Chesed – lovingkindness - is a pillar of Jewish community. The spiritual journey toward freedom that begins with Pesach requires acts of chesed to make it through to Sinai and revelation. To help us do this, NVHC has crafted Yom Chesed, a joyful, prayerful, reflective ritual to express gratitude for the opportunities we each have when doing mitzvot of caring for one other. Part of […]
Join us as we gather for a ritual that transitions us from the solemn remembrance of Yom Hazikaron (Israel's Memorial Day) to joyful celebration of Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Independence Day): honoring the fallen heroes of Israel, welcoming her 78th year of independence, sharing together words and music, sweets and community.
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 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.
