Visit theJ.org/Passover for all of your one-stop holiday needs (except cooking the food!) including:
- The Passover story
- Do-it-yourself ideas for Hagaddahs, crafts, songs playlist, videos, and more.
- A bulletin board of programs around Norther Virginia
- Celebrating Israeli-Style
- Connecting to Today: Themes of Social Justice
- Did You Know: Passover trivia
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Friends of Lake Accotink Park Monthly Clean Up
Sunday, April 10, 9am – 11am
Location: 7500 Accotink Park Rd. Springfield, VA (meet at marina)
Ages 6 and up
Bring or pick up trash bags from FLAP Volunteers and help keep the trails clean. You will be provided with a vest, gloves and bag.
Duties: Remove trash & debris dropped along the trails or help in the garden.
Purpose: Beautification of the parks trail system
Benefits: Exercise in a natural setting while practicing altruism and good stewardship
Upon your arrival please check-in at the Good Deeds Week table located next to the FLAP volunteer table.
To Register: email [email protected] (please provide the first and last name of each participant (please note the age of the children who might be accompanying you), your zip code and a cell # in case we need to reach you for any reason). Please let us know by Thursday, April 8 that you are planning to attend.
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We Walk So They Can Soar
Register today!
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We have shared over the past couple of weeks our exciting launch of Horizon Day Camp-Metro DC|VA|MD - a camp for children with cancer and their siblings completely free of charge. We need your help. Private donations/grants by foundations, businesses and very special individuals, as well as special events including Horizon/SunriseWALKS/Metro-DC, will underwrite the costs of running the camp.
HorizonWALKS
Sunday, June 12, 2022
8:30am-11am, National Harbour
Walk distance: There will be several distances marked, the longest is 5K.
Be a hero to these families now by helping to fund the camp and year-round programs that ensure these children have a happy, safe camping experience. Here's how you can learn more and make a rewarding financial investment:
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Visit horizondaycamp.org/metrodc
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Register yourself or a team for our Horizon/SunriseWALKS/Metro-DC fundraising event being held on June 12, 2022 at National Harbor
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Contact our Executive Director, Jeff Dannick (703.537.3023)
Horizon Day Camps are not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and all donations are tax-deductible under federal guidelines.
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Yom Ha'Shoah Yellow Candles at the J |
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In conjunction with the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington’s annual Yom Ha’Shoah Commemoration on May 1, the JCRC and Seaboard Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC) are offering Yom Ha’Shoah Yellow Candles to be lit on Erev Yom HaShoah, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. We light a yahrzeit Candle on the anniversary of a loved one’s death, but since many of the six million have no family to remember them, by lighting a candle we collectively remember those who perished. Candles will be available to JCC members and non-members at no charge in the Pozez JCC lobby beginning Monday, April 11. With the candles will be information on the virtual Commemoration on Sunday, May 1, and providing tzedakah to support the Jewish Social Service Agency Holocaust Survivors Fund. |
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NV Rides
By Emily Braley, NV Rides Manager
As you may have read in last week's edition of “What’s Nu,” NV Rides is proud to have received the first place award for Best Practices for Aging by the Virginia Commonwealth Council on Aging. The award, that honors programs and services that allow seniors to age in place, identifies innovative, community-based strategies to help seniors in their home communities. At NV Rides, this is our mission, so it was exciting to hear that others in our sphere noticed and acknowledged the important work we are doing.
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What's "Nu" April 4-10
A calendar of events & announcements for the coming week
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"Nu" is defined as a Yiddish expression of agreement, or is used to
ask a simple question instead of using words such as "well" or "so."
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Israeli Dance Returns to the J! |
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Israeli Dance Returns to the Pozez JCC with Ethan Halpern (in-person)
Tuesdays (ongoing), 5:45pm-7:45pm
Ages: 13+
Instructor: Ethan Halpern
This lively dance program incorporates Jewish and Israeli culture through choreographed dances set to modern music by Israeli artists. The dances students learn are recognized in most programs internationally. Ethan has been offering this popular Israeli dance program for over 25 years at the Pozez JCC! Israeli dance is a great way to have fun while exercising. No previous experience is required. New! Pre-registration is strongly encouraged using our Mindbody application.
