D25 | EDCJCC volunteer effort 2022

The Edlovitch DCJCC (the Washington DC Jewish Community Center) organized its annual D25 volunteer day to help those in need on Christmas.  I documented volunteers at Christ House, Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Central Union Mission, Loaves and Fishes, DC Central Kitchen, Karin House, and at the JCC itself. This is my 27th or 28th year covering this citywide mission of kindness.

Thank you to editor David Holzel of Washington Jewish Week, to the hard-working Sonya Weisburd and Mira Smith of the EDCJCC volunteer/social action program, and especially to my dear partner Ruth Stromberg, who once again ably took down caption material. 

Holiday celebration | APAH

I photographed APAH (Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing)'s holiday party for their many residents.  

There was a large turnout  (400+) for the festivities. It was heartwarming to see the happiness and good will expressed throughout the many shades of the exceptionally diverse community they serve. Santa had a great time, as did the families.

Thanks to Elise Panko of APAH for the assignment-. Blessings on the good work the entire APAH crew does in our community.

A good day | Dawn in Glencarlyn, Adele on our walk, Bright Pond

 Some things I observed today. All good.

Night walk |Bright Pond

 

Pete Sokolow - in memory

In memory of the great klezmer musician, Pete Sokolow, z'l, who passed from this world this morning,

These photographs of Pete (one with Sid Beckerman, z'l) were made at Klezkamp in the Catskills, NY, in 1998 or 1999.

May his memory be for a blessing.

Late November Walk - Glencarlyn Park

 Two pictures from recent morning walks.