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Washington Metro Oasis, with support from AARP Maryland, is offering two FREE programs in February.
- Stop Losing Money on Your Utility Bill | Monday, February 13 | 1 – 2 pm
- Advanced Directives Demystified | Thursday, February 23 | 1 – 2:30 pm
For event details, click here.
Infertility Support Group from the Jewish Fertility Foundation
This free support group will be run by a local, licensed (and Jewish!) therapist.
Six Wednesday Mornings: January 4 – February 8
9:30 – 10:45 AM ET Instructor: Steve Kerbel Location: Online Registration: $85 Synopsis: The Siddur (Jewish prayer book) is the result of more than 1800 years of evolution and development, and it continues to change in our times. In this new session, we will explore the composition of the Amidah and the sources of its interconnected prayers. The Amidah is the core of every Jewish service, and is therefore referred to as HaTefilla, “The Prayer.” What are the origins of the Amidah and why does it play such a central role in our worship? Additionally, the siddur is so much more than a script for communal prayer. With this in mind, we will also delve into the siddur’s unique place as a guide to our home practices, a handbook for expressing wonder and gratitude for the natural world, as well as explore other applications. Join us for this new look at the words of our prayer.here to learn more and register to join us online.
Jan 11, 2023, 3 – 4:30 PM Torah, The Laws of Nature, and Divine Providence ClickSynopsis: Many events described in the Torah are meant to sound impossible, or at least shockingly unlikely, given what we know about the way the world usually seems to work. What does the Torah think about natural laws, and how does a theoretical physicist make sense of this position? Join us for this fascinating exploration of science and Judaism!
Jan 25, 2023, 8 – 9:30 PM here to learn more and register to join us in person or online.
Identity, Art, and Migration: Artist Refugees in the Nazi Era and Today Click
Jan 29, 2023, 12:30 – 2 PM Redemption in Zionist Thought and Culture
Bel Cantanti Opera presents: The Abduction from the Seraglio
Saturday, February 4 & 11 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 5 & 12 at 3:00 PM
Bender JCC
Tickets $40
Ticket Information: 240-230-7372 or tickets@belcantanti.com
Buy tickets online: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/bel-cantanti-opera-company-554133974
Synopsis: The books of the Apocrypha represent a tiny fraction of the literature that Jews produced over the course of the late Second Temple period (200 BCE–70 CE). Many of the novellas, prayers, poems, and historical documents that Jews produced during this period seek to interpret political and social events that affected Jewish life through the lens of earlier Jewish tradition. The first lecture in this series will explore the history of Second Temple Judaism and home in on Apocryphal texts that seek to decipher the theological meaning of the Hasmonean rebellion against the Syrian Greeks. The second lecture in this series will take a deep dive into Apocryphal documents that engage with ancient Jewish history, and will focus on interpretations of biblical stories that feature women. This series will highlight the myriad ways that Jews during the Second Temple period developed strategies to address an ever-changing world while staying true to their identities.
Ongoing
Links- Connecting through Jewish Study
Discover the timeless wisdom of the Jewish tradition with the dynamic study of personally relevant, meaningful, and life-impacting topics.
Every Wednesday, Starting Nov 30 at 7-8 PM at the Bender JCC; 6125 Montrose Road Rockville MD 20852
To register visit linksgw.org or contact Rabbi Hillel Shaps at hshaps@linksgw.org
Attention prospective families. Meet our Camp staff and learn why summer 2023 will be the best summer!
Sports Plus
Private Prep is offering a great academic skills workshop for middle schoolers having a hard time getting organized or developing their study skills. JCC Members get $50 off their first invoice with Private Prep
Disability Partnerships
Disability Partnerships is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Rockville, Maryland that seeks to improve the quality of life for persons living with physical disabilities. They created a survey on the health and wellness needs of the physically disabled in our area. Click here to take the survey.