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 […]
Bus leaves Pozez JCC @ 10am and returns at approximately 3pm 11am – Docent-led Tour1:30pm-2:30pm Lunch at Silver Diner in Falls Church (at own cost) Please join us at the Capital Jewish Museum for a one-hour docent-led tour of an new exhibition! “JewCE: The Jewish Comics Experience” looks at the Jewish origins of the development […]
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 a screening of "Amazing Grace," the inspiring story of a talented young musician whose dreams were interrupted by a rare illness, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). Once on her way to the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Grace’s life changed drastically on her 17th birthday. Despite the challenges, she embraces her new reality […]
Steps of Strength: The Road to Dignity and Justice 7pm-9pm (Film and Post-film Discussion)9pm-10:30pm (Reception) "La Lucha" follows the inspiring 35-day, 250-mile journey of four activists who marched across the Andes to La Paz advocating for disability rights. Despite harsh conditions and hostility, their determination, supported by allies, led to laws recognizing disability rights in […]
This one-of-a-kind event is a combination of a TED Talk, a play reading and American Idol. Each of the three plays is introduced by a video from each playwright, then 20-minute excerpts are read by a group of stellar DC actors, and then the audience gets to vote on a winner! The Contest is part […]
