Growing Jewish Families in Northern Virginia

06/08/2026

📆 This week at the J!

Visit www.theJ.org/calendar to register for all programs and events.

06/05/2026

Shabbat Shalom!

Every Friday, the Pozez JCC ECLC children share challah and grape juice to welcome Shabbat. We hope you have a sweet start to your weekend, too!

06/03/2026

Summer is here, and there's no better place to build confidence, learn lifesaving skills, and make a splash than the J! Summer classes start THIS WEEK, and we have a wide variety of offerings: (visit http://thej.org/aquatics for more info and to sign up)

💦 Caregiver + Child Swim Lessons (Ages 6 months–3 years)
Bond with your little one while building water confidence, safety skills, and swimming readiness through fun, age-appropriate activities.

💦 Preschool Swim Lessons (Ages 3–5)
A supportive environment where young swimmers develop water safety skills, confidence, and a foundation for lifelong swimming.

💦 Youth Swim Lessons (Ages 5–12)
From beginner swimmers learning water acclimation and floating to more advanced swimmers refining strokes and building independence in the water, our experienced instructors help every child progress at their own pace.

💦 Adaptive Swim Programs (Ages 5–12)
Inclusive instruction focused on water safety, swimming fundamentals, confidence-building, and social connection in a supportive environment.

Looking for skills that last beyond summer?

🛟 American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (Ages 15+)
Gain lifesaving skills, CPR/AED and First Aid certification, and prepare for employment in aquatic settings.

👶 Red Cross Babysitter Training + First Aid/CPR/AED (Ages 11–16)
Build confidence caring for children and infants while earning valuable certifications and learning real-world safety skills.

Register now to join us! http://thej.org/aquatics

06/01/2026

📆 This week at the J!

Visit www.theJ.org/calendar to register for all programs and events.

05/29/2026

Shabbat Shalom!!

05/27/2026

We are reading Mei Mei the Bunny — the adorable new children's book by singer-songwriter Laufey — and we want YOU there!
Join us for an afternoon of live violin music, stories, and play on Sunday, June 28 at 4:00 pm with Allen Violin Studio. Little ones will love:
🎶 Live violin music
📖 Interactive storytime
🐇 Bunny-themed craft to take home
🎻 Instrument petting zoo with Fairfax Fine Violins — touch and try real string instruments!
Perfect for young children and their grown-ups. Come meet Mei Mei, make some music, and hop into summer with us!

https://thej.org/event/violin-story-time/

05/21/2026

🌸 Chag Shavuot Sameach! 🌸
Shavuot begins at sundown today and celebrates one of the most powerful moments in Jewish history, the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. It is a holiday of learning, flowers, and of course, delicious dairy food. We hope you enjoy cheesecake, blintzes, and all the good stuff!
A quick note: the J building closes at 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 21 and will be closed Friday, May 22 in observance of the holiday.
Wishing our entire community a sweet, meaningful, and joyful Shavuot. Chag Sameach!

05/19/2026

A mitzvah a day ....

Selflessness, lovingkindness, loyalty . . .

These are some of the major themes in the Book of Ruth, which is traditionally read on Shavuot, and they’re also themes that are relevant for the holiday celebrating the giving of the Torah to the Jewish people.

Many of the mitzvot (commandments) the Israelites received at Mt. Sinai are based on these values. For an easy way to reinforce them at home--and turn them into deeds instead of just thoughts--download or print our "Mitzvah a Day" chart. Just search "mitzvah" on the PJ Library website.