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Regional Adult Jewish Choir Festival
Regional Adult Jewish Choir Festival
The regional Adult Jewish Choir Festival will be at: Temple Emanuel 10101 Connecticut Avenue Kensington, MD 20895
1 event,
Beginning Hebrew II
Beginning Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 1 Mondays, 12 weeks beginning February 17, 7:00-8:00pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members You’re ready to take the next step in […]
2 events,
Tamid (8th-12th Grade)
Tamid (8th-12th Grade)
Tamid is our religious school/youth group program for students in 8th-12th grade. Click here to learn more!
Intermediate Hebrew II
Intermediate Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 2 Tuesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 18, 6:30-7:30pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Beginning Hebrew II/Intermediate Hebrew I. Knowledge of the […]
3 events,
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class
We are excited for a new Adult B’nai Mitzvah class! This is an opportunity for adult members of our congregation, with a group of peers, to engage with our millennia-old […]
Advanced Hebrew II
Advanced Hebrew II
Taught by Neta Litvin Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 19, 6:45-7:45pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Intermediate Hebrew II, Prayer Hebrew II, or equivalent. Comfort with reading […]
1 event,
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. All services […]
4 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!
Silver Line Dinner Theater Presents “Downsizing”
Silver Line Dinner Theater Presents “Downsizing”
On Saturday, April 5, at 5:30pm, the Silver Line Dinner Theater presents "World Premier" of the next installment of life with the Shulmans. This time, our play, "DOWNSIZING", deals with the next step in their lives, as the Shulmans decide what to do; stay in their beloved home or move to smaller quarters. In addition […]
10 events,
Comparative Diaspora
Comparative Diaspora
Taught by Andrew Stein Sundays, October 20, 27; November 10, 17; December 8, 15; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23; April 6, 27; May 4, 18 9:15-10:30am, in person and on Zoom Synopsis: Many American Jews, though not all, trace their roots to ancestors who came to the […]
Kehillat Limmud (Religious School)
Kehillat Limmud (Religious School)
Kehillat Limmud (Community of Learners) is our religious school program for children ages 0-7th grade. Click here to learn more!
Handcrafting Social Hour
Handcrafting Social Hour
January 12, 26; February 9, 23; March 9, 23; April 6, 27 10:00am-12:00pm, in person only Calling all knitting, crochet, and handcrafting friends! Join fellow congregants in a handcrafting social hour from 10:00am-12:00pm in the Adult Lounge at NVHC. Bring your own project to work on and let’s craft together. Please contact Ruth Ann Whalen at thewhalen6@gmail.com to RSVP or […]
BMitzvah Parent Class
BMitzvah Parent Class
A class for parents of students becoming BMitzvah. Join Judy Naiman, our 6th grade Hebrew teacher and long-time NVHC member, for a four-part class diving into the customs and traditions around Shabbat and BMitzvah! These classes will be from 10:15-11:00am on the following Sundays. Please email Emily at emily@nvhcreston.org to sign up! April 6 April 27 […]
3 events,
Beginning Hebrew II
Beginning Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 1 Mondays, 12 weeks beginning February 17, 7:00-8:00pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members You’re ready to take the next step in your Hebrew learning journey! This course builds on the basics, helping you expand your vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, and gain more confidence in reading, speaking, […]
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 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 […]
3 events,
Tamid (8th-12th Grade)
Tamid (8th-12th Grade)
Tamid is our religious school/youth group program for students in 8th-12th grade. Click here to learn more!
