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SUMMARY:Student-Led Canvass for Affordable Housing (WIN)
DESCRIPTION:Canvass will take place in Tenleytown neighborhoods\, with Jackson-Reed\, Walt  Whitman and GDS students.  Members of our WIN Ward 3 partners — Adas\, St. Columba’s\, National UMC\, Chevy Chase Presbyterian — will join us. It’s fun\, and the students are awesome. Join us at 9AM for a short canvassing training. Students who participate will receive SSL hours. \nThe rally will begin at the corner of Nebraska and Chesapeake with music and a few short speeches\, followed by a canvassing training. Small groups will move to Wisconsin Avenue to engage with pedestrians. If you’ve got other commitments\, please feel free to drop by (especially at the beginning) and tell a friend. \n[button link=”https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeH5lHmgdIxuDU9_AGZXjUKLcmXFtZKtGOaULIuF6yHn5XSiQ/viewform” color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Sign Up[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/student-led-canvass-for-affordable-housing-win/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221022T093000
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SUMMARY:Praying With Our Feet:  Volunteer at A Wider Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us as celebrate Shabbat while “Praying With Our Feet” at A Wider Circle in Silver Spring\, MD. This is a wonderful opportunity to observe Shabbat through tikkun olam\, repairing the world. Volunteers will help load furniture\, restock household items\, sort through donations\, repair objects\, and do whatever else may be needed. All ages welcome\, but we recommend kids be elementary+. \nPlease arrive promptly at 9:30am. After a brief service and an introduction to the work of AWC\, we will break into groups and get to work\, ending at noon. \nPlease note that volunteer spots are limited to Temple Sinai members and you must be registered to volunteer. Masks are required while at A Wider Circle. Waivers and additional information will be sent around as the date approaches. If your plans change\, please contact us so that someone else may volunteer in your place. \n[button link=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/praying-with-our-feet-registration-412243931697″ color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/praying-with-our-feet-volunteer-at-a-wider-circle/2022-10-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221023T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221023T190000
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SUMMARY:7th Annual "Silence the Violence" Concert
DESCRIPTION:Temple Sinai is a co-partner of this concert benefiting The TraRon Center and featuring Accord Symphony Orchestra\, the Borisevich duo\, and Christian Simmons. Concert will be held at the Metropolitan Memorial campus of National United Methodist Church (NUMC)\, 3401 Nebraska Ave.\, NW. Tickets are $20. \n[button link=”https://nationalchurch.org/concert” color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Learn More and Buy Tickets[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/7th-annual-silence-the-violence-concert/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221024T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221024T204500
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SUMMARY:Next Steps in the Fight for Abortion Rights:  Brainstorm with Rabbi Goldstein and the Reproductive Health and Rights Group
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join this Zoom meeting to share ideas for future educational and fundraising programming and events. Help plan the next steps in our ongoing abortion rights and access campaign. Add this to your calendar now!\n\n[button link=”https://templesinaidc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucumorj8rE9JExLAprzNr_RWLHrXeMGXm” color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/reproductive-health-rights-group-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221105T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221105T171500
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Project
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Temple Sinai’s annual Thanksgiving bag project! We need volunteers to help us pick up the groceries\, unload and set-up the groceries\, and pack the bags.  Bag packing is 4:15pm – 5:15pm. \n[button link=”https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040548abac229-thanksgiving” color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Sign Up[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/thanksgiving-project/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221109T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221109T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T213507Z
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SUMMARY:"Welcoming Migrants to DC" Panel
DESCRIPTION:Buses continue to arrive in DC from southern border states and while most of the migrants arriving move on to family or friends in other parts of the country\, many choose to make the DMV their home. How can we make our community a welcoming and safe haven for them? Join us for a discussion on this issue on Wednesday\, November 9 from 7pm to 8:30pm on Zoom. Our panel will feature \n\nAmy Fischer\, Americas Advocacy Director at Amnesty International USA and a Core Organizer with the Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network\nEli Johnson\, Executive Director\, Congregation Action Network.\nA recent migrant to the area from Venezuela who has decided to make the DMV his new home\n\nLearn more about the status of migrants in our area\, policy issues helping or hindering them\, and how you can get more involved. \n[button link=”https://templesinaidc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkdOyrrTIpEtTjRTL9-C_Kzgaw8qbrkGEC” color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button] \n 
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/welcoming-migrants-to-dc-panel/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T210000
