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Jewish Baby or Toddler
in NoVa?
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We are pleased to offer
complementary j.baby bags or j.toddler totes to our families with little ones under 3! Each bag is filled with fun!
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Teeny Tiny Yogis Walk in Option
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Teeny Tiny Yogis Walk in Option
Dates: November 6 and 13
Time: Sundays 3:30-4:15pm
Program Leader: Valerie Greenfeld, Yoga Specialist
Location: Beth El Hebrew Congregation, Alexandria
Age: Parent and babies age newborn-crawling
Drop-In Rate: $21/class (You must register by the Friday prior to the class you'd like to attend).
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Active Duty and Retired Military Welcome Home!
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Art Show @ the Bodzin Gallery
On Exhibit: Now through Nov 14
Closing reception Sun., Nov 13
6:30 pm
Combat Paper provides a platform where veterans can express themselves in constructive and creative way while making paper from old uniforms and employing a variety of print-making techniques.
Click here to learn more.
Look for a family movie night coming in December!
If you are currently serving in the military, or have recently transitioned out of the military and want to be involved in Project Welcome Home's programs and events, please contact sara.astrow@jccnv.org.
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Israel Up Close
by Na'ama Gold
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Interested in getting up-to-date news and information about Israel?
Upcoming Events
Schmooze & Brews with Israeli News
Mondays, 10-11:00 AM at The J
Meet each week for a delicio
us cup of coffee or tea, cookies, and an open conversation about the latest news in Israel. Everyone is welcome - no need to sign up - just come!
Fee: Free
Adults: An Afternoon with Ambassador Dennis Ross
JCCNV
Ambassador Dennis Ross, a senior advisor to Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama will discuss U.S. Middle East foreign policy challenges.
For more information click HERE
Did You Know?
Amar'e Stoudemire had everything he could dream of as a basketball player. He played for The
Phoenix Suns
for years, won the
2003
NBA Rookie of the Year Award
, made six appearances in the
NBA All-Star Game
, was a first-team
All-NBA
selection in
2007
, and won a bronze medal with the
United States national team
at the
2004 Olympic Games.
On top of all of this, he has a record label, a clothing line, acting career and a series of children's books for
Scholastic Press
. He is married to a beautiful wife and togather they have 4 children.
Despite all that, last August Amar'e decided to leave almost everything, move with his family to Israel, and play for the Jerusalem "Hapoel" basketball team for the next two years.
Click here to hear from him why he made this move.
Contact Na'ama the JCCNV's Shlicha, serves as an advocate for Israel within the Jewish and broader community in Northern Virginia.
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Join the Fun!
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Are you a fabulous woman 50+ or know of one who would like to connect with other Jewish ladies? We meet for restaurant lunches, exercise, potlucks and other activities.
Aging Backwards/Classical stretch
Weekly ESSENTIRCS class
in Fairfax at the J
Saturdays,
Nov. 12 - Dec. 17
(No Class Nov. 26)
11am-12pm
Price: $50 JCC members
$60 for non-members per session
Very limited space!
or call 703-323-0880 code#7783
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Free Essentrics Class
Arlington Central Library
Saturday, November 19, 1pm
Auditorium
*location change
Note - This is the last Free Class in Arlington in 2016
(beginning in 2017 there will be a location change
within
Arlington
, more details to follow).
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Oct Book Club was a BLAST!
Hosted by Beth F
We are meeting again in Nov
Location and Date TBD
Fee: FREE
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Lunch/Brunch
Seasons 52 in Tysons
Nov 13
10:00 am
Brio's at Fair Oaks Mall
Nov 27
11:00 am
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DO YOU want to host a 4Ls event? Host a potluck at your house?
E-mail details to
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Taste of the JCCNV
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JCCNV Performing Arts Presents
CELEBRATING SHALOM
Guitar, percussion and stories for all ages.
Sat., Nov 5 at 8pm
JCCNV, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax VA 22031
Rabbi Matisyahu Tonti performs original compositions and traditional Jewish tunes in a participatory joyous musical experience that embraces the power of 'Niggun' - a wordless melody that sweeps its singers into another world.
The concert begins with a brief Havdalah service.
Tickets: $18/ $10 J Members, 65 +/ $5 under 30 | Tickets are available for purchase online at shalom.bpt.me or at the door.
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Join Our List
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As the beautiful fall unfolds and the weather grows colder, we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events. This month is filled with opportunities to get together and make friends. They include:
- The Great Big Challah Bake (see Flour Power below)
- An evening Havdalah Hayride
- Challah Tots (weekday and weekend)
- Neighborhood playgroups
- Drop in Yoga class
- PJ Library stories and crafts in your neighborhood, expanding to Haymarket Gainesville.
Please continue to spread the word about the J's Growing Jewish Families family and share our newsletter.
As always, we look forward to seeing you soon.
