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 Capital Jewish Museum and this year’s collection of inspiring partners at our third annual untraditional Passover seder.Read from our community Haggadah, clink glasses over stories old and new, connect over charoset and horseradish, and find inspiration around the table. Dinner is pescatarian and kosher style. Kosher meals are available upon advance request. Presented in […]
Join us for the Pozez JCC's Good Deeds Day 2026, bringing the community together through meaningful hands-on projects. Participants of all ages (3 years and up) are invited to engage in a variety of service stations, each offering a unique opportunity to give back while living our Jewish values. This year, choose from wrapping silverware […]
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 […]
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, […]
Tuesdays, April 14-May 5 (4 classes), 6:30pm-9:00pmInstructor: Bette ShanleyAges 18+Mah Jongg is a popular game of skill and luck usually played by 4 people at a time. All one needs to be a successful player is the current year National Mah Jongg League card, access to a Mah Jongg set, and the willingness to learn […]
In commemoration of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance DayIn his forward of the memoir, former ADL national director, Abe Foxman, says "Pass the Trauma, Please" is an original, provocative, and even a bit irreverent narrative of a second-generation Holocaust survivor. Diamond writes an atypical viewpoint that demonstrates how trauma affects future generations of descendants (and others). […]
A Be Your Best Self Program in Partnership with Virginia Cooperative Extension, Fairfax CountyThursdays, April 16-May 28 (6 classes; no class May 7)1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Leah Turton, Registered Dietician Ready to take charge of your diabetes? Join us for six weekly classes and a two month reunion to learn how nutrition and physical activity can […]
Thursdays, April 16–June 25 (10 classes; no class May 21)2:00 PM – 3:30 PMInstructor: Norman BuderAges: 18+Advanced beginners and those with some prior knowledge are welcome to 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.)Participants will study […]
Fridays, April 17–June 12 (8 classes; no class May 22)Noon-1:30pmInstructor: Ruth Roberts, Spanish Language InstructorAges 18+Hola estudiantes de español! Practice grammar in conversation as you continue to reinforce the use of new vocabulary and grammar, such as new verbs, tenses and moods in this ongoing class. Learn about Spanish culture as well using interactive lessons, […]
LOCATION: GESHER JDS, 4800 Mattie Moore Ct Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Step into the rich diversity of Israel and discover the people, cultures, and traditions that make it unique! The Taste of Israel festival is back and celebrating Israel’s many communities through food, music, hands-on activities, and unforgettable experiences. Travel between interactive cultural stations, each representing a different […]
