Author: Suzanne Pollak

2016 Holocaust Observance to Take Place May 1 in Maryland & Northern Virginia

Community Events, Featured Item / By Suzanne Pollak / March 21, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Yom Ha’Shoah “Seeking Justice 70 Years after Nuremberg” May 1, 2016 JCA is pleased to be a supporting agency for the 2016 Holocaust Observance organized by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington (JCRC), to be held this year on Sunday, May 1. During this annual observance, we come together as a …

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The Career Gateway! – Next Class Starts April 6 – Sign Up Now!

Featured Item, JCA Programs / By Suzanne Pollak / March 16, 2016

Return to work with the Career Gateway!

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Are you age 50+ and looking for a new job? Whether you are re-entering the workforce or making a career change, JCA’s Career Gateway program was designed just for you. The next session of Career Gateway starts Wednesday, April 6 — classes are small by design, so seats are limited. Be sure to sign …

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Montgomery County Students Invited to Compete in “Save the Seat” Contest by Promoting Public Awareness of Priority Seating for Seniors & People with Disabilities

JCA Programs / By Suzanne Pollak / February 15, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Students in Montgomery County, Maryland: Create a Public Awareness Campaign in Your School and Community! Click here to download a flyer about the Save the Seat contest. FINAL DEADLINE: All entries due by February 29, 2016. What do I need to do? Use your creativity to help increase public awareness of the importance …

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JCA’s Winter 2015-2016 Newsletter Now Available

News, Publications / By Suzanne Pollak / December 28, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The Winter 2015-2016 edition of Access JCA is now available. In this issue: Austin Heyman: Friend and Hero Our Quarter-Century Club Gets a New Member President’s Message Happy Birthday JCA! (42nd Annual Meeting Recap) Click on the newsletter image to read online. You may also use the menu at the bottom of the viewing …

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JCA’s 42nd Annual Report Now Available – Read it Online or Request Your Copy Today!

News, Publications / By Suzanne Pollak / October 10, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Our 42nd Annual Report tells the story of JCA’s growth and accomplishments from July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015. Click on the report title or cover image to read online. While viewing the report, you can also use the menu at the bottom of the screen to print or download. [real3dflipbook id=”2″] To request a …

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JCA’s Fall 2015 Newsletter Now Available

News, Publications / By Suzanne Pollak / October 8, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The fall 2015 edition of Access JCA is now available. In this issue: JCA’s Kensington Club Branches Out Opening Doors for Older Workers President’s Message Every Volunteer is a Winner! Click on the newsletter image to read online. You may also use the menu at the bottom of the viewing screen to print or …

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Registration is Open for ROUTES, a Day of Jewish Learning, on November 15

Community Events, News / By Suzanne Pollak / September 18, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s Department of Jewish Life and Learning cordially invites you to attend ROUTES, the Greater Washington Jewish community’s quintessential annual adult education conference. Now it its seventh year, this innovative day of Jewish learning will feature 70 thought-provoking sessions in seven hours. From mindfulness to mysticism, relationships to reflections, text study …

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Look for JCA at The Beacon 50+ Expos on October 18 & 25

Community Events, News / By Suzanne Pollak / September 17, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]JCA is a proud sponsor of the 50+ Expos presented by The Beacon. Be sure to stop by our table at either Expo to learn more about JCA programs and volunteer opportunities! With two dates to choose from, there’s no reason to miss out on this great community resource. Sunday, October 18, 12 – …

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JCA Recognized as 2015 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits

Charitable Giving, News / By Suzanne Pollak / September 7, 2015

Thanks to more than 30 five-star reviews penned by volunteers, donors, board members and people who have benefited from our programs and services, the Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington has earned designation as a 2015 Top-Rated Nonprofit from GreatNonprofits, Reviews are posted by people who have first-hand experience with a charitable organization. …

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JCA Interages Program Seeks Volunteers Age 50+ to Inspire Children & Youth – Learn More at September 3 Open House!

Interages, JCA Programs, News / By Suzanne Pollak / August 11, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]If you are age 50+ and looking to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and youth, we invite you to join us on September 3 for the Interages’ Volunteer Open House. As a volunteer for the JCA Heyman Interages® Center, you could share your experience and knowledge to help students thrive …

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