Community Inclusion Calendar 2026

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Greetings friend, Welcome to The Friendship Circle of Washington’s 2026 Community Inclusion Calendar. This year we are shaking things up with a brand new Monthly Kindness and Inclusion Community Challenge, inviting everyone to take part in simple, meaningful actions that strengthen connection, compassion, and belonging throughout our community. This calendar is thoughtfully designed to seamlessly integrate both Jewish and secular dates, making it a valuable resource for our diverse community. Since 2004, The Friendship Circle has been dedicated to creating a world where everyone belongs. Through innovative programs, we pair teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities with peer buddies, building meaningful relationships and fostering essential life skills. Together, we are shaping a more inclusive and compassionate future. We are especially proud of the incredible growth in our Teen and Young Adult Life Skills and Social Engagement programs, which continue to empower participants with the tools they need to thrive socially and independently. Your unwavering support makes this all possible. Thank you for standing with us in championing inclusion and creating transformative change. Warm regards, Rabbi Elazar and Esther Bogomilsky

Give a hug

Wish someone a good day

Reach out to a friend

Share a smile

Do a mitzvah

Write a thank you card

Dance and sing with loved ones

Volunteer

Give charity

Pick up trash you see outside

Buy someone a snack

The Friendship Circle of Washington 2737 77th Ave SE, Suite 101 Mercer Island, WA 98040

P. 206-FRIENDS (374-3637) E. info@friendshipcirclewa.org www.friendshipcirclewa.org

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE PROGRAMS

CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR PROGRAM SCHEDULE: WWW.FRIENDSHIPCIRCLEWA.ORG

Weekly, Friends@Home pairs participants with volunteer buddies for one-on-one connections at their homes, promoting vital friendships and cognitive growth.

FRIENDS-AT-HOME

Sundays, participants and their volunteer buddies engage with music, art, sports, movement therapy and more, also giving their parents much needed respite.

SUNDAY CIRCLE

Hosted quarterly birthday celebrations for our participants at special community locations.

BIRTHDAY CLUB

Teen leaders meet monthly and help plan programs, recruit volunteers, and more.

LEADERSHIP

Summer Camp enhances children's skills in a supportive, inclusive environment, fostering a sense of belonging in a caring community.

SUMMER CAMP

Teens receive strong peer and professional support to overcome mental health stigma, build skills, and navigate challenges for crisis prevention. A blend of daily living, personal, and occupational skills fostering independence and integration into society. Acquire self-advocacy and social skills in a fun, relaxed environment, encouraging independence and nurturing friendships. Recreational opportunities take teens and young adults out on nature walks, rock climbing, to music concerts, and more.

U-MATTER

TEEN & YOUNG ADULT LIFE SKILLS

TEEN & YOUNG ADULT HANGOUTS

TEEN & YOUNG ADULT ADVENTURES

Community building, bonding and respite for moms of children with special needs.

MOM'S NIGHT OUT

TEEN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Workshops for teens including sensitiy training and broader community engagement.

MVP

6th and 7th graders participate in a 4-week training series, preparing them to volunteer.

The Friendship Circle offers diverse adult courses, connecting individuals with our values and the Seattle special needs community through topics like Torah studies and sensitivity training.

ADULT EDUCATION

“My favorite memory from Friendship Circle was meeting Ford, he was nervous initially, but it has been so amazing becoming closer and doing some of his favorite things with him!” - Sally Aronchick

JANUARY TEVET - SHEVAT

TWENTY 26 TWENTY26 5786 5786

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NEW YEARS DAY

Vayechi

Shabbat Ends 5:23 PM

4:13PM

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יט

Shemony

Shabbat Ends 5:30 PM

4:19PM

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Va’eira

Shabbat Ends 5:39 PM

4:29PM

כט

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

Shabbat Ends 5:48 PM

ROSH CHODESH

4:39 PM

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יב

Beshalach

YUD SHEVAT

4:50 PM

“ I v ol u n t eer a t Friendship Circle beca u se I ha v e an oppor tu ni ty t o dras t icall y impac t someone else ' s life in a posi t i v e w a y b y being t heir friend .” - R y le y B u rks “I volunteer at Friendship Circle because I have an opportunity to drastically impact someone else's life in a positive way by being their friend.” - Ryley Burks

TWENTY 26 TWENTY26 5786 5786

FEBRUARY FEBRUARY SHEVAT - ADAR SHEVAT - ADAR

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Wednesday

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SHEVAT - NEW YEAR FOR TREES

Yitro

Shabbat Ends 6:08 PM

5:01 PM

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Shekalim Mishpatim

Shabbat Ends 6:18 PM

5:12 PM

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PRESIDENTS DAY

ROSH CODESH

Terumah

Shabbat Ends 6:29 PM

5:23 PM

יא

Shabbat Ends 6:39 PM

5:33 PM

“Friendship Circle has made me appreciate the people around me.” - Audrey Hoffman

