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Beginning Modern Hebrew
Beginning Modern Hebrew
Beginning Modern Hebrew Textbook: Hebrew Alfon Primer Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 11, 7:30-8:30pm $136/members, $160/non-members You’re about to start learning Hebrew and immersing yourself in this unique language and culture. Our beginners course will give you a strong foundation in Hebrew. We start by learning the use and sound of all the Hebrew letters […]
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The Book Of Joshua: Life in the Promised Land
The Book Of Joshua: Life in the Promised Land
The Book Of Joshua: Life in the Promised Land Taught by: Rabbi Barrett Thursdays, October 19, November 30, December 14, January 25, February 15, March 7 6:30-8:00pm, in person and online Please note: The first class will be from 6:30-7:20 to allow people to attend the Speaker Series that night. The Book of Joshua recounts […]
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Erev Shabbat Service
Erev Shabbat Service
Join us every Friday at 7:00pm to welcome Shabbat! Our Shabbat services are joyous, musical, spiritual, and welcoming. And make sure you stick around afterwards for oneg Shabbat (“joy of Shabbat”) for sweet treats and great conversations! All services are in person and streamed on YouTube.
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Tot Shabbat
Tot Shabbat
Nothing is more heartwarming than the sight of the youngest members of our community running to the sanctuary for Shabbat! Typically held on the first Saturday of the month, Tot Shabbat affords our children and their families the time and space to truly experience the joys of Shabbat. Nell Hirsch, our children’s music specialist, leads Tot […]
Shabbat Sustenance: For the Body, Soul, and Mind
Shabbat Sustenance: For the Body, Soul, and Mind
Join us in person for a Shabbat morning full of soul-filled sustenance - bagels and coffee for the body, Torah study for the soul, and conversation for the mind!
Dueling Pianos
Dueling Pianos
Saturday, December 2 | 6:00 pm $25 members | $40 non-members Price includes two drink tickets, dinner, and dessert 18+ only Back by popular demand, join us for an enormously fun evening filled with friends, dinner, drinks, and great music with the Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos Show! This show carries a high energy and dynamic […]
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Jewish Historians, History, and Historiography
Jewish Historians, History, and Historiography
Jewish Historians, History, and Historiography Andrew Stein October 8, 15, 22, November 5, 12 December 3, 10, January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11, March 3, 10, 17, 24 9:30-10:45, on Zoom This course will take a broad view of Jewish history, how it was envisioned over the centuries, and how over about the last […]
Kehillat Limmud (Religious School)
Kehillat Limmud (Religious School)
Kehillat Limmud is NVHC’s religious school program for Pre-K-7th grade students, which also encompasses Punims, our program for children ages 0-3. Click here for more information on Punims (ages 0-3). Click here for more information on Kehillat Limmud (grades Pre-K-7). Click here for more information on Tamid (grades 8-12). Please note that Punims (ages 0-4) and Bonim (Pre-K […]
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Intermediate Modern Hebrew
Intermediate Modern Hebrew
Intermediate Modern Hebrew Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 1-2 Mondays, 12 weeks beginning October 9, 7-8pm $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Beginning Hebrew 1 or equivalent. Knowledge of the Aleph-Bet and beginning proficiency with reading Hebrew. Class participants will have the opportunity to hone their Hebrew reading skills using a modern Hebrew textbook, learning Hebrew […]
Short Story Discussion Group
Short Story Discussion Group
Short Story Discussion Group First Monday of each month 7:30-8:30pm, on Zoom Join us for a third year of monthly lay-led discussions of Jewish short stories. Four NVHC members have selected the stories and will take turns leading the discussions. Each session will stand on its own - you can attend whenever you have the […]
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Tamid
Tamid
Tamid is our religious school program for students in grades 8-12! Click here to learn more. Tamid takes place on Tuesday nights from 6:15-8:00 pm. There is an optional dinner each week from 5:45-6:15 pm, with catering from a variety of restaurants and cuisines. Tamid rotates between a few different themes and types of programming: Jewish studies, […]
Creating Meaningful Rituals for Unique Life Moments
Creating Meaningful Rituals for Unique Life Moments
Creating Meaningful Rituals for Unique Life Moments Taught by: Rabbi Holzman, Cantor Caro, and Rabbi Barrett Tuesdays, October 17, December 5, January 23, March 26, April 9 6:30-8:00pm, in person and online Sacred moments are not just the ones designated by calendar and community. We know that there are many unique moments in our lives, […]
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New Torah Translation Pilot Program
New Torah Translation Pilot Program
Be part of Jewish history with this once-in-a-generation opportunity! The Central Conference of American Rabbis is working on a new translation and commentary of the Torah and NVHC is part of a pilot program exploring Torah from this "new" edition. Over the course of three sessions, we will study various chapters of Torah using this […]
Advanced Modern Hebrew
Advanced Modern Hebrew
Advanced Modern Hebrew Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 18, 6-7pm $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Intermediate Hebrew II, Prayer Hebrew II, or equivalent. Comfort with reading Hebrew fluently and intermediate knowledge of Hebrew grammar. In this course you will continue to expand your vocabulary, advanced grammar, adjectives, and verb tenses. The textbook reflects […]
Beginning Modern Hebrew
Beginning Modern Hebrew
Beginning Modern Hebrew Textbook: Hebrew Alfon Primer Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 11, 7:30-8:30pm $136/members, $160/non-members You’re about to start learning Hebrew and immersing yourself in this unique language and culture. Our beginners course will give you a strong foundation in Hebrew. We start by learning the use and sound of all the Hebrew letters […]
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NoVTY Shul In
An overnight shul-in for our 8th-12th graders! More information forthcoming. Time TBD.
