SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
FILM SCREENING OF “LEGEND OF DESTRUCTION”
Watch a film detailing the historical event that changed the destiny of the Jewish people: the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE. The recipient of four Israeli Academy Awards, the film employs a unique visual style created with 1,500 original paintings by David Polonsky and Michael Faust. This free event will take place from noon to 1:45 p.m. at B’nai Israel Congregation, 6301 Montrose Road, Rockville. Register at bnaiisraelcong.org/event/filmscreeningaugust2025.
SUNDAY AUGUST 3
TISHA B’AV ICE ACTION & REFLECTION
Join the New Synagogue Project and other Jewish congregations for Tisha B’Av to mourn and demonstrate collective resistance to the ongoing attacks on immigrant communities in Maryland. The program will include mincha (afternoon prayer), learning about concrete ways to support immigrants and other activities including banner painting. This free event for all ages will take place at 2 p.m. at the ICE Field Office, 31 Hopkins Place, Baltimore, followed by a reflection event in Washington, D.C. at 5 p.m. Register at newsynagogueproject.org/tisha-bav-ice-action-reflection-0803.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
JEWS OF COLOR AND THEIR FAMILIES SUMMER PICNIC
Come hang out with other Jews of color and their families at this laidback summer picnic in the park. EDCJCC will provide snacks, games and summer fun; feel free to bring snacks to share and outdoor games. This free event will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park, 16th St. NW and W St. NW, Washington D.C. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/jews-of-color-and-their-families-summer-picnic.
MONDAY & TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 & 5
AARP SAFE DRIVER COURSE
The Pozez JCC is bringing back AARP’s classroom safe driver course. Come to this comprehensive driver retraining class, where you’ll learn to adjust your skills to compensate for changes in hearing, vision, flexibility and reaction time. The eight-hour course will be taught over two days; bring a meatless lunch or snack. Participants who attend both days will receive a certificate for a discount on insurance for three years. This event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pozez JCC, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Admission is $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers. Register at thej.org/event/aarp-safe-driver-course-3.
MONDAY, AUGUST 4
ANACOSTIA RIVER KAYAK CLEANUP
Clean trash and debris from the Anacostia River while paddling in a kayak with the EDCJCC and Living Classrooms. You’ll be guided by staff certified in paddling education and CPR/First Aid. Participation is open to adults and children age 5 and older who are accompanied by an adult in their kayak. This free event will take place from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. at the Kingman Island launch point in Northeast Washington, D.C. Exact meeting spot will be shared with registrants via email. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/anacostia-river-kayak-cleanup-4.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
MEETING FACILITATION TRAINING WITH JUFJ
Join Jews United for Justice for an interactive session on meeting facilitation. What makes a meeting effective? How can you be a strong facilitator to move the room into action? Come learn and put your skills into practice. This free event will take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. via Zoom. Register at jufj.org/event/bpot3.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
CHAIR-BASED BALANCE TRAINING
Improve your balance, build strength and boost your confidence while staying safe and supported. Join the Edlavitch DCJCC for a chair-based balance class designed for seniors. All exercises are done seated or standing with chair support; no floor work required. This free event will take place from 2 to 2:45 p.m. at the Edlavitch DCJCC, 1529 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/wellness-wednesday-chair-based-balance-training.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
SALON NIGHTS: BIRTHDAY BAGS WITH FOOD & FRIENDS
Learn about the history and current work of the local organization Food & Friends, featured in the exhibit “LGBTJews in the Federal City,” and support its work by making birthday bags for people with life-challenging illnesses. Decorate bags containing birthday cakes to send to F&F clients who are celebrating another year of life. This event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Capital Jewish Museum, 575 3rd St., NW, Washington, D.C. Admission is $8-$12. Register at capitaljewishmuseum.org/events/salon-nights-birthday-bags-with-food-friends.
