March 3, 2026 -

8th Annual Refugee Shabbat

When

March 21, 2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

8th Annual HIAS Refugee Shabbat

Led by Rabbi Jeremy Kridel with speaker from HIAS
Saturday, March 21 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 

Location: Bender JCC of Greater Washington
Free for Machar and Bender JCC members and friends
Light refreshments will be served

This meaningful evening brings our community together with others around the world to stand in solidarity with refugees, asylum seekers, and forcibly displaced people. Learn about the advocacy and humanitarian work of Machar and HIAS, followed by an interactive Q&A.
The program will feature a special Humanistic Havdalah ceremony led by Rabbi Jeremy Kridel, with a facilitated discussion following the service.
Admission is free for Machar and Bender JCC members and friends.
Please RSVP HERE by March 15, 2026