Jewish Prayer: Shabbat Liturgy
Jewish Prayer: Shabbat Liturgy
Clergy Class: Jewish Prayer: Shabbat Liturgy Taught by: Rabbi Holzman, Cantor Caro, and Rabbi Barrett Fridays, November 3, December 8, January 5, February 2, March 1, April 5 6:30-6:50pm, in person only Prayer has sustained the Jewish People since its earliest days. It is in our DNA as Jews to connect to each other, the […]
Erev Shabbat Service
Erev Shabbat Service
Join us every Friday at 7:00pm to welcome Shabbat! Our Shabbat services are joyous, musical, spiritual, and welcoming. And make sure you stick around afterwards for oneg Shabbat (“joy of Shabbat”) for sweet treats and great conversations! All services are in person and streamed on YouTube.
3 events,
Shabbat Sustenance: For the Body, Soul, and Mind
Shabbat Sustenance: For the Body, Soul, and Mind
Join us in person for a Shabbat morning full of soul-filled sustenance - bagels and coffee for the body, Torah study for the soul, and conversation for the mind!
Tot Hanukkah Havdalah
Tot Hanukkah Havdalah
Celebrate Hanukkah with your NVHC friends! We'll close Shabbat and welcome the third night of Hanukkah together with Havdalah, chanukiyah (menorah) lighting, stories, a craft, and more. More details coming soon.
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Jewish Historians, History, and Historiography
Jewish Historians, History, and Historiography
Jewish Historians, History, and Historiography Andrew Stein October 8, 15, 22, November 5, 12 December 3, 10, January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11, March 3, 10, 17, 24 9:30-10:45, on Zoom This course will take a broad view of Jewish history, how it was envisioned over the centuries, and how over about the last […]
Kehillat Limmud (Religious School)
Kehillat Limmud (Religious School)
Kehillat Limmud is NVHC’s religious school program for Pre-K-7th grade students, which also encompasses Punims, our program for children ages 0-3. Click here for more information on Punims (ages 0-3). Click here for more information on Kehillat Limmud (grades Pre-K-7). Click here for more information on Tamid (grades 8-12). Please note that Punims (ages 0-4) and Bonim (Pre-K […]
Punims
Punims
Punims is our religious school group for children ages 0-4 and their families! Punims meets on select Sundays (below) for music, social time, snack, and learning. Click here to learn more! September 10 October 15 November 12 December 10 January 14 February 11 March 17 March 24 April 14 May 19
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Intermediate Modern Hebrew
Intermediate Modern Hebrew
Intermediate Modern Hebrew Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 1-2 Mondays, 12 weeks beginning October 9, 7-8pm $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Beginning Hebrew 1 or equivalent. Knowledge of the Aleph-Bet and beginning proficiency with reading Hebrew. Class participants will have the opportunity to hone their Hebrew reading skills using a modern Hebrew textbook, learning Hebrew […]
2 events,
Tamid
Tamid
Tamid is our religious school program for students in grades 8-12! Click here to learn more. Tamid takes place on Tuesday nights from 6:15-8:00 pm. There is an optional dinner each week from 5:45-6:15 pm, with catering from a variety of restaurants and cuisines. Tamid rotates between a few different themes and types of programming: Jewish studies, […]
Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism: Peoplehood
Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism: Peoplehood
Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism: Peoplehood Taught by: Rabbi Holzman Tuesdays, October 3, November 7, December 12, January 2, March 5, April 2 6:30-8:00pm, on Zoom The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America has prepared a superb curriculum of texts exploring the varied elements of a complex idea: Jewish peoplehood. What is this idea? Are […]
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Hasidic Wisdom – It’s Not Just Which Fur Hat
Hasidic Wisdom – It’s Not Just Which Fur Hat
Hasidic Wisdom - It's Not Just Which Fur Hat Taught by: Cantor Caro Wednesdays, October 11, November 8, December 13, January 31, February 28, March 27, April 10 12:00 - 1:00pm, Hybrid Hasidism was the response to an overly intellectual Judaism in the 17th century in Eastern Europe. The Hasidic masters applied their insights of […]
Advanced Modern Hebrew
Advanced Modern Hebrew
Advanced Modern Hebrew Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 18, 6-7pm $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Intermediate Hebrew II, Prayer Hebrew II, or equivalent. Comfort with reading Hebrew fluently and intermediate knowledge of Hebrew grammar. In this course you will continue to expand your vocabulary, advanced grammar, adjectives, and verb tenses. The textbook reflects […]
