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1,000 Days of Loving-Kindness and Repairing the World
In one month, I will mark 1,000 days since joining the Pozez JCC team. A recent memoir writing workshop (the next is April 20th) taught me a technique to reflect on a long-term connection […]
How saying ‘yes’ makes a difference to Sunrise families facing pediatric cancer
Last weekend, the Pozez JCC and Sunrise Day Camp – Greater Washington answered with a resounding “yes!” to our campers’ most-asked question: “Can we have more camp?” The Camp YES Day event, one of Sunrise’s monthly […]
Warm Hearts, Cold Nights: Supporting NoVa Hypothermia Prevention
How do a dozen or more women with hundreds of plastic grocery bags make an impact on Fairfax County’s unhoused community? It happens when the Pozez JCC’s Women’s Social Impact Group (WSIG) joins forces with FACETS, […]
The Road to Connection: How NV Rides steers volunteerism in NoVA Jewish community
When Mike Perel retired from his career in highway safety research, he didn’t walk away from the road. He simply changed his route. Now, instead of studying drivers, he’s behind […]
The Jewish Value of Swimming: Life Lessons from the Pool at Pozez JCC
Swimming might seem like a simple childhood skill, a rite of passage for summer days and poolside fun. But in Jewish tradition, swimming is much deeper. The Talmud instructs that […]
MLK Jr., Pozez JCC, and the Power of Service
As we celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., we have the chance to reflect on the connection between his teachings on equality, compassion, and the power of service […]
Body, Mind, Heart, Spirit: Finding Balance at the J
Retirement brought unexpected joys for member, Abby Potash, including a renewed focus on her own well-being. For her, discovering the Pozez JCC was a turning point as she experienced our […]
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 […]