Tanakh is Torah + Neviim (Prophets) + Ketuvim (Writings). The Hebrew Bible! Chevruta is a study and partnership. This study group explores Jewish spirituality by reading and discussing sacred texts. We try to take a literary and historical view of Scripture and discern the lessons it offers to apply to contemporary life. The group decides […]
Ever wondered why we say the prayers in the order that we do? Or why we start with one Chanukah candle and build up to eight? Join the clergy each week for shorts sessions on all things Jewish. Each session will be a standalone and will explore a new topic. It’s ok if you can’t […]
Cox Farms Field Trip September 15, 12:30 pm Just for 3rd-5th graders, we'll be taking a trip to Cox Farms' Fall Festival to spend a few hours gallivanting about with apples, pumpkins, and livestock galore! We'll have a quick lunch at NVHC right after Kehillat Limmud, then leave together by carpool at 12:30. We'll stay […]
Held at the home of Ellen Ranard. RSVP by August 28th. A multi-generational family saga about the long-lasting reverberations of one tragic summer. In 1948, a small stretch of the Woodmont, Connecticut shoreline, affectionately named "Bagel Beach," has long been a summer destination for Jewish families. Here sisters Ada, Vivie, and Bec assemble […]
**While NVHC's building is closed, Mid-Week Hebrew will take place online. Please see your daily email or email info@nvhcreston.org for more information.** Midweek Hebrew is offered to all 3-6 grade Religious School students to improve their Hebrew fluency in preparation for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Classes on Tuesdays are from 5-6 pm, 6-7 pm, […]
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.
