SUNDAY, JULY 20
UKRAINE GENEALOGY RESEARCH IN 2025
Opportunities for finding ancestral information in Ukraine records is ever increasing, even as war continues. The Ukraine Research Division of JewishGen expects to double its transcription rate and the resulting output for researchers in the latter half of 2025. Phyllis Berenson, the director of the URD, will discuss these newly available records, how to access them and research tips. This virtual event will take place from 1:30 to 3 p.m. via Zoom. Admission is $5; free for members. Register at jgsgw.org.
SUNDAY, JULY 20
VOICES OF KESHER WITH MARK KAHAN: AIRLINE DEREGULATION
Join Mark Kahan for a discussion on “Airline Deregulation and Your Ticket on El-Al” as part of the Voices of Kesher Israel series. Mark is a senior counsel with HCH Legal and specializes in aviation regulatory and transactional law. He brings four decades of experience in the commercial aviation industry. Mark’s talk will be followed by drinks and refreshments. This event will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kesher Israel, 2801 N St., NW, Washington, D.C. Register at kesher.org/event/voices-of-kesher-with-mark-kahan-34airline-deregulation-and-your-ticket-on-el-al34.html.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
HEALTHY EATING WITH EASE
If you know what foods are “good” but struggle to make healthy choices when it comes to eating, this workshop can help. Learn why you feel compelled to eat foods that negatively impact your health and how to take back control so you can feel healthy and confident in your skin, led by a holistic nutritionist and certified health coach. This event will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Bender JCC’s Art Gallery, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Register at community.benderjccgw.org/s/registration.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
PENCIL PACKS FOR COMMUNITY OF HOPE
Come to the EDCJCC for an evening of volunteering following a pizza dinner. Assemble pencil packs for Community of Hope, which distributes nearly 1,500 backpacks filled with essential school supplies each fall to clients and community members. This event will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the EDCJCC, 1529 16th St. NW, Washington, D.C. Admission is $10 for volunteers older than 5. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/pencil-packs-for-community-of-hope-2.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS BOOK CLUB
Mental health professionals are invited to the EDCJCC’s peer-led monthly book club. Dive into a selected book that sparks discussion and helps the community connect through thoughtful discussion about the field. The book this month is “My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies” by Resmaa Menakem. This free event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the EDCJCC, 1529 16th St. NW, Washington, D.C. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/mhpros-book-club-jul25.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
JEWISH MATCHMAKING VIRTUAL INFO SESSION
Join Luv With Lev for a half-hour information session to learn about this community initiative that supports Jewish dating. Gain an overview of Luv With Lev’s services and philosophy, details on how to join and what to expect and a Q&A segment to answer your questions. This free virtual event will take place from 7 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Join at tinyurl.com/LuvWithLev.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
SUMMER ICE CREAM SERIES
Meet up for ice cream at locations across Arlington on Wednesday evenings this summer to chill out and connect with the Etz Hayim Congregation community; open to nonmembers. This free event will take place weekly from 7 to 8 p.m. Register at jconnect.org/event/summer-ice-cream-series-in-arlington-va.
THURSDAY, JULY 24
ECHOES OF IDENTITY: FRENCH OPERA AND JEWISH LIFE
Join Maurice Lugassy for a thought-provoking musical lecture that explores how Jewish stories, composers and themes found a place on the grand stage of French opera. The lecture reveals how Jewish life shaped and was shaped by French opera, followed by a Q&A session and dessert; for ages 18 and older. This event will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pozez JCC, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Admission is $15 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Register at thej.org/event/echoes-of-identity.
