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SUMMARY:Israel at a Turning Point
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 8\, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nWhat Comes After War\, Ceasefire\, and Global Shifts? \nA Special Evening with Yaron Deckel\, Journalist and Jewish Agency’s Regional Director to Canada. \nAs Israel emerges from a historic ceasefire\, confronts the aftermath of the war with Iran\, and welcomes home the surviving hostages\, many are asking: What comes next? \nIn this talk\, Yaron offers a rare\, insider’s perspective on the crossroads facing Israel and the Middle East today. He will explore the political challenges\, shifting regional dynamics\, the evolving U.S.–Israel relationship\, and the changing fabric of Jewish identity in both Israel and North America. \nThis is a unique opportunity to gain clarity\, context\, and hope during a moment when many in our community are searching for understanding. \nThis program is free. RSVP required. \nAbout Yaron Deckel\nYaron is the Jewish Agency’s Regional Director to Canada and one of Israel’s most respected journalists. With over three decades of reporting and commentary\, he has interviewed Israeli prime ministers\, U.S. presidents\, and covered 14 national election campaigns. Yaron previously served as Editor-in-Chief and CEO of Galei Tzahal (IDF Radio)\, and as Washington Bureau Chief for Israeli Public Television. A recipient of Israel’s prestigious Sokolov Award\, he brings rare\, insider insight into Israeli politics\, media\, security\, and the evolving relationship between Israel and the Jewish world.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/israel-at-a-turning-point/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Israel & Global Jewish Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:shalom@jccnv.org
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SUMMARY:Thelma Yellin Big Band in concert with CESJDS
DESCRIPTION:DON’T MISS! \nThelma Yellin Big Band in concert with CESJDS \nThursday\, January 8\, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nJulia Bindeman Suburban Center (JBSC) \nJoin us Thursday\, January 8\, 2026!  The Thelma Yellin High School for the Arts in Givatayim\, Israel brings their big band to Washington to join with the Charles E. Smith Instrumental Ensembles and Shir Madness a capella group for a fantastic night of jazz. TYHS offers a curriculum that is based on that of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee\, and the Jazz Program’s students are invited to perform all over the world\, and represent Israel’s educational system at professional musical events.  The TYHS big band performs a wide repertoire of works by the best music arrangers in Israel and abroad. The band performs in Israel and overseas\, takes part in master classes\, and records the musical arrangements by the Program’s alumni. Over the years\, the band has been invited on study trips to leading jazz universities in the world\, such as the New School in New York and Berklee in Boston. The band has performed before various communities and in music schools in the USA and Canada\, including joint projects with the LaGuardia High School and an appearance at the Lincoln Center in New York. The event is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required and will close on Tuesday\, January 6 at 5:00 pm.  Tickets can be reserved here.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/thelma-yellin-big-band-in-concert-with-cesjds/
LOCATION:Julia Bindeman Suburban Center\, 11810 Falls Rd\, Potomac\, MD\, 20854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
ORGANIZER;CN="Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School":MAILTO:rvangorden@cesjds.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual Parent Information Session for Gan HaYeled Preschool at Adas Israel Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Gan – a joyfully Jewish preschool for children 12 months through PreK4\, along with a family center & perinatal support. Gan runs 12 months a year\, 8:00am-6pm\, with part day\, 9-month options for 2s\, 3s\, and PreK4. Come join us on Zoom on Thursday\, January 8th to learn more about our school and community!
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/virtual-parent-information-session-for-gan-hayeled-preschool-at-adas-israel-congregation/
LOCATION:Adas Israel Congregation\, 2850 Quebec St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Youth & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Adas Israel Congregation":MAILTO:adasoffice@adasisrael.org
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