Job Search Networking Group, Fairfax, 5/23/12
Service provided by The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (JCCNV)
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax VA 22031
Website: http://www.jccnv.org
Event Description: Our FREE ongoing Job Search Networking Group can give you what you need: 80% of jobs are found via networking – learn exactly how to do it; meet with your peers – members help each other learn from their experiences; update your action plan every week – keeping up momentum is critical; and get expert guidance from a professional career coach. Held on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month; 1:00-2:30 p.m. Facilitator: Phyllis Levinson, Life and Career Coach-JLink. Information: Call 301-610-8380 or send us an email inquiry at careerinfo@jssa.org. Walk-in registration available.
Shalom Baby Play dates at the J!
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia
Date: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax VA 22031
Website: http://www.jccnv.org
Event Description: Calling all Moms and Dads—play dates aren’t just for kids! While the kids play, 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. 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.
Magic and More! Springfield, 5/19/12
Congregation Adat Reyim
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Springfield VA 22152
Website: http://www.adatreyim.org/
Experience the High Energy Magic and Comedy of one of the East Coast's premiere entertainers … Speed. Speed is the original "High Energy Magician and Illusionist" known for his hyperactive, fast-paced, fun and modern performance style. This amazing magician has performed over 3,500 live shows across the entire East Coast and Canada over the past 18 years. Speed has been featured in many Newspapers, TV Internet and Radio Station Programs. The High Energy Magic of Speed show includes High Energy Magic and Fun for Everyone! Exciting and Original Stage Illusions! Audience Participation and Interaction! Make your own Ice Cream Sundaes, Desserts, Drinks, Raffles and More.
Wine and Cheese Volunteer Recognition, Springfield, 5/18/12
Wine and Cheese Volunteer Recognition and Erev Shabbat Choir Service
Congregation Adat Reyim
Date: Friday, May 18, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Congregation Adat Reyim
6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Springfield VA 22152
Website: http://www.adatreyim.org/
Event Description: Come welcome Shabbat and recognize our dedicated volunteers with Kosher wines, fine cheeses, and other assorted noshes! (The taste buds of the younger set will also be satisfied!) Join Rabbi Aft at this convivial gathering, followed by our Erev Shabbat Choir Service and Oneg.
Youth Shabbat Programs, Fairfax, Weekly
Youth Shabbat Programs for 18 months through 6th grade
Congregation Olam Tikvah
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3800 Glenbrook Road, Fairfax VA 22031
Website: http://www.olamtikvah.org
Event Description: Join us every Shabbat three separate age-appropriate, fun, and lively Shabbat programs for 18 months-4 years (Tot Shabbat), Pre-K-1st Grade (Shorashim), and 2nd-4th Grades (Junior Congregation). Moadon Shabbat (Shabbat Club) provides time for relaxed play from 10:00-10:45am, followed by age-appropriate services and activities. Snacks (challah/juice) provided. Children are brought into the main sanctuary to participate in the end of services. Grades 5 and 6 enjoy Kehillah, a twice monthly program supplemented with prayer and study guides. For more information, see http://www.olamtikvah.org/youth-shabbat.html.
Job Skills Training Workshop, Fairfax 6/7/12
Job Skills Training Workshop: Hot Tips for Today's Job Market
Date: Thursday, June 7, 2012
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
George Mason Regional Library
7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale VA 22003
Website: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/gm/
Free Job Skills Training Workshops at Libraries and Community Centers-Hot Tips for Todays Job Market. Presented by JSSA's Employment and Career Services and co-sponsored by Fairfax Public Libraries. Learn: Job search strategies; How to expand contacts and become more successful at self-marketing; The "do's" and "don'ts" of your resume; The keys to mastering the interview process. Facilitator: Wendy Morris, MA, Career Counselor. Registration: No registration required. Walk-ins accepted. Information: Call 301-610-8380 or email: careerinfo@jssa.org
Free Job Search Training Workshops, Alexandria 6/7/12
Free Job Search Training Workshops at Libraries and Community Centers-Hot Tips for Todays Job Market
Presented by The Jewish Social Service Agency- JSSA
Date: Thursday, June 7, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sherwood Regional Library
2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria VA 22306
Website: www.jssa.org
Presented by JSSA's Employment and Career Services and co-sponsored by Fairfax Public Libraries. Learn: Job search strategies; How to expand contacts and become more successful at self-marketing; The "do's" and "don'ts" of your resume; The keys to mastering the interview process. Facilitator: Wendy Morris, MA, Career Counselor. Registration: No registration required. Walk-ins accepted. Information: Call 301-610-8380 or email: careerinfo@jssa.org
Israel@64, Fairfax Corner 6/3/12
Join us at Fairfax Corner!
Get ready to celebrate Israel’s 64th birthday with the entire community at Israel@64! Bring the whole family for a day full of fun activities.
Locations and Times: SEE YOU ON JUNE 3rd!
Fairfax Corner 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. [MAP] Rockville Town Square 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. [MAP]
Local Israeli dance and choir groups
Israeli Harvest organic dates from Israel
Exhibits from the Embassy of Israel in DC
The Tzofim Caravan
Performance by Israeli Rock n’ Roll legend Danny Sanderson and band (Fairfax Corner- 1:00 p.m., Rockville Town Square- 4:00 p.m.)
Interested in learning more about the activities?
The Tzofim Caravan are Israeli high school students traveling throughout North America to share their Israeli experience through song, dance and stories. Click here to see a video of their performance and click here to read their biographies!
Israeli Harvest will be providing Israeli produce so you can get a taste of farming in Israel. Click here to learn more and read about their products.
Max Brenner, an extraordinary boutique in Israel, will be featured at the locations. Their chocolates are made in our partnership region of Beit Shemesh! Click here to read about their chocolates before trying them at the event.
Monthly Preschool Shmooze and Shmeer, Alexandria
Preschool Shmooze and Shmeer
Tuesdays, January 17 & March 20, 2012, 9:15-10:30 AM
Wednesdays, February 22 & April 25, 2012, 9:15-10:30 AM
Agudas Achim Preschool, 2908 Valley Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Join preschool parents and Ivy Weitzner, JSSA liaison, for a delicious bagel and coffee breakfast and wonderful presentations and conversation related to child rearing issues. In addition to her presentation, Ivy will help you answer any parenting or child-rearing questions!
For more information contact: Sue Keitelman, preschool director, preschool@agudasachim-va.org, 703-998-6072
LGBT Jewish Youth Support Group
Fairfax Open House
Date: Monday, December 12, 2011
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
JCCNV
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax VA 22031
Fairfax Open House is a monthly moderated support group for LGBT Jewish teens age 13-18 and their allies. We meet monthly the second monday of the month from 7-9 pm at the JCCNV in the Youth Lounge and a Dairy/Pareve meal is served
