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SUMMARY:Jewish Nature Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Jewish Nature Explorers to experience the great outdoors while connecting with our vibrant local Jewish community! We meet weekly to do a nature-themed craft or activity focusing on a Jewish topic\, followed by time for free-play\, schmoozing\, and exploring the backyard garden and outdoor play space at the edge of the woods. \n\n\n\nThe program is geared towards ages 0-6 along with a caregiver. Bring snacks and water\, a change of clothes\, and anything else you may need for a fun morning in nature with new and old friends! Location provided with registration. No fee. \n\n\n\nParents register once\, then register children for each date.Enjoy Growing Jewish Families Programming? Support us with a donation: https://give.thej.org/campaign/781033/donate \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Marla Taubman\, Marla.Taubman@thej.org
URL:http://thej.org/event/jewish-nature-explorers/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:Fairfax\, VA\, Fairfax\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Family & Youth,Israel Culture & Learning,Jewish Holidays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Growing Jewish Families":MAILTO:FamilyAmbassadors@theJ.org
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SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew Affinity Group (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 16+Interested in practicing your Hebrew in a relaxed and welcoming environment? Join our Conversational Hebrew Affinity Group\, led by Dr. Cary Schwartzbach\, with the support of our Israeli Emissary\, Chen Sara. \n\n\n\nThis twice-monthly group is designed for those who would enjoy speaking Hebrew in a friendly\, informal setting while connecting with others who share an interest in the Hebrew language and Israeli culture. Sessions will include conversational practice\, discussion\, and opportunities to build confidence and fluency together. \n\n\n\nWhether you are looking to refresh your Hebrew skills\, expand your vocabulary\, or simply enjoy meaningful conversation\, we welcome you to be part of this engaging new community. An intermediate level of Hebrew or higher is recommended. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact AdultServices@theJ.orgFee: $0 JCC Members/ $15 Non-members
URL:http://thej.org/event/conversational-hebrew-affinity-group-in-person-10/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Israel Culture & Learning,Special Interest Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Israel Programming":MAILTO:Chen.Sara@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T130000
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SUMMARY:CJM: We Want Your Stuff! (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Capital Jewish Museum \n\n\n\nJoin us at the J to hear Jonathan Edelman\, Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Collections Curator\, share a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to collect the history of the Greater Washington Jewish community. \n\n\n\nHear stories of collecting artifacts from family photos to a 114-year-old piece of taxidermy\, all related to Jewish Washington. Then learn about CJM’s collecting initiatives and how the museum may be interested in collecting stories and materials from you. Jonathan will use images from the museum’s collections to illuminate the history of our community and be available for questions and discussion after the talk. \n\n\n\nFee: Free admission. Registration required. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact AdultServices@theJ.org
URL:http://thej.org/event/cjm-we-want-your-stuff/
LOCATION:Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum\, 575 3rd Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Israel Culture & Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Services":MAILTO:AdultServices@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T190000
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SUMMARY:From Addis to Tel Aviv: An Evening of Ethiopian Flavors\, Stories & Sigd
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening celebrating Sigd\, one of the most meaningful holidays of Ethiopian Jewish tradition. Come experience the holiday through Ethiopian food\, storytelling\, music\, and the personal perspective of acclaimed Israeli actor and creator Yossi Vassa. \n\n\n\n7:00 PM | Ethiopian Food & Sigd CelebrationBegin the evening with traditional Ethiopian food and a chance to learn more about Sigd\, its traditions\, and its significance in Ethiopian Jewish culture. Gather around the table\, taste Ethiopian flavors\, and celebrate together. \n\n\n\n8:00 PM | Yossi Vassa: Live Performance & StoriesJoin International Emmy-winning writer Yossi Vassa and illustrator Yarden Vassa for a visual book talk on their award-winning graphic novel The Last Day to Dress Up. Through animation\, live painting\, and illustrated readings\, they share how 10-year-old Yossi’s journey from Ethiopia to Israel became a heartfelt superhero story. (In English) \n\n\n\nAbout Yossi VassaYossi Vassa is an award-winning Israeli actor\, writer\, and television creator. He created\, wrote\, and starred in the Israeli sitcom Nevsu\, which won the International Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series in 2018. His work brings together humor and personal storytelling to explore Ethiopian-Israeli identity and the universal experiences of family\, belonging\, and finding your place. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with English B’Yachad\, Congregation Olam Tikvah\, Agudas Achim Congregation \n\n\n\nFee: $30 JCC Members/ $36 Non-members
URL:http://thej.org/event/from-addis-to-tel-aviv/
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="Israel Programming":MAILTO:Chen.Sara@theJ.org
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SUMMARY:Jewish Nature Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Jewish Nature Explorers to experience the great outdoors while connecting with our vibrant local Jewish community! We meet weekly to do a nature-themed craft or activity focusing on a Jewish topic\, followed by time for free-play\, schmoozing\, and exploring the backyard garden and outdoor play space at the edge of the woods. \n\n\n\nThe program is geared towards ages 0-6 along with a caregiver. Bring snacks and water\, a change of clothes\, and anything else you may need for a fun morning in nature with new and old friends! Location provided with registration. No fee. \n\n\n\nParents register once\, then register children for each date.Enjoy Growing Jewish Families Programming? Support us with a donation: https://give.thej.org/campaign/781033/donate \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Marla Taubman\, Marla.Taubman@thej.org
URL:http://thej.org/event/jewish-nature-explorers/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Fairfax\, VA\, Fairfax\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Family & Youth,Israel Culture & Learning,Jewish Holidays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Growing Jewish Families":MAILTO:FamilyAmbassadors@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T100000