Intermediate Hebrew II
Intermediate Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 2 Tuesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 18, 6:30-7:30pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Beginning Hebrew II/Intermediate Hebrew I. Knowledge of the […]
History of Zionism
History of Zionism
Taught by Rabbi Michael Holzman Tuesdays, December 3, January 7, February 4, March 4, April 8, May 6 7:00-8:30pm, in person and on Zoom The idea of Jewish autonomy and self-determination in the land of Israel pervades and structures Jewish thought for most of our history as a people. In the modern era this concept […]
2 events,
Advanced Hebrew II
Advanced Hebrew II
Taught by Neta Litvin Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 19, 6:45-7:45pm Online only $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 […]
1 event,
Judaism Is About Love
Judaism Is About Love
Taught Rabbi Holzman Thursdays, February 6, 20; March 6, 27; April 10, 17; May 1, 22; June 5 12:00-1:00pm, On Zoom Only This lunch ‘n learn is named after Shai Held’s recent, masterful volume of Jewish thinking, Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life. Together we will seek to understand how Held’s […]
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. All services are in person and streamed on YouTube.
2 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!
2 events,
2 events,
Beginning Hebrew II
Beginning Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 1 Mondays, 12 weeks beginning February 17, 7:00-8:00pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members You’re ready to take the next step in your Hebrew learning journey! This course builds on the basics, helping you expand your vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, and gain more confidence in reading, speaking, […]
2 events,
Intermediate Hebrew II
Intermediate Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 2 Tuesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 18, 6:30-7:30pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Beginning Hebrew II/Intermediate Hebrew I. 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 […]
3 events,
Advanced Hebrew II
Advanced Hebrew II
Taught by Neta Litvin Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 19, 6:45-7:45pm Online only $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 […]
Eco-Judaism: Ancient Teachings for a Sustainable Future
Eco-Judaism: Ancient Teachings for a Sustainable Future
Taught by Rabbi Barrett Wednesdays, January 29, March 5, March 19, April 16 7:00-8:15pm, on Zoom only In the early chapters of the Torah, we learn that humans are called to “till and tend” the earth. This command resonates powerfully as we witness the profound changes affecting our planet today. Join us in exploring the […]
2 events,
Judaism Is About Love
Judaism Is About Love
Taught Rabbi Holzman Thursdays, February 6, 20; March 6, 27; April 10, 17; May 1, 22; June 5 12:00-1:00pm, On Zoom Only This lunch ‘n learn is named after Shai Held’s recent, masterful volume of Jewish thinking, Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life. Together we will seek to understand how Held’s […]
2 events,
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. All services are in person and streamed on YouTube.
2 events,
Shabbat Sustenance – Yom Chesed
Shabbat Sustenance – Yom Chesed
Perhaps you remember seeing our Megillat Chesed scroll displayed during our last High Holy Days – or maybe you were one of its writers! Please join us for our Yom Chesed morning, which will include a Yizkor ritual. It will be our Shabbat sustenance this week – including sustenance for body (food!), spirit and mind, including an opportunity to add your […]
0 events,
1 event,
Beginning Hebrew II
Beginning Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 1 Mondays, 12 weeks beginning February 17, 7:00-8:00pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members You’re ready to take the next step in your Hebrew learning journey! This course builds on the basics, helping you expand your vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, and gain more confidence in reading, speaking, […]
3 events,
Tamid (8th-12th Grade)
Tamid (8th-12th Grade)
Tamid is our religious school/youth group program for students in 8th-12th grade. Click here to learn more!
Intermediate Hebrew II
Intermediate Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 2 Tuesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 18, 6:30-7:30pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Beginning Hebrew II/Intermediate Hebrew I. 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 […]
Foundations of a Thoughtful Judaism: Faith
Foundations of a Thoughtful Judaism: Faith
Taught by Rabbi Holzman Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, on Zoom only January 28, February 25, March 18, April 22, May 20 In our next section of the four-part Foundations curriculum from the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, we explore big ideas about faith. Where does faith come from? What are the models in Jewish tradition for […]
3 events,
Strengthening the Self (Mussar) Through the Psalms
Strengthening the Self (Mussar) Through the Psalms
Taught by Cantor Caro Wednesdays, 12:00-1:15pm, in person and on Zoom November 13, December 18, January 15, February 12, March 12, April 23, May 14 Mussar is a virtues-based approach to Jewish ethics and character development, giving us how to live a most meaningful and ethical life. The Book of Psalms is a collection of […]
Advanced Hebrew II
Advanced Hebrew II
Taught by Neta Litvin Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 19, 6:45-7:45pm Online only $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 […]
1 event,
2 events,
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. All services are in person and streamed on YouTube.
