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SUMMARY:Navigating the Challenges of Marriage for Disabled Couples
DESCRIPTION:Love\, Benefits\, and the System: Navigating the Challenges of Marriage for Disabled Couples@ The Kennedy Center \n\n\n\nPatrice and Garry\, a disabled couple in their 50s\, face a difficult dilemma: their desire to marry is complicated by the potential loss of essential benefits. In the face of this challenging decision\, they opt for a commitment ceremony to celebrate their love while navigating the risks involved. This discussion will explore the intersection of love\, disability\, and financial stability\, examining the societal and systemic barriers that disabled couples face when it comes to marriage. How do policies around benefits impact the personal lives and rights of disabled individuals? What changes need to be made to support the choices of disabled couples who wish to marry without the fear of losing necessary support? \n\n\n\nPresenter: The Kennedy Center \n\n\n\nReelAbilities Film Festival: Greater Washington is dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives\, stories and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. Each year\, this dynamic festival\, powered by the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia\, presents both domestic and international award-winning films paired with interactive programming that gives us a new perspective and highlights the vibrant personalities\, realities\, and extraordinary abilities of people. View the full schedule here.
URL:https://thej.org/event/navigating-the-challenges-of-marriage-for-disabled-couples/
LOCATION:The REACH\, at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, 2700 F St NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20037
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Inclusion & Disabilities
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ORGANIZER;CN="ReelAbilities Film Festival":MAILTO:Paul.Marengo@theJ.org
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SUMMARY:Trip to Capital Jewish Museum to Tour "JewCE"
DESCRIPTION:Bus leaves Pozez JCC @ 10am and returns at approximately 3pm \n\n\n\n11am – Docent-led Tour1:30pm-2:30pm Lunch at Silver Diner in Falls Church (at own cost) \n\n\n\nPlease join us at the Capital Jewish Museum for a one-hour docent-led tour of an new exhibition! “JewCE: The Jewish Comics Experience” looks at the Jewish origins of the development of iconic comic book superheroes beginning in the 1930s through the 1960s. “JewCE” comes to CJM from the Center for Jewish History in New York City and has been adapted and expanded for the DC presentation. \n\n\n\nWhich superhero had a bar mitzvah? Who crushed a glass at his comic book wedding? Learn about superheroes with Jewish creators\, writers\, and artists\, from Spider-Man to Senorita Rio. Sections on the development of cartoons in Yiddish and in modern Hebrew augment the story. The exhibition includes contemporary graphic novels which explore Jewish themes from Israel to Iraq and back to America. Scenes from local DC-area comic fandom round out the exhibition\, welcoming new and old comic enthusiasts into the story. \n\n\n\nThere will be time before and after the tour to view the museum and stop by the gift shop before we leave for lunch (at own cost).  \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Bonnie.Sokol@theJ.org or 703.537.3066
URL:https://thej.org/event/trip-to-capital-jewish-museum-to-tour-jewce/
LOCATION:Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum\, 575 3rd Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T193000
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SUMMARY:Basic Hebrew – Winter 2025
DESCRIPTION:This in-person course is designed for true beginners to the Hebrew language or those who need an extensive refresher. This class will help you learn the alphabet including vowels\, important vocabulary\, grammar\, and common phrases and sentences/questions using a variety of resources. Each student must purchase the textbook\, “Hebrew from Scratch Part 1” (available on Amazon). The book uses quotations from all eras of Hebrew writing and has a Hebrew-English Dictionary which includes all vocabulary and grammatical terminology\, and is used in all levels of classes. Whether you are planning a future trip to Israel or interested in learning the Hebrew language for your own knowledge\, this course will give you an excellent foundation. Minimum number of students is 4; Maximum number is 12.Wednesdays\, January 8-March 19 (10 classes)Ages 16+Instructor: Sigi Saadia\, Hebrew Teacher/Tutor
URL:https://thej.org/event/basic-hebrew-winter-2025/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T193000
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SUMMARY:Unstoppable: Embracing the Power of Music
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of “Amazing Grace\,” the inspiring story of a talented young musician whose dreams were interrupted by a rare illness\, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). Once on her way to the prestigious Berklee College of Music\, Grace’s life changed drastically on her 17th birthday. Despite the challenges\, she embraces her new reality with determination\, finding innovative ways to continue creating art. Driven by her philosophy\, “My only limitation will be my imagination\,” Grace refuses to let her disability define her.  \n\n\n\nFeaturing insights from Justin Hurwitz\, the Academy Award-winning composer of La La Land\, this film celebrates perseverance and creativity. Before the screening\, we will highlight local arts organizations making a difference in the disabled community. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Reston Community Center \n\n\n\nReelAbilities Film Festival: Greater Washington is dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives\, stories and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. Each year\, this dynamic festival\, powered by the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia\, presents both domestic and international award-winning films paired with interactive programming that gives us a new perspective and highlights the vibrant personalities\, realities\, and extraordinary abilities of people. View the full schedule here.