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SUMMARY:What Now?: Gun Violence Prevention Policy Options after "Bruen"\, "The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act"\, and the Results of the 2022 Mid-Term Elections
DESCRIPTION:The Temple Sinai Gun Violence Prevention Group hosts a virtual panel discussion with:\nJoe Danielsen\, New Jersey Assemblyman (D-Middlesex\, Somerset)\, a chief sponsor of New Jersey bill S4769 to require New Jersey gun owners to purchase liability insurance and also “a recreational hunter who supports both the Second Amendment and public safety”\nJosh Horwitz\, Co-Director\, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions\nKelly Sampson\, Senior Counsel & Director of Racial Justice\, Brady Campaign\nDr. Michael Siegel\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, Professor\, Public Health and Community Medicine\, Tufts University\, School of Medicine\, and author of a new report issued by the new GVP group 97Percent entitled “Finding the Common Ground in Gun Safety”\nRob Wilcox\, Federal Legal Director\, Everytown for Gun Safety\nSteve Klitzman\, Chair\, Temple Sinai GVP Group\, Moderator \nNow that the Supreme Court has struck down New York’s “concealed carry” limits on who may carry guns in public (New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn.\, Inc. v. Bruen decided on 06/23/2022)\, state lawmakers there and in other states are reviewing and in some cases strengthening their concealed carry permit laws to deter further gun violence. Justice Clarence Thomas’s majority opinion made clear that the constitutionality of restrictions is historically “settled” in “sensitive places” such as legislatures\, courtrooms and polling locations.  “Mmodern regulations” may “prohibit” the carry of firearms in “new” places. Given that\, a number of states are enacting a more expansive list of so-called “sensitive places” where guns may not be carried. Though Justice Thomas did not specify which those might be\, during oral arguments in November\, several justices pondered that they might include public transportation\, crowded venues\, university campuses and places where alcohol is served. \nMoreover\, Justice Brett Kavanaugh noted in a concurrence joined by Chief Justice John Roberts that while states may not impose restrictions that prevent “ordinary\, law abiding citizens” from carrying a gun to defend themselves\, states can still enact rigorous requirements for a public carry permit\, such as stringent background and mental health records checks and completion of regular training courses. \nAnother promising reform for states to consider would be to require gun owners to possess firearm liability insurance. Not only would such a requirement ensure that victims of gun violence can recover for their losses and “provide financial incentives for responsible arms carrying\,” but it also draws strong historical support from a host of 19th century “surety laws” which Justice Thomas cited in his opinion.  These were laws requiring gun owners to post bond in order to carry a gun. \nA distinguished panel of GVP experts will discuss these and other state and local responses to the Bruen decision as well as implementation of the provisions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act enacted in June 2022.  We will also discuss the implications of the results of the 2022 mid-term elections regarding further progress on gun safety reforms on the federal\, state and local levels. \nFor more information please contact Steve Klitzman\, Chair\, Temple Sinai GVP Group. \n  \n[button link=”https://templesinaidc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcscu-uqDguGdbk2SzKl_BHVjTiyRPefyjn” color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/gvp-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221208T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221208T203000
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SUMMARY:WIN Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Experience the joy and power of interfaith action by attending WIN’s annual meeting on Thursday\, December 8 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (206 New York Ave NW)\, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. \nAt this meeting\, WIN congregations will approve its new strategy team (including Rabbi Hannah Goldstein) and board of directors (including Barbara Kraft). Learn more about WIN’s plans for 2023 and how you can get involved to make DC a more just and equitable city. \nNeed a ride? Contact Anne Schwartz. \n[button link=”https://secure.everyaction.com/Sq57V_pDUkWYoj-E-YLsxw2″ color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/win-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221209T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221209T200000
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SUMMARY:Gun Violence Prevention Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Shabbat service featuring a conversation with Steve Dettelbach\, the new Director of the DOJ Bureau of Alcohol\, Tobacco\, Firearms & Explosives\, the first Senate-confirmed ATF Director since 2015.  The service will also include a memorial candle lighting\, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School\, the 4th anniversary of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting\, and others. \nDuring the GVP Shabbat Service we’ll also announce the release of “Turning Faith into Action: An Interfaith Toolkit to Engage the Faith Community on Gun Violence Prevention”.  This free\, 120-page digital and hard copy Toolkit is the work product of the DC Area Interfaith Gun Violence Prevention Network\, a coalition of active volunteers from over 40 area churches\, synagogues and mosques who work together to prevent and reduce gun violence in the DMV area and nationwide. The Temple Sinai GVP group co-founded the Interfaith GVP Network in 2017 with the GVP Ministry of the Washington National Cathedral. \nWe will be hosting a special oneg at the conclusion of the service.  The service will be held in person but will also be available to stream here.
