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Wed
Feb
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22
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9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
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Agudas Achim Preschool
2908 valley Drive, Alexandria VA 22302
Join Agudas Achim 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 answer any of your (grand-)parenting or child-rearing questions!
For more information contact: Sue Keitelman, Preschool Director, at preschool@agudasachim-va.org, 703-998-6072
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Couples, Families, Interfaith, Northern Virginia, Conservative, Counseling/Support, Parenting
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Wed
Feb
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22
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Am Kolel (Independent)
1719 Wilmart Street, Rockville MD 20852
Kabbalah
7 Wednesdays, Feb 22nd - April 4th.
Readings from the Zohar. The Zohar is a Kabbalistic commentary on the Bible and the foundation work of Jewish mystical thought. The class will explore several passages from the Zohar see and how it's teachings provide profound guidance in our own lives.
Text: Reb David will provide copies of the passages that the class will study. Students are welcome to buy or borrow copies of the Soncino Zohar in translation or the newer pioneering tran...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Seniors, Maryland, Non-denominational, Adult Education, History/Education
Event Cost: more than $50; $70 General Public; $50 Am Kolel Members
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Wed
Feb
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22
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7:45 PM - 9:00 PM
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Fairfax Kollel
3939 Prince William Drive, Fairfax VA 22031
Start 2012 with Jewish learning!
The Fairfax Kollel is offering one men's class this session: Talmud, taught by Rabbi Leiman; and one women's class: the book of Judges, taught by Rebbetzin Esti Teilelbaum.
Please sign up at www.FairfaxKollel.org, where you can also donate!
Nearly all previous classes have been recorded, and you can download them free from the www.FairfaxKollel.org website.
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, Seniors, Northern Virginia, Orthodox, Adult Education, History/Education
Event Cost: $25 - $50; $50
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Thu
Feb
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23
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Partnership for Jewish Life & Learning
3800 Glenbrook Road , Fairfax VA 22031
At Home in the Fatherland: The History of Jewish Assimilation in Germany - Taught by Claire Simmons
Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, January 19- February 23 (6 sessions)
Location: Congregation Olam Tikvah (3800 Glenbrook Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22031)
The French Revolution marked the beginning of a new era in Jewish history when Jews began to enter into the culture of their home countries and to become true citizens there. This major development was destined to be both beneficial and detrim...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, Couples, Seniors, Singles, Northern Virginia, Non-denominational, Adult Education, History/Education
Event Cost: more than $50; $186
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Feb 23 - Mar 29
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Multiple times available
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B'nai Israel Congregation
6301 Montrose Road, Rockville MD 20852
Marking Marriage Work with Robyn Levy Krugman, LWSW-C and Rabbi Michael Safra. Offered on 6 Thursdays, February 23 - March 20, 2012 from 7 to 9 p.m.; this is the best wedding gift for yourself or your children is “Making Marriage Work”-a nationally acclaimed program which teaches skills to strengthen relationships and create families that thrive. Studies show that couples who participate in a premarital program have significantly more successful marriages.
The integrated curriculum – devel...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Couples, Maryland, Conservative, Children/Teens/Family, Counseling/Support
Event Cost: more than $50; $450.00 payable to J.S.S.A.
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Sat
Feb
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25
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7:15 AM - 10:30 PM
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Shaare Tefila Congregation
16620 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD 20832-2418
Four professional comedians are appearing, each considered hilarious and almost guaranteed to keep audiences laughing with their own unique insights into life!! Seating and a wine/beer cash bar opens (together with schmoozing and light refreshments), at 7:15 pm. The show begins at 8:00 pm; a delicious kosher dessert buffet follows the show.
The evening’s headliner: comic Mike Eagan, who’s performed for 30 years onstage across the U.S., including regular appearances at Las Vegas, Atlantic Cit...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Couples, Seniors, Singles, Maryland, Conservative, Adult Education, Arts & Culture, Social Events
Event Cost: $25 - $50; $27/per person; $100 for 4; $225/10
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Sat
Feb
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25
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10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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Aish Hatorah Center for Jewish Studies (Orthodox)
11418 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville MD 20852
Shabbat 101-Wake Up To The Beauty of Shabbat
A fun, exciting and interactive journey with Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum. No previous synagogue experience required!!
Shabbat food for your mind, heart and body.
