Events in March–May 2016
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- Martin Victor: Doctor in Blue
Martin Victor: Doctor in Blue Martin Victor: Doctor in Blue
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March 6, 2016Martin Victor will discuss his book Doctor in Blue and his career in the U.S. Air Force including wartime Vietnam
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- Drink to Give, Support Our Soldiers!
Drink to Give, Support Our Soldiers! Drink to Give, Support Our Soldiers!
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April 7, 2016Join us at Mission as we drink to support the Jewish War Veterans’ Support Our Soldiers (SOS) program for our FIRST ever happy hour fundraiser, just in time to send some matzah overseas!
Between 6-8pm, a $5 donation at the door includes drink specials and doing a mitzvah! After happy hour ends, the festivity will continue with $4 Tecates, $6 happy hour wines, $7 Mission margaritas, and a surprise specialty cocktail.
With Passover coming up, we send matzah (and more) to Jewish troops who are based overseas to help make home feel a little less far away. Passover is one of the hardest Jewish holidays to practice overseas due to its dependence on Jewish ritual and custom. (Regular care packages are also sent any active duty person via the National SOS program.)
We will also have a donation box available at The Mission where you can bring non-perishable items (matzah, macaroons, etc.) or other essentials such as batteries, socks, and toothpaste to contribute to the care packages.
Drink and donate at the same time!
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- Mimouna Celebration
Mimouna Celebration Mimouna Celebration
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May 1, 2016Join us and Sephardic Heritage in D.C. to celebrate mimouna and learn about American Jewish service members in North Africa during World War II.
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- Jewish Heritage Night with D.C. United
Jewish Heritage Night with D.C. United Jewish Heritage Night with D.C. United
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May 8, 2016Join us as we celebrate Jewish Heritage Night with D.C. United as they take on NYC! Tickets start at only $21.
Take part in our pre-match celebrations and education- you’ll find us hanging out in the tailgate lot starting at 3:30 with food and other goodies. Come visit, and bring your friends!
We also know it's Mother's Day, so make sure Mom has a ball this year! Take her to RFK for some futbol and a celebration of our Jewish heritage.
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- Annual Memorial Day Shabbat Service
Annual Memorial Day Shabbat Service Annual Memorial Day Shabbat Service
May 27, 2016The National Museum of American Jewish Military History, Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. and 6th & I Historic Synagogue will hold the Annual National Shabbat Service honoring the Jewish Fallen Heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan. On this Memorial Day weekend, and hopefully countless Memorial Day weekends thereafter, we are also asking all of the synagogues throughout our nation and all Jewish organizations to read the names of these Fallen Heroes in memorial.
There is an admission fee for cocktail hour and dinner. The service is free.
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- We Called Him Rabbi Abraham: Lincoln and American Jewry
We Called Him Rabbi Abraham: Lincoln and American Jewry We Called Him Rabbi Abraham: Lincoln and American Jewry
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May 31, 2016Jewish American Heritage Lecture at National Archives in partnership with the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington
Featuring Dr. Gary Zola, We Called Him Rabbi Abraham: Lincoln and American Jewry, a Documentary History
Tuesday, May 31, 2016, 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Gary P. Zola, a distinguished scholar of the American Jewish experience and an ordained rabbi, traces President Lincoln's fascinating connections to and legacy with Jewish Americans. Using newspaper clippings, letters, poems, and sermons - many never published before - Dr. Zola helps us understand why Lincoln was given the affectionate title "Rabbi" by America's small, but growing Jewish population.
Dr. Zola will be in conversation with Erin Carlson Mast, Executive Director at President Lincoln's Cottage. A book-signing follows the program.
Dr. Zola is the executive director of The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives and Edward M. Ackerman Family Distinguished Professor of American Jewish Experience & Reform Jewish History at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati.
National Archives' William G. McGowan Theater
Constitution Avenue & 7th Street, NW
Special Events Entrance
Washington, D.C. -- DirectionsFree general admission – register in advance through National Archives
Advanced reserved seats for $10
Online | rsvp@jhsgw.org | 202-789-0900
In partnership with the National Archives and President Lincoln's Cottage
Promotional partners: The Foundation for Jewish Studies and the Washington Jewish Film Festival
Dr. Zola's participation made possible, in part, by generous support from David Bruce Smith, Brenda & Paul Pascal, and Sandra & Jon Willen.