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Join Palestinian and Israeli New Story Leadership alumni for a presentation and discussion of their Phoenix Framework. In the midst of war, this team helped catalyze a bold new direction for post-war peace. The program will review key elements of the evolving Phoenix Framework for newcomers, including new chapters on managing societal trauma and women’s role in peace-making. It will also highlight recent regional engagements and collaborations with officials and organizations in Geneva, the EU, and the French Government. Click here for Jul 9 session in Chevy Chase or click here for Jul 13 session in Friendship Heights.
In-person classes on Thursday evenings, September 2025-January 2026 at Beth El Hebrew Congregation, 3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, 7-9 PM. Instructor: Rabbi Susan Warshaw.
Do you want to learn about Judaism or increase your Jewish knowledge? Then the Introduction to Judaism course is for you. This course is perfect for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience.
This 18-week course will give you a solid foundation in Jewish holidays, theology and core beliefs, life cycle celebrations, the Hebrew Bible and other sacred texts, history, antisemitism, Zionism and Israel, even Jewish food.
Tuition is $360, which can include one partner.
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When you have registered you will receive a book list, a syllabus, and other information.
Questions? Contact Rabbi Susan Warshaw:
DATES: Sept 4, 11, 18, 2, Oct 9, 16, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4, 11, 18, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, One Shabbat Service TBD
Sundays at 10:00 AM
Northern Virginia is one of over 230 global chapters. We walk to maintain awareness of the 53 hostages who remain in Gaza. We have now coordinated with local police throughout NoVA and will walk in different locations each week. Walk locations are announced on Friday on our What’s App and Facebook groups. Please go to https://run4lives.org/ to locate our What’s App group (called Arlington on the site). If you prefer Facebook – search Run For Their Lives – NoVa.
