Following the murder of George Floyd in 2020, NVHC has observed Juneteenth with a night of learning, introspection, and commitment to action. As Juneteenth is America’s day commemorating the anniversary of the moment on June 19, 1865 when the last enslaved Americans learned of their Emancipation, it is our time to examine deeply the ways racism […]
We are thrilled to welcome Rabbi Tamir Nir back to NVHC! Rabbi Tamir Nir is the spiritual leader of Ahavat B'kerem, a Reform congregation in Jerusalem, and a long-time friend of NVHC. Our congregations have a close relationship - Ahavat B'kerem has hosted congregants from NVHC on trips to Israel, and NVHC helped raise money […]
Tuesday, October 11, November 15, December 20, February 7, March 21, April 25, June 13, July 11 (tentative), 6:30-8:00pm On Zoom The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America contains some of the brightest and most insightful thinkers in the modern Jewish world. This class will explore part one of four in a new Hartman curriculum […]
Join Rabbi Holzman for this zoom-only conversation to help prepare for leading a Passover Seder. This ritual is Judaism’s way to explore the meaning of the Exodus story, to meditate on freedom and its responsibilities, and to express our gratitude to God for liberation. The Seder is filled with opportunities for questioning and discussion. It […]
Our first Let’s Talk About Israel event was so engaging and meaningful that participants wanted more… so we are doing it again! Come join us a second time, or for the first time, to talk in small groups with fellow congregants around the following topics: Zionism Ceasefire Diaspora Jews Parenting Media We will have coffee and […]
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.
