Jewish Learning Opportunities

Discounted Program & Class Rates

Throughout this section, you’ll notice that JCCNV members are referred to as Mishpacha (family) and nonmembers are warmly referred to as Chaverim (friends). As a benefit of membership, the JCCNV offers Mishpacha discounts on classes and programs which you’ll see noted throughout the program guide by an M following the cost. Our Chaverim (friends) rates are followed by a C. Of course, in order for membership rates to apply, membership must remain current throughout the duration of the class/program.

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Lunch and Learn

Bring parve lunch—drinks provided. 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. Save by registering for all sessions at the same time. Complete the registration form on this page and return it with payment to the Foundation for Jewish Studies.

Lunch and Learn is presented in collabortaiton with the Foundation for Jewish Studies.

The Gifts of the Jews
Every Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - June 26, 2012, JCCNV Library
12:00pm-12:30pm- lunch
12:30pm-1:30pm Program

Instructor: John Rybicki,  noted lecturer at various locations in and around Virginia.

Two books and two seemingly uncorrelatable theses: The Gifts of the Jews (1998) and How Judaism Became a Religion(2011). The first treats the development of a new way of thinking about God, man, and time that emerged in embryonic Judaism; the second treats modern Jewisth thought. From both, however, an essence of Judaism emerges which truly has "changed the way everyone in the modern western world thinks and feels." From disparate thought to essential unity, this class will examine these texts and their underlying message.

Click here to register online.

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Hebrew Language

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 focuses on simple spoken Hebrew. The lessons are planned for students with little or no knowledge of conversational Hebrew or the aleph-bet.

Level II

This class is designed for students who have some basic knowledge of conversational Hebrew. This course helps students build on that knowledge in order to develop stronger comprehension and language skills to converse more fluently in Hebrew.

Conversational Hebrew Intermediate

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

 

Classes

Spring Session

Hebrew I
Sundays, April 22–June 24 (9 weeks) (no class May 27)
4:30pm–6pm

Cost:  $150M/ $200C
Code: #3320

 

Hebrew II
Sundays, April 22–June 24 (9 weeks) (no class May 27)
6pm–7:30pm

Cost:  $150M/ $200C
Code: #3321

 

Intermediate
Mondays, April 23–June 25 (9 weeks) (no class May 28)
8pm–9:30pm

Cost:   $150M/ $200C
Code: #3322

 

Summer Session

Hebrew I
Thursdays, July 12–August 30 (8 weeks)
6pm–7:30pm

Cost:  $135M/ $180C
Code: #3324

Hebrew II
Thursdays, July 12–August 30 (8 weeks)
7:30pm–9pm

Cost:  $135M/ $180C
Code: #3325

Intermediate
Tuesdays, July 10–August 28 (8 weeks)
8pm–9:30pm

Cost:  $135M/ $180C
Code: #3326

Private Lessons

Private lessons in conversational Hebrew are also available at all levels. If you are interested in more information, contact Carla Rosenfeld.

 

Intermediate Yiddish

Spring Session

Thursdays, April 19–June 28 (11 weeks)
10am–11am

Instructor: Norman Buder

Continue your studies of the Yiddish language with this ongoing class. You should have reading knowledge of Yiddish and a good vocabulary to join this group.

Cost:  $90M/ $110C
Code: #3327

 

Summer Session

Thursdays, July 12–August 30 (8 weeks)
10am–11am

Instructor: Norman Buder

Continue your studies of the Yiddish language with this ongoing class. You should have reading knowledge of Yiddish and a good vocabulary to join this group.

Cost:  $65M/ $80C
Code: #3383

 

Beginning Yiddish
If you are interested in taking beginning Yiddish classes, contact Carla Rosenfeld.

 

Hebrew Cafe
Wednesdays, 8:10am and 7:45pm
Facilitated by Yael Ingel

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!

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Pirkei Avot—An Ethical Start

Be on the lookout for great Jewish learning opportunities related to the Early Childhood Department’s Ethical Start® program—a multifaceted curriculum designed to engage our children, teachers and parents in learning Jewish values based on the classical Jewish text Pirkei Avot: Ethics of the Fathers, which teaches morals, values and positive social interaction. Values explored include community awareness, respect, dignity, kindness, responsibility and Jewish tradition.