Sundays, June 15-July 13 from 11:00 AM-11:45 AMPay per classBest for ages 2-4, siblings welcome to enroll.Join us this summer for a joyful weekly Hebrew class designed just for toddlers and their grown-ups! Each session will include playful introductions to Hebrew words and letters through stories, songs, movement, and hands-on fun. We'll explore Jewish values […]
Join us for a colorful and creative outdoor adventure! Kids and grown-ups alike will learn fun sidewalk chalk techniques and get inspired to turn the pavement into a masterpiece. We’ll provide the chalk—just bring your imagination, comfy clothes, and a love of art and play! Location provided upon registration.
Join Pozez JCC’s Shaliach, Dean for a weekly session of Israel news updates and insights. In each session, you will have the opportunity to catch up with Israel's current events and have a safe space to ask questions and discuss, or just listen!
Join us for a pair of workouts on Independence Day! 9:30am's Patriot session will be a boot camp-style workout targeting intense exercises, high heart rates, and as many reps as possible. 10:30am's Liberty will be a traditional circuit workout with moderate, scaled exercises. Resistance lifts and functional movements will be perfect for participants of all […]
Join us for a pair of workouts on Independence Day! 9:30am's Patriot session will be a boot camp-style workout targeting intense exercises, high heart rates, and as many reps as possible. 10:30am's Liberty will be a traditional circuit workout with moderate, scaled exercises. Resistance lifts and functional movements will be perfect for participants of all […]
Sundays, June 15-July 13 from 11:00 AM-11:45 AMPay per classBest for ages 2-4, siblings welcome to enroll.Join us this summer for a joyful weekly Hebrew class designed just for toddlers and their grown-ups! Each session will include playful introductions to Hebrew words and letters through stories, songs, movement, and hands-on fun. We'll explore Jewish values […]
Join Pozez JCC’s Shaliach, Dean for a weekly session of Israel news updates and insights. In each session, you will have the opportunity to catch up with Israel's current events and have a safe space to ask questions and discuss, or just listen!
Hola/Hello! Have you ever learned a foreign language? Would you like to spell your name, describe your favorite place and converse in present tense Spanish? Or maybe you would like to refresh the Spanish you learned so long ago as a student. If so, this is the class for you! Instructor Ruth Roberts uses interactive […]
This ongoing, in-person language class is designed for people that have a rich Hebrew vocabulary (very comfortable using 200 or more words), understand the basic grammar structures, and would like to expand their conversational skills in day-to-day language, as well as engage in other topics of conversation. The instructor will provide materials and opportunities for […]
A JCC Adult Outreach Program in Alexandria Legendary Sephardic composer and musician Flory Jagoda delighted contemporary audiences with ancestral songs and lyrics that stretch back centuries. Born in Sarajevo to a musical family, Flory became the family’s only Holocaust survivor. She shared with the world the songs that were lovingly passed on to her before […]
¡Hola Amigos! Hello Friends! This fun and interactive ongoing class will focus on learning conversational Spanish utilizing games, books, and music. Spanish is spoken in class from the first day. Students will learn pronunciation of vowels and consonants, numbers, pronouns, useful phrases, simple word recognition, and basic verbs while building a Spanish vocabulary.Handouts will be […]
This ongoing, in-person course is designed for beginners to the Hebrew language or those who need an extensive refresher. Brand-new students must be assessed by the instructor prior to class. Wednesday, July 9-August 13 (6 weeks)7:30 PM-9:00 PMInstructor: Sigi Saadia This class will help you learn the alphabet including vowels, important vocabulary, grammar, and common […]
Do you already know how to read Hebrew? Are you able to follow the prayers in Hebrew but wish you could read them more quickly? If so, join the Improve Your Biblical Hebrew Reading Skills class. This course will help you master reading the main Hebrew prayers, as well as...• Understand the rules of pronunciation.• […]
Meet Alexandria’s J-Family Ambassador, Stacey! Come grab a coffee, chat, connect with other local families, and meet Stacey. Whether you’re new to the community or just looking to make new friends, we’d love to see you there! Location provided upon registration.
Calling all readers! This month’s book discussion will be “All the King's Men' by Robert Penn Warren – Facilitated by Laura Sims Note: This will be a VIRTUAL meeting. Zoom link will be sent the day before for all who register. Fee: $0 Members; $15 Non-members
Mark your calendars for a unique virtual gathering of the J-Men's Club to celebrate and bid farewell to our incredible Senior Shaliach, Dean Bagdadi. Dean, along with his wife Rotem, will be returning to Israel in August after three impactful years with us at the J. He's been an invaluable resource, bringing so much to […]
Guided by a professional art educator, we’ll explore the artistic themes of the Phillips Collection’s exhibit Vivian Browne: My Kind of Protest through fun, hands-on activities. The Phillips Collection, founded in 1921, is America’s first museum of modern art. In collaboration with JFamily, a program by the Edlavitch DCJCC and the Pozez JCC of Northern […]
Sundays, June 15-July 13 from 11:00 AM-11:45 AMPay per classBest for ages 2-4, siblings welcome to enroll.Join us this summer for a joyful weekly Hebrew class designed just for toddlers and their grown-ups! Each session will include playful introductions to Hebrew words and letters through stories, songs, movement, and hands-on fun. We'll explore Jewish values […]
Hear the birds singing and take in the commanding views of the Occoquan on a kayak paddle led by ACA certified paddling instructor and NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin. Expect to observe songbirds, Great Blue Herons, Cormorants, Osprey, and maybe even some Bald Eagles! Invite your friends, adult (or almost adult) children or grandchildren […]
Join Pozez JCC’s Shaliach, Dean for a weekly session of Israel news updates and insights. In each session, you will have the opportunity to catch up with Israel's current events and have a safe space to ask questions and discuss, or just listen!