10:15-11:45 followed by a delicious buffet brunch
Children's program for ages 2-12
Feb 11, 25
March 10, 24
April 7, 21
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, Couples, Families, Singles, Maryland, Orthodox, Adult Education, Holiday/Shabbat (High Holidays, Chanukah, Passover)
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Sat
Feb
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25
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Tifereth Israel
7701 16th St. NW, Washington DC DC 20012
A beginner service for those who want to learn to "bench" (from the transliterated Yiddish, "benshnn", "to bless"). Birkat Hamazon are the prayers said after meals. They are prayed with haunting melodies that will get your body singing. We'll take it slow, and we'll even teach you when to thump the table!
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Seniors, DC, Conservative, Adult Education, Holiday/Shabbat (High Holidays, Chanukah, Passover)
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Sat
Feb
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25
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7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Congregation B'nai Tzedek
10621 South Glen Rd. , Potomac MD 20854
The Last Jews of Yemen Movie Nite: "The Syrian Bride". As part of Last Jews of Yemen Exhibition, we will show "The Syrian Bride," a film about a Druze wedding and the family divided by political borders. Free and open to the community. RSVP to rsvp@bnaitzedek.org. For information: jabramson@bnaitzedek.org, 301-299-0225 or www.bnaitzedek.org.
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Couples, Families, Seniors, Singles, Maryland, Conservative, Adult Education, Children/Teens/Family, Arts & Culture, History/Education, Israel, Politics
Event Cost: Free; Free
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Sat
Feb
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25
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8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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Chabad Shul of Potomac
11718 Gainsborough Road, Potomac MD 20854
Annual fundraising event to benefit the Adel Fund admimistered by the Chabad Shul of Potomac. The Adel Fund assists community members with immediate and pressing financial needs on a temporary basis. The evening will be a kosher Sushi and Martini social event and kosher wine will be available for purchase at a discount.
Listed In: Couples, Singles, DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia, Conservative, Orthodox, Fundraising/Philanthropy, Social Events
Event Cost: more than $50; min $180 per couple
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Sun
Feb
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26
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9:15 AM - 11:30 AM
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Temple Emanuel
10101 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington MD 20895
Please mark your calendars and be sure to attend an exceptional education program. The speaker is noted scholar, Hershel Shanks, the founder of the Biblical Archaeology Society and the editor of the Biblical Archaeology Review. He has written and edited numerous works on Biblical Archaeology including the Dead Sea Scrolls. Mr. Shanks opens the world of biblical archaeology to general readers through his magazines, books, and conferences. Hershel Shanks is "probably the world's most influential a...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Couples, Seniors, Singles, Maryland, Reform, Adult Education, History/Education, Israel
Event Cost: $1 - $9; $7.00
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Sun
Feb
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26
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10:15 AM - 2:00 PM
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Congregation Beth El
8215 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda MD 20814
Please join Rabbi William Rudolph and Rabbi Gregory Harris as they host a panel of distinguished scholars. The scholars will be Professor Mehdi Aminrazavi, Dr. Rosann M. Catalano, and Professor Robert Eisen.
The morning plenary discussion and refreshments will be followed by explorations of individual texts in a second plenary session in the afternoon.
Admission is free A light lunch will be served (dietary laws observed). Make your reservation at rmunster@bethelmc.org.
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Interfaith, Seniors, Maryland, Conservative, Adult Education, History/Education, Politics
Event Cost: Free; Free
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Sun
Feb
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26
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Shaare Tefila Congregation
16620 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD 20832-2418
Formerly from Silver Spring, MD, noted photographer Jono David is a 45-year-old British-American freelance photographer and writer, based in Osaka, Japan. His mission is to contribute to the preservation of “Jewish Communities of the World” by documenting them photographically. Each photograph gives vision to community life today, while safeguarding memories for tomorrow. Jono has visited and taken pictures in 120 countries and territories.
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, Couples, Seniors, Singles, Maryland, Conservative, Adult Education, Arts & Culture
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Sun
Feb
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26
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6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Young Israel Shomrai Emunah
1132 Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring MD 20902
Annual banquet honoring Shul adult leadership and youth leadership in the Synagogue. ALL food is Kosher.
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, Couples, Families, Seniors, Singles, Maryland, Orthodox, Fundraising/Philanthropy, Social Events
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Feb 26 - Feb 27
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Multiple times available
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Yeshiva of Greater Washington
13300 Arctic Avenue, Rockville MD 20853
For Women Only:
Yeshiva girls shine in this wonderful musical production.
For tickets: 301-962-5111, ext 1407 or email ygwproduction@gmail.com
Listed In: Women & Girls, Maryland, Orthodox, Arts & Culture
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