Session 2 - Beit LaZayit: Olive Home Bite In our second session, we’re making Beit LaZayit — a warm, comforting bite made of an olive wrapped in flaky, golden dough. It’s the kind of small Israeli-inspired snack that is simple, cozy, and somehow always reminds you of home in a single bite. As we prepare […]
Join us for films, stories, and conversations that reveal Israel through cinema — complex, emotional, funny, and real. A fresh way to experience Israel — watch, talk, and see life from new angles! In February, we’re diving into weddings in Israel — and everything around them — from the ceremony itself to the unique tradition […]
Instructors: Priscilla Askenas and Zina Segal Join us for a meaningful five-part series that celebrates the voices of Jewish women from our classical texts; bringing their wisdom into our contemporary homes. Each gathering offers an opportunity for both learning and creativity, exploring the leadership and legacy of a different woman from Jewish tradition, followed by […]
Join Northern Virginia Hadassah for a focused workshop exploring Israeli women through scenes from Israeli cinema and television. The evening will be facilitated by Chen Sara Mordechai-Kedar, Community Shlicha, Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia. The program highlights diverse voices and untold stories shaped by Israel’s culture, society, and history. Through guided clips and discussion, we’ll […]
The Pozez JCC, in partnership with Edlavitch DCJCC, is thrilled to present JxJ BEST OF FEST: Monthly Film Screenings at Cinema Arts Theatre in Fairfax! Enjoy 5 feature length and 6 short Jewish or Israeli films over a 6-month period here in our area! "Real Estate"Dir. Anat Malz | 2024 | Israel/France| 99 min.Tamara and […]
NoVA Shuk brings together community partners from across Northern Virginia to transform the J into a vibrant marketplace of Judaica and Jewish inspired goods. Browse thoughtfully curated items from local organizations and vendors and discover meaningful gifts, beautiful ritual objects, and unique finds that add something special to your Passover seder and home. From classic […]
In a time when conversations about Israel and the Jewish world can feel charged, emotional, or even impossible, this 90-minute interactive workshop offers practical tools for engaging across differences with confidence, curiosity, and care. Led by Abi Dauber Sterne, co-founder of For the Sake of Argument (FSA), the workshop invites participants to practice having meaningful, […]
Join us for Double Take Israel — films, stories, and conversations that reveal Israel through cinema — complex, emotional, funny, and real. A fresh way to experience Israel as we watch, talk, and see life from new angles! In this session, we’re exploring divorce in Israel — focusing on religious law and the personal struggles […]
Join us in Fairfax on Sunday, April 12 at 1:30 PM for our annual Yom Ha'Shoah Commemoration that brings the DMV community together to honor the victims, survivors and family members living in the region. Holocaust survivor Irene Fogel Weiss, a Northern Virginia resident, will be our keynote speaker. The location will be provided to […]
Mondays, April 13–June 22 (10 classes; no class May 25)2:00 PM-4:00 PMInstructor: Norman Buder, Yiddish ScholarAges 18+Join this ongoing, online class if you have some knowledge of Yiddish, know the Hebrew alphabet well, and would like to continue to learn to read and speak the language. Classes focus on reading Yiddish stories, learning new and […]
Each year, Temple Rodef Shalom observes Holocaust Remembrance Day with a presentation by a prominent speaker – an author, filmmaker, musician and others who share narratives of resilience and personal perspectives on the Holocaust. This year, Rabbi Amy Schwartzman and Cantor Michael Shochet will lead a brief observance of remembrance. Following our observance, children's author, […]
Mondays, April 13–July 13 (13 classes; no class May 25)7:30 PM – 9:00 PMInstructor: Sigi SaadiaAges 16+Would you like to learn Hebrew in a small group setting? This ongoing course is designed for beginners with some basic knowledge of the Hebrew language and those who need a good refresher. Students will learn important vocabulary, grammar, […]
