Led by Marcia Lawson This monthly group is for anyone who enjoys writing their memoirs, stories, or poems and sharing them with others. Writing prompt TBD Fee: $0 Member/ $15 Non-member Zoom registration link will be provided the day before the meeting to those registered.
Facilitated by Dr. Rebecca Fleischer & Dr. Libby RobbinsThis monthly support group is for anyone who has recently – or not-so-recently – lost a spouse or partner. Join us for an open, frank forum on issues such as grief, bereavement, and moving forward after great loss. Some members go out to dinner locally after the […]
Led by Paula HaimesThis group provides women of all ages an opportunity to connect with other women and discuss relevant topics on your mind. Please, no politics!The Zoom link will be sent to registered participants two days before the event.Fee: $0 Members; $15 Non-members
Wednesdays, October 22-December 17 (8 weeks - no class Nov. 26)2:00 pm - 3:30 pmInstructor: Ruth Roberts, Spanish Language InstructorAges: 18+Hola/Hello! Have you ever learned a foreign language? Would you like to spell your name, describe your favorite place and converse in present tense Spanish? Or maybe you would like to refresh the Spanish you […]
Join us for a convenient and community-focused vaccine clinic, hosted in partnership with Giant Pharmacy. This event offers an easy and accessible way to stay up-to-date on your vaccinations, with professional care and guidance from Giant Pharmacy’s team. If you are not feeling well, please stay home. Please have your completed consent form, insurance card, […]
A JCC Be Your Best Self Workshop. Led by Sharon Alperstein Alman, LCSW As we age, issues can arise that we must face, such as medical conditions to manage, cognitive decline, physical limitations, financial concerns, and coping with ever-changing technology. This can be anxiety producing. However, by changing how you think and embracing the concept […]
This hands-on shadow puppetry workshop invites children to experience how ArtWorks by giving form to stories, voice to ideas, and substance to imagination. Through the playful and powerful medium of shadow puppets, participants will explore the art of visual storytelling to inspire empathy, teamwork, and self-expression. Children will create their own puppets, develop simple storyboards, […]
In an era of continuous news, understanding complex events can be challenging. We invite you to our roundtable to engage in a focused discussion on current newsworthy topics. Facilitated alternately by Amihai & Debra Glazer; Josh Greene; Phyllis Klein; Philip Sternberg Fee: $0 Member/ $15 Non-member
Mondays, October 27-December 15 (8 classes)Instructor: Norman Buder, Yiddish ScholarAges 18+Join 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. Students […]
The Fourth Annual Distinguished Lecture in Judaic Studies with Dr. Jenny Caplan, University of Cincinnati Why should we take comedy seriously? This talk dives into how popular media—and especially Jewish humor—can unlock surprising insights into American Jewish life. Over the past fifty years, concerns about assimilation and declining affiliation have fueled talk of a "continuity […]
Thanks to the generous support of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, the Pozez JCC is honored to present Survived to Tell, a groundbreaking Virtual Reality (VR) experience. Using innovative technology, participants will hear firsthand testimonials from survivors of the Nova Music Festival and virtually visit the memorial built at the site in Israel. This […]
The Pozez JCC is honored to welcome Zohar Livne Mizrahi, Secretary General of Kibbutz Re’im, for a moving and insightful conversation. Kibbutz Re’im, located near the site of the Nova Music Festival, became a place of unimaginable tragedy on October 7, 2023, and has since become a symbol of resilience, community, and renewal. In this […]
