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The Heart Behind the J’s New Hebrew Library
If you’ve stopped by the J lately, you may have noticed something new. A once-empty space outside the gym now holds two tall shelves of books, waiting for someone to […]
From Sports to Service: How Tamir Linhart and Golden Boot Soccer Create Community at the J
Thirty years ago, Tamir Linhart never imagined that the game of soccer would define his life’s work—or that the Pozez JCC would become a second home. Today, as the founder […]
The Yoms: An American and Israeli Perspective
We, as a Jewish community, are readying ourselves for holidays that call on us to hold joy and sadness at the same time. They are The Yoms: Yom HaShoah, Yom […]
Shlichut: A Bridge That Endures at the Pozez JCC
For 18 years, the shlichut program at the Pozez Jewish Community Center has served as a living bridge between Israel and NoVa. Through the presence of an Israeli emissary, or […]
L’Hitraot (Goodbye)
This was my last week at work. The time to conclude my three-year Shlichut has come. When my wife Rotem and I first arrived in 2022, it took us a […]
From Grief to Gratitude: How Pozez JCC is Honoring the Yoms and Holding Community
Grief lingers in the shadow of Oct. 7. There’s no linear path to healing. Along the way, as bumpy and crooked as that path may be, there’s a bright spot: […]
Me’Avdut Le’Herut: Finding Freedom and Familiarity in a New Seder
I can say with certainty that Pesach is my favorite Jewish holiday. Growing up, Pesach was a 3-week vacation from school. A huge family Seder, woven with funny traditions, the […]
Realistic Resolutions in 2025
The start of a new year is traditionally a time for making resolutions. These declarations can be a great motivator for self-improvement – if followed – but often they are […]