Beginning Modern Hebrew
Beginning Modern Hebrew
Beginning Modern Hebrew Textbook: Hebrew Alfon Primer Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 11, 7:30-8:30pm $136/members, $160/non-members You’re about to start learning Hebrew and immersing yourself in this unique language and culture. Our beginners course will give you a strong foundation in Hebrew. We start by learning the use and sound of all the Hebrew letters […]
1 event,
The Book Of Joshua: Life in the Promised Land
The Book Of Joshua: Life in the Promised Land
The Book Of Joshua: Life in the Promised Land Taught by: Rabbi Barrett Thursdays, October 19, November 30, December 14, January 25, February 15, March 7 6:30-8:00pm, in person and online Please note: The first class will be from 6:30-7:20 to allow people to attend the Speaker Series that night. The Book of Joshua recounts […]
2 events,
Silver Line Kugel Cafe
Silver Line Kugel Cafe
The Silver Line, NVHC's 55+ group (no one is asking) hosts a monthly Shabbat dinner we like to call Kugel Cafe. We meet at 5:30pm to schmooze and enjoy a delicious catered meal together before heading down to the Sanctuary for Erev Shabbat services at 7:00pm. Click here to learn more about the next Kugel […]
Erev Shabbat Service
Erev Shabbat Service
Join us every Friday at 7:00pm to welcome Shabbat! Our Shabbat services are joyous, musical, spiritual, and welcoming. And make sure you stick around afterwards for oneg Shabbat (“joy of Shabbat”) for sweet treats and great conversations! All services are in person and streamed on YouTube.
1 event,
Shabbat Sustenance: For the Body, Soul, and Mind
Shabbat Sustenance: For the Body, Soul, and Mind
Join us in person for a Shabbat morning full of soul-filled sustenance - bagels and coffee for the body, Torah study for the soul, and conversation for the mind!
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1 event,
Intermediate Modern Hebrew
Intermediate Modern Hebrew
Intermediate Modern Hebrew Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 1-2 Mondays, 12 weeks beginning October 9, 7-8pm $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Beginning Hebrew 1 or equivalent. Knowledge of the Aleph-Bet and beginning proficiency with reading Hebrew. Class participants will have the opportunity to hone their Hebrew reading skills using a modern Hebrew textbook, learning Hebrew […]
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Democracy, Israel, and Zionism
Democracy, Israel, and Zionism
Democracy, Israel, and Zionism Taught by: Rabbi Holzman Tuesdays, October 24, November 28, December 19, January 9, March 19, April 16 6:30-8:00pm, in person, online by request Zionism is the idea that Jews must have a state in our ancestral homeland. That simple statement has been controversial since its inception. For many of us, liberal […]
3 events,
Advanced Modern Hebrew
Advanced Modern Hebrew
Advanced Modern Hebrew Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 18, 6-7pm $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Intermediate Hebrew II, Prayer Hebrew II, or equivalent. Comfort with reading Hebrew fluently and intermediate knowledge of Hebrew grammar. In this course you will continue to expand your vocabulary, advanced grammar, adjectives, and verb tenses. The textbook reflects […]
Speaker Series: Michael Beckley – “The U.S. and China—Competitors or Adversaries”
Speaker Series: Michael Beckley – “The U.S. and China—Competitors or Adversaries”
December 20, 2023, at 7:30 PM On Zoom Michael Beckley is Associate Professor of Political Science at Tufts University, Director of the Foreign Policy Research Institute’s Asia Program, and Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. His research on great power competition has been published in the New York Times, Foreign Affairs, the Washington Post, […]
Beginning Modern Hebrew
Beginning Modern Hebrew
Beginning Modern Hebrew Textbook: Hebrew Alfon Primer Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 11, 7:30-8:30pm $136/members, $160/non-members You’re about to start learning Hebrew and immersing yourself in this unique language and culture. Our beginners course will give you a strong foundation in Hebrew. We start by learning the use and sound of all the Hebrew letters […]
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1 event,
Erev Shabbat Service
Erev Shabbat Service
Join us every Friday at 7:00pm to welcome Shabbat! Our Shabbat services are joyous, musical, spiritual, and welcoming. And make sure you stick around afterwards for oneg Shabbat (“joy of Shabbat”) for sweet treats and great conversations! All services are in person and streamed on YouTube.
