Welcome to the Networking area of Jconnect 

Networking is a great way to learn something new, meet new contacts and enjoy yourself.  Our Jewish community is populated by many different types of professionals, just like yourself.  Being part of a community provides opportunities for you to problem solve, test ideas and share best practices with colleagues. 

Below are calendar listings for local networking programs. We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities and participate in our professional community. On the right are resources that might enhance your professional life or career.

To find activities targeted to your other interests, you can search the full calendar by clicking on “Search All” and selecting specific ages or interests.

If you need more information on items not included on this page, please contact Jconnect via email at info@jconnect.org, telephone at 301-348-7356 or 703-286-1022 or through the Contact Us page.

 

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Upcoming Events
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Tue
Feb
  28
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
 
2850 Quebec Street NW, Washington DC 20008
Take charge of your professional life. Have you ever felt like you worked in a bubble? Want to learn how to expand your network professionally? Not sure where or how to advance your career? Join us for an open discussion on networking, career growth and professional development with Brenda Gevertz, Executive Director of JCSANA (Jewish Communal Service Association of North America). Brenda will also update us on the latest and upcoming JCSANA news and programs that benefit all of us as Jewis...
Listed In:  20’s-30’s-40’s, DC, Professional Development, Networking, Professional Development
Event Cost:  $10 - $24; $10
 
 
Wed
Feb
  29
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
 
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia
1911 N. Fort Myer Drive, Arlington VA 22209
Come help raise funds to send a kid to camp while playing games and mingling with other young adults! Raffle for a $25 Continental gift card that can be used that evening
Listed In:  20’s-30’s-40’s, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Singles, Northern Virginia, Networking, Social Events
Event Cost:  
 
 
Thu
Mar
  1
7:00 PM - 9:45 PM
 
Rockville Open House
6125 Montrose Road, Rockville MD 20852
Rockville Open House (ROH) is a supervised, safe gathering space for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer, questioning,or intersex (LGBTQQI) Jewish teens, and their friends and allies, between the ages of 13-18 yrs old. ROH is open once a month, on the first Thursday of the month, September through June, from 7:00pm-9:45pm at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington Youth Lounge (6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD). Please find more information about Rockville Open House, includin...
Listed In:  GLBT, DC, Maryland, Non-denominational, Children/Teens/Family, Counseling/Support, Networking, Social Events
Event Cost:  Free; Free
 
 
Wed
Mar
  28
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
 
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
TBD, Washington DC DC 2001
This Power Lunch will have a real estate focus. The featured speaker, Simon Ziff, is the President of Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group, a New York based multi-billion dollar commercial real estate investment company. The real estate capital advisers arrange real estate financing for major owners nationwide. Simon Ziff is a major donor to the NY Federation, he will speak about how he balances his successful business with actively taking part in the Jewish community.
Listed In:  20’s-30’s-40’s, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Couples, Families, DC, Adult Education, Professional Development, Networking, Professional Development, Social Events
Event Cost:  
 
 
Thu
Apr
  5
7:00 PM - 9:45 PM
 
Rockville Open House
6125 Montrose Road, Rockville MD 20852
Rockville Open House (ROH) is a supervised, safe gathering space for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer, questioning,or intersex (LGBTQQI) Jewish teens, and their friends and allies, between the ages of 13-18 yrs old. ROH is open once a month, on the first Thursday of the month, September through June, from 7:00pm-9:45pm at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington Youth Lounge (6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD). Please find more information about Rockville Open House, includin...
Listed In:  GLBT, DC, Maryland, Non-denominational, Children/Teens/Family, Counseling/Support, Networking, Social Events
Event Cost:  Free; Free
 
 
May 2 - May 4
Multiple times available
 
American Jewish Committee
1000 H Street, Washington DC 20001
AJC’s Global Forum is the global Jewish advocacy event of the year. With participants from 50 countries and across the United States, the Global Forum offers three packed days of education, training and inspiration. In 2012, Global Forum participants will once again embark on a journey from insight to action, returning home to their communities informed and effective advocates able to engage with the transnational issues facing the Jewish people today. Insight into the global issues of the da...
Listed In:  DC, Advocacy, History/Education, Leadership Development, Networking, Politics, Professional Development, Social Events
Event Cost:  
 
