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 […]
Join us for our monthly community service event at a local food bank. Each month, we will gather at Food for Others Warehouse in Fairfax to help sort and pack food items, creating ‘power packs’ for local schools. No experience is needed—just a willingness to lend a hand and passion to help. Come be a […]
This is a monthly support group 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. All are welcome.Facilitated by Dr. Rebecca Fleischer and Dr. Libby RobbinsFee: No admission fee, however, registration […]
Join us for a screening of 25 Prospect Street, a heartwarming and inspiring behind-the-scenes look at the Prospector Theater, a non-profit cinema with a mission to provide competitive and inclusive employment for people with disabilities. The film follows Val, an eccentric, pink-haired visionary, as she works to make her dream theater a reality, all while navigating […]
Celebrate Tu B’Shevat with a hands-on evening of creativity and connection! Create beautiful plant-based “charcuterie” with fruits and vegetables to use with flavorful Israeli dips while exploring gardening and its relation to Tu B’Shevat. This event is perfect for ages 10+ to honor the holiday and grow together in community. Location: Private home in Vienna […]
Bus departs and returns to the J: 12:15pm-5:15pm. Please be at the J by noon for an on-time departure. Join us to see a matinee performance of “Waitress” in Olney, MD. The beloved musical by Grammy Award-winner Sara Bareilles (“Brave,” “Lovesong”) is yet another Olney Theatre Center Regional Premiere. Tony-nominated director Marcia Milgrom Dodge returns […]
¡Hola Amigos! Hello Friends! This fun and interactive class will focus on learning conversational Spanish utilizing games, books, and music. Spanish is spoken in class from the first day. Students will learn pronunciation of vowels and consonants, numbers, pronouns, useful phrases, simple word recognition, and basic verbs while building a Spanish vocabulary. Handouts will be […]
¡Hola Amigos! Hello Friends! This fun and interactive class will focus on learning conversational Spanish utilizing games, books, and music. Spanish is spoken in class from the first day. Students will learn pronunciation of vowels and consonants, numbers, pronouns, useful phrases, simple word recognition, and basic verbs while building a Spanish vocabulary. Handouts will be […]
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 […]
Led by Marcia Lawson This monthly group (normally the third Wednesday of the month) is for anyone who enjoys writing their memoirs, stories, or poems and sharing them with others. The writing prompt for February is: Adjusting to New Technologies. RSVP here for Zoom access info: https://thej-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElf-GrrD4tHdXFKvdjdBXY5fix7u14iSgM
Beginners and those with a little knowledge are welcome! We will review the Hebrew alphabet and learn the rudiments of reading. (Yiddish is phonetic and much easier than Hebrew). We will study a primary-grade Yiddish book and converse about it in Yiddish. We'll also learn to say useful phrases and how to ask important questions. […]
