We are part of a 200+ chapter global movement to maintain awareness of the hostage situation in Gaza. We are pro-Israel but non-political and we walk weekly for about a mile. Here is the website: https://run4lives.org/ On October 6, our Arlington chapter and the Rockville chapter are joining together to walk in DC. We will meet …

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Join the Jewish community of Northern Virginia in prayer as, together, we mark one year since the horrors of October 7th. The shared service will take place at Temple Rodef Shalom where we will come together as a community to hear stories of that day, share our grief, and pray together for a better future. …

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We will gather as a community to commemorate the October 7th tragedy and allow the art to tell the story through movement, music, photography, and theater, as words fail us. “Dancing Barefoot” by Yolit Yospe-Kachlon: A poignant dance performance by the Nachal Oz-born choreographer and dancer, expressing the deep pain and loss. “Saturday Morning” based …

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Join us for an evening of connection and reflection as we gather in solidarity before this solemn anniversary. Sunday, October 6th at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT. On October 6th, we invite you to join JWI’s virtual community gathering to honor the lives lost and reflect on the profound impact of October 7, 2023. As …

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You are invited to stop by a special installation of the empty Shabbat table for the hostages, which will be down on the 3rd street gravel path. If you would like to volunteer to help set up or break down the table, you can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1W7EReC6-hOntAEdcXytgvLSR-SmdGGE-H8aJe1GFURg/edit?gid=147109222#gid=147109222 Remember that for 101 hostages and their …

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Join us as we unite in solidarity, standing together in support for Israel. Remembering the victims and heroes a year after 10/7.

We know this year’s High Holidays may feel different after the events of October 7. To help you reflect and navigate these emotions, we’ve created A New Year, A Changed World: A High Holidays Guide For After October 7. We also invite you to join us for a remembrance ritual on October 7 at 1pm …

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An Evening of Remembrance, Resilience, and Hope for a Brighter Future  This October 7th, join thousands from across the Greater Washington Jewish community to commemorate one year since the horrific attacks in Israel that changed our world forever. Together, we will remember the lives lost, pray for those still in captivity, honor the survivors, and …

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*In-person and Virtual* 10/7: 100 Human Stories by Haaretz investigative reporter Lee Yaron is the definitive account of the day Hamas launched an unprecedented terrorist assault on Israel, told through the stories of its victims and the communities they called home. Crashing through the border, attacking from the sea and air, militants indiscriminately massacred civilians in what became …

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Come together with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and thousands in the Jewish community to commemorate 1 year since the October 7th attack. The MoHo Arlington residents will be leaving together from the Clarendon station at 6 pm, or meet us at the Blair Fountain outside of Shake Shack at 6:30 pm. The event …

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We're partnering with iTrek to provide a space for Jews and non-Jews to discuss the current situation in Israel and Gaza, one year after Oct. 7th and Israel's military response. We'll be catering from Oh Mama Grill.