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February 2024
Interfaith ‘Pilgrimage for Peace’
The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC) will participate in a significant multi-faith initiative alongside faith leaders, activists, and artists as part of a “Pilgrimage for Peace.” This initiative aims to advocate for an immediate release of the hostages, an urgent ceasefire in Gaza, and unrestricted humanitarian aid, spanning from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, from February 14- 21, 2024. The Pilgrimage for Peace is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, February 14, starting with a…
Find out more »March 2024
A Good Friday for All Interfaith Vigil
Gather in prayer, word and song for the hostages, the Gazan people, humanitarian aid and for a better tomorrow.
Find out more »A Better Friday Interfaith Vigil
Gather in prayer, word, and song for the hostages, the Palestinians in Gaza, and a better tomorrow. Acknowledging the bad, and leaning towards the good is something all people, regardless of creed, religion or place of origin, can do in the temple of solidarity. On Good Friday, all are welcome to attend a simple prayer vigil to pledge and seek a "better Friday" for all. The short service will welcome Rabbi Abbi Sharofsky, JCRC Director of Intergroup Relations, and Imam…
Find out more »June 2024
Peace Walk
HWPL, in partnership with the African Union, is coming together with our global partners for peace to honor the 11th Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace with a Peace Walk at Lafayette Square in Washington, DC, Saturday June 1st at 10am. Join them as they honor the work of peace happening all around the world. Though wars and conflicts have reached an all time high, with religion at the forefront of many of them. Still, efforts for peace are much…
Find out more »September 2024
An Evening of Remembrance, Resilience and Hope for a Brighter Future
This October 7th, join thousands from across the Greater Washington Jewish community to commemorate one year since the horrific attacks in Israel that changed our world forever. Together, we will remember the lives lost, pray for those still in captivity, honor the survivors, and unite in our communal resilience. Monday, October 7, 7:00 PM The Anthem 901 Wharf Street, SW, Washington Register at the link below https://www.shalomdc.org/event/october-7th-gathering/?emci=bc195a00-5b71-ef11-991a-6045bda8aae9&emdi=c747b7d0-8a77-ef11-991a-6045bdee6681&ceid=78735
Find out more »Crime Survivors Speak March on Washington
To commemorate these huge milestones and advance a new victims’ rights movement, the Crime Survivors Speak March on Washington will unite thousands of crime survivors to call for the next era of victims’ rights and public safety priorities rooted in crime prevention, community health, rehabilitation, economic mobility, and trauma recovery for all. Click here to register for the event
Find out more »Supernova Film – JCRC
Join the JCRC of Greater Washington for one of two screenings of Supernova. Filmed just a few days after October 7th, this film recounts the stories of survivors, first responders, and parents. Using materials meticulously collected from dozens of sources, including Hamas’ own cameramen and GoPros, survivors’ mobile phones, CCTV footage, dash cams and from first responders on site- this film provides unprecedented insight into the massacre. Date & Time Sunday, September 29, 2024 1:00 - 4:00 PM Location Bender JCC of…
Find out more »February 2025
Threats to Refugees & Immigrants
Join us for a free Zoom event on Tuesday, February 25, 7:00-8:30p.m. Central Time with panelists who are dealing with immigrants and refugees whose lives and dreams are being destroyed as we speak while groups that can help are having their funds cut and hands tied. Learn what is happening as a new administration takes charge and, more importantly, how you can help. Suzanne Gladney is an Immigration Attorney & founder of Migrant Farmworkers Assistance just east of Kansas City.…
Find out more »April 2025
Sensitive Locations, Sacred Spaces Interfaith Prayer Vigil
You’re invited to join an interfaith prayer vigil on the eve of the first hearing of a historic lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security's rescission of the sensitive locations memo. The vigil will take place on Thursday, April 3rd, at 6:30 PM at National City Christian Church in Washington, DC. Together, we will gather in solidarity, lifting prayers for justice, compassion, and the protection of immigrant communities. The event organizers ask that you RSVP at the event website.
Find out more »You’re invited to the 20th annual Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony. This virtual event is expected to be the largest jointly organized Israeli-Palestinian peace event in history. Attendees will have the opportunity to join people from around the world to mourn the continuation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians—and to look forward to a day when the region may be at peace and its residents able to live freely in an environment characterized by hope instead of fear. If you would…
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