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18
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Washington DCJCC
1529 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington DC 20036
Enjoy a family Friday night with ShirLaLa! Dynamic performer and music educator Shira Klein travels across the globe sharing her love of Jewish life and prayer with children and families of all ages. Shira’s creative songs delight children, parents and grandparents alike. After services, enjoy a Kosher, traditional Friday night dinner with kid-friendly food to satisfy even the pickiest eaters!
Listed In: Families, DC, Arts & Culture, Holiday/Shabbat (High Holidays, Chanukah, Passover)
Event Cost: $10 - $24; Adults $15, Children $7.50 (reservations required)
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May 18 - May 20
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Multiple times available
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Adas Israel Congregation
2850 Quebec Street NW, Washington DC 20008
Ahavat Yisrael means love and concern for the land and people of Israel. All are invited to participate in this, the last of our Three Pillar Weekends—community-wide events that celebrate the values we live by.
**Friday Night, May 18:
6:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv.
7:30 pm - Shabbat Dinner (RSVP required): $27.95 for adults, $21.95 for children under 12.
RSVP to Carol Ansell, 202-362-4433 or carol.ansell@adasisrael.org. RSVP deadline: Wednesday, May 16, noo...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Families, Seniors, DC, Conservative, Adult Education, Arts & Culture, Community-Wide/Festivals, Israel, Social Events
Event Cost: Free; Friday dinner: $27.95 adults, $21.95 children
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Fri
May
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18
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Congregation Beth El
8215 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda MD 20814
Nitzanim is Beth El's group for families with children from birth to kindergarten. we will hold a special Nitzanim Kabbalat Shabbat service, followed by a cookie oneg. In addition to this special Kabbalat Shabbat program, Nitzanim offers services and programs for children six years and younger. Services are held every second, fourth, and fifth Shabbat of the month in the Multi-Purpose Room at 10:30 am. The service is approximately one hour, followed by a kiddush of juice, challah, fruit, and c...
Listed In: Families, Maryland, Conservative, Children/Teens/Family, Holiday/Shabbat (High Holidays, Chanukah, Passover), Parenting, Social Events
Event Cost: Free; Free
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Fri
May
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18
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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Congregation Adat Reyim
6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Springfield VA 22152
Come welcome Shabbat and recognize our dedicated volunteers with Kosher wines, fine cheeses, and other assorted noshes! (The taste buds of the younger set will also be satisfied!) Join Rabbi Aft at this convivial gathering, followed by our Erev Shabbat Choir Service and Oneg.
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Families, Seniors, Northern Virginia, Conservative, Holiday/Shabbat (High Holidays, Chanukah, Passover), Social Events
Event Cost: Free; Free
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Fri
May
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18
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zra'eem, Seeds, a new Jewish Renewal Community
16913 Germantown Rd., Germantown MD 20874
Join Zra'eem (Seeds), a new Jewish Renewal community in Germantown, Maryland, for its Friday night joyful and contemplative Shabbat service. Led by ALEPH* Rabbinic Student, Yonina Foster, Ph.D., Zra'eem is looking for Torah seedplanters and cultivators who want to create meaningful experiences for body, mind, and soul. Oneg/shmooze follows. Start time: 7:00 p.m. Please bring a lovingly prepared healthy vegetarian nosh (snack) to share with 1-3 people. All welcome. Bring your rhythm instruments!...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Couples, Families, Seniors, Singles, Maryland, Havurot/Minyanim, Holiday/Shabbat (High Holidays, Chanukah, Passover)
Event Cost: Free; Donations accepted
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Fri
May
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18
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7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Temple Shalom
8401 Grubb Road, Chevy Chase MD 20815
Join us at Temple Shalom to hear from Mayra Levy, President of Central Sephardi Synagogue Havana Cuba – our special guest at Shabbat services. A unique opportunity to understand the wolrd view from the perspective of Jewish Cuba.
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Seniors, Maryland, Reform, History/Education, Holiday/Shabbat (High Holidays, Chanukah, Passover)
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Sat
May
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19
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9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Tikvat Israel Congregation
2200 Baltimore Road, Rockville MD 20851
Shabbat guest speaker, Professor William Miles from Northeastern
University, who has been doing cultural/anthropological studies in Nigeria for
over 30 years.
Listed In: Maryland, Conservative, Adult Education, Advocacy, History/Education
Event Cost: Free; Free
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Sat
May
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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(B'nai Tzedek) Laura and Joel Greenzaid Early Childhood Center
10621 South Glen Rd., Potomac MD 20854
Congregation B’nai Tzedek invites you and your family to sing, dance and celebrate Shabbat twice a month (first and third Shabbats of the month, as well as Sukkot and Simchat Torah) at our fun-filled, musical services with early childhood music specialist, Lisa Baydush!
