strategies and resources to address the growth of antisemitism in our schools. Participants will: - Learn about strategies and materials designed to foster civil discourse and navigate challenging conversations in the classroom - Explore resources that prepare educators to teach about current events - Have an opportunity to discuss and practice strategies with other educators in addressing complex and challenging topics. This offering is for: Educators teaching 6th–12th grade who want to incorporate tools and strategies designed to help teachers hold meaningful and productive conversations with their students about public policies, controversial issues, and current events. It is also relevant for school and district curriculum specialists and instructional coaches who may be working with educators doing this work. Format: This event will be held in person in Rosslyn, VA. A full address and directions will be provided by email when your registration is confirmed Schedule: Live sessions will take place from 9 AM to 3 PM on Friday, June 12th, 2026. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Time Commitment: Approximately 6 hours (with breaks) Cost: We charge a processing fee of $25 when your application has been accepted. Additional costs for this event have been covered by generous funding from Facing History & Ourselves donors and partner organizations. Register by May 29, 2026 using this link: https://695370/learning-events/facing-historys-approach-fostering-civil-discourse-educators Questions? Reach out to support@facinghistory.org. This event qualifies for a Certificate of Completion. At the conclusion of the event, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for 6 hour(s) of attendance. Certificates may be submitted for a school’s or district’s approval toward professional development credits. Requirements for professional development credits vary by state. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure that they are meeting the requirements of their school, organization, and/or state.

Join us as we prepare the grounds for our RainScape! A RainScape is a landscape design technique that helps reduce stormwater runoff. Since we are located next to Rock Creek we want to prevent stormwater and pollution from flowing into storm drains and the nearby stream. In the fall, we will be bringing our vision to life by planting various native plant species that will help trap the water runoff from the roof and let it soak into the ground instead of flowing into the parking lot and down the hill into the creek. But in order to be successful in the fall, we need to prepare the ground now in the spring! We will be spreading a thin layer of compost and then a thicker layer of woodchips on top. By the time we're ready to plant this fall, the ground will be well prepared, and our chances of success will be that much greater. Come out this Sunday (4/12) for some gardening and good cheer :) Garden rakes and equipment will be provided, but bring your own if you feel inclined. This event will start at 9am and go until 1pm. Look for us in the front parking lot next to the playground!

Join a Song Cirlce of Yiddish Folk Music at Am Kolel's Center & on Zoom. The Circle will be led by Frieda Enoch and Reb David. Born in Poland to Holocaust survivors, Frieda Enoch is well known in the Washington area as a Yiddish folk singer and performer. Frieda has served as the director of the Bender JCC’s Coming of Age adult engagement program for 20 years. She lives in North Potomac with her husband.

After our Tikkun Olam (Repair the World) Assembly, children, teens, and adult helpers will make Earth balls filled with native plant seeds to increase bird, bee and butterfly populations. Children will also create puddlers to help sustain butterfly populations while learning more about these important topics. We will work with Blankets of Hope to provide free blankets and cards for our local homeless shelter residents. Each activity will include a learning component. Community members (age 3 and up) welcome. RSVPs encouraged to oseheddirector@gmail.com.

Come join B'nai Israel Young Professionals for a night of flavor, fun, and authentic Mimouna magic - you won’t want to miss it! Get ready for a festive night full of vibrant Israeli Mizrahi music, freshly made moufleta and sfenj, and delicious Moroccan treats. Add a touch of artistry with our henna artist creating stunning designs, and raise a glass of arak as we celebrate luck, joy, and community.

Welcome to singles, interfaith families, LGBTQ+ families, and families of every shape and story! Service will be conducted by Rabbi Allison Kobey and soloist Deborah Sternberg. April 2, 2026, 6:30 (doors open at 6:00 pm). Buffet dinner - vegetarian option available upon RSVP request. $50 per adult, $25 per child 6-12, $15 per child 2-5. RSVP and payment due by March 23rd. Contact Susie to RSVP at sussruss2002@gmaill.com; payment can be made by check or PayPal.

Congregation Or Chadash (COC) has three activities for fighting food insecurity in Maryland. 1. We have received $1,000 microgrant from The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington to purchase food for Afghani refugees. COC partners with and interfaith refugee group New Neighbor Interfaith Alliance (NNIA). Afghani refugees often come with little resources. This microgrant will provide funding to buy halal meat, milk, fruit, and rice for the neediest families in our community. 2. COC will be providing a dinner for Stepping Stones Shelter. Stepping Stones is a family shelter that provides emergency shelter for up to six families at one time. 2. We are also currently holding a canned food drive that will end on April 12th. The food we collect will go to Manna Food Center whose mission is to fight hunger in Montgomery County, Maryland. Fighting Food Insecurity is presented by Congregation Or Chadash in partnership with The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the generous support of The Sara and Samuel J. Lessans Good Deeds Day Fund.

Join the Bender JCC and BBYO for an informative and empowering conversation designed for parents of pre-teens and teens to address the urgent realities of today’s digital landscape. We’ll discuss how to recognize online red flags, set healthy boundaries with your child, and better understand the real impact and risk of cyberbullying and digital exploitation. Walk away with practical tools and greater confidence to support your child’s safety and emotional well-being in a connected world. This program is best suited for parents and caregivers. Light refreshments will be served. Moderator Meghan Leahy On Parenting columnist for The Washington Post and Certified Parenting Coach Featured Speakers Caren M. Schiffman Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia Adam J. Pletter Child & Adolescent Psychologist Drew Fidler Senior Director of the BBYO Center for Adolescent Wellness

Join us for a warm, welcoming Second Night Seder that blends tradition, conversation, and community. Together we’ll retell the story of the Exodus through ritual, song, and shared reflection—making space for questions, multiple perspectives, and meaningful connections to our lives today. Whether this is your first seder or your fiftieth, all are welcome at the table. We’ll enjoy a festive, vegetarian meal, explore themes of freedom and responsibility, and create a seder experience that is thoughtful, inclusive, and engaging for adults and families alike. Come as you are, bring your curiosity, and help us build a night of learning, laughter, and liberation. We will be reading from The Promise of the Land: A Passover Haggadah by Rabbi Ellen Bernstein.

NextUp presents: Havdalah on the Rocks Join us on Saturday evening, February 7, at 6:30 pm for an Israeli-inspired cocktail experience. Gather with other Jewish young professionals (20s & 30s) for a spirited Havdalah and an interactive demonstration led by an Israeli mixologist. Enjoy an evening of rich conversation, expertly crafted drinks, and community centered on the joy of L’chaim! *This program is free, but please register.