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/gun-violence-prevention-shabbat-service/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230113
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SUMMARY:JUFJ Legislative Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Temple Sinai has long collaborated with Jews United for Justice (JUFJ)\, a grassroots community working in both D.C. and Maryland for social\, racial\, and economic justice. \nThe new Maryland General Assembly will convene in Annapolis on January 11. JUFJ is now organizing meetings with state legislators\, to advocate for legislative priorities in areas ranging from immigrants’ rights and court and prison reform\, to transforming policing\, maintaining rental assistance\, and implementing paid family leave laws. JUFJ works effectively with a range of partners representing Marylanders most impacted by these issues\, but adding your voice as a concerned Maryland Jewish voter is critical! \nTo sign up to participate in one of these meetings (to be held via Zoom starting the week of December 12)\, click here\, where you can also confirm in which Maryland legislative district you reside. You can also get more details on JUFJ MDGA legislative priorities\, and videos of training sessions for these meetings are also available for your preparation. Questions? Contact Steve Metalitz.
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/jufj-legislative-meetings/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230110T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230110T190000
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CREATED:20221215T213226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T232148Z
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SUMMARY:DCYB Cereal Social to Benefit Capital Area Food Bank
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Noar Students!  The Davis Center Youth Board is hosting a winter fundraiser to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank.  Help us help our neighbors in need by bringing a donation to our cereal social.  You can support our youth in these efforts by making a donation here.
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/dcyb-cereal-social-to-benefit-capital-area-food-bank/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230117T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230117T210000
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CREATED:20230104T004605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T004647Z
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SUMMARY:Building Racial Stamina\, Opening Session
DESCRIPTION:Talking about race is both difficult and necessary in our Jewish community and in society. This 6-week facilitated discussion group will provide space to develop racial stamina\, the ability to engage in conversations and work that further racial justice. Over six sessions\, the group will help each person explore their own racial identity\, increase awareness of the impact of race and better understand how to affirm and embrace all people at Temple Sinai. \nWe ask that participants be able to attend each session. \nSessions will meet on the following dates from 7:30-9:00 pm via Zoom:\nTuesday\, January 17\nWednesday\, January 25\nWednesday\, February 1\n​​​​​​​Wednesday\, February 8\n​​​​​​​Tuesday\, February 14\n​​​​​​​Wednesday\, February 22 \n[button link=”https://templesinaidc.shulcloud.com/form/building-racial-stamina.html” color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/building-racial-stamina-opening-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230120T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230120T203000
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SUMMARY:Repro Shabbat:  Commemorating 50 Years Since Roe
DESCRIPTION:Temple Sinai’s Repro Shabbat: Commemorating 50 Years Since Roe will be held on Friday\, January 20\, 2023 at 6:30 pm.  We are excited to announce that our guest speaker will be Mini Timmaraju\, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America.  Mini has extensive experience in leading federal\, state and local campaigns\, as well as advocacy efforts\, in reproductive rights\, gender justice and racial justice.  She is committed to fighting for access to the full range of reproductive healthcare\, including abortion care. \nWomen’s healthcare providers and advocates will be honored at the service by being called up to lead the candle lighting.  The service will be followed by a special Oneg. \nContributions are welcome HERE to these three abortion access and advocacy organizations:  Baltimore Abortion Fund\, NCJW’s Jewish Fund For Abortion Access\, and If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice. \nJoining virtually? You’ll find the link to watch the service on the temple website. \n[button link=”https://templesinaidc.shulcloud.com/event/repro-shabbat-commemorating-50-years-since-roe.html” color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Please RSVP Here[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/abortion-rights-shabbat/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230128T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144008
