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Jewish Holidays
Find Your Chosen Family at the J
When you don’t have family nearby, holidays can feel more intimidating than joyful. I moved to Northern Virginia in April 2016, the week before Passover. We didn’t know anyone Jewish […]
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 […]
Make It Yours
Are you done with your Rosh Ha-Shanah shopping? By the time I’m finishing this blog on Friday afternoon, my kitchen is already stocked with simanim: pomegranate, beets, pumpkin, honey, apples, […]
Challah: A Gateway to Jewish Life and Community
One of my first real Jewish experiences was with challah. I hadn’t grown up with it, but the moment I tore off a piece, I knew it was more than […]
Shavuot: More Than Just Cheesecake (Though We Love That Too!)
When I was growing up, Shavuot got left out of Temple celebrations in Religious School because the holiday always fell after Religious School had ended it’s year. It wasn’t until […]
Celebrating Lag B’Omer with BBQs, Community, and Stories that Spark Joy
Lag B’Omer has always felt like a beautiful Jewish holiday to me, a hidden gem—a secret waiting to be discovered. Nestled in the middle of the Omer—the 49 days we […]
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 […]