Israel in the Year 2048 with Temple Micah January 12, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm RSVP for Maryland address. , United States _Imagining the Jewish Future, a three-part series of panels, features accomplished rabbis, thinkers, and Jewish leaders from the United States, Israel and Canada. Israel in the Year 2048 features a discussion with Gili Re'i, Jon Allen, and Col. Uri Dromi. The panel will be moderated by Rabbi Healy Slakman. Registration is NOT required to attend this event.
Syria’s Future Shabbat Dinner with Herut DC January 17, 2025 @ 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm Shelby Sibilsky As the world watches the new order unfold in Syria, what might the end of the Al-Assad dynasty mean for Israel? How will her security situation change as the HTS government begins to lead the war-torn country to Israel's northeast? Join us for a Shabbat themed about this topic on January 17. Drinks at 5:30pm, kiddush and dinner at 6:45pm. Location given upon RSVP $18
October H8te – Screening & Talkback with Filmmaker Wendy Sachs January 30, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm JCCSF 3200 California ST, San Francisco, CA, United States Experience the Bay Area premiere of the searing new documentary about the explosion of antisemitism on college campuses, on social... $20
Everything You Have Is Yours at WinterFest February 22, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Vogue Theater 3290 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, San Francisco, CA, United States We’re excited to co-present EVERYTHING YOU HAVE IS YOURS at @sfjewishfilm’s 12th annual #WinterFest, February 22–23, 2025 at the Vogue... $17
The American Jewish Community: New Identity Challenges After Oct. 7 with WHC February 23, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am HIGHLINE RxR 2010 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 , United States The killing of 1,200 Israelis on Octo_ber 7, 2023, by Hamas mil_i_tants becomes a hor_ri_ble crime that chal_lenges the core of Rabbi John Rosove's beliefs. For months, he finds him_self lost in doubt and grief and, yes, a desire for revenge. In the end, as the tragedy of Gaza unfolds, his brave voice does not waver in its deter_mi_na_tion to see peace and social jus_tice come to the Mid_dle East, for the chil_dren of Pales_tine and Israel. Rabbi Rosove and WHC Rabbi Sue Shankman will discuss the challenges facing the American Jewish community since October 7.
A Special Conversation with R’ Cat Zavis and Mohamad Jamous on Palestine March 19, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Zoom , United States Are you interested in hearing firsthand insights from Ramallah and the West Bank? Join us for a powerful conversation as... $18
Environmental Challenges for Israelis & Palestinians with American University March 31, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sarah Waxman Please join American University's School of Public Affair and Meltzer Schwartzberg Center for Israel Studies for the 2025 Perlmutter lecture by Israeli environmentalist, politician and academic. Dr. Tal, founder of the Green Party in Israel, will discuss sustainability challenges of the region, the profound environmental implications of the Gaza war on the future, and possible visions that can lead beyond the prevailing painful and destructive dynamics. He will present priorities for the ecological restoration of Gaza along with specific ideas for promoting regional initiatives to address the climate crisis. Notwithstanding the enormous suffering on all sides during the past year of warfare, the climate crisis will not wait for final peace agreements - and there are many new ideas on the table that can accelerate progress and healing.
Malka Productions: Jewish Voices: Disrupting the White Colonizer Narrative April 9, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm TBA 24hrs in advance of event- mission district san francisco, CA, United States Malka Productions Presents Jewish Voices: Disrupting the White Colonizer Narrative & Reclaiming the Mizrahi Experience in the Fight Against Antisemitism... $22
The 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Service Satellite Ceremony April 29, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Jewish Community Center of San Francisco 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA, United States One of the largest global peace events in history, the ceremony provides a unique opportunity for Israelis and Palestinians to...
Zochrim: Singing in Their Memory for Yom Ha’Zikaron with Pozez JCC April 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Kranken Courts 514 Rhode Island Ave NE,, Washington, DC, United States Yom Ha'Zikaron, Israel's Memorial Day, is a time of profound reflection. We gather to honor fallen soldiers lost in service to Israel and the victims of terror, sharing in the collective sorrow of those left behind. Let's join together for an evening of remembrance as we listen to five poignant Israeli songs, each carrying a unique story of sacrifice and resilience. Through these melodies, we'll connect with the spirit of Yom Ha'Zikaron and find comfort in the shared experience. Light refreshments will be served.
