Israel Cultural Programs
For more information and to get involved in our programs, please contact Laurie Albert, 703.537.3064.
Ongoing Programs
NOVA Mifgash
Being Israeli in Northern Virginia
Whether you are new to our area or you have been here for 20 years, we are arranging activities and events where you will have the chance to speak in Hebrew, have a great Israeli vibe, and meet other Israelis living in Northern Virginia.
Note: For additional programs with Israel content, please see additional Pozez JCC department descriptions.
Contact Shy.Ashkenazi@theJ.org for more information.
Hebrew Through Song
Mondays, 10am
Join Rotem Ur, Shaliach at Shaare Torah Congregation in Maryland, and learn Hebrew through songs.
Register here.
The Soundtrack of My Life with Shy Ashkenazi, Pozez JCC Shaliach*
Mondays, 2pm-2:45pm
Songs tell stories. Join Shy each week to talk about a song that is a window to his Israeli story. Click here to register for the zoom call.
Israeli Dance with Ethan Halpern
Tuesdays, 8pm
Join us weekly for a zoom dance class that incorporates Jewish and Israeli culture through choreographed dances set to modern music by Israeli artists. The dances students learn are recognized in most programs internationally. No experience is required.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84853029767
Meeting ID: 848 5302 9767
Password: 452949
Fill Up Your Cup... with Weekly News Updates from Israel!*
Wednesdays, 10am-11am
Join Shy Ashkenazi, Pozez JCC's Shaliach, for a conversation about what's happening in Israel today. Click here to register.
*This program is presented by the Pozez JCC-JAFI’s Shiri Rahamim Shlichut Program, which is supported by a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.
Ima's Kitchen - Israeli Cooking Corner
MEET IMA'S KITCHEN
We all know that food is a central part of shared experiences.
Shy is happy to introduce you to Ima (mom) Ashkenazi and her cooking. A collection of recipes from the diverse Israeli kitchen.
Find the tastes of Israel and much more here, on our NOVA SHLICHUT Facebook profile, and at theJ.org under the Israel section.
Check out all her recipes on our blog!
Be a part of our wall! Share your recipes with me at shy.ashkenazi@theJ.org.
Shaliach Blog
Shy has begun posting blogs at theJ.org/blog. Follow along on his journey in Northern Virginia!
