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SUMMARY:Session Begins: Yiddish Level 2 - Winter (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, January 5-March 23 (11 classes; no class Jan. 19)2:00 PM-4:00 PMInstructor: Norman Buder\, Yiddish ScholarAges 18+ \n\n\n\nJoin this ongoing\, online class if you have some knowledge of Yiddish\, know the Hebrew alphabet\, and would like to continue to learn to read and speak the language. Classes focus on reading Yiddish stories\, learning new and relevant vocabulary\, and conversing in Yiddish. \n\n\n\nStudents will need to log into Zoom via a device for this course. All materials are provided (no textbook required) and will be sent electronically. A college-level Yiddish dictionary is helpful to have on hand. \n\n\n\nFee: $140 Member/$160 Non-member
URL:http://thej.org/event/yiddish-level-2-winter-2026-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Israel Culture & Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T193000
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SUMMARY:Session Begins: Beginner Hebrew - Winter (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, January 5-March 23 (11 classes; no class January 19)7:30 PM-9:00 PMInstructor: Sigi Saadia\, Hebrew Teacher & TutorAges 16+ \n\n\n\nWould you like to learn Hebrew in a small group setting? This ongoing course is designed for beginners with some basic knowledge of the Hebrew language and those who need a good refresher. Students will learn important vocabulary\, grammar\, and common phrases and sentences/questions using a variety of resources. \n\n\n\nEach student must purchase the textbook: “Hebrew from Scratch: Part 1” (available new on Amazon; used on Abe Books). The book uses quotations from all eras of Hebrew writing and has a Hebrew-English Dictionary which includes all vocabulary and grammatical terminology. Whether you are planning a future trip to Israel or just interested in learning the Hebrew language for your own knowledge\, this course will give you an excellent foundation. \n\n\n\nNotes: New students are expected to know the alef-bet and take a brief assessment to join this ongoing class. Minimum number of students: 8; maximum: 16. \n\n\n\nFee: $200 Members/$220 Non-members
URL:http://thej.org/event/beginner-hebrew-winter-2026-in-person/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Israel Culture & Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T193000
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SUMMARY:Session Begins: Basic Hebrew - Winter (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, January 7-March 25 (12 classes)7:30 PM-9:00 PMInstructor: Sigi Saadia\, Hebrew Teacher & TutorAges 16+This ongoing\, in-person course is designed for beginners to the Hebrew language somewhat familiar with the Hebrew alef bet and vowels or those who need an extensive refresher. Brand-new students must be assessed by the instructor prior to class. \n\n\n\nThis class will help you learn the alphabet including vowels\, important vocabulary\, grammar\, and common phrases and sentences/questions using a variety of resources. \n\n\n\nEach student must purchase the textbook\, “Hebrew from Scratch Part 1” (generally available on Amazon or Abe Books). The book uses quotations from all eras of Hebrew writing and has a Hebrew-English Dictionary which includes all vocabulary and grammatical terminology and is used in all levels of classes. \n\n\n\nWhether you are planning a future trip to Israel or interested in learning the Hebrew language for your own knowledge\, this course will give you an excellent foundation.Minimum number of students is 8; maximum is 16. \n\n\n\nFee: $220 Member/ $240 Non-member
URL:http://thej.org/event/basic-hebrew-winter-2026-in-person/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Israel Culture & Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T140000
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SUMMARY:Session Begins: Yiddish Level 1 - Winter (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, January 8-March 26 (12 weeks)2:00 PM – 3:30 PMInstructor: Norman BuderAges: 18+ \n\n\n\nAdvanced beginners and those with some prior knowledge are welcome to 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.) \n\n\n\nParticipants will study classic Yiddish stories to learn a significant amount of vocabulary\, useful phrases\, how to ask essential questions\, and how to read Yiddish. Jokes\, proverbs\, songs\, and even a few curse words will be included; however\, this is not a conversational Yiddish course. Discover this hybrid language used by our ancestors\, which has gained popularity today. \n\n\n\nStudents will need to log into Zoom on a device each week. All materials will be provided via email\, in both Hebrew and transliteration. \n\n\n\nFee: $150 Members/$170 Non-members
URL:http://thej.org/event/yiddish-level-1-winter-2026-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Israel Culture & Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
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SUMMARY:Israel at a Turning Point (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:What Comes After War\, Ceasefire\, and Global Shifts?A Special Evening with Yaron Deckel\, Journalist and Jewish Agency’s Regional Director to Canada. \n\n\n\nAs Israel emerges from a historic ceasefire\, confronts the aftermath of the war with Iran\, and welcomes home the surviving hostages\, many are asking: What comes next? \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, Yaron offers a rare\, insider’s perspective on the crossroads facing Israel and the Middle East today. He will explore the political challenges\, shifting regional dynamics\, the evolving U.S.–Israel relationship\, and the changing fabric of Jewish identity in both Israel and North America. \n\n\n\nThis is a unique opportunity to gain clarity\, context\, and hope during a moment when many in our community are searching for understanding. \n\n\n\nThis program is free. RSVP required. We hope that you will support the Shlichut program and Israel engagement programs here: https://give.thej.org/campaign/723271/donate \n\n\n\nAbout Yaron DeckelYaron is the Jewish Agency’s Regional Director to Canada and one of Israel’s most respected journalists. With over three decades of reporting and commentary\, he has interviewed Israeli prime ministers\, U.S. presidents\, and covered 14 national election campaigns. Yaron previously served as Editor-in-Chief and CEO of Galei Tzahal (IDF Radio)\, and as Washington Bureau Chief for Israeli Public Television. A recipient of Israel’s prestigious Sokolov Award\, he brings rare\, insider insight into Israeli politics\, media\, security\, and the evolving relationship between Israel and the Jewish world. \n\n\n\nThis event is in partnership with JCRC.