CREATED:20220901T230329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T235149Z
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SUMMARY:Praying With Our Feet:  Volunteer at A Wider Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us as celebrate Shabbat while “Praying With Our Feet” at A Wider Circle in Silver Spring\, MD. This is a wonderful opportunity to observe Shabbat through tikkun olam\, repairing the world. Volunteers will help load furniture\, restock household items\, sort through donations\, repair objects\, and do whatever else may be needed. All ages welcome\, but we recommend kids be elementary+. \nPlease arrive promptly at 9:30am. After a brief service and an introduction to the work of AWC\, we will break into groups and get to work\, ending at noon. \nPlease note that volunteer spots are limited to Temple Sinai members and you must be registered to volunteer. Masks are required while at A Wider Circle. Waivers and additional information will be sent around as the date approaches. If your plans change\, please contact us so that someone else may volunteer in your place. \n[button link=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/praying-with-our-feet-registration-412243931697″ color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/praying-with-our-feet-volunteer-at-a-wider-circle/2023-01-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230129T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230129T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T214441Z
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SUMMARY:Discussion of "The Janes" featuring Heather Booth
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Heather Booth\, one of the founders of The Janes. \nThis in-person/online hybrid film discussion of The Janes documentary with Heather Booth and Rabbi Hannah Goldstein will take place on Sunday\, January 29 at 2 pm. The Janes documentary provides first-hand accounts from the group of women who helped an estimated 11\,000 women obtain abortions prior to Roe v. Wade. \nPlease watch the documentary before January 29th. If you do not have HBO or if you want to gather with Temple Sinai friends for a viewing of “The Janes”\, you can join one of these viewing parties by RSVPing directly to the hosts. \n\nSunday\, January 15 at 2 p.m. at Michelle Engelmann’s (Dupont Circle)  rjh500@aol.com\nSunday\, January 22 at 2 pm or Saturday\, January 28 at 3 pm at Rita Brickman’s (in Chevy Chase\, DC)  rita_brickman@verizon.net\nSunday\, January 22 at 2 pm or Tuesday\, January 24 at 7 pm at Liz Rose’s (in Chevy Chase\, DC)  lizrosej@gmail.com\nMonday\, January 23 at 6:30 pm at Pam Kurland’s (in Cleveland Park\, DC)  pamela.kurland@gmail.com\nWednesday January 25 at 2 pm at Nancy Lieberman’s (Friendship Heights)  nancyliebermann@gmail.com\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Liz Rose or Claudia Ades. \nContributions are welcome to these three abortion access and advocacy organizations. \nPlease register in advance and indicate if you plan to attend in person or virtually. \n[button link=”https://templesinaidc.shulcloud.com/form/The-Janes” color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/discussion-of-the-janes-featuring-heather-booth/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230203T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144008
CREATED:20230112T221146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T201526Z
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SUMMARY:HIAS Refugee Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Refugee Shabbat is a moment for us to dedicate a Shabbat experience to refugees and asylum seekers. The fastest-growing European refugee crisis since World War II is still ongoing. People seeking asylum are being turned away at borders around the world. And this year\, for the first time ever\, the total number of displaced persons globally is over 100 million. This is a critical moment for all of us to reaffirm and redouble our support for refugees and asylum seekers. \nWe are pleased to announce that Sabrina Lustgarten\, HIAS’s new Global Vice President\, will be speaking at our service. Lustgarten is from a family of refugees herself. Lustgarten’s grandparents fled World War II and HIAS stepped in to ensure they got to rebuild their lives in Colombia. It was an intervention that the family never forgot. And so it was with a sense of history and gratitude that Lustgarten began her career at HIAS in 2003 when she opened the office in Ecuador to respond to the Colombian refugee crisis.