TWENTY26 5786 5786

MARCH ADAR - NISSAN

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SHUSHAN PURIM

FAST OF ESTHER

PURIM

Parah Ki Tisa

Shabbat Ends 6:49 PM

5:44 PM

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Hachodesh Vayak’hel- Pekudei

Daylight Saving Time Starts

Shabbat Ends 6:18 PM

5:12 PM

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ROSH CODESH

Vayikra

Shabbat Ends 8:10PM

7:04 PM

Shabbat HaGadol Tzav

Shabbat Ends 8:20PM

7:14 PM

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יב

“Friendship circle has helped me see the world through new eyes and helped me to develop a greater sense of empathy.” - Robbie Morris

APRIL NISSAN - IYAR

TWENTY26 5786

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PASSOVER 2ND SEDER TONIGHT OMER: COUNT 1

PASSOVER DAY 2 OMER: COUNT 3

PASSOVER DAY 1 OMER: COUNT 2

EREV PESACH FIRST SEDER TONIGHT

7:24 PM

7:21 PM

8:28 PM

8:31 PM

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PASSOVER DAY 4 OMER: COUNT 5

PASSOVER DAY 5 OMER: COUNT 6

PASSOVER DAY 3 OMER: COUNT 4

PASSOVER DAY 8 DAY 7 OMER: COUNT 8

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PASSOVER DAY 7 DAY 6 OMER: COUNT 7

DAY 9 OMER: COUNT 10

Shemini

Shabbat Ends 8:42 PM

7:30 PM

7: 34 PM

8:37 PM

8:39 PM

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DAY 15 OMER: COUNT 16

Tazria-Metzora DAY 16 OMER: COUNT 17

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DAY 10 OMER: COUNT 11

Shabbat Ends 8:53PM

7: 44 PM

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Acharei-Kedoshim

Shabbat Ends 9:04 PM

7:54 PM

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A Da y of Celebra t ion a t o u r Ann u al Heroes Gala A Day of Celebration at our Annual Heroes Gala

TWENTY26 5786

MAY IYAR - SIVAN

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DAY 30 OMER: COUNT 31

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Emor

Shabbat Ends 9:16 PM

8:04 PM

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DAY 35 OMER: COUNT 36

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LAG BAOMER: COUNT 34

DAY 34 OMER: COUNT 35

Behar-bechukotai

GALA DAY

Shabbat Ends 9:27 PM

8:13 PM

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DAY 38 OMER: COUNT 39 MOTHER’S DAY

Bamidbar

Shabbat Ends 9:38 PM

8:23 PM

SHAVUOT

ROSH CODESH DAY 45 OMER: COUNT 46

SHAVUOT

DAY 47 OMER: COUNT 48

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DAY 49 OMER

DAY 46 OMER: COUNT 47

Shabbat Ends 9:48 PM

8:31 PM

8:30 PM

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MEMORIAL DAY

Naso

Shabbat Ends 9:58 PM

8:39 PM

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“ Friendship Circle has helped Angie gro w in confidence , independence , and jo y. She feels a real sense of belonging , and t ha t has made a bea ut if u l difference in her life .” - Doll y I v ano v “Friendship Circle has helped Angie grow in confidence, independence, and joy. She feels a real sense of belonging, and that has made a beautiful difference in her life.” -Dolly Ivanov

TWENTY26 5786

JUNE SIVAN - TAMMUZ

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Behaalotecha

Shabbat Ends 10:05 PM

8:45 PM

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Shlach

Shabbat Ends 10:10 PM

8:50 PM

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ROSH CODESH

JUNETEENTH

FLAG DAY

Korach

Shabbat Ends 10:13 PM

8:52 PM

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Chukat-Balak

FATHER’S DAY

Shabbat Ends 10: 14 PM

8:53 PM

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“Ella is crazy about Lona, she has become one of the most important people in Ella’s life and she treasures their friendship and the time they spend together.” - Brooke Pariser

TWENTY 26 TWENTY26 5786 5786

JULY TAMMUZ - AV

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FAST OF TAMMUZ 17

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Pinchas

8:52 PM

Shabbat Ends 10:11 PM

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Matot-Massei

Shabbat Ends 10:06

8:49 PM

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ROSH CHODESH

Devarim

Shabbat Ends 9:58 PM

8:43 PM

יא

TISHAH B’AV

Va’etchanan

Shabbat Ends 9:49 PM

8:36 PM

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8:27 PM

A Da y of Comm u ni ty a t o u r Ann u al Walk w i t h Friendship ! A Day of Community at our Annual Walk with Friendship!

