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SUMMARY:Gan HaYeled at Adas Israel Congregation Prenatal Groups
DESCRIPTION:Prenatal Support & Birth Education Meetings are designed for parents who are preparing to welcome a baby into their family. These points of connection focus on the preparatory stage\, what to expect after your baby arrives\, and everything in between. The meetings create a supportive relationship between the expecting parent(s) and Darci Lewis\, DONA PCP & CLC. Both first-time parents and parents with more than one child are encouraged to participate\, and all questions are welcome. Darci tailors the content and conversations to the individual needs of the expectant family. Prenatal Support & Birth educations are three week sessions that lead into the Gan HaMishpacha Postpartum Group.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/gan-hayeled-at-adas-israel-congregation-prenatal-groups/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Adas Israel Congregation\, 2850 Quebec St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings,Jewish Identity & Inclusion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adas Israel Congregation":MAILTO:adasoffice@adasisrael.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T103000
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SUMMARY:Crafty Tots | September-October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Crafty Tots is a multi-sensory experience designed for our littlest artists. Each class begins with story time to spark imagination and inspire the arts and crafts project. Caregivers will participate alongside their child\, making it a special bonding experience filled with mess\, imagination\, and lots of smiles. Each class also includes free time at the end for children to connect\, move around\, and get their wiggles out in our fun play space. This class will be lead by Ally Jakov\, Bender JCC’s J Family Ambassador Lead.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/crafty-tots-september-october-2026/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Bender JCC of Greater Washington\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bender JCC of Greater Washington":MAILTO:mregev@benderjccgw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260928T180126Z
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SUMMARY:Where Do We Belong? – The Women of Kfar Aza
DESCRIPTION:Where Do We Belong? – The Women of Kfar Aza\nTuesday\, October 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nFilm: “Where Do We Belong? – The Women of Kfar Aza”\nFilm Director\, Movie Screening\, and Panel Discussion \nJoin us for this unique evening that will begin with a conversation with the film’s director\, followed by a screening of the film. The evening will close with a panel discussion featuring the director and two women from the Kfar Aza WhatsApp group\, offering a deeper look at October 7th\, community\, friendship\, and the ongoing process of rebuilding. \nAbout the Film\n“Where Do We Belong? – The Women of Kfar Aza” is an intimate 100-minute documentary about women from Kibbutz Kfar Aza navigating trauma\, loss\, motherhood\, and life after October 7th. \nWhat began as a small WhatsApp group of young women became an anchor of support and connection after the Hamas attack. Through the stories of three women rebuilding their lives\, the film explores not only individual experiences but the strength of a community coming together to rebuild a sense of home and belonging. \nThis program is free. RSVP required.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/where-do-we-belong-the-women-of-kfar-aza/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Israel & Global Jewish Life,Israel Connections
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:shalom@jccnv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T203000
DTSTAMP:20261019T125720Z
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SUMMARY:Where Do We Belong?
DESCRIPTION:Film Screening & Panel: “Where Do We Belong? – The Women of Kfar Aza” \nTuesday\, October 27 | 6:00–8:30 PM \nAn evening with the director of “Where Do We Belong? – The Women of Kfar Aza\,” a 100-minute documentary about women from Kibbutz Kfar Aza navigating trauma\, loss\, motherhood\, and life after October 7th. What began as a small WhatsApp group of young women became an anchor of support after the attack. The evening opens with a conversation with the director\, followed by the screening and a panel with the director and two women from the Kfar Aza WhatsApp group. \nIn partnership with Congregation Olam Tikvah | RSVP required |Cost: Free\nRSVP: https://thej.org/event/where-do-we-belong/
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/where-do-we-belong/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Israel & Global Jewish Life,Israel Connections
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:shalom@jccnv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T203000
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SUMMARY:The Promised Land: Text\, Tradition\, and Interpretation
DESCRIPTION:INSIGHTS & IDEAS: TUESDAY NIGHT LEARNING WITH GIDEON AMIR\nAugust 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 | 7-8:30 PM ET\nLocation: Zoom Classroom \nGod promised Abraham\, Isaac\, and Jacob that their descendants would inherit the land of Canaan. After the Exodus from Egypt and forty years of wandering in the desert\, the Israelites\, under Joshua’s leadership\, conquered the Promised Land and settled there. \nHowever\, the biblical text raises difficult geographical and ethical questions. \nJoin us to explore these questions and examine how they have been understood and addressed across generations.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/the-promised-land-text-tradition-and-interpretation/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:info@habermaninstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000
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SUMMARY:From Alliance to Friendship: Blacks\, Jews and Pluralistic Peoplehood
DESCRIPTION:The Fifth Annual Distinguished Lecture in Judaic Studies at George Mason University. Dr. David Weinfeld of Rowan University will be giving a talk that traces the history of two figures\, Jewish immigrant Horace Kallen and Black philosopher Alain Locke\, whose conversations helped shape the idea of cultural pluralism—the precursor to modern multiculturalism. Drawing on their story\, Dr. Weinfeld offers a new framework for imagining Black-Jewish relations\, one focused on friendship rather than alliance.   \nThe lecture will be followed by a conversation between the guest lecturer and Dr. LaNitra Berger\, Associate Professor of History and Art History and Director of African and African American Studies at George Mason University and Board President of the Pozez JCC. \nCo-sponsored by GMU Judaic Studies\, Mason Hillel\, the Pozez JCC\, the JCRC of Greater Washington\, and GMU African and African American Studies
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/from-alliance-to-friendship-blacks-jews-and-pluralistic-peoplehood/
LOCATION:George Mason University Judaic Studies Program\, 4400 University Drive Horizon Hall 3200\, Fairfax\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="George Mason University Judaic Studies Program":MAILTO:jturne17@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T213000
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SUMMARY:Theater J's The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk
DESCRIPTION:Theater J presents THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK by Daniel Jamieson with music by Ian Ross and Sarah O’Halloran Directed by Hayley Finn. \nBefore the paintings\, poems\, and fame\, Bella and Marc Chagall were two young dreamers whose love transformed the world around them. Through music\, movement\, and theatrical magic\, their journey unfolds from a small Jewish town into a vivid landscape of imagination\, devotion\, and resilience. Tender\, whimsical\, and visually enchanting\, THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK is a love story that reminds us how art and love can lift us beyond the gravity of everyday life. Hailed as “gorgeous” by The New York Times and “a heart-lifting\, heart-piercing delight” by The Stage\, Ian Ross’ music brings Daniel Jamieson’s passionate words to life for the first time in DC. \nTickets are available at theaterj.org starting Wednesday\, August 12 or by calling 202-777-3210.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/theater-js-the-flying-lovers-of-vitebsk/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theater J":MAILTO:theaterj@theaterj.org
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