URL:https://thej.org/event/unstoppable-embracing-the-power-of-music/
LOCATION:the CenterStage\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, Virginia\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Inclusion & Disabilities
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ORGANIZER;CN="ReelAbilities Film Festival":MAILTO:Paul.Marengo@theJ.org
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SUMMARY:ReelAbilities Film Festival - Closing Night
DESCRIPTION:Steps of Strength: The Road to Dignity and Justice \n\n\n\n7pm-9pm (Film and Post-film Discussion)9pm-10:30pm (Reception) \n\n\n\n“La Lucha” follows the inspiring 35-day\, 250-mile journey of four activists who marched across the Andes to La Paz advocating for disability rights. Despite harsh conditions and hostility\, their determination\, supported by allies\, led to laws recognizing disability rights in Bolivia\, showcasing the power of collective action. \n\n\n\nAfter the film\, stay for a conversation on Disability Rights Advocacy where breaking barriers to inclusion and promoting policies for equal access to education\, healthcare\, and employment will be discussed. \n\n\n\nModerator: Paul Marengo\, Festival DirectorSpeaker: Lucy Beadnell\, Director of Advocacy\, The Arc of Northern Virginia \n\n\n\nThe finishing touch on our evening will be a reception\, where we’ll raise our glasses to celebrate the conclusion of this incredible festival. We look forward to toasting to the memories and moments we’ve shared. \n\n\n\nTickets: $20 \n\n\n\nReelAbilities Film Festival: Greater Washington is dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives\, stories and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. Each year\, this dynamic festival\, powered by the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia\, presents both domestic and international award-winning films paired with interactive programming that gives us a new perspective and highlights the vibrant personalities\, realities\, and extraordinary abilities of people. View the full schedule here.
URL:https://thej.org/event/reelabilities-film-festival-closing-night/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Inclusion & Disabilities
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest
DESCRIPTION:This one-of-a-kind event is a combination of a TED Talk\, a play reading and American Idol. Each of the three plays is introduced by a video from each playwright\, then 20-minute excerpts are read by a group of stellar DC actors\, and then the audience gets to vote on a winner! \n\n\n\nThe Contest is part of the Jewish Play Project’s wider effort to promote Artistic Democracy – investing a wide range of artists and audience members in choosing the best of new Jewish culture. The Contest has received and vetted more than 1\,850 plays by 1\,200 writers in 32 states and 9 countries since 2011. The Pozez JCC is proud to bring this event to our stage in 2025 for the tenth year!
URL:https://thej.org/event/10th-annual-jewish-playwriting-contest/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T193000
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SUMMARY:Basic Hebrew – Winter 2025
DESCRIPTION:This in-person course is designed for true beginners to the Hebrew language or those who need an extensive refresher. This class will help you learn the alphabet including vowels\, important vocabulary\, grammar\, and common phrases and sentences/questions using a variety of resources. Each student must purchase the textbook\, “Hebrew from Scratch Part 1” (available on Amazon). The book uses quotations from all eras of Hebrew writing and has a Hebrew-English Dictionary which includes all vocabulary and grammatical terminology\, and is used in all levels of classes. Whether you are planning a future trip to Israel or interested in learning the Hebrew language for your own knowledge\, this course will give you an excellent foundation. Minimum number of students is 4; Maximum number is 12.Wednesdays\, January 8-March 19 (10 classes)Ages 16+Instructor: Sigi Saadia\, Hebrew Teacher/Tutor
URL:https://thej.org/event/basic-hebrew-winter-2025/2025-03-12/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T193000
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SUMMARY:Basic Hebrew – Winter 2025
DESCRIPTION:This in-person course is designed for true beginners to the Hebrew language or those who need an extensive refresher. This class will help you learn the alphabet including vowels\, important vocabulary\, grammar\, and common phrases and sentences/questions using a variety of resources. Each student must purchase the textbook\, “Hebrew from Scratch Part 1” (available on Amazon). The book uses quotations from all eras of Hebrew writing and has a Hebrew-English Dictionary which includes all vocabulary and grammatical terminology\, and is used in all levels of classes. Whether you are planning a future trip to Israel or interested in learning the Hebrew language for your own knowledge\, this course will give you an excellent foundation. Minimum number of students is 4; Maximum number is 12.Wednesdays\, January 8-March 19 (10 classes)Ages 16+Instructor: Sigi Saadia\, Hebrew Teacher/Tutor
URL:https://thej.org/event/basic-hebrew-winter-2025/2025-03-19/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T210000
DTSTAMP:20250212T193446Z
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SUMMARY:First Session – Improve Your Biblical Hebrew Reading Skills
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, March 27-May 22 (8 weeks; no class Apr. 17)Instructor: Karyn SelkoAlready know how to read Hebrew? Able to follow the prayers in Hebrew but wish you could read them more quickly? Want to know the rules governing pronunciation? \n\n\n\nJoin this new JCC Biblical Hebrew Reading Skills course! The classes will help you master reading the main Hebrew prayers and… \n\n\n\n\nLearn which letters and vowels are pronounced differently in Israel or Spain vs. Germany or Lithuania.\n\n\n\nDistinguish prefixes and suffixes from the root word.\n\n\n\nRecognize words without having to read each letter.\n\n\n\n\nTextbook/Materials: Prayer texts will be provided as well as available sources for additional individual study. There is no required textbook; feel free to use your own Siddur.Note: Minimum number of students to hold class: 4; Max: 12. \n\n\n\nInstructor Bio:Karyn Selko studied Biblical Hebrew in college and has taught beginning and intermediate Hebrew at both Congregation Olam Tikvah and Chabad of Reston-Herndon.
URL:https://thej.org/event/first-session-improve-your-biblical-hebrew-reading-skills/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T150000
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SUMMARY:Theater Teens: Act\, Dance\, Sing!
DESCRIPTION:Sundays\, March 30-May 18 (6 weeks\, no class April 13 and 20)Ages: 13-18 \n\n\n\nCalling neurodiverse teens! Join ArtStream for a sample of skills. ArtStream’s mission is bring performing arts opportunities to people with disabilities to foster creativity\, confidence\, and community. Try a little dancing\, singing\, acting and storytelling in a supportive and fun environment! No experience necessary.
URL:https://thej.org/event/theater-teens-act-dance-sing/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Inclusion & Disabilities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inclusion & Disability Services":MAILTO:Alison.Pasternak@theJ.org
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