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, Couples, Families, GLBT, Interfaith, Special Needs, DC, Maryland, Conservative, Havurot/Minyanim, Non-denominational, Orthodox, Reconstructionist, Reform, Holiday/Shabbat (High Holidays, Chanukah, Passover)
Event Cost: Free; Free
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Sat
May
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19
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Tifereth Israel
7701 16th St. NW, Washington DC DC 20012
Tot Shabbat
Listed In: Families, DC, Conservative, Holiday/Shabbat (High Holidays, Chanukah, Passover)
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Sat
May
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19
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Congregation Olam Tikvah
3800 Glenbrook Road, Fairfax VA 22031
Join us every Shabbat three separate age-appropriate, fun, and lively Shabbat programs for 18 months-4 years (Tot Shabbat), Pre-K-1st Grade (Shorashim), and 2nd-4th Grades (Junior Congregation). Moadon Shabbat (Shabbat Club) provides time for relaxed play from 10:00-10:45am, followed by age-appropriate services and activities. Snacks (challah/juice) provided. Children are brought into the main sanctuary to participate in the end of services.
Grades 5 and 6 enjoy Kehillah, a twice monthly pro...
Listed In: Families, Northern Virginia, Conservative, Children/Teens/Family, Holiday/Shabbat (High Holidays, Chanukah, Passover)
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Sat
May
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19
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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Congregation Adat Reyim
6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Springfield VA 22152
Experience the High Energy Magic and Comedy of one of the East Coast's premiere entertainers ... Speed. Speed is the original "High Energy Magician and Illusionist" known for his hyperactive, fast-paced, fun and modern performance style. This amazing magician has performed over 3,500 live shows across the entire East Coast and Canada over the past 18 years. Speed has been featured in many Newspapers, TV Internet and Radio Station Programs. The High Energy Magic of Speed show includes High Energy...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Couples, Families, Seniors, Singles, Northern Virginia, Conservative, Arts & Culture, Fundraising/Philanthropy, Social Events
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Sat
May
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9:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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Washington DCJCC
2850 Quebec Street NW, Washington DC 20008
Raised in a musical village in the hills between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Moshav founders Yehuda and David grew up on the sounds of Dylan, Van Morrison and Neil Young. Their rich rock/folk/reggae songs are spiced with the fiery flavors of the Middle East and Shlomo Carlebach’s unifying call. Join us for a pre-party before Moshav takes the stage.
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Couples, Families, Singles, DC, Arts & Culture, Israel
Event Cost: $10 - $24; $18.00
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Sun
May
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20
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8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Friendship Circle
11950 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg MD 20878
Run 4 Friendship 5 mile trail run or 1.8k Family Walk & Volunteer Appreciation Brunch.
Join the community as we rally in support of friendship and children with special needs.
A beautiful 5M trail run or 1.8K family walk around the picturesque Seneca Creek State Park. Great for new or experienced trail runners. Clock timing provided.
The Friendship Circle is an organization with a unique approach to helping children with special needs. Children with special needs often experience lon...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Families, Special Needs, Maryland, Advocacy, Fitness & Wellness, Fundraising/Philanthropy, Social Events, Volunteer
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Sun
May
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20
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Tifereth Israel
7701 16th St. NW, Washington DC DC 20012
Visiting sites of historical & Jewish interest
The trip itinerary will include a visit to historic Congregation Beth Ahabah, home to a museum of Southern Jewish history and the first Jewish cemetery in Virginia, which was established in 1791.
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, Seniors, DC, Conservative, Arts & Culture, History/Education
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Sun
May
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20
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9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington
6125 Montrose Road, Rockville MD 20852
In The Future of the Jews, Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat brilliantly surveys the major geo-political, economic, and security challenges facing the world in general, and the Jewish world and the United States in particular.
If you’re concerned about the future of the Jews worldwide and in Israel, please join us to hear Ambassador Eizenstat’s provocative analysis of the inevitable challenges that are sure to emerge in the years ahead.
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, Seniors, Maryland, Adult Education, Advocacy, Arts & Culture, Politics
Event Cost: $10 - $24; $12 JCCGW Members/$15 General Public
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Sun
May
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20
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9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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The Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington
6125 Montrose Road, Rockville MD 20852
In The Future of the Jews: How Global Forces are Impacting the Jewish People, Israel, and its Relationship with the United States, Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat brilliantly surveys the major geo-political, economic, and security challenges facing the world in general, and the Jewish world and the United States in particular.
If you're concerned about the future of the Jews worldwide and in Israel, please join us to hear Ambassador Eizenstat's provocative analysis of the ineveitable challen...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Seniors, Maryland, Adult Education, Arts & Culture, Israel, Politics
Event Cost: $10 - $24; $12 members/$15 general public
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Sun
May
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20
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9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Congregation Har Shalom
11510 Falls Road, Potomac MD 20854-2297
Visit five unique homes during Congregation Har Shalom’s 4th Annual Potomac Spring House Tour, Sunday, May 20th and Monday, May 21st from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tour a European chateau, a modern craftsman-style residence, a mid-century rambler turned contemporary & more. Innovative design, décor, & landscaping will spark ideas for your own home. More tour info or to buy tickets, kosher Bagel Boxes (for Sunday morning), and raffle tickets at www.potomachousetour.org or at 301-299-7087, ext. 336. ...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Seniors, Maryland, Conservative, Arts & Culture, Community-Wide/Festivals, Fundraising/Philanthropy, Social Events
Event Cost: $25 - $50; $25/ticket offers admittance to all 5 homes
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Sun
May
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20
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Machar - The Washington Congregation for Secular Humanistic Judaism
6045 16th St NW, Washington DC 20015
Jeff Gaynes, Machar Member, will discuss The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Myths
and Realities.
