For the past year and a half, the Pozez JCC has participated in a partnership with Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine and Beit Shemesh, Israel with the purpose of building global Jewish community and connectedness. The community is invited to come view a presentation and virtual tour of Hesed Besht, a community center in Khmelnytskyi. You learn about […]
Featuring: A Panel of Ritchie Boys’ Descendants: Jim Klein, Dr. Amanda Rothschild, and Chris Galen, moderatorAges 16+The “Ritchie Boys” were an organization of Army soldiers in World War II with a sizable number of German-speaking immigrants to the United States, often Jews from Germany and Austria who escaped Nazi persecution – only to return to […]
Kadorei Shokolad - Israeli Chocolate BallsAll ages welcome (suitable for kids 8+)Get ready to roll and dip into sweetness! In this class, we’ll make classic Israeli chocolate balls from scratch – fun, simple, and oh-so-delicious! You’ll mix, roll, and decorate your creations, tasting along the way, and leaving with a batch of bite-sized chocolatey happiness. […]
Instructors: Priscilla Askenas and Zina Segal Bring ancient wisdom into your contemporary home through this meaningful gathering of tradition and craft. Join us to celebrate the voice of Deborah, from classical texts. We will explore her legacy, then craft a handmade Havdalah candle inspired by her Biblical story for use in your Shabbat rituals. Fee: $25 […]
Join us for a relaxed and engaging afternoon with our Community Shlicha (Israeli emissary), Chen Sara Mordechai-Kedar. Whether or not you have met Chen before, this is a great opportunity to spend time getting to know her and her interesting background, hear her perspectives, and ask questions in an informal setting. Bring your lunch, enjoy […]
Meet at the Pozez JCC at 10:00 AM. Bus departs promptly at 10:15 AM and returns at approximately 3:00 PM.Location: Tudor Place, Georgetown (1644 31st Street NW, Washington, DC)Ages: 18+ Join us for a delightful day in Georgetown as we visit Tudor Place Historic House & Garden, a national historic landmark and former home of […]
Location: Pozez JCC Lobby The Spring Sale is a FUNdraiser to support the JCC’s Sunrise programs serving kids with cancer and their siblings, including Sunrise Day Camp, Sunrise on Wheels in-hospital program, and monthly year-round family programming. The children in these programs, and their families, are facing unimaginable challenges; community support helps bring light, laughter, […]
Eurovision is just around the corner — and it’s time to get ready!Join us for a special musical gathering where we’ll explore the contest and some of its most memorable Eurovision moments.Food for Thought (and Discussion):What can Eurovision songs tell us about Israeli society?Which songs finished in second place and still became victory stories for […]
Join us for a vibrant lineup of films that reflect a wide range of voices and perspectives, live concerts that bring audiences together, and post-screening conversations that invite you into the dialogue- every event is an opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate. Fairfax, VA Showtimes: (more info on each show below)Oxygen – Thursday, May 14, […]
Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is likely that you or someone you know will need a blood transfusion in your lifetime. Donors of all blood […]
Join us for a wonderful to opportunity to meet and learn with several of our senior shlichim (Israeli Cultural Emissaries) who are serving our community through a partnership between the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the Jewish Agency for Israel. The Greater Washington area boasts the second large delegation of shlichim after New York City) with 12 shlichim serving congregations […]
In times when our communities can feel divided or overwhelmed, gathering in joy can be a powerful and healing act. Join us for an evening of laughter, connection, and community at the Interfaith Comedy Show. This one-of-a-kind event features comedians from six faith traditions, including Muslim, Jewish, Latter-day Saint, Non-denominational Christian, Catholic, and Hindu performers, […]
