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Are You Raising Jewish Children... But You‛re Not Jewish?Don't do it alone!Responding to the needs of women who are not Jewish, but raising Jewish children, The Mother’s Circle program: • Offers free education in Jewish rituals, practices and values
• Creates a warm, supportive community of women who
have made similar choices for their families
• Respects the participant’s choice to retain her own religious
identity while providing a Jewish family life for her children
Cost: FREE
FREE childcare available upon request.
For starting date time, contact Laurie Albert Community Engagement Director (703) 537-3064 •
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The Mothers Circle is a program of the Jewish Outreach Institute,
and made possible locally by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.
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Judaic studies programs are partially underwritten by the Manny Gale Memorial Fund. Modern View of the Biblical Personalities
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. Download PDF Form A Journey Through the Bible with Adam, Jacob, Joseph and Moses
Speaker: Rabbi Bruce Aft, Congregation Adat Reyim
Elie Wiesel's portrayal of these Biblical characters in "Messengers of God" will help us prepare for the high holidays.
Tuesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23
Cost: $30
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The Contemporaneous Meaning of the Ancient Hebrew Prophets' Timeless Teaching
Speaker: John Rybicki, Interfaith Scholar
Hosea, Amos, Micah and Isaiah's common focus on society's excesses and need for change. An interfaith perspective.
Tuesdays, October 28, November 4, 11, 18
Cost: $30
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Our Matriarch's Voices
Speaker: Rabbi David Kalender, Congregation Olam Tikvah
As the Torah voices are those of the Patriarchs, we look to the Midrash to discover the voices of our beloved Biblical Matriarchs.
Tuesdays, December 2, 9, 16
Note: Classes will be conducted from 12:15pm—1:45pm
Cost: $30
Download PDF Form All three sessions, cost break: $85. |
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
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for information.
The following levels of instruction are available:
Conversational HebrewBeginner 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.
Beginner II
This class is 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 HebrewFor students who have completed Beginning II, this class will continue in the same text with an emphasis on more conversation,
use of correct grammar and vocabulary enrichment.
Advanced Conversational Hebrew
Students in this class must have knowledge of conversational and written Hebrew. |
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
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