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SUMMARY:Jewish American Artists presented by Adult Outreach Programming
DESCRIPTION:Calling all artists & art lovers! The J is excited to host museum docent Sara Shoob to present a program concentrated on works by Jewish American artists in the collection of The Smithsonian American Art Museum. Participants will explore artworks dating from the 1880’s to the present – learning about the artists’ backgrounds\, Jewish experiences\, art movements\, and contemporary issues influencing their work. Artists will include Roy Lichtenstein\, Moses and Raphael Soyer\, Chaim Gross\, Louise Nevelson\, Miriam Schapiro\, and others.  An engaging program with opportunities for personal connections\, discussion\, and questions is planned; please join us. \n\n\n\nFeaturing Sara Shoob\, SAAM Volunteer Docent \n\n\n\nAges: 18+ \n\n\n\nAdvanced registration is preferred.
URL:https://thej.org/event/jewish-american-artists-presented-by-adult-outreach-programming/
LOCATION:Beth El Hebrew Congregation\, 3830 Seminary Rd\, Alexandria\, Virginia\, 22304
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Spanish Beginner/Basic 3 Course (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:¡Hola Amigos! Hello Friends! This class focuses on learning conversational Spanish in a fun and interactive way — utilizing games\, books\, and music. Spanish is spoken in class from the first day! Students will learn pronunciation of vowels and consonants\, numbers\, pronouns\, useful phrases\, simple word recognition\, and basic verbs while building a Spanish vocabulary.Class format: 50 min. Grammar/10 min. Break/15 min. Breakout Room time (practice w/classmate)/15 min. in Main Room for review and Q&A.Handouts will be provided by the instructor. Homework will be assigned for reinforcement and review. Optional textbooks will be recommended\, but you are free to use any books on hand.A Zoom link will be provided prior to the start of class. Note: Minimum number of students: 4; Maximum number of students: 12Wednesdays\, April 10-July 10 (10 weeks; no class April 24\, May 29\, June 12 & 19)Instructor: Ruth Roberts\, Spanish Language Instructor
URL:https://thej.org/event/spanish-beginner-basic-3-course-virtual/2024-05-29/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Beginner Conversational Hebrew Course (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Learn conversational Hebrew in a small group setting. This course is designed for beginners to the Hebrew language or those who need a good refresher. Over eight sessions\, you will learn important vocabulary\, grammar\, and common phrases and sentences/questions using exercises. Each student must purchase the textbook: Hebrew from Scratch Part 1 (which can be found on Amazon for $59). The book uses quotations from all eras of Hebrew writing and has a Hebrew-English Dictionary which includes all vocabulary and grammatical terminology. Whether you are planning a future trip to Israel or just interested in learning the Hebrew language for your own knowledge\, this course will give you an excellent foundation. \n\n\n\nNote: Minimum number of students is 4; Maximum number is 12. Questions? Contact Shari.Berman@theJ.org or 703.537.3068.(If you are interested but not available Wednesday evenings\, let us know!) \n\n\n\nWednesdays\, April 10–June 5 (8 sessions; no class April 24)7:30pm – 9pm \n\n\n\nAges 16+ \n\n\n\nInstructor: Sigi Saadia\, Hebrew Teacher/Tutor
URL:https://thej.org/event/beginner-conversational-hebrew-course-in-person/2024-05-29/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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SUMMARY:46th Annual Pozez JCC Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The CommUNITY is Cordially Invited to Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia’s 46th Annual Membership Meeting (In-Person and Streaming Online) \n\n\n\nHosts:Bill Gale\, Pozez JCC PresidentJeff Dannick\, Pozez JCC Executive Director \n\n\n\nThe Agenda Includes \n\n\n\nD’var Torah: Rabbi Amelia Wolf\, Congregation Etz HayimGreetings from Federation: Gil Preuss\, CEO\, The Jewish Federation of Greater WashingtonElection & Installation of Officers and Board of Directors: Susan Kristol\, Immediate Past PresidentClick Here to View the FY2024-2025 Slate \n\n\n\nA Conversation With: Bill Gale\, PresidentRabbi Brett Isserow\, President-ElectJeff Dannick\, Executive Director \n\n\n\nHonorees:President’s Recognition Award: Laura Fuchsman AdlerManny Gale Award for Volunteerism: Mark ShaverEleanor Sue Finkelstein Inclusion & Disabilities Award: Leeann AlbertsSuzy Goldhammer Award for Service to Children and Youth: Amy Lummer \n\n\n\nStaff Milestone Anniversaries \n\n\n\nDessert Reception \n\n\n\nNote: Information about attending the livestream program will follow.
URL:https://thej.org/event/46th-annual-pozez-jcc-membership-meeting/
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SUMMARY:JCC Community Choir/Makheylah (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:If you like to sing and are interested in singing Jewish songs\, join the JCC Community Choir! This is a great opportunity to connect musically to the Jewish tradition. The choir is open to high schoolers\, college students\, and adults of all ages in Northern Virginia.  All singing abilities are welcome!  Our choir has something for everyone: experienced singers will receive advanced material\, singers with moderate choral or vocal background will be well-engaged\, and those who just hum a little will fit right in! \n\n\n\nOur repertoire ranges from secular to religious and includes synagogue music\, Yiddish theater\, folksongs\, and Israeli songs. We sing in various languages\, too: Hebrew\, English\, Yiddish\, Ladino\, and others. The session will include one or two short performances (tbd). Come – let’s sing! \n\n\n\nFees (include sheet music):  General Adult – $145; Active-Duty Military/Veterans – $120; Students: $90 \n\n\n\nDirector’s Bio: \n\n\n\nP’nina Plotkin McCabe has a bachelor in music from UCLA and a “Teudat Oman” (Artist Diploma) from the Rubin Academy of Music and Dance in Israel. Ms. McCabe led an adult choir at the JCC from 1990-1999 and then conducted a choir at Gesher from 2010-2019\, while her children attended school there. She was the choir director at Ohr Kodesh for its High Holiday Choir from 1989-2008 and directed a local klezmer band.  \n\n\n\nWednesdays\, March 6–June 5 (13 classes; no class April 24)Ages 16+Led by P’nina Plotkin McCabe\, Choir DirectorQuestions? Please contact Shari.Berman@theJ.org or Rosesntune@aol.com.
URL:https://thej.org/event/jcc-community-choir-makheylah-in-person/2024-05-29/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
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