May – June 2017

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May
26
Fri
Lag b’Omer Shabbat Celebration – at Lake Fairfax Park @ Lake Fairfax Amphitheater
May 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Lag B’Omer celebrates the 33rd day of the Omer. Centuries ago, the Romans outlawed the study of Torah at this time of the year, so the Jewish people went into the forests to study and gather. Also, during that time, a plague struck the Jewish people, but abated on the 33rd day of the Omer. For this reason, we celebrate (close to) this day by having our Shabbat services outside in nature.

Menu

Hot dogs
Hamburgers
Veggie Burger
Potato Chips
Watermelon and Cookies

 

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Categories: Adult Education Lag B'Omer Shabbat Celebration Membership & Affinity Groups Sprituality and Ritual Practices Workship Services Worship
May
27
Sat
Combined Casual Worship and Study
May 27 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
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Categories: General Public Membership & Affinity Groups Sprituality and Ritual Practices Workship Services Worship Youth Groups
Jun
7
Wed
Chaverim training
Jun 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come to a training for NVHC’s Chaverim­ network – our volunteer corps of NVHC members who are available to make ‘friendly visits’ to other NVHC members in need of companionship and friendship – perhaps following loss, during illness or in other difficult moments of life.

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Categories: Adult Education Sprituality and Ritual Practices
Jun
9
Fri
Mussar with Cantor Caro: Jewish wisdom and values in practice
Jun 9 @ 8:00 am – 9:15 am

Mussar is a Jewish system for personal growth, specifically in the realm of character trait refinement, helping individuals to find balance and strength in key inner traits that are essential for leading a fulfilling life. Each monthly session will be an exploration of this system through these character traits, studying text sources and considering out how to bring that into personal life and experience. No prior experience of knowledge needed; each month will be its own exploration, so feel free to come when you can!

 

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Jun
20
Tue
Learn to chant Torah!
Jun 20 @ 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Why is the Torah chanted?   Does it take special skill?   Do I need a good voice? (No!)   Could I possibly ever learn to chant from the Torah?

If you have ever wondered about any of the above, welcome to Torah Cantillation, the special code system that anyone can learn to chant from the Torah. This monthly class will teach you the not-so-secret system of Torah chanting, with guidance and time for practice both in class and in between. Chanting Torah here at NVHC is not reserved for B’nai Mitzvah students and clergy; come add your voice to bring life and sound to our sacred text.

Prerequisites: Beginning Hebrew or equivalent (ability to read Hebrew phonetically).

Fee:                 Members and Tamid students – Free; Non-Members – $36

Text:                The Art of Torah Cantillation, $28.95 (comes with CD)

 

 

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Categories: Adult Education Hebrew Judaics Sacred Texts Sprituality and Ritual Practices Worship