Cultural Programs
For more information on the programs below, contact Yael Ingel at Yael@jccnv.org or (703) 537-3034.
Ivrit Cafe
Wednesdays, 8:10am and 7:45pm!
Evening classes will begin on February 29 from 7:45pm-8:45pm
Please note: There will be no class on January 11th and January 18th
Facilitated by Yael Ingel, JCCNV Community Shlicha
No previous knowledge required.
Did you always want to learn to speak Ivrit (Hebrew), but never had the chance, or made the time? Join Yael at the JCCNV Hebrew Cafe. You’ll learn conversational Hebrew in a fun and interactive way!
Click here to download the registration form and flier.
Israel Street Festival
Sunday, June 3, noon–5pm
Fairfax Corner, 11900 Palace Way, Fairfax (on MonumentDr. between Wegmans and the Government Center)
This year, the JCCs of Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia will coordinate community celebrations in honor of Israel@64. Events and activities will run throughout the day. Join the community to celebrate the sights, sounds and flavors of Israel!
Highlights Include:
- Israeli Rock ‘n’ Roll legend Danny Sanderson and 6 piece band
- Israeli Scouts Friendship Caravan performance
- Local Israeli dance and choir groups
- Exhibits from the Embassy of Israel in DC
- Shop the shuk (marketplace) –Israeli organic produce, boutique chocolates and more!
Enter now for an extra chance to win!
Enter now for an EXTRA chance to win door prizes at the Israel Street Festival! Great prizes. Click here to enter.
Support is provided by The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s Israel in DC initiative.
Israeli Dance—Ongoing
Tuesdays, 8:15pm–9:30pm
Join Israeli dance teacher Ethan Halpern as he leads the group in a series of lively Israeli dances. You don’t need to be an expert—just be ready to join the group and have fun. Ethan is director of Israeli dance at the University of Maryland and teaches dance classes throughout the Greater Washington area. This is a drop-in program. Preregistration is not required.
Cost: $6M/ $7C/ $5 students
Please pay the instructor directly.
Northern Virginia Israeli Connections
Are you Israeli and living in Northern Virginia? Get connected with other Israelis by contacting Yael at (703) 537-3034, Yael@jccnv.org.





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