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6th Annual WJMF Day In The Park || September 30 || Stead Park FREE family event! Bring
your whole family to the park for a Sukkot celebration featuring games,
fun activities, and musical performances by Josh & the Jamtones! |
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The Pianist of Willesden Lane Through September 30 || John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Family Theater The true and inspiring story of Lisa Jura, a young Jewish pianist
whose dream of making her concert debut at the storied Musikverein
concert hall is dashed by the onset of World War II. "A moving solo performance" —Washington Post |
The Interpreter October 3 || E Street Cinema An
80-year-old Slovak man named Ali heads to Vienna to see
the former SS officer responsible for his parents’ death. Instead of the
perpetrator, he finds the officer’s 70-year-old son Georg, who disavowed his father’s past long ago.
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Behrend Builders Dance Studio Renovation October 7 || Located in Northeast DC Volunteers
will revitalize the recently flooded studio of 101-year-old Therell
Smith, who has been teaching dance to students from low-income
neighborhoods for nearly 80 years. Address provided after registration.
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Standing Up for Racial Justice October 9 || Foundry United Methodist Church As we continue witnessing acts of racial injustice across the country, we want to recommit to building bridges and understanding in our city. Join us for a workshop that will tackle the topics of unconscious bias, allyship, and racial justice with Operation Understanding DC. |
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Introduction to Judaism October 16 || EDCJCC Townhouse Come
explore the rich fabric of Judaism! Using traditional texts and modern
examples, we will cover the fundamentals of Jewish life, including
Shabbat and holidays, prayer, lifecycle rituals, ethics, and beliefs. |
Fall Blood Drive October 16 || Adas Israel Congregation Help replenish the blood supply in the DC metro area! It's
safe, easy, confidential, and extremely rewarding. The EDCJCC partners
with Inova Blood Services to bring skilled technicians and
top-of-the-line equipment for our quarterly blood drives.
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Hunger Action October 7 || Volunteer || DC Central Kitchen Join
us to volunteer on site at the DC Central Kitchen. Tasks include
chopping vegetables, sorting fresh produce, mixing salads, portioning
meals, preparing and cooking food that will be distributed to low-income
residents and those experiencing homelessness.
Actually October 17-November 18 || Theater J || Arena Stage Tom
and Amber, freshmen at Princeton University, seem to be on the same
page about where their relationship is heading, until suddenly they
aren’t. What begins as a casual hook up turns into a Title IX hearing in
which both students have everything to lose.
Promise at Dawn October 18 || Film || Bethesda Row Cinema From his childhood in Poland to his adolescence in Nice to his years as a student in Paris and his tough training as a pilot during World War II, this tragi-comedy tells the story of Romain Gary, one of the most famous and fabulous French novelists.
Birthright Israel Ongoing || Community If you're a 22-26 year-old living in Greather Washington and you've never been on #Birthright, sign up NOW to embark on your life-changing trip this winter. The DC Community Birthright Israel trip is January 3-13, 2019. Questions? Contact Kira Borman.
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Strategic Plan: Your Input |
Thank you to those who filled out our survey - your views are important to us. Now, you have another opportunity to share your ideas about the role of the EDCJCC in our community. We will be holding focus groups around town in October. If you are interested in participating, email adinak@edcjcc.org. |
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The Edlavitch DCJCC is currently undergoing a major renovation of our historic building to meet the needs of our expanding and vibrant community. We’ll continue to present our programs around town in cultural destinations and neighborhood venues throughout the city. Find answers to all of your questions at edcjcc.org/renovation.
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Edlavitch DCJCC embraces inclusion in all its programs and activities. We welcome and encourage the participation of all people, regardless of
their background, sexual orientation, abilities, or religion, including
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