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SUMMARY:Jewish Nature Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Jewish Nature Explorers to experience the great outdoors while connecting with our vibrant local Jewish community! We meet weekly to do a nature-themed craft or activity focusing on a Jewish topic\, followed by time for free-play\, schmoozing\, and exploring the backyard garden and outdoor play space at the edge of the woods. \n\n\n\nThe program is geared towards ages 0-6 along with a caregiver. Bring snacks and water\, a change of clothes\, and anything else you may need for a fun morning in nature with new and old friends! Location provided with registration. No fee. \n\n\n\nParents register once\, then register children for each date.Enjoy Growing Jewish Families Programming? Support us with a donation: https://give.thej.org/campaign/781033/donate \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Marla Taubman\, Marla.Taubman@thej.org
URL:http://thej.org/event/jewish-nature-explorers/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Fairfax\, VA\, Fairfax\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Family & Youth,Israel Culture & Learning,Jewish Holidays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Growing Jewish Families":MAILTO:FamilyAmbassadors@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T123000
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SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew Affinity Group (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 16+Interested in practicing your Hebrew in a relaxed and welcoming environment? Join our Conversational Hebrew Affinity Group\, led by Dr. Cary Schwartzbach\, with the support of our Israeli Emissary\, Chen Sara. \n\n\n\nThis twice-monthly group is designed for those who would enjoy speaking Hebrew in a friendly\, informal setting while connecting with others who share an interest in the Hebrew language and Israeli culture. Sessions will include conversational practice\, discussion\, and opportunities to build confidence and fluency together. \n\n\n\nWhether you are looking to refresh your Hebrew skills\, expand your vocabulary\, or simply enjoy meaningful conversation\, we welcome you to be part of this engaging new community. An intermediate level of Hebrew or higher is recommended. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact AdultServices@theJ.orgFee: $0 JCC Members/ $15 Non-members
URL:http://thej.org/event/conversational-hebrew-affinity-group-in-person-9/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Israel Culture & Learning,Special Interest Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Services":MAILTO:AdultServices@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T203000
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SUMMARY:The Galilee Mosaic: One Region\, Five Communities\, Five Stories
DESCRIPTION:Around the Sea of Galilee\, Jewish\, Muslim\, Christian\, Druze\, Bedouin and Circassian towns share one region. Their mayors run it together as neighbors in the Kinneret Valley Cluster\, and work side by side. \n\n\n\nThis November\, at the start of a new partnership with The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington\, five of these leaders are coming to the Pozez JCC for an open and frank conversation. Come hear firsthand accounts of what life in their region is really like\, and ask the questions the news never answers. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington \n\n\n\nFree admission. RSVP required.* \n\n\n\n*Each RSVP is for one guest only. Every guest must register individually with their own full name and email address. \n\n\n\nWe hope that you will support the Shlichut program and Israel engagement programs here: https://give.thej.org/campaign/723271/donate
URL:http://thej.org/event/the-galilee-mosaic/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T113000
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SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew Affinity Group (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 16+Interested in practicing your Hebrew in a relaxed and welcoming environment? Join our Conversational Hebrew Affinity Group\, led by Dr. Cary Schwartzbach\, with the support of our Israeli Emissary\, Chen Sara. \n\n\n\nThis twice-monthly group is designed for those who would enjoy speaking Hebrew in a friendly\, informal setting while connecting with others who share an interest in the Hebrew language and Israeli culture. Sessions will include conversational practice\, discussion\, and opportunities to build confidence and fluency together. \n\n\n\nWhether you are looking to refresh your Hebrew skills\, expand your vocabulary\, or simply enjoy meaningful conversation\, we welcome you to be part of this engaging new community. An intermediate level of Hebrew or higher is recommended. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact AdultServices@theJ.orgFee: $0 JCC Members/ $15 Non-members
URL:http://thej.org/event/conversational-hebrew-affinity-group-in-person-11/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Israel Culture & Learning,Special Interest Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Services":MAILTO:AdultServices@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T143000
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SUMMARY:Double Take Israel: Cultural Encounters a Two-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next chapter in our Double Take Israel series\, exploring cultural encounters and the many identities that shape Israeli society through film and conversation. Need not have attended the first screening to enjoy this film discussion.Attend one or both film screenings and discussions!Part 1: “Nevsu” (TV Series\, 26 Min)Wednesday\, October 28 | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Pozez JCCCome view the popular Israeli comedy series about an Ethiopian-Israeli man and his Israeli wife as they navigate family\, marriage\, culture\, and the expectations of two different worlds. Through humor and family dynamics\, the series explores what it means to build a life between cultures.Before the film\, we’ll explore:-The Ethiopian-Israeli community today and how it has changed across generations-Ethiopian-Israeli identity\, family\, and belonging-A personal conversation with Yismaw Beyene\, Shaliach at Shaarei Torah\, about his story and the meaning of SigdPart 2: Movie: “The Band’s Visit” (90 Min)Wednesday\, December 2 | 12:00 PM–3:00 PM | Pozez JCCA quirky comedy about an Egyptian police orchestra who arrives in Israel for a concert but strands themselves in a remote\, desolate desert town due to a bus ticket misunderstanding. Over one quiet night\, the local townspeople take the musicians into their homes\, sparking unexpected\, deeply human connections through shared food\, grief\, and music.The program’s pre-film conversation will focus on cultural exchanges in Israel\, funny delegations that have visited Israel\, and behind-the-scenes stories about the film.Free admission. RSVP required. We hope that you will support the Shlichut program and Israel engagement programs here: https://give.thej.org/campaign/723271/donate
URL:http://thej.org/event/double-take-israel/2026-12-02/
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="Israel Programming":MAILTO:Chen.Sara@theJ.org
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