This Father's Day, teach your children the importance of gemilut hasadim (acts of kindness) as we combat hunger in our community. Together, we'll prepare a nutritious breakfast for the Lamb Center's clients, featuring fresh fruit, breakfast burritos, and casseroles. We'll also learn about local food insecurity and discover practical ways to take action. And, we'll […]
Join us for a screening of the film "October 8th" which explores the impact in the U.S. of the terrorist events in Israel on October 7, 2023. Following the screening, there will be an opportunity to join discussion circles focused on different aspects of that impact in our own community and exploring possible responses. Discussion […]
Wesley Seidner is a high school student who has loved baseball his entire life. With a grandfather who survived the Holocaust, he was always aware of his Jewish heritage but never showed much interest. Wesley started writing this manuscript just after his bar mitzvah in 8th grade and it is his first book. “This is […]
This ongoing, in-person language class is designed for people that have a rich Hebrew vocabulary (very comfortable using 200 or more words), understand the basic grammar structures, and would like to expand their conversational skills in day-to-day language, as well as engage in other topics of conversation. The instructor will provide materials and opportunities for […]
We invite you to join us at the JCC to make pencil packs for Second Story teen programs in Falls Church. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of at-risk local teens, providing them with the tools they need to succeed in school. We will start by learning about Second Story and the […]
Spark a Love of Reading & Giving! Join us for a special Literacy Shabbat designed for families with children. Celebrate the magic of stories with a book swap and donation drive, featuring beloved PJ Library® titles. Bring your gently used or new books to share! Children will craft personalized bookmarks for their book recipients. We'll […]
Two days: Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 510am-2pm (Check-In at 9:30am on Monday) The J is thrilled to bring back AARP's classroom Safe Driver Course! Come to this comprehensive driver retraining class taught by Lincoln Cummings. Learn to adjust your skills to compensate for changes in hearing, vision, flexibility, and reaction time. Participants who […]
The J is thrilled to bring back AARP's classroom Safe Driver Course! Come to this comprehensive driver retraining class taught by Lincoln Cummings. Learn to adjust your skills to compensate for changes in hearing, vision, flexibility, and reaction time. Participants who attend BOTH days will receive a certificate for a discount on insurance for three […]
Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is likely that you or someone you know will need a blood transfusion in your lifetime. Due to recent drastic […]