Immediately after our final Adult Education session and Jewish Cultural School class at 11:30, we all will head south on 16th Street a few blocks from JPDS, to the Carter Barron picnic area. The picnic is open to all! If you are not attending JCS or Adult Ed on May 20, just meet us at the picnic site. Plan to arrive by 11:45. There is a shelter in case of light rain.
If there is a chance of heavy...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Families, Seniors, DC, Humanist, Adult Education, History/Education, Holiday/Shabbat (High Holidays, Chanukah, Passover), Politics, Social Events
Event Cost: Free; Free
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Sun
May
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20
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax VA 22031
Calling all Moms and Dads—play dates aren’t just for kids! While the kids play, the grown-ups get to schmooze and meet other families with young children. Come out to the “J” and meet up with old friends and make some new friends, too! Children ages newborn to 3 years are welcome with their parents!
Play dates are free of charge and are held on Sunday mornings from 10am to noon at the JCCNV.
If you know someone who is expecting a child, please let us know so we can officially welcome th...
Listed In: Families, Northern Virginia, Social Events
Event Cost: Free; Free
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Sun
May
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20
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
6101 Montrose Road, Rockville MD 20852
Join the Mitzvah Mavens as we refurbish a location in DC with DCJCC Behrend Builders. Visit www.shalomdc.org/mitzvahmavens for more info and to register.
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Families, Singles, Women & Girls, DC, Volunteer
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Sun
May
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20
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Foundation for Jewish Studies
10001 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda MD 20814
One of the most interesting aspects of biblical history is the cyclical changes that occurred within the leadership of the Children of Israel. Beginning with a singular leader (the Patriarchs), they transitioned into a tribal system (the 12 sons of Jacob), then reverted to a single leader after the Exodus from Egypt (Moses, Joshua), then back to a tribal system of Judges, followed by a single spiritual leader, Samuel, who eventually anointed a new kind of leader - a king (Saul). Saul's reign led...
Listed In: Maryland, History/Education
Event Cost: more than $50; $105 members / $130 non-members
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Sun
May
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20
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11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Washington DCJCC
1529 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington DC 20036
The DCJCC and Capital Camps and Retreat Center Present:
Camp-a-Palooza!
Summer can’t get here soon enough! (So we’re going to start a bit early…)
Join us for a free day of camp!
Ages 5 and up
Slide down a 20-foot inflatable slide;
Play Gaga, our campers’ favorite game;
Build a 30-foot Lego tower—or taller if you dare!
Create art projects;
Meet some of our wonderful staff;
Preview the summer with much, much more!
Everyone will be entered for a ...
Listed In: Families, DC, Children/Teens/Family, Community-Wide/Festivals, Fair/Expo, Parenting
Event Cost: Free; Free
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Sun
May
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20
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1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Am Kolel (Independent)
19520 Darnestown Road, Beallsville MD 20839
Enjoy the Music: Hannah Tiferet Siegel, Grateful Fabrangen Fiddlers, 60's Jammin', Drumming Circles; Crafts & Games! Tie Dying, Love Beads, Macrame Jewelry, Herbal Fun (legal), Twister. Raffle! Silent Auction! Prizes for the best 60's outfits.
Parking at 19000 Darnestown Rd.
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Couples, Families, Seniors, Singles, Maryland, Arts & Culture, Community-Wide/Festivals, Fundraising/Philanthropy
Event Cost: $10 - $24; $10 Adults; $20 Family; $5 Seniors or College age
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Sun
May
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20
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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National Museum of American Jewish Military History
1811 R Street N.W., Washington DC 20009
Are you a photographer, an artist, a filmmaker? A writer or storyteller? A stand-up comedian, dancer, or singer? Always wanted to try one of these? Come show off your talents!
the Museum and the Jewish Study Center will devote a special afternoon to some of the most important women in our lives. We invite you to portray your beloved female relatives and friends through a skit, scrapbook, video, song and dance routine, or what ever your imagination can conjure. To submit your piece and rese...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Families, Seniors, Women & Girls, DC, Children/Teens/Family, Arts & Culture, History/Education, Social Events
Event Cost: Free; Admission is Free
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Sun
May
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20
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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JCC of Greater Washington
6125 Montrose Rd. , Rockville MD 20852
What about the Religion Thing? The Jew/Non-Jew Couple in a Modern World.
Rabbi Laura Rappaport helps the modern day interfaith couple bridge the gap when it comes to differing worldviews, home life, holiday celebrations and family gatherings.
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Couples, Interfaith, Maryland, Adult Education, Counseling/Support
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