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SUMMARY:GJF Tot Shabbat Train
DESCRIPTION:All aboard for a joyful Shabbat journey around Northern Virginia! Join Growing Jewish Families as we make stops at synagogues throughout our region\, experiencing the warmth and wonder of Tot Shabbat. \n\n\n\nDesigned especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers\, but welcoming to all\, each stop on the Tot Shabbat Train offers a combination of music\, stories\, celebration\, and a chance to connect with new friends. A friendly staff member will be there to greet you and help you feel at home. \n\n\n\nTot Shabbat Train is co-sponsored by Pozez JCC\, the host organizations\, PJ Library\, and The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to celebrating with you! \n\n\n\nClick here for the full Tot Shabbat Train schedule.
URL:https://thej.org/event/gjf-tot-shabbat-train-16/
LOCATION:Congregation Ner Shalom\, 14010 Spriggs Rd\, Dale City\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Family & Youth,Jewish Holidays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Growing Jewish Families":MAILTO:FamilyAmbassadors@theJ.org
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SUMMARY:Havdalah at the Winery - Clifton
DESCRIPTION:Send off Shabbat in the most beautiful way! Join Growing Jewish Families at a beautiful winery in Clifton for an outdoor Havdalah gathering. We will mark the end of Shabbat together with the light of the candle\, the scent of spices\, and the warmth of community. Stay afterwards to enjoy the grounds with family and friends. All ages welcome. Exact location provided with registration. \n\n\n\nEach family covers own tab.
URL:https://thej.org/event/havdalah-at-the-winery-clifton-2/
LOCATION:Clifton\, VA\, Clifton\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Family & Youth,Jewish Holidays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Growing Jewish Families":MAILTO:FamilyAmbassadors@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T190000
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SUMMARY:Make\, Create\, Celebrate: A High Holiday Mixed Media Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This event has been rescheduled from September 3 to October 13.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a mixed media workshop exploring the holy and mundane of everyday life. We will cut papers\, paint\, draw and play as we create a personal blessing\, hope or prayer for the new year. \n\n\n\nNo artistic or previous Jewish knowledge required. All materials and lots of guidance and support provided. This workshop is for adults and older teens. \n\n\n\nDuring the event\, we will also have a short tour of the Sacred and Ordinary… Joyful works from Jewish Tradition and Everyday Life by Julie Wohl led by the artist herself! \n\n\n\nWine and cheeses will be provided. \n\n\n\nFee: $20 JCC Members/ $25 Non-members \n\n\n\nExhibit by the Artist:Sacred and Ordinary… Joyful works from Jewish Tradition and Everyday LifeBy Julie WohlAugust 31-October 19\, 2026 \n\n\n\nUsing mixed media\, painting\, digital illustration and soft sculpture\, Julie Wohl presents a vision of living Jewish life out loud–connecting sacred imagery\, text and song\, and ritual with contemporary depictions of ancient ideas. Her motifs showcase the musings of the artist\, grappling with 2\,000 years of history and culture. \n\n\n\nWith a career as an educator\, storyteller\, and artist that spans over 20 years\, Julie returns again and again\, with fresh eyes and new materials\, to the themes of joyful\, lived Judaism and the beauty found in everyday life. \n\n\n\nJulie Wohl is the Director of Congregational Learning at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation and the founder of “The Studio” a Jewish text-based community art studio. She received her master’s degree in Jewish education from the Jewish Theological Seminary. She is the author of “Make\, Create\, Celebrate! Jewish Holidays Through Art”\, the co-author and illustrator of “Siddur Mah Tov: a Family Shabbat Prayer Book” and “Simply Seder: a Family Haggadah.” \n\n\n\nLearn more about the exhibit here
URL:https://thej.org/event/make-create-celebrate/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Jewish Holidays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Impact and Engagement":MAILTO:Zina.Segal@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T120000
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SUMMARY:Jewish Nature Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Jewish Nature Explorers to experience the great outdoors while connecting with our vibrant local Jewish community! We meet weekly to do a nature-themed craft or activity focusing on a Jewish topic\, followed by time for free-play\, schmoozing\, and exploring the backyard garden and outdoor play space at the edge of the woods. \n\n\n\nThe program is geared towards ages 0-6 along with a caregiver. Bring snacks and water\, a change of clothes\, and anything else you may need for a fun morning in nature with new and old friends! Location provided with registration. No fee. \n\n\n\nParents register once\, then register children for each date.Enjoy Growing Jewish Families Programming? Support us with a donation: https://give.thej.org/campaign/781033/donate \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Marla Taubman\, Marla.Taubman@thej.org
URL:https://thej.org/event/jewish-nature-explorers/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Fairfax\, VA\, Fairfax\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Family & Youth,Israel Culture & Learning,Jewish Holidays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Growing Jewish Families":MAILTO:FamilyAmbassadors@theJ.org
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SUMMARY:GJF Tot Shabbat Train
DESCRIPTION:All aboard for a joyful Shabbat journey around Northern Virginia! Join Growing Jewish Families as we make stops at synagogues throughout our region\, experiencing the warmth and wonder of Tot Shabbat. \n\n\n\nDesigned especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers\, but welcoming to all\, each stop on the Tot Shabbat Train offers a combination of music\, stories\, celebration\, and a chance to connect with new friends. A friendly staff member will be there to greet you and help you feel at home. \n\n\n\nTot Shabbat Train is co-sponsored by Pozez JCC\, the host organizations\, PJ Library\, and The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to celebrating with you! \n\n\n\nClick here for the full Tot Shabbat Train schedule.
