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 min. […]
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 min. […]
Featuring author Tom Shoop, writer, editor, historian and recovering journalist Did you ever wonder about the history of the land on which the Pozez JCC now sits? It is more fascinating and significant than you might realize. This spot was once the center of a racially integrated, and now largely forgotten, community known as Ilda. […]
Join the J’s Memoir Writing Group on the second Monday of the month and learn to create a written legacy for family and friends. Share stories and poems that capture your life experiences. You don’t have to be an expert writer; we will help you get started and provide tips, writing prompts, and encouragement along […]
Today’s news happens 24/7 and is often hard to digest. It’s your turn to express opinions on topics in the news and respectfully listen to those of others.Facilitator: Josh GreenePlease register indicating your attendance preference (IP or V).
Do you play Mah Jongg and want to learn how to play with two people? Then learning Siamese Mah Jongg, which creatively uses 2 racks, is for you! Janine Rubens returns to the J to teach encore lessons of this different variation of the game. These lessons are for experienced Mah Jongg players. A 2024 […]
Join this online class if you have some knowledge of Yiddish and the Hebrew alphabet and would like to continue to learn to speak and read the language. All materials are provided (no textbook required). Mondays, April 8-June 17 (8 classes; no class April 22, 29, May 27) Instructor: Norman Buder Ages 18+
Learn how to play this popular card game — to play socially with friends or (eventually) competitively – through dynamic PowerPoint presentations and interactive lessons. In eight 2-hour classes, students will learn the basics of the game of bridge using boards and bidding boxes. Each week, you will learn a bit of strategy, be able […]
¡Hola Amigos! Hello Friends! This class focuses on learning conversational Spanish in a fun and interactive way — 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.Class […]
Learn conversational Hebrew in a small group setting. This course is designed for beginners to the Hebrew language or those who need a good refresher. Over eight sessions, you will learn important vocabulary, grammar, and common phrases and sentences/questions using exercises. Each student must purchase the textbook: Hebrew from Scratch Part 1 (which can be […]
If you like to sing and are interested in singing Jewish songs, join the JCC Community Choir! This is a great opportunity to connect musically to the Jewish tradition. The choir is open to high schoolers, college students, and adults of all ages in Northern Virginia. All singing abilities are welcome! Our choir has something […]
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 […]