TWENTY26 5786

AUGUST AV - ELUL

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Eikev

Shabbat Ends 9:38 PM

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Re’eh

Shabbat Ends 9:25 PM

8:16 PM

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ROSH CODESH

Shoftim

Shabbat Ends 9:12 PM

8:05

Ki Teitzei

Shabbat Ends 8:58 PM

7:52 PM

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Ki Tavo

Shabbat Ends 8:43 PM

7:39 PM

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CHAI ELUL

“ Friendship Circle S u mmer Camp gi v es Eden and Cha u cer a s u ppor t i v e place t o sociali z e , gro w, and ha v e bo u ndless f u n in a comm u ni ty w here t he y t r u l y t hri v e .” - Melissa Rojs z a “Friendship Circle Summer Camp gives Eden and Chaucer a supportive place to socialize, grow, and have boundless fun in a community where they truly thrive.” -Melissa Rojsza

TWENTY26 5786-5787

SEPTEMBER ELUL- TISHREI

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Nitzavim- Vayelech

Shabbat Ends 8:28 PM

7:52 PM

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EREV ROSH HASHANAH

ROSH HASHANAH

LABOR DAY

Shabbat Ends 8:13 PM

7:11 PM

ROAH HASHANAH

FAST OF GEDALIAH

Ha’azinu

Shabbat Ends 7:59 PM

6:57 PM

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SUKKOT

EREV SUKKOT

EREV YOM KIPPUR

YOM KIPPUR

Shabbat Ends 7:44 PM

6: 42 PM

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SUKKOT

“ I s t ar t ed a t FCWA for m y mi tzv ah projec t, b ut as I en t er m y 4t h y ear I reali z e I s t a y ed for t he f u lfillmen t I feel and t he more I learn from L u ke e v er y mon t h !” - Hannah Will “I started at FCWA for my mitzvah project, but as I enter my 4th year I realize I stayed for the fulfillment I feel and the more I learn from Luke every month!” - Hannah Will

TWENTY 26 TWENTY26 5787 5787

OCTOBER TISHREI - CHESHVAN

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Shemini Atzeret

HOSHANA RABBAH

SUKKOT

Shabbat Ends 7:30 PM

6:28 PM

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SIMCHAT TORAH

Bereishit

Shabbat Ends 7:16 PM

7:28 PM

6:14 PM

ROSH CHODESH

ROSH CHODESH COLUMBUS DAY

Noach

Shabbat Ends 7:03 PM

6:01 PM

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Lech-Lecha

Shabbat Ends 7:44 PM

5:48 PM

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יח

Shabbat Ends 6:40 PM

5:36 PM

“Learning to communicate with Ori over the past year has been so special. Dancing, singing, and running around with her is always so much fun.” - Bella Berson

TWENTY26 5787

NOVEMBER CHESHVAN - KISLEV

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Chayei Sarah

ELECTION DAY

Shabbat Ends 5:31 PM

4:26 PM

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ROSH CHODESH

Toldot

ROSH CHODESH

VETRANS DAY

Shabbat Ends 5: 23 PM

4:17 PM

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Vayeitzei

Shabbat Ends 5:17 PM

4:09 PM

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טו

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יד

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Vayishlach

THANKSGIVING DAY

Shabbat Ends 5:12 PM

4:04 PM

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YUD-TES KISLEV

CHOF KISLEV

Shabbat Ends 6:40 PM

“As someone who craves peer interaction, Friendship Circle has been a core resource for us to be able to help fufill that need for Marley. It’s also really nice to know that there is a local organization here that honors inclusion and respect.” - Amanda

TWENTY 26 TWENTY26 5787 5787

DECEMBER KISLEV - TEVET

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Vayeishev CHANUKAH

Shabbat Ends 5:10PM

4:01 PM

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CHANUKAH

CHANUKAH ROSH CHODESH

CHANUKAH

CHANUKAH ROSH CHODESH

Mikeitz

Shabbat Ends 5: 10 PM

4:00 PM

Vayigash

Shabbat Ends 5:12 PM

4:01 PM

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Vayechi

FAST OF TEVET 10

Shabbat Ends 5:16 PM

4:05 PM

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NEW YEARS EVE

Shabbat Ends 6:40 PM

“ I v ol u n t eer a t Friendship Circle t o ge t t o kno w and be a par t of a comm u ni ty t ha t has a larger impac t on t he w orld .” - Anne Findle y “I volunteer at Friendship Circle to get to know and be a part of a community that has a larger impact on the world.” - Anne Findley

2 0 2 7

“We watched Yonatan evolve from quite a lonely place to a kid who has friends and is a member of a big and loving community.” -Irit Shechtman

With Special Thanks and Gratitude

TO OUR FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATE PARTNERS TO OUR FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATE PARTNERS

We are deeply grateful to our generous partners for making all of this possible. Your support allows us to expand our programs, welcome new team members, and create meaningful, inclusive experiences for every participant. Because of you, Friendship Circle can continue to foster connection, growth, and joy across our community. Thank you for helping us make a lasting impact, one friendship at a time.

NON PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Permit #1706 Seattle, WA

Friendship Circle of Washington 2737 77th Ave SE, Suite 101 Mercer Island, WA 98040

P: 206-FRIENDS (374-3637 E: info@friendshipcirclewa.org www.friendshipcirclewa.org

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