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/hias-refugee-shabbat/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230212T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144008
CREATED:20221201T214010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T232505Z
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SUMMARY:Zwerdling Memorial Program:  Environmental Injustice
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Injustice:  What Is It and What Can We Do About It \nPlease join us for the 20th Zwerdling Memorial Program for Social Justice\, co-sponsored by Temple Sinai’s Green Team.  The goal of the program is to teach participants ways they can get involved to end environmental injustice (defined as the disproportionate exposure to environmental harm experienced by communities of color and low-income communities). \nOur keynote speaker is Vernice Miller-Travis\, a nationally renowned thought leader on environmental justice and the interplay of civil rights and environmental policy who will present an overview of this topic. \nThe program will continue with a panel discussion on examples of environmental injustice in our region\, what is currently being done to address these matters\, and what more we can do as a community.  The discussion will be moderated by Jacob Fenston\, WAMU’s environment reporter.  Panelists include: \n\nTommy Wells\, Director\, Executive Office of the D.C. Mayor\, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs\, formerly Director\, D.C. Department of Energy and Environment\nDoug Weisburger\, Senior Planning Specialist\, Sustainability Programs\, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection\nJanet Phoenix\, MD\, MPH\, from the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University\nSharon Edwards\, a longtime activist from the Brentwood area\nAlex Vazquez\, CASA Lead Organizer for Montgomery County\,\n\nYou may attend in person or virtually.  The program is open to members of the community in addition to Temple Sinai members. \nAdvanced registration is required. \n[button link=”https://templesinaidc.shulcloud.com/form/Zwerdling-Shabbaton” color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/zwerdling-shabbaton-environmental-injustice/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230220
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SUMMARY:Civil Rights Journey to the South
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin together with other Temple Sinai congregants for an unforgettable journey through the American South\, February 16 – 19\, 2023. Learn on-location about the Civil Rights Movement and the role of the Jewish community in this ongoing struggle. \nHighlights include:\n• The Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery\, AL\n• Memorial for Peace and Justice – Lynching Memorial in Montgomery\, AL\n• Visit to the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma\, AL\n• Tour the King Center and attend Sunday morning services at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta \nTrip Cost:\nThe trip cost for Temple Sinai members is $1\,130. Additional charges are listed below. Complete this form by November 15th with your non-refundable deposit of $500. \nEarly Bird Discount:\nRegistrations received prior to October 15th will receive an early bird discount of $100; discount will be reflected in your final billing. \nAdditional costs:\nThe price of $1\,130 per person is based on a double room. If you prefer a single room\, you will be charged an additional $275 in your final billing. \nIf you are not a Temple Sinai member\, you will be charged an additional $100 in your final billing. \nParticipants are responsible for booking their own flights to Atlanta. Flight cost is not included in the trip price. We will send information about the timing for arriving to and departing from Atlanta soon. \nFinal payment is due by December 10. \nFinancial assistance is available; contact Rabbi Goldstein for more information. \n[button link=”https://templesinaidc.shulcloud.com/form/civil-rights-trip-2023″ color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button] \n 
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/civil-rights-journey-to-the-south/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230306
DTSTAMP:20260404T144008
CREATED:20230201T001121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T001814Z
UID:10000153-1677801600-1678060799@www.daviscenter.org
SUMMARY:Donate Used Sports Equipment to Leveling the Playing Field
DESCRIPTION:Temple Sinai is sponsoring a weekend to collect used (or new) sports equipment to enable Leveling the Playing Field (LPF) to distribute to low-income schools\, leagues and sports programs in D.C.\, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties\, Baltimore and Philadelphia. This event is co-sponsored by the Davis Center for Social Justice\, the TS Religious School\, and the TS Brotherhood. \nA trailer will be in the synagogue parking lot on the weekend of March 3 – 5 so you can drop off all the equipment (in dignity condition only) from your closets and garages: \nFriday\, March 3 from 6 to 8 pm \nSaturday\, March 4 from 9:30 am to 4 pm \nSunday\, March 5 from 10 am to 4 pm \nLPF is looking for all types of sports equipment: baseball/softball; tennis; golf; hockey; lacrosse; football; soccer; and everything else (except bicycles). Receipts for tax deductions will be available. \nVolunteers who want to help are also needed. Contact Larry Mishel if interested in volunteering. \nThose who wish to contribute funds to help LPF can do so by donating here. \n“Leveling the Playing Field gives underprivileged children the opportunity to enjoy the mental and physical benefits of youth sports participation. We do this through the donation of used and excess sporting equipment to programs and schools serving low-income communities.”
