From a noble pledge of friendship to a delicious seduction to an ardent declaration of love, from an evening prayer to a tragic finale, duets in opera are found in a variety of situations and express a myriad of emotions. Journey with instructor James Sokol through a wide range of repertoire to experience the blending […]
The Jewish and African American people arrived in America by different paths. But the parallels in their histories as oppressed minorities brought them together in the struggle for equal rights. The exciting celebration of two cultures’ commonalities is the essence of “Soul to Soul” which brings together African American and Yiddish American experiences in a deeply […]
Led by P'nina Plotkin McCabe, Choir Director Do you like to sing? Are you interested in singing Jewish songs? If so, join the new JCC Community Choir forming this fall! This is a great opportunity to connect musically to the Jewish tradition. The choir is open to high schoolers, college students, and adults of all […]
From a noble pledge of friendship to a delicious seduction to an ardent declaration of love, from an evening prayer to a tragic finale, duets in opera are found in a variety of situations and express a myriad of emotions. Journey with instructor James Sokol through a wide range of repertoire to experience the blending […]
Dr. Hoffman participated in five space missions. In 1996, on his last mission, he carried a small Torah scroll on board the Space Shuttle Columbia. On Shabbat, while orbiting Earth, he read from the book of Genesis, “In the beginning God created heaven and the earth.” Join Dr. Hoffman and Rachel Raz (Founder of the […]
Led by P'nina Plotkin McCabe, Choir Director Do you like to sing? Are you interested in singing Jewish songs? If so, join the new JCC Community Choir forming this fall! This is a great opportunity to connect musically to the Jewish tradition. The choir is open to high schoolers, college students, and adults of all […]
All Ages Welcome! The J is pleased to bring back Marcolivia Duo comprised of award-winning violin/viola soloists, Marc Ramirez and Olivia Hajioff – whose repertoire includes music from all periods and various styles, including their own arrangements. This special Pozez JCC program will include music by Jewish composers of Israeli, Russian, Ukrainian, and Hungarian descent, […]
Join art educator Nancy Kotz for an interesting overview of artists & artworks which tell the stories of Jewish culture in three sessions: 1) Mid-20th Century - Europe and Beyond, 2) Mid-20th Century - Europe to America, and 3) 20th Century – Potpourri. Questions? Email alliance@marinjcc.org In partnership with the National JCC Adult & Senior […]
In a celebration of Women's History Month, join composer/pianist Clint Edwards for a live concert which will draw from the classics of the Great American Songbook and popular song, with special attention to women composers & performers such as Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, Carole King, Dorothy Fields, and Ruth Lowe. Questions? Email alliance@marinjcc.org In partnership […]
If you like to sing and are interested in singing Jewish songs, join the JCC Community Choir! This is a great opportunity to connect musically to the Jewish tradition. The choir is open to high schoolers, college students, and adults of all ages in Northern Virginia. All singing abilities are welcome! Our choir has something […]
The exciting overture to Verdi's “The Force of Destiny” is standard fare among orchestras worldwide. However, the rest of this rarely-staged gem deserves equal attention. Join James Sokol for a look into this melodious masterpiece which includes video performance clips. Questions? Email alliance@marinjcc.org In partnership with the National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance
In partnership with the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Washington (JGSGW)A box found among the ashes of a house fire launches Linda Broenniman on a quest to discover the truth behind her family’s biggest secret – that her Catholic father was actually Jewish. Broenniman tells the story of how she pieces together the astonishing history […]
