Special Interest Groups

The Mother’s Circle

Wednesdays, 7:30pm, beginning September 21, 2011

Are you raising Jewish children... but you’re not Jewish? Don’t do it alone! Join the Mother’s Circle to learn about Jewish rituals, ethics and the how-to’s of creating a Jewish home.

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.

Classes will meet approximately twice each month for a total of fifteen sessions. For a complete schedule and to register for Mother’s Circle, please contact Laurie Albert at LaurieA@jccnv.org • (703) 537-3064.

Cost: FREE 

The Mother’s Circle is a Jewish Outreach Institute program and is funded by The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.

Get Connected with Shalom Baby!

Sunday Morning Play Dates at the “J”

Sunday, December 25 - in conjunction with the community Chanukah Celebration

Calling all Moms and Dads—play dates aren’t just for kids! While the kids play in our wonderful infant/toddler activity room, the grown-ups get to schmooze and meet other families with young children. Come out to the “J” and meet up with old friends and make some new friends, too!  Children ages newborn to 3 years are welcome with their parents!

Play dates are free of charge and are held on Sunday mornings from 10am to noon at the JCCNV.  (See above dates)

If you know someone who is expecting a child, please let us know so we can officially welcome them into the Jewish community and invite them to be part of the Shalom Baby family. Please contact Brittanie Werbel.

Special Needs

Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) and the JCCNV present Going Places! social clubs for individuals with Asperger’s syndrome and related disorders. These clubs provide social opportunities in a structured and supportive environment with guidance from professionally trained staff who work with participants on improving social skills and overall comfort in social situations.  A variety of outings (including parties, bowling, dinners, miniature golf and museum tours) are scheduled year ‘round.  Events are led by JSSA’s Dawn B. Kaye, LCSW and JCCNV resource specialist Melissa Hochberg. For more information, contact Melissa Hochberg at MelissaH@jccnv.org or (703) 537-3040.

Going Places! Teens
Sundays, bi-monthly, noon–2pm

• Ages 14-17
• To join our events email list, contact MelissaH@jccnv.org
• Cost per event: $25

Going Places! Young Adults
Sundays, monthly, 2:30pm–4:30pm

• Ages 18-29
• To join our events email list, contact MelissaH@jccnv.org
• Cost: $250 per year or $25 per event

Going Places! 30+ Adults
Sundays, bi-monthly, 5pm–7pm

• To join our events email list, contact MelissaH@jccnv.org
• Cost per event: $25

Parent & Caregiver Support Group For Parents of Special Needs Children

First Wednesday of each month, (unless it’s a holiday. Notice will be given for make-up.), 7pm–8:30pm at the JCCNV

Melissa Hochberg, JCCNV Special Needs resource specialist and JSSA’s Andrea LoBalbo, LCSW facilitate the group focused on sharing resources, gaining knowledge, learning coping mechanisms and strategies, and providing mutual support. Please email Melissa at MelissaH@jccnv.org if interested in attending this group. Babysitting is available at the JCCNV with two weeks notice. Walk-ins welcome.

Cost per meeting: $15