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Shalom Baby: Welcome to Our World

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Maybe your family has recently grown by one, or your friends are just about to welcome a little one into their lives. Shalom Baby welcomes parents, their newborns and newly-adopted children into the Greater Washington Jewish Community.

Shalom Baby Provides you with:

•    “Welcome to our World” gift bag, full of fun and helpful gifts, information on parenting, and Jewish resources for parents and families, hand-delivered by a wonderful Shalom Baby Ambassador.
•    A connection to create lifelong friendships for you and your child.
•    Support from caring volunteers.
•    A connection to your Jewish Community and heritage.


If you are interested in receiving a Shalom Baby “Welcome to Our World” packet, please contact Beth Felsen, Northern Virginia Engagement Coordinator at (703) 286-1024 or Beth.Felsen@shalomdc.org. This is a wonderful way for you to meet new people, make new friends, and learn about your Jewish Community and the resources available for you.

Shalom Baby welcome bags include:

•    Alef bet placement
•    Jewish holiday board book
•    Babysitter board
•    Pocket-size immunization guide
•    Cassette or CD of Jewish children's music
•    Coupons and other useful information for children and new parents
 
Lunch and Learn

Judaic studies programs are partially underwritten by the Manny Gale Memorial Fund. 

JCCNV Adult Lounge
Tuesdays, Noon—1:30pm
Noon—Bag lunch; 12:30pm—Bible study.
Join in a stimulating series of programs presented with the Foundation for Jewish Studies as area rabbis and educators share their knowledge in this lunchtime series of Bible study. No prior Bible knowledge is necessary, just bring a Bible and an interest in learning. Bring a dairy lunch and we’ll provide drinks. Save by registering for all sessions at the same time. Complete the registration form on this page and return with payment to the Foundation for Jewish Studies.

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Hebrew Language

Instructors: Einat Cohen and Moshe Zamero
Conversational Hebrew instruction is offered in the evenings at the JCCNV. Textbooks will be available for purchase the first night. Minimum registration required. Call Carla Rosenfeld at (703) 537-3060 or CarlaR@jccnv.org for information.

The following levels of instruction are available:

Conversational Hebrew

Beginners

Level I
Whether you are interested in learning how to speak Hebrew for travel, business or just personal pleasure and growth, this class will focus on simple spoken Hebrew. The lessons are planned for students with little or no knowledge of conversational Hebrew or the aleph-bet. 

Level II
Designed for students who have some basic knowledge of conversational Hebrew. This course will help students build on that knowledge in order to develop stronger comprehension and language skills to converse more fluently in Hebrew.

Intermediate Conversational Hebrew

For students who have completed Beginning II, this class continues to develop stronger comprehensive and language skills with an emphasis on more conversation, use of correct grammar and vocabulary enrichment.

 
Travel
JCC Maccabi Israel and Taglit-Birthright Israel
JCC Maccabi Israel and Taglit-Birthright Israel are gearing up for another incredible 10-day adventure in Israel.  Taglit-Birthright Israel will completely cover all the costs for this program – you won’t have to pay a penny. This once in-a-lifetime opportunity IS COMPLETELY FREE.  Eligible participants will meet people your age from around the world, explore your Jewish heritage together, tour this amazing and beautiful country, and have more fun than you ever imagined. Visit www.birthrightisrael.com for details.

MASA Israel Journey: Gateway to Long-Term Israel Programs
MASA is an umbrella organization for over 120 semester to one-year of Israel programs including post high school programs, university study abroad; professional internships; and community service programs. For ages 18 – 30. Grants available for all participants from $2,000 to $4,500.

Please contact Meg Schiff for information at 212-339-6073 or megans@masaisrael.org
 
Tying the Knot: a Pre-Marriage Workshop for Couples

Wednesdays, March 12— April 2   7:30pm

Location: TBD
If you are planning to marry or are considering engagement, it is important to explore your relationship and the skills needed to handle the challenges that inevitably arise when people share their lives.

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  • 14.02.10
    Opening Reception and Film – A Matter of Size Thursday, April 22, 7:00pm, JCCNV
    Join us at the JCCNV for a glass of wine, a delicious dinner and a special program with Sarit Arbell, Director of Cultural Affairs, Embassy of Israel, and representatives from the Embassies of Japan and…
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  • 06.01.10
    If you're a talented Jewish teen in sports and/or the arts, check-out these JCC Maccabi Experience programs! JCC Maccabi ArtsFest®
    Grades 8–12
    Sunday, August 8–Friday, August 13, 2010
    Baltimore, MD
    The premiere arts experience for Jewish teens.  Jewish teens from across the United States and abroad join together for…
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  • 05.12.09
    Watch Jean Gurman and Connie Pesachowitz talk about JCCNV programs on Cox Local Edition.
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  • 05.11.09
    The JCCNV would like to thank our Trustees, sponsors and advertisers for their ongoing support. It is through grants and the generosity of these individuals, foundations and corporations that the Center is able to cover the 20% financial gap between dues and fees collected and the actual operating budget. Trustees…
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  • 28.10.09
    The JCC of Northern Virginia is showcasing the creative work of our local talent in an effort to support our own neighborhood and its artists.
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