 
Thu
May
  3
7:00 PM - 9:45 PM
 
Rockville Open House
6125 Montrose Road, Rockville MD 20852
Rockville Open House (ROH) is a supervised, safe gathering space for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer, questioning,or intersex (LGBTQQI) Jewish teens, and their friends and allies, between the ages of 13-18 yrs old. ROH is open once a month, on the first Thursday of the month, September through June, from 7:00pm-9:45pm at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington Youth Lounge (6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD). Please find more information about Rockville Open House, includin...
Listed In:  GLBT, DC, Maryland, Non-denominational, Children/Teens/Family, Counseling/Support, Networking, Social Events
Event Cost:  Free; Free
 
 
May 4 - May 6
Multiple times available
 
American Jewish Committee
1000 H Street, Washington DC 20001
ACCESS 20/20 empowers a network of global Jewish activists to take the front lines in the global debate on Israel, Iran, and opportunities for building peace in our world. Join us during this hot election season in Washington, DC, for an interactive experience: - play Strategic Crossroads: a game designed exclusively for ACCESS to dynamically engage with politics and diplomacy, - build tools to communicate effectively with international opinion-makers and key community leaders, - cult...
Listed In:  20’s-30’s-40’s, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), DC, Advocacy, History/Education, Israel, Networking, Professional Development, Social Events
Event Cost:  
 
 
Sun
Jun
  3
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
 
Israel Bonds
1000 H St NW, Washington DC 20001
The State of Israel Bonds 57th Annual Ambassador's Ball is a community wide gala. The Ambassador of Israel is the event's host. The Ball attracts 500-600 people and celebrates both the State of Israel, and Israel Bond purchasers who support Israel through their investment in State of Israel Bonds. Over the years the Ball has featured elegant cuisine and well-known entertainers, in a beautifully decorated ballroom.
Listed In:  20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, Couples, Seniors, DC, Community-Wide/Festivals, Fundraising/Philanthropy, Israel, Networking, Social Events
Event Cost:  more than $50; $2500 Israel Bond investment & $180 pp couvert
 
 
Thu
Jun
  7
7:00 PM - 9:45 PM
 
Rockville Open House
6125 Montrose Road, Rockville MD 20852
Rockville Open House (ROH) is a supervised, safe gathering space for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer, questioning,or intersex (LGBTQQI) Jewish teens, and their friends and allies, between the ages of 13-18 yrs old. ROH is open once a month, on the first Thursday of the month, September through June, from 7:00pm-9:45pm at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington Youth Lounge (6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD). Please find more information about Rockville Open House, includin...
Listed In:  GLBT, DC, Maryland, Non-denominational, Children/Teens/Family, Counseling/Support, Networking, Social Events
Event Cost:  Free; Free
 
 
Mon
Jun
  11
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
tbd, Washington DC tbd
ConnectGens project launch
Listed In:  20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, Networking
Event Cost:  
 
 
Mon
Jun
  18
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
tbd, Washington DC tbd
ConnectGens project launch
Listed In:  20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, Networking
Event Cost:  
 
 
Tue
Nov
  6
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
 
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
tbd, Washington DC tbd
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington's Network event
Listed In:  20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, DC, Fundraising/Philanthropy, Networking
Event Cost:  
 
 
Wed
Nov
  7
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
 
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
tbd, Washington DC tbd
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington's Network Event
Listed In:  20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, DC, Fundraising/Philanthropy, Networking
Event Cost:  
 
 
Thu
Nov
  8
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
 
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
tbd, Washington DC tbd
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington's Network Event
Listed In:  20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, DC, Fundraising/Philanthropy, Networking
Event Cost:  
 

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