This in-person course is designed for true beginners to the Hebrew language or those who need an extensive refresher. This class will help you learn the alphabet including vowels, important vocabulary, grammar, and common phrases and sentences/questions using a variety of resources. Each student must purchase the textbook, “Hebrew from Scratch Part 1” (available on […]
*This session is postponed due to the power outage at the JCC* Thursdays, February 6-May 22 (15 rehearsals – no rehearsal Apr. 17; Mar. 13 rehearsal will be earlier in that week due to Purim) Led by P'nina Plotkin McCabe, Choir Director Do you like to sing? Are you interested in singing Jewish songs? If […]
La Lucha follows the inspiring journey of Feliza, Mareele, Rose Mery, and Miguel, who led a powerful movement advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. Over the course of 35 days and 250 miles, they rally hundreds of supporters as they trek across the harsh Andes to reach the Bolivian capital. Enduring hunger, extreme […]
Join us for a screening of 25 Prospect Street, a heartwarming and inspiring behind-the-scenes look at the Prospector Theater, a non-profit cinema with a mission to provide competitive and inclusive employment for people with disabilities. The film follows Val, an eccentric, pink-haired visionary, as she works to make her dream theater a reality, all while navigating […]
Bus departs and returns to the J: 12:15pm-5:15pm. Please be at the J by noon for an on-time departure. Join us to see a matinee performance of “Waitress” in Olney, MD. The beloved musical by Grammy Award-winner Sara Bareilles (“Brave,” “Lovesong”) is yet another Olney Theatre Center Regional Premiere. Tony-nominated director Marcia Milgrom Dodge returns […]
Session 2: The Adaptation Game: How Jewish identity is portrayed in Comic Book Adaptations Join us for an engaging evening of drinks, jokes, and comics. From Magneto's tragic backstory and experience in the Holocaust to Moon Knight's tumultuous relationship with his Jewish faith and an Egyptian deity, Jewish superheroes have graced the pages of comics […]
This in-person course is designed for true beginners to the Hebrew language or those who need an extensive refresher. This class will help you learn the alphabet including vowels, important vocabulary, grammar, and common phrases and sentences/questions using a variety of resources. Each student must purchase the textbook, “Hebrew from Scratch Part 1” (available on […]
Join us for an inspiring film screening that highlights empowerment, visibility, and breaking through societal barriers. Through two compelling stories, we witness the power of resilience and determination in overcoming personal and societal limitations. Working Differently takes us behind the scenes of the film and television industry, exploring the critical need for accessibility and inclusion, […]
La Lucha follows the inspiring journey of Feliza, Mareele, Rose Mery, and Miguel, who led a powerful movement advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. Over the course of 35 days and 250 miles, they rally hundreds of supporters as they trek across the harsh Andes to reach the Bolivian capital. Enduring hunger, extreme […]
This in-person class is designed for people that have a rich Hebrew vocabulary (very comfortable using 100 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 group and […]
This in-person course is designed for true beginners to the Hebrew language or those who need an extensive refresher. This class will help you learn the alphabet including vowels, important vocabulary, grammar, and common phrases and sentences/questions using a variety of resources. Each student must purchase the textbook, “Hebrew from Scratch Part 1” (available on […]
Love, Benefits, and the System: Navigating the Challenges of Marriage for Disabled Couples@ The Kennedy Center Patrice and Garry, a disabled couple in their 50s, face a difficult dilemma: their desire to marry is complicated by the potential loss of essential benefits. In the face of this challenging decision, they opt for a commitment ceremony […]