Fee: Complimentary for J-Journey and J-Family members
$10 per class with a valid J-Pass card
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Sip & Schmooze + Bingo (Virtual)
Monday, April 4, 4pm-5:15pm
An informal opportunity for conversation with others. We will sip our preferred beverages and schmooze for the first 30 minutes or so, and then play BINGO! JCC swag and other small prizes will be awarded to the game winners! Printable cards are available at: https://app.bingomaker.com/free/card. Contact [email protected] or 703.537.3068.
Knitters Get-Together (in-person at the Pozez JCC)
Wednesday, April 6, 1:30pm-2:30pm
Do you like to knit, crochet, or sew? We will meet with our needlework in hand to schmooze and progress on whatever project we are currently working on. All are welcome. Please RSVP to [email protected] if you plan to come.
An Inspiring Journey into the World of Humanity's Greatest Artistic Achievements (Virtual)
Thursday, April 7, 7pm-8pm ET on Zoom
Featuring Paul Fremes, Instructor In partnership with the Bender JCC of Greater Washington
Join us for a ground-breaking, interactive, online experience that will transform how you see the world and art, inspiring you to create beautiful images. Designed for art enthusiasts (no experience necessary), attendees will discover methods that the masters of painting and photographic art used to create some of humanity's greatest artistic achievements. Plus, you'll get a chance to create and keep your own original photograph from carefully curated locations around the world found in Google Earth (no camera, software, or computer experience required)! Learn a few simple techniques to sharpen your “eye” and become a better observer and photographer. Questions? Contact [email protected] or 703.537.3068.
Fee: $5
J-Men’s Monthly Group (Virtual)
Friday, April 8, 12:30pm-2pm
Location: Glory Days, Pan Am Shopping Center, Vienna
Let's meet for lunch at Glory Days! RSVP by April 6 required to attend. For questions or to RSVP, contact [email protected] or 703.537.3068.
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Adult Education Classes
Visit the Virtual J for details on these upcoming virtual classes:
Private and Semi-Private Hebrew Lessons
Hebrew Classes (in partnership with Bender JCC)
Level II Yiddish
Conversational Spanish – Spring Session (In-Person)
Wednesdays, March 23-May 11 (8 weeks)
2:30pm-3:30pm
Instructor: Dr. Michael B. Gorman
This class is for those who have taken Spanish I and II at the J or equivalent experience. It is a conversational class and includes grammar. Students will learn additional vocabulary and phrases and verb tenses, and further develop conversational skills. There are no tests, homework, grades, or textbooks! Just come to class prepared to speak!
Fee: $80
Level II Yiddish - Spring Session (Virtual*)
Mondays, March 28-May 16 (8 weeks)
2pm-4pm
Instructor: Norman Buder
Join this online class if you have some knowledge of Yiddish and would like to continue to learn to speak and read the language. All materials are provided (no textbook required).
*By the end of the session, we hope to be able to offer the classes in a hybrid format. Questions? Contact [email protected] or 703.537.3068.
Fee: $90
A TASTE OF JUDAISM: Are You Curious?
Wednesdays, March 30, April 6, 13 (3 weeks)
7pm-9pm
Location: Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland St., Falls Church
Sponsored by the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and in partnership with Temple Rodef Shalom (TRS)
Featuring Cantor Allen Leider, TRS Director of Lifelong Learning
Come explore or re-explore the foundations of Jewish tradition and how they relate to our modern world. Those who may be searching for an entrée into Jewish life will find this course to be an easy access to Jewish perspective on spirituality, values, and community. We welcome interfaith couples, non-Jews curious about Judaism, and Jews who are looking for a more solid foundation in the core ideas of Judaism.
An informal, dynamic, and interactive atmosphere encourages lively discussion of Reform Judaism's approach to living in our rapidly changing society.
Fee: Free
Venerable Venice: Art, Architecture & Islands (Virtual)
Mondays, April 4, 11 & 25 (no "trip" Apr. 18)
2pm-3:15pm (ET) on Zoom
In partnership with the National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance
In this special mini-series, join James Sokol to zoom to Venice for three virtual “trips” with Laura, a native Venetian, who provides interesting insights into three unique aspects of her city and her region, including:
Beyond the City: A Day in the Lagoon (Apr 4)
On the Mainland: The Villas of the Veneto (Apr 11)
Iconic Collector: Peggy Guggenheim in Venice (Apr 25)
Exploring Broadway: Laughable List Songs (Virtual)
Thursdays, April 7 & 14 (2 weeks)
4pm-5:15pm (ET) on Zoom
In partnership with the National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance
Join James Sokol for this special mini-series focused on "List Songs," which are often funny, sometimes even “escalating to absurdity.” Other times, they can even be dark and introspective, but always interesting! Audio and video performance clips from musicals of “the Golden Age” to contemporary classics bring the magic of Broadway into our discussion. Questions? Please email: [email protected].
