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Your online hub for Jewish events in Northern Virginia Discover Jewish life across Northern Virginia with JLive, a new online hub for events, classes and programs throughout our community. This is a Pozez JCC initiative supported by the Federation. With more than 100 events already listed and more being added, there’s plenty to explore. Visit JLive.app or download the app and select Northern Virginia to get started!
Gesher Jewish Day School invites parents to check out their events for the 2026-27 school year, including holiday gatherings, Mini-Chefs, Stem Jam! and Jewish Arts and Music.
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Avodah’s Jewish Service Corps is now accepting applications for young adults ages 21–26 interested in launching careers in social justice. This year-long program provides housing, transportation, health insurance, and a monthly stipend while participants gain hands-on work experience, professional development, and immersive Jewish learning. Corps Members also build meaningful community and join a powerful network of 1,700+ alumni working across justice movements.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until spots are filled. Learn more and apply here.
Perinatal loss is among the most painful and difficult losses a family can experience. Lives are shattered by a loss that can feel unimaginable, and families are often left to navigate their grief with too little guidance or support. Communities, too, may lack the knowledge and tools to offer meaningful support. These losses are too often compounded by stigma, uncertainty, and silence.
The program will bring together clergy, chaplains, social workers, and parents who grapple with these issues. Our goal is to foster a dialogue and to provide resources for struggling individuals and families and the communities who support them.
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Fifth Annual Distinguished Lecture in Judaic Studies at George Mason University. Dr. David Weinfeld of Rowan University will be giving a lecture, From Alliance to Friendship: Blacks, Jews and Pluralistic Peoplehood. This talk will trace 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.
The 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.
Please click here for more information and registration details.
Try one of Israel’s most popular women’s sports! Kaduréshet is a volleyball-style game where players catch and throw the ball instead of hitting it. It’s easy to learn, active, and social, and no volleyball experience is needed. Come get moving, meet other women in the Northern Virginia community, and experience a uniquely Israeli sport. This is a 4-week pilot program that we hope to continue beyond November.
Women 25+ | All skill levels | Location: Pozez JCC | Cost: $70 members / $80 non-members
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This fall, Camp Harlam in Kunkletown, PA and Keshet are launching LGBTQ+ Jewish Family Camp, a joyful, affirming weekend for families to relax, connect, and celebrate being fully Jewish and fully LGBTQ+. At a time when inclusive spaces matter more than ever, this is a chance to build community, laugh, and be your full selves together.
Open to families with LGBTQ+ parents/caregivers, LGBTQ+ children, or both, across the Jewish spectrum. Enjoy camp fun for all ages, plus dedicated programming for adults and kids (5–13).
Interested? Complete our interest form and learn more here.
Strategic Community Engagement Planning
Medicaid is changing and we need your help making sure everyone who is eligible stays eligible. Nearly 25,000 Medicaid Expansion members in Fairfax County are at risk of their coverage being disrupted in 2027 if they do not meet the federal eligibility requirements. We need you at the table to make sure this doesn’t happen.
Join Fairfax County Health and Human Services departments, community partners, leaders, and residents for a strategic planning session to plan effective community-level engagement opportunities and coordinate efforts to leverage our resources to help those at risk to meet the new requirements.
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Parents & Teens: Learn How to Build Independence, Resilience & Stronger Connections. Join the Safe Community Coalition on Monday, November 16, 2026, 7–8:30 p.m. at The Alden Theatre for an evening with New York Times bestselling author and educator Jessica Lahey. Author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation, Jessica will share practical, research-backed strategies for helping teens build resilience and independence while navigating anxiety, substance use, gambling, and other challenges. Tickets: $20 adults | $15 students (appropriate for grades 7–12) in advance; $25 for all at the door. Made possible by a generous grant from the McLean Community Foundation. Register today to save your seat!
Join the Union for Reform Judaism December 10–13, 2026 in Philadelphia as we gather as a Movement for an unforgettable four-day immersive experience. Reform Jews, camp alumni, clergy, and congregational lay and professional leaders from across North America will come together for a joyful, inspiring gathering filled with bold conversations, transformative learning, spiritual renewal, and powerful insights from today’s leading Jewish voices. Click here for more information and to register.
May 14, 2026 update: The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) announced today that Koolulam, the internationally acclaimed social-musical initiative that has captivated audiences around the world, will be featured at its Biennial on December 10-13, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA. Read more here!
