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 […]
The Pozez JCC is honored to welcome Zohar Livne Mizrahi, Secretary General of Kibbutz Re’im, for a moving and insightful conversation. The new partnership between Kibbutz Re’im and the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is helping connect our local community to Re’im’s recovery and rebuilding efforts following October 7. Kibbutz Re’im, located near the site […]
Ages 21+ This trip has been cancelled.
Thursdays, October 30 - November 13 (3 weeks)1:30 PM-3:00 PMAges 18+Instructor: Janine RubensDo you play Mah Jongg and want to learn how to play with two people? Then learning Siamese Mah Jongg is for you as it creatively uses 2 racks to play the game. These lessons are for experienced Mah Jongg players. A 2025 […]
Thursdays, October 30-November 13 (3 weeks)7:00pm-8:30pmAges 18+Instructor: Janine RubensDo you play Mah Jongg and want to learn how to play with two people? Then learning Siamese Mah Jongg is for you as it creatively uses 2 racks to play the game. Janine Rubens will teach you this different variation of the popular game. These lessons […]
All aboard for a joyful Shabbat journey around Northern Virginia! Join Growing Jewish Families throughout the year as we hop from synagogue to synagogue, experiencing the warmth and wonder of Tot Shabbat celebrations across our community. Designed especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers—but welcoming to all—each stop on the Tot Shabbat Train offers a […]
Please join us for the first-ever NoVa Shuk at the Pozez JCC where area synagogues will be selling Judaica at bargain prices! Come shop for year-round items for Shabbat (kiddush cups, challah boards and more), plus holiday staples like chanukiot, seder plates, and apple-and-honey dishes. This is a perfect opportunity to buy something special for […]
Join Growing Jewish Families for a relaxed afternoon at the winery in Clifton. Bring your children to play outdoors while you meet and connect with other families in this low-key, open-air setting. It is a great way to enjoy the fresh air, socialize, and spend time together as a family. You may bring a dairy/parve […]
Pack Meals. Build Community. Make a Difference. For 30 years, VolunteerFest has brought together hundreds of people each fall for a day of action, connection, and real impact in Northern Virginia. This year, we are setting our sights high with a goal to pack 75,000 nutritious meals to help fight hunger in our community. These […]