Save! Get "Early Bird" registration before April 5th!
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Upcoming Events
Passover at the J
Monday, April 18, 5pm
Pozez JCC, 8900 Little River Turnpike, West Parking Lot
Happy Passover! Come celebrate with us. Tracy will meet you in the west parking lot (to the left of the main building) to Matzah it up!
Park Play Date (Potomac Yard)
Wednesday, April 27, 11am
Potomac Yard Park, 2501 Potomac Ave, Alexandria
Get out into the fabulous spring at Potomac Yard Park! J-Family Ambassador Danielle will be there to introduce you to other families, while your kiddos play with new friends and old.
Grandfriends at the Park
Friday, May 6, 10:30am
South Run RECenter, 7550 Reservation Dr, Springfield, VA
Bring your tiny Bubbala (little darling) to the park and schmooze with your fellow Grandfriends. All are welcome! Look for Pozez JCC J-Family Ambassador Tracy near the playground by the South Run RECenter.
The Pozez JCC requires proof of vaccination to enter the building; if you have not yet sent your family's to [email protected], please take a moment and do so now.
The J-Family Ambassadors are funded by The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and implemented by Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia's Growing Jewish Families.
Ongoing Programs
GJF Growing Grasshoppers
Sunday, April 24, May 1, 15, 11am
Most enjoyed by ages 12-24 months (or crawlers)
Is your little one on the move and no longer content to just sit on your lap and play? We are looking for some grasshoppers who like to wiggle, jiggle, and move! Join our J-Family Ambassadors Tracy and Shoshana to get those wiggles out with music, stories, dancing, and more! A great way to spend your morning and meet other families for some FUN!
CraftyKids with GJF
Monday, April 25, May 12, 4pm
Do you have children at home that love to create? We do too! At each CraftyKids gathering, we will create, share and have fun together. Supply list, if required, will be provided in advance.
Little Bookworms (in person)
Friday, April 8
Location: Burke Centre Library
10:30am
Most enjoyed by ages 2-5yrs.
Calling all book-lover families! We invite you and your little one(s) to join us for story time! Each month, you will learn about a Jewish holiday or value through books and have tons of fun. If you love books, you’re sure to enjoy the Little Bookworms experience.
Afternoon Sillies with GJF: A Weekly Program
Thursday, April 21, 4:30pm
4:30pm EST
Ages: 2-6
Bring a snack and get those sillies out with J-Family Ambassadors Tracy and Julie. Whether it is a puppet show, a craft, or a special guest, Tracy and Julie will be there to end your day with a smile! Supply lists, if needed, will be provided in advance.
To register:
Baby Lap Time with J-Family
Sundays, April 24, May 15, 8:30am
A virtual lap time experience for our youngest J-Family members and their care providers. These 25 minute experiences introduce songs, rhymes, and developmentally appropriate movement. Come build a bond with your baby while meeting other caregivers. This program is meant for the baby to be in their caregiver’s lap with their grownup actively involved. (Best for Kids 0–18 months)
The J-Family Ambassador program is brought to you by the Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia and funded by The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and The United Jewish Endowment Fund. Implemented by Pozez JCC's Growing Jewish Families, Bender JCC of Greater Washington, and Edlavitch DCJCC.
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Family Services (ECLC, Chai 5, Camp) |
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Camp Kesher (Connection) is an exciting summer camp opportunity for teens (rising 11th & 12th graders), young adults, and adults offered by the Inclusion and Disability Services Department at the Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia.
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Click these links for details:
Early Childhood Learning Center: Fairfax
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Drop-in Basketball is returning to the J!
