Summer Sweetness 2020

The beloved Sweet Summer Series has gone online! Federation and PJ Library are partnering with local organizations to bring families together for stories and hands-on activities around Jewish values. Join us to spread more kindness, gratitude, and friendship in the world.

Good for all ages; ice cream optional.

Each program is 30 minutes long.

Monday, August 17, 7:00 pm
Greater Washington
Cosponsored by Ramah DC Day Camp
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Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 pm
Rockville
Cosponsored by Kol Shalom
Theme: gratitude
Supplies needed: paper, scissors, tape/scissors, markers/crayons
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Wednesday, August 19, 7:00 pm
Arlington/Alexandria
Cosponsored by Congregation Etz Hayim, Agudas Achim, and Beth El Hebrew Congregation
Theme: kindness
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Thursday, August 20, 6:00 pm
Capitol Hill
Cosponsored by Hill Havurah, Edlavitch DCJCC, and Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School
Theme: kindness
Check the challah recipe for the ingredients and supplies.
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Previous dates and partners:

Wednesday, July 15, 7:00 pm
Fairfax
Cosponsored by Congregation Olam Tikvah
Theme: friendship
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Thursday, July 16, 5:00 pm
Downtown DC
Cosponsored by Edlavitch DCJCC and Capital Jewish Museum
Theme: gratitude
Supplies needed: an envelope, postage stamp, paper, and markers, colored pencils, or crayons. You can also download this thank you card template (optional)!
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Wednesday, July 22, 7:00 pm NEW DATE!
Upper Montgomery County
Cosponsored by Congregation Or Chadash and Bender JCC
Theme: kindness

Monday, July 27, 7:00 pm
Olney
Cosponsored by Shaare Tefila Congregation
Theme: gratitude

Tuesday, July 28, 5:00 pm POSTPONED–new date TBA
Aspen Hill
Cosponsored by Berman Hebrew Academy and Kehilat Pardes
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Tuesday, July 28, 7:00 pm
Potomac
Cosponsored by Bender JCC
Theme: friendship

Monday, August 3, 7:00 pm
Fairfax
Cosponsored by Temple B’nai Shalom and the Pozez JCC

Tuesday, August 4, 6:30 pm
Herndon
Cosponsored by Beth Emeth Early Childhood Center

Wednesday, August 5, 7:00 pm
Upper NW DC/Chevy Chase
Cosponsored by Ohr Kodesh Congregation, EDCJCC, Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School, and Washington Hebrew Congregation
Theme: kindness

Thursday, August 6, 7:00 pm
Arlington
Cosponsored by Kol Ami and the Pozez JCC
Theme: friendship

Monday, August 10, 6:30 pm
Rockville
Cosponsored by Tikvat Israel Early Childhood Center
Theme: friendship
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Tuesday, August 11, 7:00 pm
Fairfax
Cosponsored by the Pozez JCC and Congregation Etz Hayim
Theme: kindness
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Wednesday, August 12, 7:00 pm
Loudoun County
Cosponsored by Congregation Sha’are Shalom, RUJEC and the Pozez JCC
Theme: gratitude
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