A JCC Be Your Best Self Workshop. Led by Sharon Alperstein Alman, LCSW As we age, issues can arise that we must face, such as medical conditions to manage, cognitive decline, physical limitations, financial concerns, and coping with ever-changing technology. This can be anxiety producing. However, by changing how you think and embracing the concept […]
Instructors: Priscilla Askenas and Zina Segal Join us for a meaningful five-part series that celebrates the voices of Jewish women from our classical texts; bringing their wisdom into our contemporary homes. Each gathering offers an opportunity for both learning and creativity, exploring the leadership and legacy of a different woman from Jewish tradition, followed by […]
The Pozez JCC, in partnership with Edlavitch DCJCC, is thrilled to present JxJ BEST OF FEST: Monthly Film Screenings at Cinema Arts Theatre in Fairfax! Enjoy 5 feature length and 6 short Jewish or Israeli films over a 6-month period here in our area! "The True Story of Tamara De Lempicka & the Art of […]
Join Pozez JCC’s J-Family Ambassador, Emily, for a fun-filled indoor playdate, perfect for meeting up with old friends and making new ones! Our playful romper room is designed with our littlest ones in mind, offering a safe and exciting space to explore. Please remember, to keep the room in great condition and ensure a happy […]
Join us for a heartwarming volunteer event to create menorahs and dreidels for the residents of Kibbutz Re'im, Israel. After the events of October 7th, the community is coming together, and your time, creativity, and care can help them feel the warmth and support of the Jewish community in Northern Virginia. There’s room for teens […]
Meet your Going Places! friends at the 3H Farm. Join us for an afternoon spending time with the animals. The farm has several acres of fields and woods, and the animals that live there include horses, ponies, donkeys, goats, pigs, hens, and roosters. Location: Health, Happiness, and Hooves Farm (3H Farm), 10804 Henderson Rd, Fairfax […]
This hands-on shadow puppetry workshop invites children to experience how ArtWorks by giving form to stories, voice to ideas, and substance to imagination. Through the playful and powerful medium of shadow puppets, participants will explore the art of visual storytelling to inspire empathy, teamwork, and self-expression. Children will create their own puppets, develop simple storyboards, […]
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 Sternberg Fee: $0 Member/ $15 Non-member
Mondays, October 27-December 15 (8 classes)Instructor: Norman Buder, Yiddish ScholarAges 18+Join this ongoing, online class if you have some knowledge of Yiddish, know the Hebrew alphabet, and would like to continue to learn to read and speak the language. Classes focus on reading Yiddish stories, learning new and relevant vocabulary, and conversing in Yiddish. Students […]
The Fourth Annual Distinguished Lecture in Judaic Studies with Dr. Jenny Caplan, University of Cincinnati Why should we take comedy seriously? This talk dives into how popular media—and especially Jewish humor—can unlock surprising insights into American Jewish life. Over the past fifty years, concerns about assimilation and declining affiliation have fueled talk of a "continuity […]
We welcome 'green thumbs' and wannabees! We hope to do some fall planting at the J's garden and in the Community Garden, weather permitting. Join us with your gardening gloves & tools by the native plant bed! RSVP: adultservices@theJ.org
Thanks to the generous support of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, the Pozez JCC is honored to present Survived to Tell, a groundbreaking Virtual Reality (VR) experience. Using innovative technology, participants will hear firsthand testimonials from survivors of the Nova Music Festival and virtually visit the memorial built at the site in Israel. This […]
