Featured August 19, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hunger Project Packing & Havdalah JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States Faith in Action As a way to welcome Rabbi Schmelkin, we’re having a special packing event. There will be a casual cookout dinner (burgers/hot dogs, etc.), a Havdalah service, and then our food packing event. This program is free, but RSVP is required because space is limited. REGISTER HERE
Featured August 26, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm March on Washington 60 Faith in Action This year marks the 60th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington. Co-chaired by the ADL, NAACP, NAACP LDF, National Urban League, and Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and Human Rights, this will be a continuation of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom where MLK gave his famous "I Have ...
Featured September 10, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm Unity Walk 2023 Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Faith in Action IFC’s annual Unity Walk is a public demonstration of love and support for all who live in our region. Walk with participants of all ages to visit different houses of worship and spiritual centers in upper Northwest DC to learn about and experience diverse faith traditions. There will be new opportunities to engage through moderated ...
October 8, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm WHC Hunger Project JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States Faith in Action Volunteers — adults, children, individuals, families, and groups — put on hairnets, gloves, and aprons to carefully measure and package ingredients that become over 10,000 nutritious meals for the underserved in our area. Our packing events are tikkun olam at its very heart, and the meals we pack are on people’s tables within a week. ...
Featured October 9, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm A Vigil for Israel and Its People Temple & Livestream 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Connect Our hearts ache for the lives lost and many wounded in the recent terror attacks in Israel. We are deeply saddened by the ongoing conflict, and we want to bring our community together in support of Israel. This Monday, October 9, 5:30 pm at Temple and via livestream, we will hold a vigil in recognition ...
Featured October 10, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm D.C. Area Vigil for Israel Non-WHC Site Faith in Action COME TOGETHER D.C. Area Vigil for Israel: Prayer, Song & Solidarity Tuesday, October 10, 7:00 pm Attend in person at Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St. NW, or by livestream. WATCH THE LIVESTREAM Together, we will draw strength from one another as we mourn those we’ve lost, stand with those in peril, and pray for ...
Featured October 12, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm A Vigil of Jewish Unity & Solidarity with Israel Non-WHC Site Faith in Action Congregation Har Shalom 11510 Falls Rd., Potomac, Maryland WATCH THE LIVESTREAM
October 15, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Interfaith Working Session on Climate Justice Non-WHC Site Faith in Action Get involved in addressing climate justice issues at the state and local level during this interfaith working session. Sponsored by Action in Montgomery (AIM), we'll work on strategizing and shaping the equitable distribution of historic levels of federal funding in the DMV region to reduce climate emissions and make housing safer and more affordable. B'nai ...
Featured October 19, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm SEA Change: Leaders Building Leaders Session with JOIN for Justice Faith in Action More info on this session coming soon! Leaders Building Leaders Session with JOIN for Justice Date: November 9, 2023 Time: 7:00-8:30 pm Location: Zoom Registration link/info: Coming soon!
October 26, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm COMMUNITY EVENT: Unity in Harmony Online Only Faith in Action REGISTRATION REQUIRED Join us for "Unity in Harmony: Standing in Solidarity, Song, and Prayer for Israel” on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 8 pm featuring music and words of hope, strength, and healing from David Broza, Rabbi Josh Warshwasky, Nefesh Mountain, Rick Recht, Chava Mirel, Hadar and Sheldon, Cantor Laurie Akers, Cantor Rachel Brook, Eric Hunker, ...
October 28, 2023 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice Non-WHC Site Faith in Action Join Rabbi Fischel, the National Council of Jewish Women, and other local synagogues on Saturday morning, October 28 and November 11 at 6:00 AM (that is no typo — 6 AM!) with a Shabbat Morning Service outside the Falls Church Health Care Center, 900 S Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. This health center is an abortion provider that is picketed daily by abortion foes. We ...
October 29, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Release the Hostages Vigil Community Event Faith in Action Release the Hostages Vigil Sundays, 1:30 pm, Red Cross Headquarters in DC Unxeptable.org invites you to join in calling for the immediate release of the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas and being held in Gaza. The group plans to gather every Sunday until the hostages are released. Please contact Ronit Yarden, riy2@georgetown.edu, for more information.
Featured November 2, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Israel Relief Concert Temple & Livestream 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Faith in Action UPDATE: Online ticket sales are now closed. Tickets are available at the door (credit card only). If you'd prefer to watch via livestream, you may register for that below. REGISTER FOR THE LIVESTREAM In support of relief efforts in Israel, cantors from over 15 congregations across the DMV will gather for one special evening of ...