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/donate-used-sports-equipment-to-leveling-the-playing-field/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230319T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230319T141500
DTSTAMP:20260404T144008
CREATED:20230313T231502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T231816Z
UID:10000154-1679231700-1679235300@www.daviscenter.org
SUMMARY:Public Safety Teach-In
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Washington Interfaith Network (WIN) for an informative session on strategies for enhancing public safety. The session will begin at 1:15 at Foundry United Methodist Church\, 1500 16th Street\, NW. Public safety is an important issue which cuts across many issues of concern to all of us including issues of racial justice and gun violence prevention.  Please register in advance. \n[button link=”https://secure.everyaction.com/eAjDUWis00medzPifYvhUA2″ color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/public-safety-teach-in/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230321T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144008
CREATED:20230117T205906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T234153Z
UID:10000233-1679421600-1679425200@www.daviscenter.org
SUMMARY:Pizza and a Conversation for Teens: Reproductive Rights and Abortion
DESCRIPTION:Please join Dr. Sara Imershein on Tuesday\, March 21 from 6 pm – 7 pm at Temple Sinai for a conversation about abortion and Judaism. Dr. Imershein is a local abortion provider\, educator\, and advocate for reproductive freedom. \nWhat is an abortion and how is it done? What are Jewish teachings on abortion?  ASK QUESTIONS! Hear honest answers. \nPizza will be provided! Teens can grab dinner and engage in this conversation with other Temple Sinai teens before Noar or confirmation class. \nAll Temple Sinai teen congregants – ages 13-18 are invited.  Advanced registration required. Please contact Laura Blum Meisnere if you have questions about the event. \n[button link=”https://forms.gle/L6W7FcvyLgr1UZcE6″ color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register Here[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/pizza-and-a-conversation-for-teens-reproductive-rights-and-abortion/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230325T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144008
CREATED:20220901T230329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T235149Z
UID:10000141-1679736600-1679745600@www.daviscenter.org
SUMMARY:Praying With Our Feet:  Volunteer at A Wider Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us as celebrate Shabbat while “Praying With Our Feet” at A Wider Circle in Silver Spring\, MD. This is a wonderful opportunity to observe Shabbat through tikkun olam\, repairing the world. Volunteers will help load furniture\, restock household items\, sort through donations\, repair objects\, and do whatever else may be needed. All ages welcome\, but we recommend kids be elementary+. \nPlease arrive promptly at 9:30am. After a brief service and an introduction to the work of AWC\, we will break into groups and get to work\, ending at noon. \nPlease note that volunteer spots are limited to Temple Sinai members and you must be registered to volunteer. Masks are required while at A Wider Circle. Waivers and additional information will be sent around as the date approaches. If your plans change\, please contact us so that someone else may volunteer in your place. \n[button link=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/praying-with-our-feet-registration-412243931697″ color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/praying-with-our-feet-volunteer-at-a-wider-circle/2023-03-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230327T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230327T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T144008
CREATED:20230316T191527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T191527Z
UID:10000156-1679943600-1679949900@www.daviscenter.org
SUMMARY:Poor People's Campaign National Training
DESCRIPTION:Did you attend last June’s Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington and to the Polls?  Are you interested in the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival? \nIf so\, join the PPC’s national campaign training on March 27th at 7 pm on Zoom\, led by the National Co-Chairs\, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber\, II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis. \n[button link=”https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqfumqrTspE9V1jVi8xdmVWmhWzAdh9Vsl?link_id=0&can_id=16fe9be089eb9dcb50e858d43849bffb&source=email-join-us-march-27th-at-7-pm-et-for-our-next-national-ppc-training-2&email_referrer=email_1846376&email_subject=join-us-march-27th-at-7-pm-et-for-our-next-national-ppc-training” color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/poor-peoples-campaign-national-training/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230411
