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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/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
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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/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Yiddish 1: A Taste of Yiddish Continued – Spring 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\, April 11-May 30 (8 weeks) \n\n\n\nInstructor: Norman Buder \n\n\n\nAges: 18+
URL:https://thej.org/event/yiddish-1-a-taste-of-yiddish-continued-spring-session-virtual/2024-04-18/
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:Exploring Music: The Greatest Satirical Songs (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Satire is one of the oldest forms of humor and adding music only seems to make it more powerful; in early Germanic and Celtic societies\, people mocked in song would break out in boils and even commit suicide.  Join screenwriter\, author\, instructor & former stand-up comedian David Misch as he shares his picks for the best satirical songs in history\, 15 tunes mocking racism\, war\, sexism\, income inequality and more. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with the National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance
URL:https://thej.org/event/exploring-music-the-greatest-satirical-songs-virtual/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="National JCC Adult &#038%3B Senior Alliance":MAILTO:alliance@marinjcc.org
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SUMMARY:Spanish Intermediate 3 Course (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Hola estudientes! Practice conversation as you continue to reinforce the present tense and consolidate the use of grammar\, such as new verbs\, the present progressive tense\, direct and indirect objects\, pronouns and common prepositions of location and time. Learn about Spanish culture as well using interactive lessons\, games\, and music.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.Some handouts will be provided. 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 first day of class. Note: Minimum number of students: 4; Maximum number of students: 12Fridays\, April 12-June 14 (10 weeks)Instructor: Ruth Roberts\, Spanish Language Instructor
URL:https://thej.org/event/spanish-intermediate-3-course-virtual/2024-04-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
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:20240419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T113000
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UID:10001537-1713520800-1713526200@thej.org
SUMMARY:Spanish Intermediate 3 Course (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Hola estudientes! Practice conversation as you continue to reinforce the present tense and consolidate the use of grammar\, such as new verbs\, the present progressive tense\, direct and indirect objects\, pronouns and common prepositions of location and time. Learn about Spanish culture as well using interactive lessons\, games\, and music.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.Some handouts will be provided. 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 first day of class. Note: Minimum number of students: 4; Maximum number of students: 12Fridays\, April 12-June 21 (10 weeks) No class May 31.Instructor: Ruth Roberts\, Spanish Language Instructor
URL:https://thej.org/event/spanish-intermediate-3-course-virtual-2/2024-04-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240425T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T153000
DTSTAMP:20240318T215615Z
CREATED:20240318T215612Z
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UID:10001236-1714053600-1714059000@thej.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish 1: A Taste of Yiddish Continued – Spring 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\, April 11-May 30 (8 weeks) \n\n\n\nInstructor: Norman Buder \n\n\n\nAges: 18+
URL:https://thej.org/event/yiddish-1-a-taste-of-yiddish-continued-spring-session-virtual/2024-04-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Israel Culture & Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thej.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Yiddish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T113000
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SUMMARY:Spanish Intermediate 3 Course (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Hola estudientes! Practice conversation as you continue to reinforce the present tense and consolidate the use of grammar\, such as new verbs\, the present progressive tense\, direct and indirect objects\, pronouns and common prepositions of location and time. Learn about Spanish culture as well using interactive lessons\, games\, and music.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.Some handouts will be provided. 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 first day of class. Note: Minimum number of students: 4; Maximum number of students: 12Fridays\, April 12-June 14 (10 weeks)Instructor: Ruth Roberts\, Spanish Language Instructor
URL:https://thej.org/event/spanish-intermediate-3-course-virtual/2024-04-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
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:20240426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T113000
DTSTAMP:20240603T152640Z
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UID:10001538-1714125600-1714131000@thej.org
SUMMARY:Spanish Intermediate 3 Course (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Hola estudientes! Practice conversation as you continue to reinforce the present tense and consolidate the use of grammar\, such as new verbs\, the present progressive tense\, direct and indirect objects\, pronouns and common prepositions of location and time. Learn about Spanish culture as well using interactive lessons\, games\, and music.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.Some handouts will be provided. 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 first day of class. Note: Minimum number of students: 4; Maximum number of students: 12Fridays\, April 12-June 21 (10 weeks) No class May 31.Instructor: Ruth Roberts\, Spanish Language Instructor
URL:https://thej.org/event/spanish-intermediate-3-course-virtual-2/2024-04-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
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:20240501T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T160000
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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/2024-05-01/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240501T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240501T210000
DTSTAMP:20240222T195914Z
CREATED:20240214T021954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T195914Z
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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/2024-05-01/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240502T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240502T150000
DTSTAMP:20240419T142325Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T142325Z
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SUMMARY:Green Spring Gardens Tour & Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we visit beautiful Green Spring Gardens Park for a 50-minute master gardener docent-led tour of the wonderful demonstration gardens. This will be followed by a traditional British tea\, including assorted tea sandwiches\, pastries\, scone\, cream & jam\, in the 1784 Historic House. (Learn more here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring/historic-house)   \n\n\n\nAs we are fortunate to have this lovely plantation estate located practically in our backyard (only 5 miles from the J)\, we will be driving ourselves instead of taking a bus. Carpooling is a great option. \n\n\n\nMeet at the main visitor center – the Horticulture Center – for the tour at 12:50pm. Please be prompt. The garden tours take place rain or shine\, so please dress for the weather. Free parking on site. \n\n\n\nNote: The trip is limited to 38 participants on a first come\, first served basis. Register now! Cancellation policy for this trip: 100% before April 17th\, 75% after April 17th.