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The Great Big Challah Bake;
Flour Power
An international challah braiding event.
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Date:
Thursday, November 10, 7pm
Location: Congregation Olam Tikvah
3800 Glenbrook Road, Fairfax
Fee: $18 per person (includes light refreshments)*
*Honor a special woman in your life by donating $36 and have
her name listed in our program.
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Havdalah Hayride (all ages)
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Join us for a fun-filled beautiful evening as we say good-by to Shabbat and welcome the new week. The evening includes Havdalah around a campfire, hayride, a small pumpkin and a cup of cider to enjoy! Bring your friends - everyone is welcome!
Date: Sat., Nov 7*
Time:
Arrive no later than 6:40pm to climb aboard the wagon out to the campfire.
Location: Krops Crops,
11110 Georgetown Pike,
Great Falls
,
VA
Fee
: $10 per person
Pre-registration is required by noon Thursday, Nov 3.
*In the event of rain the event will be postponed.
For information contact
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Learn and Craft: Book Buddies Story Time
NEW LOCATION! Weekend Option.
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Moms, dads, grandpare
nts and anyone who loves books -- you are invited to bring your children to enjoy PJ Library story time and arts and crafts.
This month's theme is thankfulness)! Join us for these FREE, educational and entertaining events at your local library.
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Chantilly Library
4000 Stringfellow Rd.
Thursday, Nov 3
10:30-11:30 am
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Haymarket Gainesville Community Library
14870 Lightner Rd, Haymarke.
Sunday, Nov 20
1:00 pm
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Burke Centre Library
5935 Freds Oak Road
Monday, Nov 14
10:30-11:30 am
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FREE PJ Library BOOKS
atyour house each month?
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Learn to Braid Challah at Challah Tots!
SUNDAY in Vienna
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Join us at Whole Foods for a fun-filled adventure braiding challah and hearing stories.
Vienna
143 Maple Avenue
Sun, Nov 13
10:30am
Whole Foods provides the dough. You come ready for some messy fun. Plan to bring your dough home for baking.
FREE. GREAT FOR ALL AGES!
Note different locations have different start times.
**JCCNV is not responsible for kashrut supervision at Whole Foods
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Thank you Whole Foods Markets for hosting Challah Tots events, providing us with the dough and for being such wonderful community partners.
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Shalom Baby Playdates (2 Locations)
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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 and meet up with old friends, and make some new friends, too!
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Playdate at the J
(0-3 years)
Meet with other families at the J Romper Room
, a soft play area for little ones. Chat with other parents and watch your kids have fun socializing with other little friends.
FREE; you do not need to be a JCC member to come play! Ages newborn-3 years, siblings welcome.
JCCNV
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax
Sunday, Nov 20
10-11:30am
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Playdate in Chantilly
(0-5 years)
There is a NOVA Playlabs paid staff person to help play with the littles.
FREE: NOVA Playlabs is waiving the entrance fee if you come play with Growing Jewish Families!
NoVA Playlabs
3656 Centreview Drive
Chantilly
Sunday, Nov 20
10-11:00am
THANK YOU NOVA Playlabs for the wonderful and safe place to play.
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Socks required for children and adults at both locations.
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Join us for Divas and Diners - Ladies Night
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Calling ladies of all ages and stages!!! Join us for a fun-filled evening with wonderful friends new and not-so-new. Schmooze and laugh over dinner, dessert, and/or drinks at locations near your neighborhood.
Time: All dinners begin at 7:30pm
Fee: Each woman pays her own bill
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Ashburn
Thurs., Nov 3
Blackfin Americpub
43781 Central Station Dr
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Fairfax Corner
Thurs., Nov 17
Ozzie's Good Eats
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Save the Dates: Chanukah with GJF
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 GJF STEAM Chanukah Party
Date: Sun., Dec 11 -- 3-5:00 pm
Location:
Gesher Jewish Day School
4800 Mattie Moore Ct., Fairfax
Mark your calendars now for this exciting party for kids of all ages. We will learn a little Sciene * Technology * Engineering * Art * Math (STEAM) and enjoy a latke (potato pancake) bar with toppings and Sufginyot (doughnuts) for tasty holiday treats. An afternoon of fun activities for families with children of all ages. More info in the Dec newsletter.
Hands on Chanukah
Date: Sun., Dec 18 -- 11 am -3 pm
Location: Barnes and Noble, Tysons Corner
Community Menorah Lighting
Date: Thur., Dec 29
Location: Mosaic
GJF Chanukah Potluck in Springfield
Date: Sat, Dec 24 -- 11:00 am
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THANK YOU! GJF collected and donated apples from our Rosh
Hashanah program 2016
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Thank you to all who donated apples during our Rosh Hashanah program at Stribling Orchard. Collectively we donated a lot of apples. THANK YOU Stribling Orchard for your amazing donation and for welcoming us each year!
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