Game Night
Game Night
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!
3 events,
Shabbat Sustenance – American Scripture Project
Shabbat Sustenance – American Scripture Project
Formerly known as Great Texts of America, American Scripture Project gives us the opportunity to study the foundational texts of our country using the same skills and devices we use to study Torah. The text changes from month to month, but the conversation is always lively.
8 events,
Comparative Diaspora
Comparative Diaspora
Taught by Andrew Stein Sundays, October 20, 27; November 10, 17; December 8, 15; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23; April 6, 27; May 4, 18 9:15-10:30am, in person and on Zoom Synopsis: Many American Jews, though not all, trace their roots to ancestors who came to the […]
Kehillat Limmud (Religious School)
Kehillat Limmud (Religious School)
Kehillat Limmud (Community of Learners) is our religious school program for children ages 0-7th grade. Click here to learn more!
Handcrafting Social Hour
Handcrafting Social Hour
January 12, 26; February 9, 23; March 9, 23; April 6, 27 10:00am-12:00pm, in person only Calling all knitting, crochet, and handcrafting friends! Join fellow congregants in a handcrafting social hour from 10:00am-12:00pm in the Adult Lounge at NVHC. Bring your own project to work on and let’s craft together. Please contact Ruth Ann Whalen at thewhalen6@gmail.com to RSVP or […]
BMitzvah Parent Class
BMitzvah Parent Class
A class for parents of students becoming BMitzvah. Join Judy Naiman, our 6th grade Hebrew teacher and long-time NVHC member, for a four-part class diving into the customs and traditions around Shabbat and BMitzvah! These classes will be from 10:15-11:00am on the following Sundays. Please email Emily at emily@nvhcreston.org to sign up! April 6 April 27 […]
2 events,
Beginning Hebrew II
Beginning Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 1 Mondays, 12 weeks beginning February 17, 7:00-8:00pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members You’re ready to take the next step in your Hebrew learning journey! This course builds on the basics, helping you expand your vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, and gain more confidence in reading, speaking, […]
NVHC Invisible Illness and Disability Support Group
NVHC Invisible Illness and Disability Support Group
Meets on the 4th Monday of the month. 7:00-8:00pm, on Zoom only. Click here to register.
2 events,
Tamid (8th-12th Grade)
Tamid (8th-12th Grade)
Tamid is our religious school/youth group program for students in 8th-12th grade. Click here to learn more!
Intermediate Hebrew II
Intermediate Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 2 Tuesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 18, 6:30-7:30pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Beginning Hebrew II/Intermediate Hebrew I. 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 […]
4 events,
Yom HaZikaron Observance and Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration
Yom HaZikaron Observance and Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration
Join us for a Yom HaZikaron Observance and Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration (Israeli Memorial and Independence Days)! 6:00pm - Yom HaZikaron Observance 6:30pm - Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration and Dinner Dinner from Shuk, $18 per adult, $10 per child. Fun to follow Dinner. Click here to register.
Advanced Hebrew II
Advanced Hebrew II
Taught by Neta Litvin Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 19, 6:45-7:45pm Online only $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 […]
Dirshuni: Contemporary Midrashim
Dirshuni: Contemporary Midrashim
Taught by Rabbi Barrett Wednesdays, April 30, May 7, and May 21 7:00-8:15pm, in person and on Zoom In recent years, there has been a burgeoning interest in contemporary midrashim authored by Israeli women and focused on female figures in scripture. These Midrashim have been collected into a volume called Dirshuni meaning seek for me. […]
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