**While NVHC's building is closed, this class will take place online. Please see your daily email or email info@nvhcreston.org for more information.** When they speak of communities outside the Land of Israel, historians of the Jewish people distinguish between the “Diaspora” (a Greek word meaning dispersion), and the forced exile of the Jews from their […]
Tanakh is Torah + Neviim (Prophets) + Ketuvim (Writings). The Hebrew Bible! Chevruta is a study and partnership. This study group explores Jewish spirituality by reading and discussing sacred texts. We try to take a literary and historical view of Scripture and discern the lessons it offers to apply to contemporary life. The group decides […]
Ever wondered why we say the prayers in the order that we do? Or why we start with one Chanukah candle and build up to eight? Join the clergy each week for shorts sessions on all things Jewish. Each session will be a standalone and will explore a new topic. It’s ok if you can’t […]
This month, we will meet in the St Tomas a Becket Fellowship Hall. You know St Thomas a Becket Church (or at least, you know its parking lot), but what do you know about what they do there? Are you interested in opening a Jewish-Christian dialogue and helping to rejuvenate the relationship between NVHC and […]
As Jews, we are no strangers to the concept of immigration. Our families were all immigrants from somewhere, facing difficult choices along the way. In today’s world, we are hearing about various issues surrounding immigration on a daily basis. Join us on a year-long series to explore a 360° view of immigration, helping us to […]
Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation is a Reform Jewish community of passionate people who embrace innovation, engagement, and exploration. We welcome everyone, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual identity, whether single or in a relationship, Jewish or non-Jewish. We celebrate our diversity and are open to all who wish to join us in us in our community of Jewish spiritual, educational, and cultural life. Come join us – together we will worship, connect, learn, and build a better world.
