Short Story Discussion Group First Monday of each month 7:30-8:30pm, on Zoom Join us for a fourth 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 […]
Taught by Rabbi Michael Holzman Tuesdays, November 3, December 1, January 12, January 26, February 2, February 16 6:30-8:00pm In Person and Online We’ll trace the history of the Jewish people in the following six sessions: From Creation to the Kings From Exile to the Maccabees The Roman Era to the Talmud The Early Medieval […]
Taught by Neta Litvin Tuesdays, 12 weeks, beginning September 29 7:00-8:00pm Online Only This course is designed for adult learners who have some previous experience with Hebrew and are ready to take the next step. Building on your familiarity with the Hebrew alphabet and vowels, we will strengthen reading skills while developing greater confidence in […]
Introduction to Judaism is a class for anyone interested in learning more about Judaism – interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience. Taught by all three NVHC clergy, this weekly cohort-based class gives a broad overview of Jewish life – holidays, […]
Build your ability to read and translate Torah and other Biblical texts. Focus will be on recognizing key grammatical constructs and vocabulary. We will learn the pi’el (intensive) , hif’il (causative), nif’al (passive), and hitpa’el (reflexive) verb forms. Prerequisite: Familiarity with Hebrew vocabulary and grammar, recognition of pa’al (basic) verb forms. Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00pm […]
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, disability, 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 our community of Jewish spiritual, educational, and cultural life. Come join us to find your spiritual home, where you connect through community to Judaism that matters.
