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The JCCNV is excited to host the 10th NoVa International Jewish Film
Festival, April 22 through May 2, 2010. Visit
www.jccnv.org for the
schedule and roster of films from Israel, the United States, Mexico,
and Europe. For more information about passes or group sales, the
film schedule and film descriptions, please contact Roz Engels at
RozE@jccnv.org or (703)
537-3026.
Gesher Jewish Day School is currently accepting applications for
Grades K-8 for the 2010-11 school year. Please visit
www.gesher-jds.org for
more information or contact Debra Mendelson, Director of Admissions
at 703-962-9216 or
dmendelson@gesher-jds.org to arrange a tour and visit
classrooms. Gesher is located at 4800 Mattie Moore Court, Fairfax,
VA 22030.
The Foundation for Jewish Studies Presidents Day Study Retreat,
Sunday February 14 to Monday, February 15, 2010, at the Pearlstone
Conference and Retreat Center in Reisterstown, Maryland. "The Rise
and Fall of Ancient Israel: From the Exodus through the Babylonian
Exile in Light of New Archaeological Discoveries," featuring Dr.
Eric H. Cline, Chair of the Department of Classical and Semitic
Languages and Literatures at The George Washington University. Cost
is $350/double, $250/single occupancy, prior to January 29; after
January 29: $380/double, $280/single. This includes overnight stay
with 4 lectures, 4 kosher meals. Program begins on Sunday at 11:30
am and ends at 3 pm. on Monday. Register at 301-770-4787, by credit
card, or check to The Foundation for Jewish Studies, 6101 Montrose
Road, Suite 206, Rockville, MD 20852. Visit our website at
www.foundjs.org for
further information.
The Foundation for Jewish Studies Rockville Lunch & Learn presents
The Musical Heritage of the Sephardim, February 10, 17, 24, 12:30 -
1:50pm with Cantor Abraham Lubin. 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD.
301-881-0100. Bring your brown bag pareve/dairy lunch (hot beverages
provided) at 12:15 pm and study 12:30-1:30 pm. Fee: $35 for members;
$45 for non-members. Register at 301-770-4787, by credit card, or by
check to The Foundation for Jewish Studies, 6101 Montrose Road,
Suite 206, Rockville, MD 20852. Visit our website at
www.foundjs.org for
further information.
JCC of Greater Washington is offering free Lamaze classes, "L'Amazing
Baby: Childbirth Preparation with a Jewish Twist." This class offers
parents-to-be a traditional prepared childbirth class, plus a
support network for welcoming a child into the Jewish community.
Couples will learn about Brit Milah (ritual circumcision),
baby-naming ceremonies, managing the transition from being partners
to parents, building a Jewish home and Jewish and secular resources.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and nurture relationships
with other expecting couples. The class will be held Mondays,
February 22-March 15, from 7:00 - 9:15 pm at JCC of Greater
Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD. For more information
and to register, visit www.jccgw.org or contact Julie Margel at
jmargel@jccgw.org .
301-348-3837.
Join your neighbors at "Empty Bowls" February 23 from 6:30-8:30 pm
at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax. Your donation of $25 or
more will enable you to take home a beautiful ceramic bowl
hand-crafted by a local artist and enjoy a meal of soup and bread -
a symbolic reminder that there are those in our community who go
hungry. Children are welcome for a donation of $10 each or $20 for
two or more (no hand-crafted bowl included). All proceeds benefit
Our Daily Bread's efforts to fight hunger in Fairfax County. ODB is
also seeking sponsors and donations of silent auction and raffle
items. Please visit
www.our-daily-bread.org . RSVP at 703-273-8829 or
info@ODBfairfax.org .
Washington Hebrew Congregation Sisterhood invites you to Kol Isha, a
women's seder with Debbie Friedman, on Wednesday, March 10, 5:30 -
9pm at the Bindeman Suburban Center, 1180 Falls Road, Potomac, MD.
Please RSVP by February 24 at 301-320-6669 or
debnhoward@aol.com .
6 Points Sports Academy is hiring student athletes! Looking for a
new and exciting experience this summer? Lace up your sneakers and
be a part of something innovative and unique! Make a positive
influence on children's lives. Our playbook for success includes:
outstanding athletic instruction, top-notch staff role models,
state-of-the art facilities and seamless integration of Jewish
values. Located at the American Hebrew Academy in Greensboro, N.C.,
6 Points Sports Academy is a co-ed residential sports specialty camp
operated by the union for Reform Judaism. Free room and board,
competitive salary. For more information visit:
www.6pointsacademy.org .
CamperQuest, sponsored by The United Jewish Endowment Fund, has just
partnered with the Foundation for Jewish Camp to expand the program.
First time campers attending a Jewish educational overnight camp for
2 weeks will receive an incentive for $250 and those attending for 3
weeks or more will receive $1000. Grants will be awarded to public
or secular private school students. For more information, please
visit
www.shalomdc.org/camperquest .
B'nai Mitzvah Project Matching: Jconnect can help B'nai Mitzvah
students select a meaningful Bar/Bat Mitzvah project. Whether you
are looking for community service or somewhere to direct tzedakah,
Jconnect has ideas and resources that can match up your Parsha with
your interests and talents. For more information, click here
http://www.shalomdc.org/page.aspx?id=203140 .
Celebrate any simcha with a State of Israel Mazel Tov Bond from the
Development Corporation for Israel. For more information, please
call 301-654-6575, or 1-800-795-6575, or email
Washington@israelbonds.com.
If you are in need of financial or vocational help during this
uncertain time, please do not hesitate to contact the Jewish
Federation's Warm Line at 1.866.950.4AID. If you know of someone who
can help, please contact the Federation's Jewish Volunteer
Connection at 1.888.246.1818. If you want to help support this
effort, please call the Federation's Donor Center at 301-230-7239 or
www.ShalomDC.org .
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