DTSTAMP:20260404T144008
CREATED:20230322T195000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T195239Z
UID:10000158-1681084800-1681171199@www.daviscenter.org
SUMMARY:Legislative Deadline for Maryland General Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Promising bills on community solar\, energy savings through electrification\, clean trucks and buses\, Maryland the Beautiful\, and native plants have advanced in the MD Senate and House. Each will be voted up or down by April 10. To learn more about each bill and access scripts for your representatives\, click here. Contact your MD senator and delegates now!
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/legislative-deadline-for-maryland-general-assembly/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230411T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144008
CREATED:20230328T184714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T201812Z
UID:10000160-1681239600-1681245000@www.daviscenter.org
SUMMARY:WIN Action on Affordable Housing with Council Member At-Large Robert White
DESCRIPTION:Join WIN and Council Member At-Large Robert White on April 11. This action will focus on affordable housing and black homeownership\, due to White serving as chair of the Housing Committee.  Program begins at 7:30 pm at Varick Memorial AME Zion\, 255 Anacostia Ave.\, NE. \n[button link=”https://www.windc.org/ward-3/” color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/win-action-on-affordable-housing-with-council-member-at-large-robert-white/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230422T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144008
CREATED:20220901T230329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T235149Z
UID:10000142-1682155800-1682164800@www.daviscenter.org
SUMMARY:Praying With Our Feet:  Volunteer at A Wider Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us as celebrate Shabbat while “Praying With Our Feet” at A Wider Circle in Silver Spring\, MD. This is a wonderful opportunity to observe Shabbat through tikkun olam\, repairing the world. Volunteers will help load furniture\, restock household items\, sort through donations\, repair objects\, and do whatever else may be needed. All ages welcome\, but we recommend kids be elementary+. \nPlease arrive promptly at 9:30am. After a brief service and an introduction to the work of AWC\, we will break into groups and get to work\, ending at noon. \nPlease note that volunteer spots are limited to Temple Sinai members and you must be registered to volunteer. Masks are required while at A Wider Circle. Waivers and additional information will be sent around as the date approaches. If your plans change\, please contact us so that someone else may volunteer in your place. \n[button link=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/praying-with-our-feet-registration-412243931697″ color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/praying-with-our-feet-volunteer-at-a-wider-circle/2023-04-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230502T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230502T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144008
CREATED:20230328T185115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T202322Z
UID:10000161-1683050400-1683055800@www.daviscenter.org
SUMMARY:WIN Action on Public Safety with Council Member Brooke Pinto
DESCRIPTION:Join WIN and Council Member Brooke Pinto who represents Ward 2. Council Member Pinto is chair of the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee\, so this meeting will focus primarily on public safety\, and particularly on strategies to reduce gun violence other than increasing police presence. Although relatively few TS members live in Ward 2\, this is a citywide issue so ward residence is not particularly important. \nThe action will take place from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church\, 1518 M Street\, NW. \n[button link=”https://www.windc.org/ward-2/” color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/win-action-on-public-safety-with-council-member-brooke-pinto/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230504T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144008
CREATED:20230331T015527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T015527Z
UID:10000234-1683228600-1683234000@www.daviscenter.org
SUMMARY:Affordable Housing in Upper Northwest:  Everything You Always Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask
