Erev Shabbat Service
2024-07-05 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-07-12 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-07-19 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-07-26 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-08-02 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-08-09 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York)
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.
All services are in person and streamed on YouTube.

Tot Shabbat
2024-07-06 09:00 - 09:30, 2024-08-03 09:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York)
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 with the assistance of Rabbi Holzman, Cantor Caro, or Rabbi Barrett.
Songs, stories, plenty of active participation, an Ark overflowing with plush stuffed Torahs, and a child-friendly d’var Torah (lesson). What could be better? Well, maybe the oneg!
Each service is followed by a delicious nut-free oneg (personal snacks are allowed but they must be nut free) and a fun activity! Paint your own mezuzah; build an edible sukkah of pretzels, fruit, and marshmallows; or decorate your own tzedakah box – the fun is endless!
While Tot Shabbatot (plural for Shabbat) are designed for toddlers and preschoolers, the whole family is invited to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Emily Hummel.

Shabbat Sustenance: For the Body, Soul, and Mind
2024-07-06 09:00 - 10:15, 2024-07-13 09:00 - 10:15, 2024-07-27 09:00 - 10:15, 2024-08-03 09:00 - 10:15, 2024-08-10 09:00 - 10:15 (Africa/Abidjan)
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!

Executive Committee Meeting
2024-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)

Drinkin' & Drashin'
2024-07-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join Rabbi Barrett for good conversation and a little bit of learning over drinks at Aslin Brewing – 767 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170! Together we’ll dive into some of Judaism’s most fun and weird stories. You won’t want to miss these light-hearted evenings of learning, relationship building, and libations.
Click here to register and click here to learn more about Lifelong Learning at NVHC.

Let's Talk About (Being A Jew In) America
2024-07-12 17:45 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
With the continuing conflict in Palestine and Israel, we are seeing antisemitism, conflict, and heated rhetoric grow in the United States. Institutions and jurisdictions have responded with a wide range of actions and inactions to reduce hate and violence. This challenges the way we live our lives as Jews.
When we gather with our NVHC community, we can share our experiences during this time and find support and solidarity within our Jewish community. Join us for Shabbat dinner and discussion 5:45-7:00pm, followed by Shabbat services. The cost of dinner is $18 per person. RSVP here by July 10!

Women at War: Devorah & Delilah
2024-07-18 18:00 - 19:15 (America/New_York)
Study two provocative and powerful stories of biblical women with agency and power.
Click here to register and click here to learn more about Lifelong Learning at NVHC.

Game Night
2024-07-19 20:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for Erev Shabbat services followed by Game night! Game night is open to everyone, whether you’re a casual board gamer, serious hobbyist, or just want to hang out with your NVHC friends. We’ll have plenty of games and snacks, but please feel free to bring your own!

Shabbat Sustenance: For the Body, Soul, and Mind
2024-07-20 09:00 - 10:15 (Africa/Abidjan)
Cantor Caro, fresh from her 10-day trip to Israel, will share a report and reaction to her experiences. She will share first-hand information about what’s going on in Israel, how people are feeling in the country, and some of the many stories that were shared with her throughout the journey. She’ll also share pictures and personal insights and reflections on what she saw and heard.
We hope you can join us for this incredible opportunity to hear from Cantor Caro about life in Israel right now.
As always with Shabbat Sustenance, there will be bagels, coffee, and tea.

Kol Shirah (Adult Choir) Rehearsal
2024-07-21 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-07-28 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-08-04 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-08-11 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Kol Shirah is our adult choir. They help lead services during High Holy Days, Shabbat, and at other congregational events! Click here to learn more.

Summer Book Study: Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor
2024-07-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-08-13 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Thursday, July 25, Tuesday, August 13, and Thursday, September 12
6:30pm In Person and Online
Join Rabbi Holzman for this three-session Summer Book Study of Yossi Klein Halevi’s Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor. Be sure to purchase the edition with responses from Palestinian voices, as we’ll study these as well.

July 25 – Pages 1-62, 201-227
August 13 – Pages 63-134 227-248
Sept 12 – Pages 135-200, 249-260

Click here to purchase the book.
Click here to register and click here to learn more about Lifelong Learning at NVHC.

A Taste of Judaism
2024-07-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-08-06 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Curious about Jewish tradition or know someone who is? Join Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation Clergy for a three-session Taste of Judaism course. These three sessions will explore the essential themes of Jewish identity, the triad of God, Torah, and Community. This class is designed for those who are new to Jewish culture and history, or those who are looking to refresh their knowledge. All learners are welcome to join us as we explore Judaism’s relevance in today’s world.
Tuition is $36 per person. Click here to register!

Tisha B'av
2024-08-03

Psalms for the Psoul
2024-08-07 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Led by Cantor Susan Caro. In Person & On Zoom
Atonement and Forgiveness are huge and challenging ideas, and we return to wrestle with them each year in our journey back into ourselves and through our High Holy Days. In this class, we will turn to ancient texts from the Book of Psalms, for wisdom, guidance, and inspiration toward renewed ways of approaching the inner work of teshuvah.
Click here to register and click here to learn more about Lifelong Learning at NVHC.

8th Grade Havdallah & Hang
2024-08-10 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
All 8th graders are welcome to join us for Havdallah & Hang! We’ll bring Shabbat to a close with Havdallah, then hang out, play games, eat snacks, and have a good time getting to know each other!
Email or text Calvin Mitchell (calvin@nvhcreston.org) if you’re coming!