URL:https://thej.org/event/green-spring-gardens-tour-tea/
LOCATION:Green Spring Gardens\, 4603 Green Spring Rd\, Alexandria\, Virginia\, 22312
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240502T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240502T153000
DTSTAMP:20240318T215615Z
CREATED:20240318T215612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T215615Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish 1: A Taste of Yiddish Continued – Spring 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\, April 11-May 30 (8 weeks) \n\n\n\nInstructor: Norman Buder \n\n\n\nAges: 18+
URL:https://thej.org/event/yiddish-1-a-taste-of-yiddish-continued-spring-session-virtual/2024-05-02/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Israel Culture & Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thej.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Yiddish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T113000
DTSTAMP:20240603T152624Z
CREATED:20240506T135714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T152624Z
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SUMMARY:Spanish Intermediate 3 Course (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Hola estudientes! Practice conversation as you continue to reinforce the present tense and consolidate the use of grammar\, such as new verbs\, the present progressive tense\, direct and indirect objects\, pronouns and common prepositions of location and time. Learn about Spanish culture as well using interactive lessons\, games\, and music.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.Some handouts will be provided. 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 first day of class. Note: Minimum number of students: 4; Maximum number of students: 12Fridays\, April 12-June 14 (10 weeks)Instructor: Ruth Roberts\, Spanish Language Instructor
URL:https://thej.org/event/spanish-intermediate-3-course-virtual/2024-05-03/
LOCATION:Virtual
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:20240503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T113000
DTSTAMP:20240603T152640Z
CREATED:20240603T152639Z
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SUMMARY:Spanish Intermediate 3 Course (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Hola estudientes! Practice conversation as you continue to reinforce the present tense and consolidate the use of grammar\, such as new verbs\, the present progressive tense\, direct and indirect objects\, pronouns and common prepositions of location and time. Learn about Spanish culture as well using interactive lessons\, games\, and music.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.Some handouts will be provided. 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 first day of class. Note: Minimum number of students: 4; Maximum number of students: 12Fridays\, April 12-June 21 (10 weeks) No class May 31.Instructor: Ruth Roberts\, Spanish Language Instructor
URL:https://thej.org/event/spanish-intermediate-3-course-virtual-2/2024-05-03/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240503T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240503T163000
DTSTAMP:20240412T235002Z
CREATED:20240412T225523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T235002Z
UID:10001372-1714753800-1714753800@thej.org
SUMMARY:Nefesh Mountain Family Concert
DESCRIPTION:The renowned Jewish bluegrass band is coming to Alexandria/Arlington! \n\n\n\nAgudas Achim and Etz Hayim\, along with Pozez JCC’s Growing Jewish Families\, invite the community to a Celebration of Shabbat: A Family-Friendly Concert for Everyone who Loves Music with The Nefesh Mountain Trio. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 4:30pm. Concert from 5:00-5:45pm\, followed by a hearty oneg (heavy snacks). \n\n\n\nTickets:– Adults 13 and older: $18– Children 12 and younger: FREE
URL:https://thej.org/event/nefesh-mountain-family-concert/
LOCATION:Agudas Achim Congregation\, 2908 Valley Dr\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22302
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family & Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thej.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Nefesh-Mountain-Family-Concert.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Growing Jewish Families":MAILTO:FamilyAmbassadors@theJ.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T150000
DTSTAMP:20240501T122715Z
CREATED:20240501T122715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T122715Z
UID:10001399-1715004000-1715007600@thej.org
SUMMARY:Art & Artists: Jewish Roots of Modern American Star-chitects
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance.Join in this presentation which highlights the background and work of nine (9) Jewish architects who have designed well-known buildings in the United States and around the world\, including Richard Neutra\, Victor Gruen\, Louis Kahn\, Max Abramovitz\, Eero Saarinen\, Frank Gehry\, Denise Scott Brown\, Moshe Safdie\, and Daniel Libeskind. \n\n\n\nSave! Register by May 4th for “Early Bird” pricing!
