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SUMMARY:The People's House: A White House Experience
DESCRIPTION:Created by the White House Historical Association\, The People’s House: A White House Experience\, is a new cutting-edge educational experience located in Washington\, D.C.\, just one block from the White House. The educational museum tells the story of the Executive Mansion\, its inhabitants and the people who have dedicated their careers to its functions. The space opened on September 23\, 2024. \n\n\n\nSituated on 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, the 33\,000-square-foot three-floor site features exhibits and galleries bringing the White House and its storied history to life. Visitors can interact with a large-scale White House model\, recreation of the Rose Garden\, full-scale replica of the Oval Office\, recreation of White House moments and more dimensional galleries combining immersive media and inventive scenic representations. The visit will start with a self-guided exploration of the exhibits\, followed by a lecture about First Families in the White House. \n\n\n\nBefore the tour\, we will have lunch at Immigrant Food – White House (at own cost) 1701 Pennsylvania Ave NW (https://immigrantfood.com/). This eclectic restaurant with a menu celebrating global flavors has a beautiful patio overlooking Pennsylvania Avenue. The menu is an ode to immigrant gastronomies; it’s a fun\, healthy culinary representation of America’s immigrant diversity. \n\n\n\nAfter the tour\, there will be time for the gift shop and maybe a bit more of the exhibits before we head home at 3:15pm. Light snacks will be provided for the bus ride home. \n\n\n\nNote: The trip is limited to 21 participants on a first come\, first served basis.Bus leaves Pozez JCC at 10:30am; returns approximately 4:00pm (Guided tour at 1:00pm)Questions? Contact Bonnie.Sokol@theJ.org or 703.537.3066.
URL:https://thej.org/event/the-peoples-house-a-white-house-experience/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Tech Learners (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:*We will meet virtually due to the weather* Join us on the second Thursday of the month to learn about new information in the tech world and get hands-on help with your Apple and other devices. This month’s Washington Apple Pi meeting will focus on Hearing Aids — shopping for and buying them.  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Washington Apple Pi Volunteers
URL:https://thej.org/event/afternoon-tech-learners-hybrid-2/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC and Online
CATEGORIES:Special Interest Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
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SUMMARY:Yiddish 1: A Taste of Yiddish – Late Fall/Early Winter 2024 Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Beginners and those with a little knowledge are welcome!  We will review the Hebrew alphabet and learn the rudiments of reading. (Yiddish is phonetic and much easier than Hebrew). We will study a primary-grade Yiddish book and converse about it in Yiddish. We’ll also learn to say useful phrases and how to ask important questions. Jokes\, proverbs\, songs\, and even a few curse words\, will not be ignored! Study materials will be provided via email and Word documents\, in Hebrew letters as well as in transliteration. Learn this hybrid language used by our ancestors\, that has become quite popular today! \n\n\n\nThursdays\, November 21-January 23 (8 weeks; no class Nov. 28\, Dec. 26)Instructor: Norman BuderAges: 18+
URL:https://thej.org/event/yiddish-1-a-taste-of-yiddish-late-fall-early-winter-2024-session-virtual/2025-01-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Beginner Mah Jongg Lessons – Winter (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:Mah Jongg is a popular game of skill and luck usually played by 4 people at a time. All one needs to be a successful player is the current year National Mah Jongg League card (2024)\, access to a Mah Jongg set\, and the willingness to learn and practice. In this course\, students will take four 2.5-hour lessons for a total of 10 hours of instruction. You will learn how to read the Mah Jongg card and identify the different tiles\, the rules of American Mah Jongg\, and the elements of play. 2024 cards can be ordered through the instructor or the NMJL for $15. It’s time to learn Mah Jongg in the new year! \n\n\n\nThursdays\, January 9-February 6 (4 weeks; no class Jan. 30)Instructor: Bette Shanley
URL:https://thej.org/event/beginner-mah-jongg-lessons-winter-evening/2025-01-09/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Recreation & Games
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SUMMARY:JCC Community Choir /Makheylah - Fall Semester (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Led by P’nina Plotkin McCabe\, Choir Director. \n\n\n\nDo you like to sing? Are you interested in singing Jewish songs? If so\, join the JCC Community Choir – Makheylah! 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 will range from secular to religious and include synagogue music\, Yiddish theater\, folksongs\, and Israeli songs. We will sing in various languages\, too: Hebrew\, English\, Yiddish\, Ladino\, and others. The session will culminate in a short performance (tbd). Come – let’s sing!Thursdays\, September 5\, 2024-January 23\, 2025 (15 classes – no class Oct. 3\, 17\, 24; Nov. 28\, Dec. 26\, Jan. 2) \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Shari.Berman@theJ.org or Rosesntune@aol.com.Location: Pozez JCC CAC Performance HallAges 16+ \n\n\n\nFee (includes sheet music):  General $180; Military $145; Students $100 \n\n\n\nMILITARY DISCOUNT CODE – POZEZMILITARYSTUDENT DISCOUNT CODE – POZEZSTUDENTDirector’s Bio: P’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.
URL:https://thej.org/event/jcc-community-choir-makheylah-fall-semester-in-person/2025-01-09/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
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