Join us in your pajamas for a family dinner, stories, and crafts. Enjoy a cozy evening with your family while meeting some new friends! Each family will pay their own tab. Location provided upon registration. Spots are limited. As part of GJF’s Pajamuary Collection, we invite you to bring a new pair of pajamas to […]
Location: University Mall Theater, 10659-A Braddock Rd, FairfaxMovie: Frozen Singalong It is time for our annual Pajamuary, and we are excited to return to University Mall Theater for a "jammie" good time. Join us for a fun morning movie as we collect new pajamas for families in our community. Snuggle into your own coziest pajamas, […]
Get moving indoors and meet new friends while we walk in the mall! Location provided upon registration. As part of GJF’s Pajamuary Collection, we invite you to bring a new pair of pajamas to donate to families in need and help spread warmth in our community.
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 […]
Join us for a playful Tu B’Shevat gathering in Vienna. Families will take a brief nature walk, spend time at the playground, and explore themes of nature and renewal through hands on activities designed for young children and their grown ups. Come as you are, connect with other families, and celebrate together.As part of GJF's […]
Ever wanted to learn Mahjong? Join our friends at Congregation Beth Emeth to enjoy mimosas, snacks, and great company while learning the basics of this timeless game—and trying your hand at a few rounds! Fee: $10 per person
Pajamuary is our annual J tradition that invites staff and families to spread warmth and care throughout the month of January by collecting new pajamas for children and families in our community. Together, we turn a simple act into a meaningful way to show up for one another and strengthen our connections. We invite you […]
Happy New Year! As we say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026, special guest librarian Susan Kusal is going to read “Joseph Had a Little Overcoat” , and we’re going to think about how old things can become new. Crafts, play time, and a Museum exhibit visit will help little learners connect to the Museum, […]
Join us for The Great Pajamuary Bubble Show with Good Golly It's Miss Mollie, a family favorite! Celebrate the end of Pajamuary with a bubble and music performance by Mollie, a trained clown and bubble expert. Throughout January, the Growing Jewish Families program will be collecting new pajamas for local organizations. Bring PJs to the […]
Postponed from January 25 to February 1. Join us at our book fair kick off on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. There will be a Teddy Bear Story Time from 3:15-4:00 p.m., suitable for our littlest friends. Meanwhile, Rabbi Mat Tonti, creator of The Book of Secrets, will lead an exploration of the world of graphic […]
Join other parents and caregivers for a relaxed indoor stroller walk designed for connection and conversation. We will wander through shared spaces, observe the world around us, meet new friends, and enjoy easy moments of connection with our growing J community. This is a low key way to get out of the house, move a […]
All aboard for a joyful Shabbat journey around Northern Virginia! Join Growing Jewish Families as we hop from organization to organization, 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 combination of music, […]