Yom HaAtzmaut: Laughter and Celebration w/ Comedian Joel Chasnoff with Pozez JCC May 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Give a Hoot Comedy 16143 Shady Grove RD, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States Celebrate Israel's Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) with a night of side-splitting laughter! The Pozez JCC is thrilled to present Comedy with Chasnoff, featuring the hilarious Israeli comedian and author, Joel Chasnoff, direct from his ÒYachad Tour.' Get ready to laugh! In these chaotic times, we could all use some laughs. Come to the J for an evening of good clean comedy and community. Joel Chasnoff will entertain us with his humorous take on life in Israel and being Jewish in today's world. Stick around after the laughs! Joel will be signing copies of his latest book, ÒIsrael 201,' at a special post-show book sale. Join us for a well-deserved escape from reality. $25
Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day with New Israel Fund and Tifereth Israel May 4, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church 1525 Newton St NW , United States The Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony, led by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle Families Forum in Israel/Palestine, is the largest Israeli-Palestinian jointly organized peace event in history. Now in its 20th year, the Joint Memorial is a beacon of hope in the darkness - a space for Israelis and Palestinians to defy the forces that seek to divide them, grieve together, and choose hope over despair. Join us as we gather in solidarity to echo the message of our allies in Israel/Palestine. We will view videos from the main event*, hear from local Palestinian and Israeli speakers, and have an opportunity to reflect and connect in small-group settings. * The DC event will not be livestreamed. There's an option to view the main Israel/Palestine event online on April 29.
Sign The Mothers’ Call for Peace Petition for Mother’s Day! at the Pozez JCC May 11, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Give a Hoot Comedy 16143 Shady Grove RD, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States On Sunday, May 11, 2025 Honor Your Mother by Signing the Mothers' Call for Peace Petition ( https://mothers-call.org), The Mothers' Call, created from the partnership between Palestinian and Israeli Women-led peace movements, Women of the Sun (Palestinian) and Women Wage Peace (Israeli- WWP), is a call for peace on behalf of the mothers who are tired of the endless cycle of war in the Middle East. This national campaign (sponsored by Women Wage Peace) seeks to increase awareness of peaceful options to the violence and bloodshed in Israel. The Mothers' Call for Peace - ÒWe, Palestinian and Israeli women from all walks of life, are united in the human desire for a future of peace, freedom, equality, rights, and security for our children and the next generationsÉ' (click here for the full petition text- https://www.womenwagepeace.org.il/en/mothers-call) Join the late Pope Francis, the Dalai Lama, Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep, George and Amal Clooney and the
Free Press in a Free Society with Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia June 1, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Give a Hoot Comedy 16143 Shady Grove RD, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States A free press is one of the bedrock principles of American democracy. However, in recent years, amid extreme polarization, the media has come under scrutiny for how they deliver the news, while public figures have demonized the journalism industry and stoked anger among viewers. Once-revered journalists like Murrow, Cronkite, Woodward and Bernstein have been replaced in part by a new generation of news professionals who emphasize social media views and sensationalist commentary over accurate and well-sourced information. Our distinguished panel of diverse journalists will discuss how we arrived in an era where the weaponization of information has become commonplace in media and the public discourse. We'll also assess whether the Fourth Estate can still be a beacon of truth in our deeply divided society and what can be done to regain the trust of skeptical consumers. Audience Q&A to follow panel discussion. Panelists: Marvin Kalb, veteran journalist, author, and Founding Direct $20
Celebrating Iraqi Jewish Life & Remembering the Farhud with SHIN-DC June 5, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Docs in Progress 8560 2nd Avenue #Suite 113, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States Remembering the Farhud and Celebrating over 2,600 Years of Iraqi Jewish Life in the US Congress Join the Iraqi Jewish Community, the Diplomatic Community and Members of Congress Celebrating Iraqi Jewish Life - Combating Antisemitism Thursday, June 5, 6:30-8PM (Reception 6:30-7PM, followed by program) In Person & Live Stream Learn about over 2,600 years of Iraqi Jewish life and remember the Farhud at a memorial led by SHIN DC Board Member Maurice Shohet who also represents the World Organization of Jews from Iraq and is the keynote speaker. The Farhud is an outbreak of antisemitic mob violence against Baghdad Jewry that erupted on June 1, 1941 during the Shavuot holiday. In memory of Shlomo Mantzur who escaped the antisemitic, 1941 Iraqi Farhud massacre and emigrated to Israel, only to face another pogrom 82 years later in the Jewish state on October 7. - Speaker Mithal Al-Alusi is an Iraqi politician and leader of the Iraqi Ummah Party who supports a close allianc
The Next Chapter: Israeli, Palestinian, and Saudi Voices in Conversation w/ IPF June 17, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm RSVP for Chevy Chase address , United States Join Israel Policy Forum for a compelling panel featuring Israeli, Palestinian, and Saudi voices offering diverse, firsthand perspectives on the Middle East's future. In a time of profound complexity, this conversation aims to foster deeper understanding and promote meaningful dialogue. Presented in proud partnership with Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, Adas Israel Congregation, Temple Micah, and Washington Hebrew Congregation. Following the program, young professionals in their 20s and 30s are invited to a special post-event reception, presented by IPF Atid, to enjoy refreshments and meet the speakers.