URL:https://thej.org/event/gjf-tot-shabbat-train-17/
LOCATION:Temple Beth Torah\, 4212-C Technology Court\, Chantilly\, Virginia\, 20151
CATEGORIES:Family & Youth,Jewish Holidays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Growing Jewish Families":MAILTO:FamilyAmbassadors@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T193000
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SUMMARY:Great Big Challah Bake
DESCRIPTION:Join Jewish women of all backgrounds for an evening of connection\, tradition\, and community. We will sing and dance and\, of course\, knead and braid our challot to take home and bake! \n\n\n\nThis year\, we are proud to bake in pink. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month\, our Great Big Challah Bake will celebrate the strength\, resilience\, and spirit of the women in our lives who have faced breast cancer\, those who are fighting\, those who have survived\, and those we carry in our hearts. Baking together is one of the most powerful ways we know to show up for one another\, and this year our challah carries that love. \n\n\n\nThis cherished annual event includes all baking supplies\, an apron\, delicious refreshments\, a take-home gift\, and more! \n\n\n\nArrive early to explore our Sponsor Fair in the Chaiken Auditorium\, featuring local Jewish organizations and businesses. \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is required by Sunday\, October 18. Space is limited\, so register early to reserve your spot! \n\n\n\nThis annual event is proudly hosted by Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia and Chabad Lubavitch of Northern Virginia.
URL:https://thej.org/event/great-big-challah-bake/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Family & Youth,Israel Culture & Learning,Jewish Holidays,Social Impact
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ORGANIZER;CN="Growing Jewish Families":MAILTO:FamilyAmbassadors@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T120000
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SUMMARY:Jewish Nature Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Jewish Nature Explorers to experience the great outdoors while connecting with our vibrant local Jewish community! We meet weekly to do a nature-themed craft or activity focusing on a Jewish topic\, followed by time for free-play\, schmoozing\, and exploring the backyard garden and outdoor play space at the edge of the woods. \n\n\n\nThe program is geared towards ages 0-6 along with a caregiver. Bring snacks and water\, a change of clothes\, and anything else you may need for a fun morning in nature with new and old friends! Location provided with registration. No fee. \n\n\n\nParents register once\, then register children for each date.Enjoy Growing Jewish Families Programming? Support us with a donation: https://give.thej.org/campaign/781033/donate \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Marla Taubman\, Marla.Taubman@thej.org
URL:https://thej.org/event/jewish-nature-explorers/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Fairfax\, VA\, Fairfax\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Family & Youth,Israel Culture & Learning,Jewish Holidays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Growing Jewish Families":MAILTO:FamilyAmbassadors@theJ.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T110000
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Storytime @ the J
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Shabbat and welcome new friends to our monthly Shabbat Storytime @ the J! Enjoy challah\, grape juice\, stories\, songs\, and crafts with a monthly theme and Shabbat rituals.Fee: Complimentary
URL:https://thej.org/event/shabbat-storytime-the-j/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Family & Youth,Jewish Holidays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Growing Jewish Families":MAILTO:FamilyAmbassadors@theJ.org
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