This is a monthly support group for anyone who has recently – or not-so-recently – lost a spouse or partner. Join us for an open, frank forum on issues such as grief, bereavement, and moving forward after great loss. All are welcome.Facilitated by Dr. Rebecca Fleischer and Dr. Libby RobbinsFee: No admission fee, however, registration […]
Facilitated by Dr. Rebecca Fleischer & Dr. Libby Robbins This monthly support group is for anyone who has recently – or not-so-recently – lost a spouse or partner. Join us for an open, frank forum on issues such as grief, bereavement, and moving forward after great loss. Some members go out to dinner locally after […]
Advanced Beginners and those with some knowledge may join this ongoing course. Students must be comfortable with the Hebrew alphabet to learn the rudiments of reading. (Yiddish is phonetic and much easier than Hebrew). We will study Yiddish stories and converse about them in Yiddish. We’ll also learn a great deal of vocabulary and useful […]
Join us at the playground for a playful outdoor experience where kids can get messy making seed balls—tiny bundles of soil, clay, and seeds that can be planted at home to grow beautiful blooms or tasty herbs. This sensory-friendly activity lets little ones dig in, connect with nature, and learn how things grow—then swing, slide, […]
Facilitated by Sharon Alman, LCSW This monthly support group is for anyone who has recently – or not-so-recently – lost a spouse or partner. Join us for an open, frank forum on issues such as grief, bereavement, and moving forward after great loss. Some members go out to lunch locally after the meeting. All are […]
Join us for our Sweet Summer Series—a delicious way to cool off and connect! Meet up with J-Family Ambassadors and other local families for ice cream. Come for the dessert, stay for the community and summer fun. We will be joining Olam Tikvah Preschool in Fairfax, come out and meet their preschool director in an […]
Join Pozez JCC’s Shaliach, Dean for a weekly session of Israel news updates and insights. In each session, you will have the opportunity to catch up with Israel's current events and have a safe space to ask questions and discuss, or just listen!
In an era of continuous news, understanding complex events can be challenging. We invite you to our roundtable to engage in a focused discussion on current newsworthy topics.Facilitated alternately by Amihai & Debra Glazer; Josh Greene; Phyllis Klein; Philip SternbergFee: $0 Member/ $15 Non-member
Join this ongoing, online class if you have some knowledge of Yiddish, know the Hebrew alphabet, and would like to continue to learn to speak and read the language. Classes will focus on reading classic Yiddish stories by great Yiddish writers like Manger and Singer. The class is an opportunity to get a taste of […]
We invite you to join us at the JCC to make pencil packs for Second Story teen programs in Falls Church. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of at-risk local teens, providing them with the tools they need to succeed in school. We will start by learning about Second Story and the […]
In Collaboration with Canto Vocal ProgramsFeaturing Maurice Lugassy, professor of French culture and Canto Vocal artistsWhat can opera tell us about identity, exile, and belonging?Join Maurice Lugassy for a thought-provoking musical lecture that explores how Jewish stories, composers, and themes found a place on the grand stage of French opera.From the powerful drama of Halévy’s […]
Get ready for a magical night under the stars! Join Brie and your Growing Jewish Families friends for an evening of music and nostalgia at Wolf Trap's Disney '80s–'90s Celebration in Concert. Sing along to your favorite throwback Disney hits from beloved classics like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and more. Bring […]
Join us for a heartwarming afternoon of creativity and connection at Bucketful of Kindness! Inspired by the beloved "bucket-filler" concept, this event helps young children explore kindness in a hands-on, meaningful way. Together, we’ll decorate our own mini “buckets” and fill them with uplifting notes and small objects that make each other smile. This fun […]
Join us for our Sweet Summer Series—a delicious way to cool off and connect! Meet up with J-Family Ambassadors and other local families for ice cream. Come for the dessert, stay for the community and summer fun. Location provided upon registration.
Start your morning with good company and great coffee! Join us for a relaxed and welcoming gathering of parents and caregivers to chat, connect, and recharge—no agenda, just community. Whether you're new to the area or a longtime local, this is a wonderful way to meet others in the Growing Jewish Families network. After coffee, […]
Slow down, explore, and soak up the beauty of nature—together. After coffee, head over to our family-friendly trail adventure! With stroller-friendly paths and a scenic boardwalk, the Wander and Wonder Walk is perfect for all ages. We'll explore the natural world at a gentle pace, giving little ones plenty to discover and grown-ups a chance […]
Spark a Love of Reading & Giving! Join us for a special Literacy Shabbat designed for families with children. Celebrate the magic of stories with a book swap and donation drive, featuring beloved PJ Library® titles. Bring your gently used or new books to share! Children will craft personalized bookmarks for their book recipients. We'll […]
