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Fall Blood Drive October 16 || Adas Israel Congregation TOMORROW! Your donation to our Fall Blood Drive will not only help replenish the blood supply in the DC metro area, but also help areas facing blood shortages after Hurricanes Florence and Michael devastated parts of the East Coast. It's safe, easy, confidential, and extremely rewarding. In partnership with Inova Blood Services.
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Actually October 17-November 18 || Arena Stage Two 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 || 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. |
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Hunger Action November 4 || DC Central Kitchen DC
Central Kitchen prepares over 5,000 meals a day, 365 days a year, for
low-income residents and those experiencing homelessness. Join us on
site to chop vegetables, sort fresh produce, mix salads, portion meals,
and prepare and cook food.
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Jewish Ethics: Do Torah and Morality Always Go Together? November 13 || TBD This Hadar at the EDCJCC four-part lunch and learn series will dive into the rabbis' ethical debates and shed light on our own. |
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Parenting Without Power Struggles November 15 || Mary's Center This
workshop will provide strategies for how to encourage your child's
growing need to assert independence while still maintaining your control
and authority. Struggles around mealtime, potty training, and
cooperation will be addressed. |
22nd Annual Everything But The Turkey November 18-19 || Adas Israel Congregation Join hundreds of volunteers over 2 days to prepare thousands of Thanksgiving meals for those in need at local community kitchens, transitional housing facilities, and homeless shelters.
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Running Club Ongoing || Fitness || EDCJCC 16th Street Steps Whatever
your goals or level of experience may be, joining our club can help you
achieve your running and fitness goals while providing a great social
network in a supportive environment. Meets on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Bootcamp Ongoing || Fitness || EDCJCC 16th Street Steps Command power, strength, and agility with this military inspired working that will push you to your limits, and challenge your mind and body. Meets on Fridays.
Annual Theater J Benefit November 1 || Theater J || Arena Stage Join us for an exclusive sneak peek of Dear Jack, Dear Louise, the newest play by Tony and Olivier Award winner Ken Ludwig, directed and introduced by the playwright himself.
Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story November 7 || Film || E Street Cinema Through animations of his stories, re-enactments of his anecdotes, peeks behind the scenes and interviews with family and friends, beloved Israeli writer and humorist Etgar Keret is captured in this delightfully surrealistic documentary.
Torah & Sexuality: If Adam Were Eve November 13 || GLOE || Sixth & I In a class led by Rabbi Rachel Ackerman of LGBTQ-affirming synagogue Temple Shalom, explore texts and various interpretations of the first adam (human being) as a framework for discussing current transgender issues.
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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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The
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
interfaith couples and families. CFC #: 54775
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