Explore some upcoming events in Jewish DMV, from a bookish night at the Capital Jewish Museum to a talk on Jewish revival across Latin America.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
POSTURE AND PAIN RELIEF: SHOULDER & NECK WELLNESS
In this free one-hour session, learn effective shoulder and neck exercises that improve posture, reduce tension and alleviate chronic neck pain. You’ll discover practical tools to counteract neck and shoulder pain caused by sitting or looking at digital devices for too long, and you’ll leave feeling refreshed and aligned. This event will take place from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Edlavitch DCJCC, 1529 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/posture-and-pain-relief-shoulder-and-neck-wellness.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
A BOOKISH NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
Have you ever wanted to spend a cozy fall evening reading at a museum? Grab your book and join fellow bibliophiles at the Capital Jewish Museum for a relaxing evening of reading and discovery. Explore the museum’s exhibitions, find a quiet nook to read, hear from book lovers about what they’re currently reading and participate in a book swap. This free event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Capital Jewish Museum, 575 3rd St., NW, Washington, D.C. Register at capitaljewishmuseum.org/events/a-bookish-night-at-the-museum.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
IDENTITY COLLAGE WORKSHOP
Join artist and educator Lior Gross, the co-founder of the Nonbinary Hebrew Project, for a hands-on collage workshop. Through guided somatic inquiry, reflective introspection and creative process, engage with the intersections of your identities and learn new ways to tap into your inner spark with art. This event will take place at 7 p.m. at the Edlavitch DCJCC, 1529 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Admission is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Register at capitaljewishmuseum.org/events/salon-nights-identity-collage-workshop.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
RE-EMERGE: JEWISH REVIVAL ACROSS LATIN AMERICA WITH THE HABERMAN INSTITUTE
Meet the ordinary people taking extraordinary steps to reclaim their faith via this short documentary series that spotlights communities across Latin America rediscovering their Jewish identity. Join the Haberman Institute online to screen the first episode together. Set in Puerto Rico, a small group of devoted individuals builds a Jewish life independently from scratch. After the film screening, participate in a live dialogue with the filmmakers and Puerto Rican participants featured in the documentary. This free event will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Register at habermaninstitute.org/events-20252026/2025/8/14/re-emerge-jewish-revival-across-latin-america.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
WHAT WERE THE WORDS OF GOD?
Does the Hebrew Bible contain the immutable words of God? Did the prophets speak the word of God? This lecture will highlight differences between what is called the “Masoretic” Bible Jews use today, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible known as the Septuagint, sacred texts recovered from among the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Pentateuch used by Israel’s Samaritans, presented by Donald Kane, one of the well-known faces of biblical archeology in the Washington, D.C., area. This event will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Pozez JCC, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Admission is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Register at thej.org/event/what-were-the-words-of-god-in-person.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
A CONVERSATION WITH THE ABRAHAM INITIATIVES
Hear from the CEOs of The Abraham Initiatives, an organization that works to strengthen Israeli democracy and promote full equality between Israel’s Jewish and Palestinian citizens. Discuss the on-the-ground reality of shared society with experts in the field and imagine a different future together during a time of deep uncertainty. This event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Edlavitch DCJCC, 1529 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Admission is $18. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/a-conversation-with-the-abraham-initiatives.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
SCREENING OF ‘SURVIVOR’ & Q&A WITH DIRECTOR
Using the testimony of Holocaust survivor Ivor Perl, director Zoom Rockman created an animated drama depicting the Holocaust as it has never been seen before. Every puppet, uniform, weapon and vehicle was sketched out, hand crafted and puppeteered using wire, sticks and split pins. This event will take place at 7 p.m. at Chabad Lubavitch of Northern Virginia, 3939 Prince William Drive, Fairfax. Find out more at chabadnova.org.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9
JCC ANNUAL RUTH SPECTOR MEMORIAL MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT
This annual mah jongg tournament is a fall staple at Pozez JCC, now in its 17th year. The tournament offers a light brunch, along with the usual three rounds of play, snacks, prizes for the top winners and raffle and door prizes. Rules will be sent out in advance of the tournament. This event will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Pozez JCC, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Admission is $55 for members and $60 for nonmembers, which includes brunch and the tournament fee. Register by Nov. 3 at thej.org/event/jcc-annual-ruth-spector-memorial-mah-jongg-tournament.