Women's Drop-In Basketball
Sundays, 2pm-4pm (beginning April 10)
Men's Drop-In Basketball
Wednesdays: 6:15pm-7:45pm (beginning April 6)
Sundays: 8:15am-10:30am (beginning April 10)
Fees:
- J-Family Members: recreational programs included in membership
- J-Journey Members: recreational programs included in membership
- J-Pass: $10 upgrade fee
- Visitors: $20 drop in fee
Reservations, (through Mindbody) found on the website and on the Pozez JCC app, are required for all drop-in basketball sessions. Reserve your slot by clicking the button below.
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Children's Group Swim Lessons
We have openings in the following children’s group swim classes for this next session (Spring Session II):
Sundays Level 2 10:30-11am (5 weeks) 4/25-5/22
Sundays Level 1 11-11:30am (5 weeks) 4/25-5/22
Wednesdays Level 2 6-6:30pm (6 weeks) 4/20-5/25
There is also some availability in the Mondays and Wednesdays Level 1 class. Parents, if you are interested in enrolling your child in these classes, please reach out to [email protected] about availability.
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Recreational Games & Activities |
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Virtual Games & Activities (Ages 15+)
Hosted by the Inclusion & Disabilities Department
Wednesdays, 5pm-5:45pm
Ages: 15+
Join us for some fun virtual programs every Wednesday through May 2022! Socialize, learn, and explore all from the comfort of your home! Note: Some weeks, a program may go until 6pm. Questions? Contact [email protected].
1st Wednesday of the Month: BINGO!
2nd Wed.: Trivia!
3rd Wed.: Cooking!
4th Wed.: Pop-Up Club! (each month is a different program)
Fee: $25/per month
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Recreational Games and Activities are BACK at the J!
Here are two useful links to help you create a Mindbody account and login to register for game slots:
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CommUNITY: Please Help As You are Able |
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The Pozez JCC continues to support and build CommUNITY during this challenging time for so many people in our area. We hope you will join us in standing together to help those in need. |
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Waves of Afghan families who have been evacuated to our local community are in great need. We have the opportunity to fulfill the mitzvah (good deed) of welcoming the stranger by doing what we can to help the incoming refugees. The Pozez JCC is supporting the work of Lutheran Social Services National Capital Area (LSSNCA) to help the families get settled in our area. To that end, we are asking the community to donate gift cards that can be used by the refugees. Please bring your donations to the Guests Services Desk at the Pozez JCC where they will be collected and delivered to LSSNCA.
Here is a list of gift cards that are being collected in any amount:
Visa (unrestricted ones---meaning they are straight up cash)
Giant Food, Lyft, Target, Uber, Walmart
If you prefer to donate items, due to space constraints, these are the only items being collected:
- Gift cards (see above)
- Laptops – NEW only
- Smartphones – NEW or refurbished only
- SIM cards (Mint Mobile preferred)
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The needs in our commUNITY are only increasing. That is why J Rides, a member of the NV Rides family, is currently expanding its service to provide help where it is needed most. In order to do this we need to enlist more volunteers to help with contactless food deliveries, check-in calls to isolated seniors and rides to critical medical care appointments.
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Collecting Non-Perishable Food &
Personal Care Items for Food for Others
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NOTE: We have received special requests
for cleaning supplies and reusable grocery bags.
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Food insecurity in our region is growing, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect so many. Please help by dropping off your donations at the J.
Pozez JCC continues to collect non-perishable food & personal care items for those in need in our commUNITY. We offer members the ability to drop off donations throughout the week in the J lobby during operating hours. Pozez JCC will continue to bring items to Food For Others once a week. FFO has also requested donations of cardboard boxes.
Each week during business hours, please bring non-perishable food and personal care items to the Guest Services Desk at the J's entrance to help us Jam the J-Trolley and donate these items to those in need in Fairfax County.
Suggested non-perishable foods include: Canned chicken, canned chili, canned fruit, rice, spaghetti sauces.
Suggested personal care items include: Toothpaste/Toothbrushes, deodorant and lotions, diapers & baby wipes, feminine hygiene products, adult incontinence underwear, laundry & dish detergent, household cleaners, paper towels & toilet paper.
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When you make purchases through Amazon you can directly support the Pozez JCC! Just go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/54-1145849, login as usual, and then shop as you always do. The J will receive 0.5% of your purchase price (we don't see what you purchase). Everyone wins!
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In need of support? Visit the Virtual J for resources by clicking here.
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Stay connected to the J through social media @PozezJCC! Click on any of the icons below to check out what the J community is sharing. |
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