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Join art educator Nancy Kotz for an interesting overview of artists & artworks which tell the stories of Jewish culture in three sessions: 1) Mid-20th Century - Europe and Beyond, 2) Mid-20th Century - Europe to America, and 3) 20th Century – Potpourri. Questions? Email alliance@marinjcc.org In partnership with the National JCC Adult & Senior […]
Join this class if you have some knowledge of Yiddish and would like to continue to learn to speak and read the language. All materials are provided (no textbook required). Instructor: Norman BuderAges: 18+Mondays, February 5 - March 25 (8 weeks)
Join Brie at the park for hamantaschen snacking, a costume parade and more Purim fun! Wear your favorite costume, bring a grogger (noisemaker) and listen to Purim stories. Location provided with registration.
Led by Mimi Rosenberg & Paula Haimes Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for conversation and camaraderie with other women. This meeting is an opportunity for both light-hearted and serious discussion surrounding topics on your mind. It’s a place to “let down your hair” and speak freely about how you really feel, and a […]
¡Hola Amigos! Hello Friends! This class will focus on learning conversational Spanish. The class is fun and interactive – 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 […]
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 […]
Beginners and those with a little knowledge are welcome! We will review the 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, […]
Puccini’s light and lovely “The Swallow” sits sadly in the shadows of his more popular and dramatic repertoire (think Boheme and Tosca). Still, its soaring melodies are worthy of exploration on James Sokol’s journey highlighted by video performance clips. Questions? Email alliance@marinjcc.org In partnership with the National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance
Ahoy maties! Kick off the season of Purim with this fun, interactive program with drinks! Come dressed up in a pirate costume and discover the historical connections between Jews and alcohol…beyond traditional kosher wine for kiddush. Jewish educator Zina Segal will present an interesting and surprising chronology of Jewish involvement with ‘spirits’ stemming from the […]
Ahoy maties! Kick off the season of Purim with this fun, interactive program with drinks! Come dressed up in a pirate costume and discover the historical connections between Jews and alcohol…beyond traditional kosher wine for kiddush. Jewish educator Zina Segal will present an interesting and surprising chronology of Jewish involvement with ‘spirits’ stemming from the […]
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.The format of this class will […]
