Events in May–July 2017
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- Annual Memorial Day Shabbat Services at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue
Annual Memorial Day Shabbat Services at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue Annual Memorial Day Shabbat Services at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue
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May 26, 2017The 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.
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- Dupont-Kalorama Museum Consortium Walk Weekend
Dupont-Kalorama Museum Consortium Walk Weekend Dupont-Kalorama Museum Consortium Walk Weekend
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June 4, 2017Stretch your legs and your mind during the 34th Annual Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk June 3 and 4, 2017 from 11am-4pm
Five diverse museums will open their doors free of charge for this weekend long celebration in Washington, D.C.’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Discover Anderson House, Dumbarton House, NSCDA Museum & Headquarters, National Museum of American Jewish Military History (only open Sunday), The Phillips Collection, and Woodrow Wilson House.
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- General Orde Wingate Memorial Ceremony
General Orde Wingate Memorial Ceremony General Orde Wingate Memorial Ceremony
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June 25, 2017Orde Wingate is called HaYedid in Israel; almost every city has a street named after him; and he is considered one of the Godfathers of the Israeli Defense Forces. He is also one of the few foreigners buried at Arlington, and The Jewish War Veterans holds a unique Jewish service with participation of Military Chaplains and Christian Zionists leaders. Prayers for the US, Britain and Israel are offered, and speakers address Wingate's historical importance. Music and the Kel Maleh Memorial prayer are included.
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- Jews and Baseball: Phil Wood
Jews and Baseball: Phil Wood Jews and Baseball: Phil Wood
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July 10, 2017Phil Wood is the host of Nats Talk Live and a long-time radio personality in the D.C.-Baltimore area. He'll join us to discuss the history of Jews in baseball including Hank Greenberg and others who served in the military.