DESCRIPTION:Hearing a lot about affordable housing but not really sure what “it” is?  Having trouble sorting out fact from fiction on the neighborhood listserv? \nThere’s a lot of activity right now around development of affordable housing in Upper Northwest and understanding what it means for us as neighbors and as Jews isn’t always clear.  This session is intended to answer your questions and bring you up to speed on happenings in Chevy Chase and Friendship Heights.  We’ll have a housing expert on hand to unravel the technical terms and shed light on policies while Rabbi Goldstein will provide a Jewish perspective. Members of Temple Sinai’s WIN core team will also share insights.  We’ll leave plenty of time for Q&A and discussion. \nQuestions?  Contact Anne Schwartz. \n[button link=”https://templesinaidc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsf-yoqzsjG93Nn75wA5_dQKuFh4ZrBjbP” color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register Here for Zoom Link[/button] \n 
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/affordable-housing-in-upper-northwest-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-but-were-afraid-to-ask/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230507T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230507T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144008
CREATED:20230315T232953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T232830Z
UID:10000155-1683460800-1683466200@www.daviscenter.org
SUMMARY:Finding Common Ground with Gun Owners on Gun Safety Policies: Can Maryland Lead the Way?
DESCRIPTION:St. John’s Episcopal Church\, Gun Violence Prevention Ministry\, and the Temple Sinai Gun Violence Prevention Group\, invite you to this hybrid community forum on gun safety policies.  A recent empirical study has identified four state-level policies that will save lives and on which there is substantial consensus between Americans who do and do not own guns. Maryland has already enacted some of these policies\, but further legislation could strengthen them as well as enact others. What are these policies and how feasible is their adoption in Maryland? Firearm owners are especially welcome to participate in the Question & Answer period. \nPanelists include: \n\nMatthew Littman\, Executive Director\, 97Percent\nProfessor Michael Siegel\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, Professor or Public Health and Community Medicine at Tufts University\nJeffrey D. Waldstreicher\, Maryland State Senator\, Vice Chair\, Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee\n\nView the full flyer here. \nA light lunch will be available for the live audience; the program will be recorded for later viewing.  Program will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church\, 6701 Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase\, MD. \n[button link=”https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFSHbb3s04_btivp828UpJItjErsE1NH5JJ0w0_7M36P5jaQ/viewform” color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button] \n 
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/finding-common-ground-with-gun-owners-on-gun-safety-policies-in-the-dmv/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144008
CREATED:20230117T214445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T193452Z
UID:10000152-1683734400-1683820800@www.daviscenter.org
SUMMARY:RAC Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:This May\, social justice leaders and activists from across the Reform Movement will convene for the RAC’s D.C. Day of Action. This gathering will provide an opportunity to learn\, connect\, and act together on Capitol Hill as part of our newly-launched Power for Purpose: the Reform Movement’s 2023 Campaign for Climate Justice. \nKeynote sessions will highlight Members of Congress and essential voices including LaTosha Brown\, a strong organizer with experience bringing communities together to recover from climate disasters and building political power across the U.S. around voting rights.  Breakout sessions will focus on building relationships among state delegations\, training delegates for lobby meetings\, and coordinating the next phase of our campaign.  Lobby meetings will provide an opportunity to advocate for climate change policy. \nThe Day of Action is a peak moment in this campaign and an opportunity to bring our Movement together to address the climate crisis. Creating lasting change requires time\, commitment\, and the right people. As a social justice leader and advocate\, we know you are the right person to join us! \n*Please note that if you register after April 3\, we cannot guarantee that our staff team will be able to work to schedule your lobby meetings. \n  \n[button link=”https://rac.org/calendar/dc-day-action-0″ color=”black” newwindow=”yes”] Learn More and Register[/button]
URL:https://www.daviscenter.org/event/rac-day-of-action/
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