¡Hola Amigos! Hello Friends! This fun and interactive ongoing class will focus on learning conversational Spanish 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.Handouts will be […]
This ongoing, in-person course is designed for beginners to the Hebrew language or those who need an extensive refresher. Brand-new students must be assessed by the instructor prior to class. Wednesday, July 9-August 13 (6 weeks)7:30 PM-9:00 PMInstructor: Sigi Saadia This class will help you learn the alphabet including vowels, important vocabulary, grammar, and common […]
Do you already know how to read Hebrew? Are you able to follow the prayers in Hebrew but wish you could read them more quickly? If so, join the Improve Your Biblical Hebrew Reading Skills class. This course will help you master reading the main Hebrew prayers, as well as...• Understand the rules of pronunciation.• […]
Plan to attend this unique virtual gathering of the J-Men's Club to celebrate and bid farewell to our incredible Senior Shaliach, Dean Bagdadi. Dean, along with his wife Rotem, will be returning to Israel in August after three impactful years with us at the J. He's been an invaluable resource, bringing so much to our […]
Advanced Beginners and those with some knowledge may join this ongoing course. Students must be comfortable with the Hebrew alphabet to learn the rudiments of reading. (Yiddish is phonetic and much easier than Hebrew). We will study Yiddish stories and converse about them in Yiddish. We’ll also learn a great deal of vocabulary and useful […]
In an era of continuous news, understanding complex events can be challenging. We invite you to our roundtable to engage in a focused discussion on current newsworthy topics.Facilitated alternately by Amihai & Debra Glazer; Josh Greene; Phyllis Klein; Philip SternbergFee: $0 Member/ $15 Non-member
Join this ongoing, online class if you have some knowledge of Yiddish, know the Hebrew alphabet, and would like to continue to learn to speak and read the language. Classes will focus on reading classic Yiddish stories by great Yiddish writers like Manger and Singer. The class is an opportunity to get a taste of […]
In Collaboration with Canto Vocal ProgramsFeaturing Maurice Lugassy, professor of French culture and Canto Vocal artistsWhat can opera tell us about identity, exile, and belonging?Join Maurice Lugassy for a thought-provoking musical lecture that explores how Jewish stories, composers, and themes found a place on the grand stage of French opera.From the powerful drama of Halévy’s […]
Two days: Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 510am-2pm (Check-In at 9:30am on Monday) The J is thrilled to bring back AARP's classroom Safe Driver Course! Come to this comprehensive driver retraining class taught by Lincoln Cummings. Learn to adjust your skills to compensate for changes in hearing, vision, flexibility, and reaction time. Participants who […]
The J is thrilled to bring back AARP's classroom Safe Driver Course! Come to this comprehensive driver retraining class taught by Lincoln Cummings. Learn to adjust your skills to compensate for changes in hearing, vision, flexibility, and reaction time. Participants who attend BOTH days will receive a certificate for a discount on insurance for three […]
Lox Meets Bagel, the largest Jewish singles dating event in the DC area, presented by NOVA Tribe Series and in partnership with Pozez JCC, is back this summer and we are celebrating the Jewish holiday of love, Tu B'Av! Here is the evening’s agenda: 4:00 PM doors open; 4:30 PM speed dating rounds, 5:30 PM mingle activity. *This […]
Join Jewish women and girls of all ages and backgrounds for an evening of connection, tradition, and community. We'll sing and dance and, of course, knead and braid our challot (to take home and bake)! This cherished annual event includes all baking supplies, an apron, delicious refreshments, a take-home gift, and more! NEW THIS YEAR: […]