URL:https://thej.org/event/art-artists-jewish-roots-of-modern-american-star-chitects/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thej.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Alliance.png
ORGANIZER;CN="National JCC Adult &#038%3B Senior Alliance":MAILTO:alliance@marinjcc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240506T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240506T160000
DTSTAMP:20240318T215340Z
CREATED:20240318T215258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T215340Z
UID:10001228-1715004000-1715011200@thej.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Level 2 Spring Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join this online class if you have some knowledge of Yiddish and the Hebrew alphabet and would like to continue to learn to speak and read the language. All materials are provided (no textbook required). \n\n\n\nMondays\, April 8-June 17 (8 classes; no class April 22\, 29\, May 27) \n\n\n\nInstructor: Norman Buder \n\n\n\nAges 18+
URL:https://thej.org/event/yiddish-level-2-spring-session-virtual/2024-05-06/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Israel Culture & Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thej.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Yiddish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T160000
DTSTAMP:20240603T153138Z
CREATED:20240506T133148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T153138Z
UID:10001434-1715178600-1715184000@thej.org
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/2024-05-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thej.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Spanish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240508T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240508T210000
DTSTAMP:20240502T142308Z
CREATED:20240502T141854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T142308Z
UID:10001194-1715197500-1715202000@thej.org
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-2/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thej.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/chorus-sheet-music-stockpack-unsplash-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240509T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240509T153000
DTSTAMP:20240318T215615Z
CREATED:20240318T215612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T215615Z
UID:10001238-1715263200-1715268600@thej.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish 1: A Taste of Yiddish Continued – Spring 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\, April 11-May 30 (8 weeks) \n\n\n\nInstructor: Norman Buder \n\n\n\nAges: 18+
URL:https://thej.org/event/yiddish-1-a-taste-of-yiddish-continued-spring-session-virtual/2024-05-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Israel Culture & Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thej.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Yiddish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T170000
DTSTAMP:20240501T123012Z
CREATED:20240501T122924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T123012Z
UID:10001400-1715270400-1715274000@thej.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Music: Jewish Composers & Jewish Influences in Classical Music
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance.Don’t miss pianist & instructor Clint Edwards and his special series created specifically for our Alliance. Dive into masterpieces by J. Strauss\, Copland\, Shostakovich\, and Mendelssohn.Four Thursdays\, May 9\, 16\, 23 & 30\, 4pm-5pm on Zoom.Save! Register by May 7th for “Early Bird” pricing!
URL:https://thej.org/event/exploring-music-jewish-composers-jewish-influences-in-classical-music/2024-05-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thej.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Alliance.png
ORGANIZER;CN="National JCC Adult &#038%3B Senior Alliance":MAILTO:alliance@marinjcc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240509T190000
DTSTAMP:20240410T000735Z
CREATED:20240409T000346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T000735Z
UID:10001353-1715281200-1715281200@thej.org
SUMMARY:9th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest Northern Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Three plays. 90 Minutes. One winner. You decide. \n\n\n\nAt our 9th annual contest\, enjoy professional actors stage readings of contemporary Jewish plays selected by the Northern Virginia Readers Panel. This slate of highly original\, theatrically vibrant plays are a not to miss. \n\n\n\nSelections include: \n\n\n\nMemoriamby Noga Flaishon (London\, UK)In the near future Memoriam inc. buys and sells memories\, digitizing them for mass-viewership. Now they are after the memories of the last holocaust survivor. \n\n\n\nThe Last Yiddish Speakerby Deborah Zoe Laufer (Mount Kisco\, NY)In the new\, post-insurrection America\, an ancient Yiddish-speaking woman is deposited on Hannah and Paul’s doorstep. Should they hide her\, or save themselves… \n\n\n\nWhy This Nightby Daniel Kitrosser (Philadelphia\, PA)A Typical 19th Century Queer Shtetl Seder Murder Mystery! It’s like if Agatha Christie\, John Waters and Tevye the Milkman had an orgy\, with mOYder! \n\n\n\nCome VOTE  to determine which of these three plays will be the TOP JEWISH PLAY of 2024! \n\n\n\nPay what you can!
