A JCC Adult Outreach Program in Alexandria Legendary Sephardic composer and musician Flory Jagoda delighted contemporary audiences with ancestral songs and lyrics that stretch back centuries. Born in Sarajevo to a musical family, Flory became the family’s only Holocaust survivor. She shared with the world the songs that were lovingly passed on to her before […]
¡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.• […]
Meet Alexandria’s J-Family Ambassador, Stacey! Come grab a coffee, chat, connect with other local families, and meet Stacey. Whether you’re new to the community or just looking to make new friends, we’d love to see you there! Location provided upon registration.
Calling all readers! This month’s book discussion will be “All the King's Men' by Robert Penn Warren – Facilitated by Laura Sims Note: This will be a VIRTUAL meeting. Zoom link will be sent the day before for all who register. Fee: $0 Members; $15 Non-members
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 […]
Guided by a professional art educator, we’ll explore the artistic themes of the Phillips Collection’s exhibit Vivian Browne: My Kind of Protest through fun, hands-on activities. The Phillips Collection, founded in 1921, is America’s first museum of modern art. In collaboration with JFamily, a program by the Edlavitch DCJCC and the Pozez JCC of Northern […]
Sundays, June 15-July 13 from 11:00 AM-11:45 AMPay per classBest for ages 2-4, siblings welcome to enroll.Join us this summer for a joyful weekly Hebrew class designed just for toddlers and their grown-ups! Each session will include playful introductions to Hebrew words and letters through stories, songs, movement, and hands-on fun. We'll explore Jewish values […]
Hear the birds singing and take in the commanding views of the Occoquan on a kayak paddle led by ACA certified paddling instructor and NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin. Expect to observe songbirds, Great Blue Herons, Cormorants, Osprey, and maybe even some Bald Eagles! Invite your friends, adult (or almost adult) children or grandchildren […]
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!
Facilitated by Dr. Rebecca Fleischer & Dr. Libby Robbins This monthly support group is for anyone who has recently – or not-so-recently – lost a spouse or partner. Join us for an open, frank forum on issues such as grief, bereavement, and moving forward after great loss. Some members go out to dinner locally after […]
