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SUMMARY:Women’s Social Impact Group/WSIG Gathering
DESCRIPTION:WSIG is a place for women of all ages and stages to turn their passions into purpose\, making a positive social impact in the community. All are welcome! \n\n\n\nIn January\, we will gather to continue making ‘plarn’ bedrolls for the unhoused in the community. These mats are especially appreciated during the cold weather months; in fact\, two were distributed in December! No experience needed for the project. Please join us and bring a non-perishable food item for Food for Others and/or purchase something needed for our Hypothermia Prevention Week\, January 11-18\, on our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/6xU4i94. \n\n\n\n**Note\, the field trip to the Center for Missing and Exploited Children in Alexandria has been postponed until spring.** \n\n\n\nTo register\, click on the link below. If it is your first time volunteering with the J\, you’ll need to create an account on our Volunteer Portal which will also display other volunteer opportunities.
URL:https://thej.org/event/wsig-gathering/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Social Impact,Special Interest Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
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SUMMARY:Session Begins: Yiddish Level 1 - Winter (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, January 8-March 26 (12 weeks)2:00 PM – 3:30 PMInstructor: Norman BuderAges: 18+ \n\n\n\nAdvanced beginners and those with some prior knowledge are welcome to join this ongoing course. Students must be comfortable with the Hebrew alphabet to learn the rudiments of reading. (Yiddish is phonetic and much easier than Hebrew.) \n\n\n\nParticipants will study classic Yiddish stories to learn a significant amount of vocabulary\, useful phrases\, how to ask essential questions\, and how to read Yiddish. Jokes\, proverbs\, songs\, and even a few curse words will be included; however\, this is not a conversational Yiddish course. Discover this hybrid language used by our ancestors\, which has gained popularity today. \n\n\n\nStudents will need to log into Zoom on a device each week. All materials will be provided via email\, in both Hebrew and transliteration. \n\n\n\nFee: $150 Members/$170 Non-members
URL:https://thej.org/event/yiddish-level-1-winter-2026-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Israel Culture & Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
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SUMMARY:Israel at a Turning Point (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:What Comes After War\, Ceasefire\, and Global Shifts?A Special Evening with Yaron Deckel\, Journalist and Jewish Agency’s Regional Director to Canada. \n\n\n\nAs Israel emerges from a historic ceasefire\, confronts the aftermath of the war with Iran\, and welcomes home the surviving hostages\, many are asking: What comes next? \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, Yaron offers a rare\, insider’s perspective on the crossroads facing Israel and the Middle East today. He will explore the political challenges\, shifting regional dynamics\, the evolving U.S.–Israel relationship\, and the changing fabric of Jewish identity in both Israel and North America. \n\n\n\nThis is a unique opportunity to gain clarity\, context\, and hope during a moment when many in our community are searching for understanding. \n\n\n\nThis program is free. RSVP required. We hope that you will support the Shlichut program and Israel engagement programs here: https://give.thej.org/campaign/723271/donate \n\n\n\nAbout Yaron DeckelYaron is the Jewish Agency’s Regional Director to Canada and one of Israel’s most respected journalists. With over three decades of reporting and commentary\, he has interviewed Israeli prime ministers\, U.S. presidents\, and covered 14 national election campaigns. Yaron previously served as Editor-in-Chief and CEO of Galei Tzahal (IDF Radio)\, and as Washington Bureau Chief for Israeli Public Television. A recipient of Israel’s prestigious Sokolov Award\, he brings rare\, insider insight into Israeli politics\, media\, security\, and the evolving relationship between Israel and the Jewish world. \n\n\n\nThis event is in partnership with JCRC.
URL:https://thej.org/event/israel-at-a-turning-point/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Israel Culture & Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Israel Programming":MAILTO:Chen.Sara@theJ.org
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