URL:http://thej.org/event/israel-at-a-turning-point/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Israel Culture & Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Israel Programming":MAILTO:Chen.Sara@theJ.org
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SUMMARY:JxJ Best of Fest - "The Property"
DESCRIPTION:The Pozez JCC\, in partnership with Edlavitch DCJCC\, is thrilled to present JxJ BEST OF FEST: Monthly Film Screenings at Cinema Arts Theatre in Fairfax! \n\n\n\nEnjoy 5 feature length and 6 short Jewish or Israeli films over a 6-month period here in our area! \n\n\n\n“The Property”Dir. Dana Modan | 2025 | Israel/Poland | 108 min.This fresh\, engaging drama follows Mika\, a “20-something” Israeli woman\, who accompanies her grandmother [played by celebrated and beloved actress Rivka Michaeli] on a trip to Poland in an attempt to reclaim her grandmother’s family home that was taken during WWII. The feisty grandmother and naturalistic\, independent Mika each carry secrets – Mika finds herself drawn to a charming Polish tour guide\, while her grandmother encounters a man from her hidden past. What begins as a quest to reclaim a family flat becomes a deep journey of self-discovery and reconciliation. Dana Modan’s touching adaptation of her sister Rutu Modan’s award-winning graphic novel is nominated for four Israeli Academy Awards\, including Best Screenplay. \n\n\n\nTickets: $15Tickets may be purchased at the Cinema Arts Box Office or online.
URL:http://thej.org/event/jxj-best-of-fest-5/
LOCATION:Cinema Arts Theatre\, 9650 Main St\, Fairfax\, Virginia\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Israel Culture & Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T180000
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SUMMARY:Holy Yums! Cook\, taste\, and share the flavors of Israel
DESCRIPTION:Tu B’Shevat Edition – Granola \n\n\n\nWelcome to Holy Yums — where Israeli flavors meet soulful presence. We’ll begin our workshop by making homemade granola in honor of Tu B’Shevat\, the holiday that celebrates renewal\, growth\, and our connection to the land. \n\n\n\nAs we mix\, toast\, and wait for the magic to happen in the oven\, we’ll reconnect to the deeper meaning of the holiday by exploring how Tu B’Shevat invites us to notice where we come from and to appreciate the sweetness that nature gives us when we care for it. \n\n\n\nA delicious start\, a mindful moment\, and a taste of Israel — all in one bowl. \n\n\n\nThis program is free. RSVP is required. We hope that you will support the Shlichut program and Israel engagement programs here.
URL:http://thej.org/event/holy-yums-cook-taste-and-share-the-flavors-of-israel-2/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Israel Culture & Learning,Jewish Holidays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Israel Programming":MAILTO:Chen.Sara@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T190000
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SUMMARY:A Joyful Noise - Klezmer Performance and Exhibit Reception
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled from January 24. All tickets from the postponed event will be honored on January 31. \n\n\n\n7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Reception for “A Joyful Noise: Photographs of Klezmer Musicians” By Lloyd Wolf8:00 PM-9:00 PM: Live klezmer performed by Mrs. Toretsky’s Nightmare! \n\n\n\nCelebrate the culmination of the exhibition “A Joyful Noise: Photographs of Klezmer Musicians\,” an exhibition depicting historic and up-to-the minute klezmer musicians. For over thirty years\, internationally-recognized award-winning photographer Lloyd Wolf has documented the musicians of this uniquely Jewish art form. No other photographic archive of this significant world music has existed – until now. \n\n\n\nSee the Exhibition \n\n\n\nThese photographs sizzle with energy\, capturing the soul and sound of the performers in visual form. After a joyful reception\, be wowed by the local klezmer group Mrs. Toretsky’s Nightmare! This band fills the air with the celebratory\, dance-inducing music of Eastern European Jews\, from melodies unearthed in long-lost archives to complex tunes penned by today’s hottest young klezmer composers. \n\n\n\nThe band’s appearances have ranged from weddings\, porch fests\, folk festivals\, and a judge investiture to Hanukkah parties for Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. \n\n\n\nFeaturing:Tom Armstrong\, BassJudy Barlas\, TsimblRachel Goldsmith\, PercussionNoah Guthman\, Tenor SaxophoneMark Haag\, TubaAbe Plaut\, TrumpetHoward Ungar\, Trumpet\, Baritone EuphoniumMelissa Wilets\, Accordion \n\n\n\nLight appetizers and drinks will be served. \n\n\n\nFee: $25 Member/$30 Non-member
URL:http://thej.org/event/a-joyful-noise/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Israel Culture & Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Curator%2C Bodzin Art Gallery":MAILTO:Sarah.Berry@theJ.org
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