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. […]
Hola estudientes! Practice conversation as you continue to reinforce the present tense and consolidate the use of grammar, such as new verbs, the present progressive tense, direct and indirect objects, pronouns and common prepositions of location and time. Learn about Spanish culture as well using interactive lessons, games, and music. Class format: 50 min. Grammar/10 […]
Start your Friday with a cozy and child-friendly brunch hosted by J-Family Ambassador, Tracy! Enjoy quality time with fellow GJF Families while the kids play, and take the chance to relax and connect. Conveniently held at a local grocery store, you can shop before or after the fun. Join us for great food, great company, […]
If you like to read and discuss books, join us! Book: Horse by Geraldine Brooks Location: Cascades Library (Meeting Room D), 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling & on Zoom.