URL:https://thej.org/event/9th-annual-jewish-playwriting-contest-northern-virginia/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thej.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Playwriting-Contest.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T113000
DTSTAMP:20240603T152624Z
CREATED:20240506T135714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T152624Z
UID:10001446-1715335200-1715340600@thej.org
SUMMARY:Spanish Intermediate 3 Course (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Hola estudientes! Practice conversation as you continue to reinforce the present tense and consolidate the use of grammar\, such as new verbs\, the present progressive tense\, direct and indirect objects\, pronouns and common prepositions of location and time. Learn about Spanish culture as well using interactive lessons\, games\, and music.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.Some handouts will be provided. 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 first day of class. Note: Minimum number of students: 4; Maximum number of students: 12Fridays\, April 12-June 14 (10 weeks)Instructor: Ruth Roberts\, Spanish Language Instructor
URL:https://thej.org/event/spanish-intermediate-3-course-virtual/2024-05-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thej.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Spanish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T113000
DTSTAMP:20240603T152640Z
CREATED:20240603T152639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T152640Z
UID:10001540-1715335200-1715340600@thej.org
SUMMARY:Spanish Intermediate 3 Course (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Hola estudientes! Practice conversation as you continue to reinforce the present tense and consolidate the use of grammar\, such as new verbs\, the present progressive tense\, direct and indirect objects\, pronouns and common prepositions of location and time. Learn about Spanish culture as well using interactive lessons\, games\, and music.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.Some handouts will be provided. 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 first day of class. Note: Minimum number of students: 4; Maximum number of students: 12Fridays\, April 12-June 21 (10 weeks) No class May 31.Instructor: Ruth Roberts\, Spanish Language Instructor
URL:https://thej.org/event/spanish-intermediate-3-course-virtual-2/2024-05-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thej.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Spanish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240513T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240513T160000
DTSTAMP:20240318T215340Z
CREATED:20240318T215258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T215340Z
UID:10001229-1715608800-1715616000@thej.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Level 2 Spring Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join this online class if you have some knowledge of Yiddish and the Hebrew alphabet and would like to continue to learn to speak and read the language. All materials are provided (no textbook required). \n\n\n\nMondays\, April 8-June 17 (8 classes; no class April 22\, 29\, May 27) \n\n\n\nInstructor: Norman Buder \n\n\n\nAges 18+
URL:https://thej.org/event/yiddish-level-2-spring-session-virtual/2024-05-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Israel Culture & Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thej.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Yiddish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T160000
DTSTAMP:20240603T153138Z
CREATED:20240506T133148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T153138Z
UID:10001435-1715783400-1715788800@thej.org
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/2024-05-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thej.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Spanish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240515T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240515T210000
DTSTAMP:20240222T195914Z
CREATED:20240214T021954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T195914Z
UID:10001195-1715802300-1715806800@thej.org
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/2024-05-15/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thej.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/chorus-sheet-music-stockpack-unsplash-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240516T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240516T153000
DTSTAMP:20240318T215615Z
CREATED:20240318T215612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T215615Z
UID:10001239-1715868000-1715873400@thej.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish 1: A Taste of Yiddish Continued – Spring 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\, April 11-May 30 (8 weeks) \n\n\n\nInstructor: Norman Buder \n\n\n\nAges: 18+
URL:https://thej.org/event/yiddish-1-a-taste-of-yiddish-continued-spring-session-virtual/2024-05-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Israel Culture & Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thej.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Yiddish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adult Enrichment":MAILTO:Shari.Berman@theJ.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T170000
DTSTAMP:20240501T123012Z
CREATED:20240501T122924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T123012Z
UID:10001401-1715875200-1715878800@thej.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Music: Jewish Composers & Jewish Influences in Classical Music
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance.Don’t miss pianist & instructor Clint Edwards and his special series created specifically for our Alliance. Dive into masterpieces by J. Strauss\, Copland\, Shostakovich\, and Mendelssohn.Four Thursdays\, May 9\, 16\, 23 & 30\, 4pm-5pm on Zoom.Save! Register by May 7th for “Early Bird” pricing!
URL:https://thej.org/event/exploring-music-jewish-composers-jewish-influences-in-classical-music/2024-05-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thej.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Alliance.png
ORGANIZER;CN="National JCC Adult &#038%3B Senior Alliance":MAILTO:alliance@marinjcc.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR