Standing with Israel
adminin UncategorizedRabbi Holzman was interviewed by ABC7 News as part of a feature in which local religious leaders suggested ways to “Provide aid to people of Israel and Palestine.” Click here to watch the video and read the article.
As you may know, NVHC hosts the All Dulles Area Muslim Society in prayer every Friday. Following a conversation with Imam Magid, their spiritual leader, our clergy team and President decided to send this message.
Unsure how to talk about Israel? Click here to read a guide from Rabbi Holzman. As the situation continues to evolve, we will be sending the most up to date information on the events and other programs via email. Email Ayesha (ShowClick Here to View Contact Information) to be our weekly email list.
American Judaism, Spirituality and Democracy
adminin UncategorizedTuesdays, November 8*, 29, December 13, January 17*, 31, February 28, March 7, 28, April 18, 30*, 6:30-8:00pm
On Zoom, except classes with a * which indicates in person
A huge majority of Americans are concerned about the future of our democracy, and at NVHC, we have discovered through the Rebuilding Democracy Project (RDP) that spirituality and religious ideas can restore hope, build resilience, and transform the way we approach deliberation and politics. These ten sessions will explore the principles of spirituality that undergird norms of healthy citizenship and how religious behavior transforms those rituals into practice. (Note: in the near future, NVHC may undertake an expansion of the RDP to neighboring houses of worship; this course will prepare laypeople to mentor peers in this work).
Register at the link below
Lifelong Learning Registration 5783 – Form – Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation (shulcloud.com)
Great Texts of America
adminin UncategorizedSaturday, October 8, November 12, December 10, January 21, February 25, March 25, April 29, May 20, June 17, 9:00am
REGISTRATION FOR GREAT TEXTS OF AMERICA IS NOT REQUIRED
Great Texts of America inserts into our Shabbat morning once/month a foundational text addressing the American experience. Relying upon the sacred setting we create every week with Torah study and prayer, we look at our American narratives through a spiritual lens. This year’s texts will include an exploration of indigenous voices, texts on freedom of religion, and the creation of the “Lost Cause” narrative in the South.