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Shabbat Sustenance: For the Body, Soul, and Mind
Shabbat Sustenance: For the Body, Soul, and Mind
Join us in person for a Shabbat morning full of soul-filled sustenance - bagels and coffee for the body, Torah study for the soul, and conversation for the mind!
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Erev Shabbat Service
Erev Shabbat Service
Join us every Friday at 7:00pm to welcome Shabbat! Our Shabbat services are joyous, musical, spiritual, and welcoming. And make sure you stick around afterwards for oneg Shabbat (“joy of Shabbat”) for sweet treats and great conversations! All services are in person and streamed on YouTube.
1 event,
Shabbat Sustenance: For the Body, Soul, and Mind
Shabbat Sustenance: For the Body, Soul, and Mind
Join us in person for a Shabbat morning full of soul-filled sustenance - bagels and coffee for the body, Torah study for the soul, and conversation for the mind!
0 events,
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2 events,
Tamid
Tamid
Tamid is our religious school program for students in grades 8-12! Click here to learn more. Tamid takes place on Tuesday nights from 6:15-8:00 pm. There is an optional dinner each week from 5:45-6:15 pm, with catering from a variety of restaurants and cuisines. Tamid rotates between a few different themes and types of programming: Jewish studies, […]
Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism: Peoplehood
Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism: Peoplehood
Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism: Peoplehood Taught by: Rabbi Holzman Tuesdays, October 3, November 7, December 12, January 2, March 5, April 2 6:30-8:00pm, on Zoom The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America has prepared a superb curriculum of texts exploring the varied elements of a complex idea: Jewish peoplehood. What is this idea? Are […]
2 events,
Advanced Modern Hebrew
Advanced Modern Hebrew
Advanced Modern Hebrew Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 18, 6-7pm $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Intermediate Hebrew II, Prayer Hebrew II, or equivalent. Comfort with reading Hebrew fluently and intermediate knowledge of Hebrew grammar. In this course you will continue to expand your vocabulary, advanced grammar, adjectives, and verb tenses. The textbook reflects […]
Beginning Modern Hebrew
Beginning Modern Hebrew
Beginning Modern Hebrew Textbook: Hebrew Alfon Primer Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 11, 7:30-8:30pm $136/members, $160/non-members You’re about to start learning Hebrew and immersing yourself in this unique language and culture. Our beginners course will give you a strong foundation in Hebrew. We start by learning the use and sound of all the Hebrew letters […]
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Jewish Prayer: Shabbat Liturgy
Jewish Prayer: Shabbat Liturgy
Clergy Class: Jewish Prayer: Shabbat Liturgy Taught by: Rabbi Holzman, Cantor Caro, and Rabbi Barrett Fridays, November 3, December 8, January 5, February 2, March 1, April 5 6:30-6:50pm, in person only Prayer has sustained the Jewish People since its earliest days. It is in our DNA as Jews to connect to each other, the […]
Erev Shabbat Service
Erev Shabbat Service
Join us every Friday at 7:00pm to welcome Shabbat! Our Shabbat services are joyous, musical, spiritual, and welcoming. And make sure you stick around afterwards for oneg Shabbat (“joy of Shabbat”) for sweet treats and great conversations! All services are in person and streamed on YouTube.
3 events,
Tot Shabbat
Tot Shabbat
Nothing is more heartwarming than the sight of the youngest members of our community running to the sanctuary for Shabbat! Typically held on the first Saturday of the month, Tot Shabbat affords our children and their families the time and space to truly experience the joys of Shabbat. Nell Hirsch, our children’s music specialist, leads Tot […]
Shabbat Sustenance: For the Body, Soul, and Mind
Shabbat Sustenance: For the Body, Soul, and Mind
Join us in person for a Shabbat morning full of soul-filled sustenance - bagels and coffee for the body, Torah study for the soul, and conversation for the mind!
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Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation is a Reform Jewish community of passionate people who embrace innovation, engagement, and exploration. We welcome everyone, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual identity, whether single or in a relationship, Jewish or non-Jewish. We celebrate our diversity and are open to all who wish to join us in us in our community of Jewish spiritual, educational, and cultural life. Come join us – together we will worship, connect, learn, and build a better world.
