Cross River Dialogue invites all, Jews and non-Jews, to take the opportunity of the festival of Chanukah, Dec. 10-18, to explore dedication and light in Washington DC. For each of the eight candles, we invite you to learn about work of our members, join in where appropriate, and support with finances as you are able. Look for blog posts tagged “Chanukah.”

First Candle, Dec 10/11 — Black Coalition Against Covid

Second Candle, Dec 11/12 — Ward 8 Forests — check here for Saturday clean-ups and for upcoming Memorial Forest event, 12/16 POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST

Third Candle, Dec 12/13: Gun Violence Prevention — Also go directly to Facebook for advance notice on Sunday “bullet melting”

Fourth Candle, Dec 13/14: Nat’l Association for the Advancement of Returning Citizens.

Fifth Candle, Dec 14/15: Serve Your City: Education and Enrichment

Sixth Candle, Dec 15/16: Mutual Aid Network: Housing Instability

Seventh Candle, Dec 16/17: Make Go-Go Forever

Eighth Candle, Dec 17/18: Occupation Free DC and race and policing

PLUS Shamash, the Helper Candle (coming soon)