Past News And Special Announcements

May Event at the Museum, May 1, 2011 1-5PM

Are you a photographer, an artist, a filmmaker? A writer or storyteller? A stand-up comedian, dancer, or singer? Always wanted to try one of these? Come show off your talents!

On Sunday, May 1, the museum and the Washington, DC Jewish Community Center will devote this special afternoon to some of the most important women in our lives. We invite you to portray your beloved female relatives through a skit, scrapbook, video, song and dance routine, or what ever your imagination can conjure.

To submit your piece and reserve a 10 minute time slot, call or email Jean Graubart, Director,Leo and Anna Smilow Center for Jewish Living and Learning at jeang@washingtondcjcc.org. / 202 777-3268. To discuss any video or audio equipment needs for that day, call Mary Westley, Assistant Adminsitrator , National Museum of American Jewish Military History, at (202) 265-6280 or mwestley@nmajmh.org.

Invite family and friends to join us on May 1, 2011. The entries will be photographed and placed on our websites and mentioned in our news media. This event is open to the public and admission is free. Guided tours of the museum exhibits, including Women in the Military, A Jewish Perspective, will be available for the adults, and we will offer treasure hunts for the kids (reading age and up).

Evening Classes at the Museum, Jan. 25 & Feb. 1, 2011 7-8:15PM

On Tuesday, January 25 and February 1, The National Museum of American Jewish Military History will host a Jewish Study Center class, "Contemporary Kabbalah — The Madonna Phenomenon vs Jewish Renewal". To register or for more information about the JSC and other classes, visit www.jewishstudycenter.org or sign up at the door. JSC members $30, non-members $40.00. Limited parking available, please contact Mary Westley at 202-265-6280 for availability.

The Military Siddur — and Soldiers' Prayers, Dec. 7, 2010 7-8:15PM

Who knew there was a special prayerbook for Jewish members of the Armed Services? We will look at that siddur and the special and often unique prayer for and about military personnel and our national security. Michael Bloom is the son of an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, and returning guest speaker for the JSC. JSC members $15, non members $20.

Two Sessions about the Chofetz Chayyim, Nov. 9, 16 2010 7-8:15PM

Teacher, Rabbi Marvin Bash wrote Messages of the Chofetz Chaim: 100 Stories and Parables in 2006. Rabbi Bash will provide updated information on Rabbi Israel Meir HaKohen, known as the Chofetz Chaim. Rabbi Bash recently completed 50 years in the Rabbinate and is Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Etz Hayim in Northern Virginia. He serves part–time as Rabbi of the Pentagon. JSC members $30, non members $40.

Contemplative Retreat: How does it feel to dwell in G-d's house?, Oct. 31 1-4PM

Students and teachers will explore the levels of comfort or discomfort in inhabiting the physical, emotional, spiritual and intuitive realms in which they dwell. They will alternate periods of sitting and walking meditation, yoga/movement, and chanting. Teachers Richard Gladstein and Dale Lupuhave been studying chanting (with Rabbi Shefa Gold), meditation (with Rabbi Jeff Roth and others), and yoga (with many teachers) for the past 15 years, and applying these tools in their family life together. JSC members $25, non members $30.

For further information on all classes AND TO REGISTER, visit the JSC website at www.jewishstudycenter.org

Basic Judaism, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010 7-8:15PM

Covers the fundamentals of Jewish belief and daily observance. Teacher: Tom Diaz is a lawyer and writer. JSC members $100, non members $120.

It's Getting Hot in Here: Jewish Ethics & Solar Energy, Oct. 5, 2010 7-9PM

Build your own portable solar cooker to take home while we explore what it means to be Jewish in a world with climate refugees and rapidly advancing energy technologies. Laura Bellows is a Jewish–environmental educator with the Teva Learning Center. JSC members $15, non members $20.