¡Hola Amigos! Hello Friends! This fun and interactive 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 […]
Session 2: The Adaptation Game: How Jewish identity is portrayed in Comic Book Adaptations Join us for an engaging evening of drinks, jokes, and comics. From Magneto's tragic backstory and experience in the Holocaust to Moon Knight's tumultuous relationship with his Jewish faith and an Egyptian deity, Jewish superheroes have graced the pages of comics […]
This in-person course is designed for true beginners to the Hebrew language or those who need an extensive refresher. This class will help you learn the alphabet including vowels, important vocabulary, grammar, and common phrases and sentences/questions using a variety of resources. Each student must purchase the textbook, “Hebrew from Scratch Part 1” (available on […]
Led by Marcia Lawson This monthly group (normally the third Wednesday of the month) is for anyone who enjoys writing their memoirs, stories, or poems and sharing them with others. The writing prompt for February is: Adjusting to New Technologies. RSVP here for Zoom access info: https://thej-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElf-GrrD4tHdXFKvdjdBXY5fix7u14iSgM
Beginners and those with a little knowledge are welcome! We will review the Hebrew alphabet and learn the rudiments of reading. (Yiddish is phonetic and much easier than Hebrew). We will study a primary-grade Yiddish book and converse about it in Yiddish. We'll also learn to say useful phrases and how to ask important questions. […]
Hola estudientes! Practice conversation as you continue to reinforce the present tense and consolidate the use of grammar, such as new verbs, the present progressive tense, direct and indirect objects, pronouns and common prepositions of location and time. Learn about Spanish culture as well using interactive lessons, games, and music. Class format: 50 min. Grammar/10 […]
Start your Friday with a cozy and child-friendly brunch hosted by J-Family Ambassador, Tracy! Enjoy quality time with fellow GJF Families while the kids play, and take the chance to relax and connect. Conveniently held at a local grocery store, you can shop before or after the fun. Join us for great food, great company, […]
If you like to read and discuss books, join us! Book: Horse by Geraldine Brooks Location: Cascades Library (Meeting Room D), 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling & on Zoom.
Bring your child and join Alissa for a fun, messy, and creative experience in this Sunday Morning Art Explorers class! Your little artist will engage in playful art stations where they can explore paint, clay, and other hands-on materials. Alissa will share her love of art with your family with new themes each week that […]
Join us for an inspiring film screening that highlights empowerment, visibility, and breaking through societal barriers. Through two compelling stories, we witness the power of resilience and determination in overcoming personal and societal limitations. Working Differently takes us behind the scenes of the film and television industry, exploring the critical need for accessibility and inclusion, […]
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!
Join this online class if you have some knowledge of Yiddish, know the Hebrew alphabet, and would like to continue to learn to speak and read the language. All materials are provided (no textbook required). Mondays, January 27-April 7 (10 weeks; no class Feb. 17)Instructor: Norman BuderAges 18+
