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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 […]
Purim: A Holiday of Mitzvot and Merriment
If there’s a holiday that embraces fun, creativity, and community, it’s Purim! Think of it as the ultimate Jewish costume party—full of meaning. Every year, we celebrate the story of […]
Seeds of Community: Celebrating Tu B’Shevat
Forget the candles and cake, the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat celebrates the “Birthday of the Trees” with fruits, nuts, and a deep appreciation for nature. One of the four […]
Global Jewish Peoplehood: Two Wars, Three communities and Chimney Cakes
Impressions by Jeff Dannick, Matthew Berger and Zina Segal following their trip to Budapest in the frame of the JCC Global program FROM GOOD TO GREAT. This past summer, Matthew […]
Sukkot: Bringing the spirit of simplicity into your daily life
Sukkot, beginning just five days after Yom Kippur, is a week-long celebration rooted in the ancient Jewish tradition of dwelling in temporary booths or huts, called Sukkot in Hebrew. These […]
Embracing Jewish Values as We Prepare for Back-to-School
As the lazy days of summer begin to wane, the buzz of a new school year starts to fill the air. For many families, this transition is a time of […]
Families with young children engage, find community through Pozez JCC’s Growing Jewish Families
Looking to connect with the NoVA Jewish community? Pozez JCC’s Growing Jewish Families helps parents and their little ones feel right at home. Quickly and easily. The program, created in […]
Celebrating Shavuot: Tradition, Dairy Delights, and Family Fun
Shavuot, a significant festival holiday in the Jewish calendar, often gets overlooked amidst the more widely recognized celebrations like Passover and Chanukah. Jewish tradition teaches that all Jewish souls that […]