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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 […]
Honoring Coming Out Day: A Guide for Parents
October 11 is National Coming Out Day, a date that represents a complex mix of pride, courage, self-acceptance, fear, and excitement for members of the LGBTQ+ community. For anyone navigating […]
Sunrise on Wheels: How Pozez JCC is Bringing Joy and Normalcy to Children Facing Cancer
At just 7 years old, John has already faced more than most of us can imagine. Since being diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of this year, he has endured […]
Navigating Connections: Empowering Neurodivergent Individuals to Thrive
Working with the inclusion and disability community is more than just a job for me—it’s a passion that has shaped my professional life for over 15 years. From the moment […]
The Last Day at Camp Achva: Where Memories Become Forever
Camp is more than a season—it’s a community. There’s something about the last day of Camp Achva that’s impossible to put into words—yet everyone who’s been there can feel it. […]
Building Bridges with Broadway
The cast of the Pozez Jewish Community Center Community Theatre program’s (JCCCT) debut musical is made up almost entirely of teens who aren’t Jewish — which is part of what […]
How the ReelAbilities Film Festival is Rolling Out the Red Carpet to Spotlight Inclusion
Mark your calendars, Greater Washington! The ReelAbilities Film Festival is back, and we’re incredibly excited to roll out the red carpet from January 25 to March 8, 2026. Get ready […]
More Than Summer: How Camp Kesher Builds Life Skills That Last
Camp Kesher is filling a gap that’s all too common for neurodiverse youth: a lack of accessible, joyful, age-appropriate summer experiences. A day camp that celebrates and embraces differences, Kesher […]