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Postponed Film Screening of “Flory’s Flame” and Q&A with Susan Gaeta of Trio Sefardi

Beth El Hebrew Congregation 3830 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, Virginia

A JCC Adult Outreach Program in Alexandria Legendary Sephardic composer and musician Flory Jagoda delighted contemporary audiences with ancestral songs and lyrics that stretch back centuries. Born in Sarajevo to a musical family, Flory became the family’s only Holocaust survivor. She shared with the world the songs that were lovingly passed on to her before […]

Beginner Spanish – Summer 2025

Virtual

¡Hola Amigos! Hello Friends! This fun and interactive ongoing 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 […]

First Session – Basic Hebrew

Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA

This ongoing, in-person course is designed for beginners to the Hebrew language or those who need an extensive refresher. Brand-new students must be assessed by the instructor prior to class. Wednesday, July 9-August 13 (6 weeks)7:30 PM-9:00 PMInstructor: Sigi Saadia This class will help you learn the alphabet including vowels, important vocabulary, grammar, and common […]

First Session – Learn to Improve Your Biblical Hebrew Reading Skills

Virtual

Do you already know how to read Hebrew? Are you able to follow the prayers in Hebrew but wish you could read them more quickly? If so, join the Improve Your Biblical Hebrew Reading Skills class. This course will help you master reading the main Hebrew prayers, as well as...• Understand the rules of pronunciation.• […]

First Friday Book Group (Virtual)

Virtual

Calling all readers! This month’s book discussion will be “All the King's Men' by Robert Penn Warren – Facilitated by Laura Sims Note: This will be a VIRTUAL meeting. Zoom link will be sent the day before for all who register. Fee: $0 Members; $15 Non-members

J-Men’s Club Gathering Special Program (Virtual)

Virtual

Plan to attend this unique virtual gathering of the J-Men's Club to celebrate and bid farewell to our incredible Senior Shaliach, Dean Bagdadi. Dean, along with his wife Rotem, will be returning to Israel in August after three impactful years with us at the J. He's been an invaluable resource, bringing so much to our […]

Kayaking at Fountainhead Regional Park

Fountainhead Regional Park 10875 Hampton Rd, Fairfax Station, Virginia

Hear the birds singing and take in the commanding views of the Occoquan on a kayak paddle led by ACA certified paddling instructor and NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin. Expect to observe songbirds, Great Blue Herons, Cormorants, Osprey, and maybe even some Bald Eagles! Invite your friends, adult (or almost adult) children or grandchildren […]

JCC Widow/Widower Support Group

Congregation Beth Emeth 12523 Lawyers Rd, Herndon, Virginia

Facilitated by Dr. Rebecca Fleischer & Dr. Libby Robbins This 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 […]

Session Begins – Yiddish Level 1 (Virtual)

Virtual

Advanced Beginners and those with some knowledge may 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). We will study Yiddish stories and converse about them in Yiddish. We’ll also learn a great deal of vocabulary and useful […]

News in Review Roundtable Discussion Group (Hybrid)

Pozez JCC and Online

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 SternbergFee: $0 Member/ $15 Non-member

Session Begins – Yiddish 2 (Virtual)

Virtual

Join this ongoing, online class if you have some knowledge of Yiddish, know the Hebrew alphabet, and would like to continue to learn to speak and read the language. Classes will focus on reading classic Yiddish stories by great Yiddish writers like Manger and Singer. The class is an opportunity to get a taste of […]

Echoes of Identity: French Opera and Jewish Life

Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA

In Collaboration with Canto Vocal ProgramsFeaturing Maurice Lugassy, professor of French culture and Canto Vocal artistsWhat can opera tell us about identity, exile, and belonging?Join Maurice Lugassy for a thought-provoking musical lecture that explores how Jewish stories, composers, and themes found a place on the grand stage of French opera.From the powerful drama of Halévy’s […]