WSJD E-News
Edition 5 Friday, May 16, 2018 2 Sivan 5778
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FROM THE WSJD BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Happy Spring! Springtime means rebirth, milestones, celebrations, and holidays, which include graduations and
Shavuot
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The WSJD Board of Directors wish each graduate mazel tov and much success!
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ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION UPDATE
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On Sunday, May 6, the WSJD held its annual meeting and election at the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington.
The WSJD Board of Directors shared an update on WSJD, the treasurer's report, and presented a slate of officers for a vote. To view the PowerPoint presentation of the reports, photographs of events from the past year, and a list of WSJD officers,
click here
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We welcome
Marcia Zisman
as
WSJD's Board of Directors'
new secretary. Mazel tov, Marcia! The WSJD Board of Directors still has one vacant member at large seat. The Nominations Committee will continue their search for a person to fill the seat. If anyone is interested, contact the Nominations Committee at
WSJDNominations@gmail.com.
Susan Cohen (President), Michael Pearlman (Vice President), Vicki Lowen (Treasurer), Hillel Goldberg (Member at Large), and Jeffrey Dunefsky (Member at Large) will continue to serve on the WSJD Board of Directors this year.
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JEWISH FEDERATION NEEDS YOUR INPUT
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During the Annual Meeting/Election, Jeff Cohen, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community representative on the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Board of Directors, led a discussion to gather input to help inform its new CEO and Vice President Gil Preuss of the needs of the Jewish Deaf Community for their new Strategic Plan.
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If you missed the opportunity to be part of the discussion, it's not too late! There are two more opportunities:
- Host a community forum at your home. Jeff is available to help facilitate the discussion on behalf of the JFGW.
- Participate in the JFGW Town Hall meeting.
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(301-637-3902).
Jeff Cohen needs to receive input by June 5 in order to present a report to the Jewish Federation on behalf of the Jewish Deaf Community.
Photo credit:
Steve Brenner
First photo:
Jeff Cohen leads the discussion.
Second photo:
David Birnbaum shares his input.
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GRAND SLAM SUNDAY: JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY AT NATIONALS PARK
An event of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and its community partners
Sunday, August 19, 2018
For photos of WSJD's participation in last year's Grand Slam Sunday,
click here
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ASL HIGH HOLY DAYS
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service and Dinner
Sunday, September 9, 2018, Gallaudet campus in conjunction with Hillel at Gallaudet
Evening Rosh Hashanah Service and Reception
Monday, September 10, 2018, Adat Shalom
Yom Kippur Late Afternoon Service and Break Fast
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
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ISRAEL@70: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION
Hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Enjoy live music, authentic food and fun activities for the whole family.
Sunday, June 3, 2018, 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.
The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
1961 Chain Bridge Rd
Tysons, VA 22182
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SUPPORT WSJD! BECOME A SPONSOR
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WSJD, a 501 C3 tax deductible non-profit organization, needs funds to support its ongoing expenses. If your company, business, and organization is interested in sponsoring WSJD's ASL High Holy Day services and other programs, email us
(
WSJDEvents18@gmail.com
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We will then send you the sponsorship information and application form.
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Dr. Steven L. Rattner, DDS, PA,
& Associates
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Glen W. Suttcliffe, GlenRealtor
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WSJD thanks Bender JCC of Greater Washington for their partnership.
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To continue to help offset costs of programming expenses (i.e. facility rental and other incidentals), WSJD welcomes donations. There are two ways to make the donation.
- Donate online at the WSJD website at www.wsjdeaf.org/donate.
- To donate by check, mail a check to:
Washington Society of Jewish Deaf
P.O. Box 4141
West McLean, VA 22103-4141
WSJD is a 501(C)3 tax-exempt non-profit organization. All contributions to WSJD are tax deductible to the extent of the law. No goods or services will be provided in exchange of your generous donation.
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