The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington will host the annual Yom HaShoah commemoration in memory of the six million Jews killed during the Holocaust and in honor of the survivors and their family members among us. Please join JCRC for this poignant and meaningful tribute that brings together the community to reflect […]
The public transportation system in Fairfax County is an affordable and reliable means of mobility that promotes independence. Imagine not having to always ask for rides from family and friends. In a small group you will learn how to: • Plan your trip using transit apps and online tools. • Read a bus map and […]
Join us for Shalom Kites, a fun-filled event where you can unleash your creativity and make your own kite! Bring your family for an afternoon of kite-making and outdoor fun. Location: Provided with Registration
Join Pozez JCC’s Shaliach, Dean for a weekly session of Israel news updates and insights. In each session, you will have the opportunity to catch up with Israel's current events and have a safe space to ask questions and discuss, or just listen!
Do you play Mah Jongg and want to learn how to play with two people? Then learning Siamese Mah Jongg, which creatively uses 2 racks, is for you! Janine Rubens returns to the J to teach encore lessons of this different variation of the game. These lessons are for experienced Mah Jongg players. A 2024 […]
In the aftermath of World War II, Jews and Poles formulated separate histories and memories of their wartime experiences. While Poles claimed that Polish Catholics and Jews suffered equally, in the Jewish narrative, Polish antisemitism and indifference were instrumental in making the Holocaust possible. Actions and reactions from both sides have made for a particularly […]
In partnership with the National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance.Join in this presentation which highlights the background and work of nine (9) Jewish architects who have designed well-known buildings in the United States and around the world, including Richard Neutra, Victor Gruen, Louis Kahn, Max Abramovitz, Eero Saarinen, Frank Gehry, Denise Scott Brown, Moshe Safdie, […]
Join this online class if you have some knowledge of Yiddish and the Hebrew alphabet and would like to continue to learn to speak and read the language. All materials are provided (no textbook required). Mondays, April 8-June 17 (8 classes; no class April 22, 29, May 27) Instructor: Norman Buder Ages 18+
Learn how to play this popular card game — to play socially with friends or (eventually) competitively – through dynamic PowerPoint presentations and interactive lessons. In eight 2-hour classes, students will learn the basics of the game of bridge using boards and bidding boxes. Each week, you will learn a bit of strategy, be able […]
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 […]
¡Hola Amigos! Hello Friends! This class focuses on learning conversational Spanish in a fun and interactive way — 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.Class […]
Learn conversational Hebrew in a small group setting. This course is designed for beginners to the Hebrew language or those who need a good refresher. Over eight sessions, you will learn important vocabulary, grammar, and common phrases and sentences/questions using exercises. Each student must purchase the textbook: Hebrew from Scratch Part 1 (which can be […]
