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Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is likely that you or someone you know will need a blood transfusion in your lifetime. Due to recent drastic …
In Partnership with JCRC of Greater Washington Featuring a Distinguished Panel of Journalists: Marvin Kalb, veteran journalist, author, and Founding Director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University’s Kennedy School Josh Kraushaar, Editor-in-Chief, Jewish Insider Hayvi Bouzo, Co-Founder and Host, Yalla Moderator: Vicki Fishman, Director of Virginia Government and …
Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) with a night of side-splitting laughter! Just added: an opening set with local comedian, Carmiya Weinraub! The Pozez JCC is thrilled to present Comedy with Chasnoff, featuring the hilarious Israeli comedian and author, Joel Chasnoff, direct from his “Yachad Tour.” Get ready to laugh! In these chaotic times, we could …
Yom HaAtzmaut: Laughter and Celebration with Comedian Joel Chasnoff Read More »
Yom Ha’Zikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, is a time of profound reflection. We gather to honor fallen soldiers lost in service to Israel and the victims of terror, sharing in the collective sorrow of those left behind. Let’s join together for an evening of remembrance as we listen to five poignant Israeli songs, each carrying a …
Zochrim: Singing in their memory for Yom Ha’Zikaron Read More »
Are you hosting Passover Seder for the first time? Are you a seasoned Seder-Leader looking for new tips and tricks? Do you believe in the Haggadah value, “Everyone who is hungry – come and eat”? We’ve got you covered! Get ready for Passover with a hands-on Mock Seder where we’ll walk through the key parts …
Between International Women’s Day and Purim, we invite all ladies of Northern Virginia to explore Queen Esther’s leadership to become even more courageous, purposeful, and successful leaders. During this powerful workshop, we will explore some Jewish texts with Zina Segal (Pozez JCC Sr. Director, Community Impact and Engagement) and learn leadership skills with Priscilla Askenas …
Steps of Strength: The Road to Dignity and Justice 7pm-8:40pm (Film) 8:40pm-9pm (Panel) 9pm-10:30pm (Reception) La Lucha follows the inspiring 35-day, 250-mile journey of activists Feliza, Mareele, Rose Mery, and Miguel, who marched across the Andes to La Paz advocating for disability rights. Despite harsh conditions and hostility, their determination, supported by allies, led to …
Session 2: The Adaptation Game: How Jewish identity is portrayed in Comic Book Adaptations Join us for an engaging evening of drinks, jokes and comics. Between giants of the comic book industry like Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, or Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, there are also Jewish characters like Ben Grimm and Magneto. How …
Glamour, Games, and Giggles. It’s Drag Queen Bingo at the J! **As of Tuesday, January 28, this event is now sold out. Please email Michelle.Pearlstein@theJ.org to be added to the waitlist.** Bring your friends and join us for an outrageous evening of fun and entertainment, fabulous prizes, and loads of laughs as two dazzling local drag queens …
In Honor of Black History Month Featuring The Afro-Semitic Experience, an American roots jazz band Join us for an evening of unique entertainment and ruach with The Afro-Semitic Experience, a group of Jewish American and African American musicians who have been performing, recording, and teaching together for 25 years. Their friendship ignites their passion and …
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Breaking Barriers: The Intersection of Disability and Creativity 7pm-9pm (Film and Panel), 9pm-10:30pm (Reception) Experience an inspiring evening as we explore the powerful intersection of disability and creativity. The evening will feature a screening of Left Alone Rhapsody, a documentary about pianist and composer John Bayless, who, after a life-altering stroke, reinvents himself as a …
Session 1: Jewish History of Comics: A detailed history of what it means to be Jewish on a comic book panel Join us for an engaging evening of drinks, jokes and comics. Between giants of the comic book industry like Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, or Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, there are also Jewish …
