NoVA Events
Community events, learning programs, classes, fitness programs, can all be found within the NoVA community. The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington (Federation), The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (JCCNV), area congregations and agencies, all offer programs and classes all around the community.
Federation maintains a community calendar, where you can sift through events—and sort by geography, interest area, and date. Stay connected and receive regular updates of programs throughout the community.
4th Annual Positive Aging Fair 10/21/10
Save the Date:
4th Annual Positive Aging Fair : Tools for Creative Aging
Thursday, October 21, 9am–4pm, JCCNV
Keynote speaker: Arch Campbell, film critic, ABC Channel 7
The Fair will include a choice of professionally run morning and afternoon workshops, a variety of exhibitors, a kosher lunch, raffles and door prizes. To date, we have five sponsors for the fair: Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States (Gold Sponsor); Needham, Mitnick & Pollack, PLC (Gold Sponsor); Llewellyn Realtors, Joe Huff (Gold Sponsor); Fratkin Broussard Team at MorganStanley & SmithBarney (Silver Sponsor); and NurtureCare (Silver Sponsor). We thank them for their support. Details of event will appear in the September / October issue of The Voice.
Cost: $15M/ NM
Please contact Pamela Wiener, Director, Senior Adult Services Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia for additional information. 703-537-3061
Beth El Young Professionals and JDate® Mixer! 08/26/10
Send off your summer in style!
Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean your social life goes with it! Join Beth El Hebrew Congregation and other fellow JDate® professionals in their 20s and 30s at this no-pressure, low-key environment mixer in Arlington.
With $3-$5 drink specials, and a cozy private room, sit back, relax and mingle the night away as you kick up your social summer heels one last time.
Eleventh Street Lounge Mixer
1041 North Highland Street
Arlington, VA 22201-2167
Thursday, Aug. 26
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$20 at the door
Nearest Metro Stop: Clarendon
Eleventh Street Lounge was recently rated one of Northern Virginia’s “Top 25 Restaurants”
For more information please reach bethelyp@rocketmail.com
Gen B Singles Dining Out 7/28/10
Gen B Jewish Single Boomers (Ages 45-65)
Singles Dining Out
Wednesday, July 28, 6:30pm schmoozing, 7pm dinner
Kazan Restaurant, 6813 Redmond Drive, McLean
It was such a hit we will dine at this charming Turkish restaurant again in our own private room if we have a large group like last time. Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 27 to Carla at 703-537-3060 or carlar@jccnv.org. Call 703-734-1960 for directions only. Free to Gen-B members – $5 for non-members.
Gen B Happy Hour 7/15/10
Gen B Jewish Single Boomers (Ages 45-65)
Happy Hour Thursday, July 15, 6:30pm
Skydome Lounge at Doubletree Crystal City, 300 Army Navy Dr., Arlington
You’ll have a gorgeous view of the city from this rotating round lounge at the top of the hotel. Call 703-416-4100 for directions only. Metered parking or paid lot.
For additional information contact Carla Rosenfeld 703-537-3060 CarlaR@jccnv.org
“Eat, Stay, and Pray”, in Fairfax Station 7/16/10
Looking for a Reform Synagogue in Northern Virginia?
Come visit Temple B’nai Shalom (TBS) for “Eat, Stay and Pray” on July 16 at 5:45pm. Join other TBS families for this special night of community. Shabbat services begin at 8 p.m. OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
TBS welcomes young and old, single, partnered, married, divorced, and people with special needs. Our Temple community is warm and welcoming and we are dedicated to providing a variety of Jewish spiritual, social, and educational experiences for children and adults.
Dinner will be catered by Maggio’s Family Restaurant in Vienna and is free for prospective members (reservations required). TBS is located at 7612 Old Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039. For additional information and to RSVP, contact Ellen at 703-764-2901.
Across Life’s Spectrum Workshop 10/10/10
Sunday, October 10, 9am-3:15pm, at the JCCNV
Keynote: Judith Warner, journalist and author of “We’ve Got Issues: Children and Parents in the Age of Medication”
Exhibitors, morning and afternoon workshops on topics including advocacy, work options, new technology, and more. Lunch included
Cost: Early Bird Registration (through July 31): $15M/$18NM Preregistration (Aug. 1-Oct 6): $22M/$25NM, General admission: $36– Does not inlcude lunch.
For more information call 703-323-0880 or online at www.jccnv.org
Viva Vienna! with Growing Jewish Families 8/30/10
Viva Vienna! A Morning of Music and More
Monday, August 30, 10:30am Cost: $5 per person
Location: Jammin Java 227 Maple Avenue, Vienna VA
Looking for something to do now that camp is over and school has not yet begun? Pack your bags (lunch bags, that is) and join the Growing Jewish Families crew as we take on the town of Vienna! Meet us at Jammin Java for a 10:30am performance by the Great Zucchini. After the show, we will head to Vienna Park on Cherry Street for a picnic lunch and playtime.
Birth-2year old playtime in Alexandria
Agudas Achim Preschool invites newborns to 2-year-olds and their grownup friends to join us for free playtime, on Fridays when preschool is in session. Hazzan Elisheva Dienstfrey will lead the kids in song the first Friday of the month. This group is open to all. Join us in the Chapel about 9 a.m. and have fun! Bring your little ones. For information contact rachel.goldberg@verizon.net