Shalem: Anti-Semitism – What Can Be Done? with Tifereth Israel Congregation July 12, 2025 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church 1525 Newton St NW , United States Ira Forman and David Bernstein will draw on their lifetimes of professional experience to share their thoughts on what is most and least effective in combating anti-semitism. Ira Forman is a Senior Fellow at Georgetown's Center for Jewish Civilization and Senior Fellow at the Moment Institute. From 2013-17, he was the U.S. Special Envoy of the Office to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. David Bernstein is the Founder and CEO of the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values, and the former President and CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs.
The Most American King: Abdullah of Jordan by Aaron Magid with IPF Atid October 23, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dupont Circle , United States Join IPF Atid D.C. for an in-depth conversation with journalist and author Aaron Magid on his new book, The Most...
Building Bridges: Jewish and Christian Relations Post–October 7 with IPF Atid October 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dupont Circle , United States Join us for a special discussion with Hana Bendcowsky, program director at the Rossing Center, and John Munayer, director of...
A Conversation with The Abraham Initiatives with the EDCJCC November 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDCJCC 1529 16th Street Northwest, United States We are excited to invite you to a conversation with Shahira Shalaby and Amnon Be’eri-Sulitzeanu, Co-CEOs of The Abraham Initiatives.... $18
Bridges Beyond Borders: Peace Builders on the Ground with Pozez JCC November 9, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, Virginia, United States Join the Pozez JCC for a unique encounter with the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies – a space where young...
Truth and Tropes: Antisemitism, Israel, and Social Media with Agudas Achim Cong. December 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am Agudas Achim Congregation 2908 Valley Dr, Alexandria, VA, United States This panel is an open conversation about how social media drives antisemitism targeting Israel. Moderator Josh Kraushaar (Editor-in-Chief, Jewish Insider)...
Capital J Mainstage: David Frum and Hanna Rosin with the EDCJCC December 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Edlavitch DC JCC 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States David Frum, staff writer at The Atlantic and host of The David Frum Show podcast, and Hanna Rosin, senior editor... $91
Israel at a Turning Point with Pozez JCC of Northern VA January 8 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Pozez JCC of North Virginia 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031, Fairfax, VA, United States What Comes After War, Ceasefire, and Global Shifts? A Special Evening with Yaron Deckel, Journalist and Jewish Agency’s Regional Director...
The Road Ahead: The Future of U.S.-Israel Security Assistance with IPF Atid January 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dupont Circle, Address Shared Upon RSVP Dupont Circle, Washington, DC, United States Join IPF Atid D.C. for a panel discussion examining the future of U.S. security assistance to Israel and the broader...
J Street National Convention Begins with J Street February 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States Join us for this year's largest gathering of the pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy movement. With the 2026 midterm elections looming, you... $625
Jewish Reckoning with Power: Day of Learning with Halachic Left DC May 17 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Festival Center 1640 Columbia Rd, Washington, DC, United States Please join Halachic Left's DC day of learning on Sunday, May 17. The day of learning will take place from...
Rozana: Peacebuilding Through Health with the Jewish Community Relations Council June 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom , United States Join Greater Washington Partners for Peace for a conversation with Rozana (formerly Project Rozana), an international organization that uses healthcare...
Beyond the Ballot: Understanding Israel’s Upcoming Election with IPF Atid July 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm In Dupont, Address Shared 24 Hours in Advance 122 East 42 Street, Suite 3505, United States As Israel approaches a pivotal national election in the fall, join IPF Atid D.C. for a conversation with Natan Sachs,...
Questions Welcome: Talking Israel with 2239 August 1 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Washington Hebrew Congregation 935 Macomb Street NW, Washingotn, DC, United States Join 2239 for a light bagel lunch and an "ask me anything" conversation with Israeli shlicha Hila Kedar. Hila will...