Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia

The best family playdates are with Pozez JCC's Growing Jewish Families!

Connecting with Pozez JCC's programs gives families raising young Jewish children in Northern Virginia a warm, supportive network to share traditions and build lifelong friendships. Together, we enjoy playdates, holiday celebrations, and parent events. Our seven neighborhood ambassadors are ready to help you build lasting friendships. Come grow with us!

Look for us on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, or email us at [email protected] anytime!

Meet us this week at these programs:
Divas & Diners – Fairfax
Thursday, June 11 @ 7:00 pm

GJF Havdalah at the Brewery – Burke
Saturday, June 13 @ 4:00 pm

Family Fun: Shake & Shira
Sunday, June 14 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Location: Gesher JDS, Fairfax
Best for ages 2-5

Learn more & register at theJ.org/events

Did you know the J offers more than fitness classes and events? Every week, community members gather for Israeli dance, Mah Jongg, Scrabble, chess, bridge, canasta, and more. Check out what's happening and find your new favorite pastime! View the schedule: https://thej.org/recreational-games/

The countdown is on! Less than two weeks until Queens of Chutzpah takes over the J for a Pride celebration.

Join us on Sunday, June 21, for an evening of laughter, music, drag, and community featuring NYC drag royalty Matzah Belle Soup and Alvah Klempt. Enjoy fabulous performances + a moving LGBTQ+ LOVE Archive photography exhibition + drinks for purchase. Ages 21+

Grab your tickets and get ready for a night full of chutzpah!

General Admission: $18
VIP: $25

https://thej.org/event/queens-of-chutzpah/

📆 This week at the J!

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

Shabbat Shalom!

Every Friday, our ECLC children share challah and grape juice to welcome Shabbat. Some come in already knowing the blessings. For others, it is brand new. Either way, they all leave feeling like they belong, because they do.

We still have spots open in our Early Childhood Learning Center, and we'd love to have your family join us! No matter your background or beliefs, the J is a warm, welcoming place for all.

Come see for yourself! Learn more & schedule a tour at thej.org/ECLC

to our Women's Social Impact Group (WSIG) Spring Sale for Sunrise! Last month, our community came together to support Sunrise Day Camp-Greater Washington by purchasing books and puzzles.

Thanks to the incredible support of shoppers, donors, ECLC families, and a team of dedicated volunteers, the sale was a success.

Missed the sale? You can still support the mission of Sunrise Day Camp with a donation today. https://give.thej.org/campaign/637140/donate

The next WSIG meeting will be one week from today. On Thursday, June 11, join WSIG to make 'plarn' bedrolls for the unhoused.

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