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.• […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
