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Thursday, November
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See Below for Details/Click Title for Bio
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TIME/LOCATION |
REGISTRATION |
SESSION |
| Songs
and Poetry of Social Justice with David Shneyer Co-sponsored by JUFJ $10 donation to benefit JFAF |
7:30 pm The Ratner Museum Overflow parking is at the North
Bethesda United Methodist Church, directly across Old Georgetown Road
from the museum. Please do not park on the street if the Ratner Museum
lot is full. |
No registration required. | Monday,
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The Award-winning producer/director, Aviva Kempner will present an 18-minute work in progress of her latest film, Gertrude Berg: America’s Molly Goldberg, a documentary on America’s favorite radio and TV personality of a bygone era. One of the most successful entertainment ventures ever, The Goldbergs was a radio and television show that reached across every medium. And it all hinged on one woman - Gertrude Berg, a true multi-media maven. Gertrude Berg was Molly! | 7:30 pm Tifereth Israel 7701 16th St, NW, DC |
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| Children’s
Musical Havdalah and Laila Tov Workshop for Young Children and Their Parents Co-sponsored by Congregation Beth Emeth Carol Boyd Leon and Adrian Durlester FREE |
Children may come
in pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal. This community workshop
will conclude with milk and cookies, courtesy of Beth Emeth Early Childhood
Center. |
7:00 - 7:45 pm Congregation Beth Emeth 12523 Lawyers
Rd, |
RSVP to Renee at 703-860-4515 |
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| This workshop will be a hands-on session where participants will learn the basics of this unique and ancient embroidery technique. The workshop will cover history of the Yemenite Jewish people, their embroidery stitches and the meaning of symbols. The workshop will be held in the studio of Shirley Waxman. | 7:00 - 9:00 pm 7531 Coddle Harbor Lane |
Advanced Registration
Necessary Workshop limited to 12 301 365-1744 |
Tuesday,
Nov. 14th |
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| This workshop will explore the Jewish identity issues and Jewish imagery in Marge Piercy's book, He She and It. This novel is a futuristic work of fiction by one of America's most well loved radical Jewish feminist authors. It is rare to find Jewish culture and traditions central in the works of science fiction, yet Marge Piercy does exactly that in this fascinating work. It is not necessary to have read the book to enjoy this workshop | 7:30 pm Somerset Town Hall |
No registration required. | ||
| Beyond
the Latka Cooking for Hanukah with Sheilah Kaufman $10 material fee |
Did you know Hanukah is also the cheese holiday? Learn about Jewish cooking traditions for Hanukah beyond the traditional latkes and jelly donuts. Participants will have the opportunity to try their hands at the recipes and to sample the results. | 7:00 - 9:00 pm Potomac, MD |
Advanced Registration
Necessary 301-349-2799 |
Wednesday,
Nov. 15th |
| Red,
White and Kosher Wine Tasting Co-sponsored by Potomac Wine and Spirits, Hamagshimim, Sixth & I Synagogue, Gesher City, Royal Wine Corp. $5 students/ $6 general for VIPs $8 students/$10 general at the door |
Learn about the art of winemaking and the importance of wine in Judaism and sample a variety of Kosher and Israeli wines. Participants will have the opportunity to purchase wine sampled. We are thankful to Potomac Wine and Spirits, 3100 M Street, NW, DC and the Royal Wine Corp for providing the wines for tasting. | 7:30 - 9:30 pm 600 I Street, NW Gallery Place Metro |
To get on the VIP list, email your name to ariannac@geshercity.org | Thursday,
Nov. 16th |
| Jewish
Car Tunes Workshop Carol Boyd Leon, Songleader/Songwriter FREE |
Ever wish you could sing something besides “99 bottles of beer on the wall” during your next car trip with your school-age or older kids and/or adults? Better yet, how about singing rounds that are chock full of Jewish content? Then come to this workshop to learn lots of traditional and contemporary rounds that’ll keep alive – or perhaps start – a family tradition of singing together as you drive around town. No kids? No car? If you like to sing, come anyway! This promises to be a fun evening for parents, choir members, and YOU! Song sheets provided. Tape recorders/CD recorders welcome! |
7:30 - 8:45 pm Jewish Community Center |
RSVP to carol@carolboydleon.com
or phone 703-250-0554 by Nov. 13 as minimum registration is required. |