A Celebration of Israel Independence Day
Israel is one of the greenest countries in the world ! Join us for music and Earth Day activities as we celebrate Israel at 75 !
Tikkun Olam-repairing the world-is an important value in Judaism and caring for our Earth connects us to Israel ’ s ongoing commitment to the environment ! As we celebrate Israel at 75 , we will enjoy activities that celebrate our gentle repair and care of our world !
Sunday , April 23
Yom Hazikaron
Yom Hazikaron is Israel ’ s Memorial Day . In Israel the sounding of an air raid siren is heard twice during the day . All activity , including traffic on the highways , immediately ceases as people stand in respect for the sacrifice of those who died defending Israel . Please join us at the Weinstein JCC as our community stands with Israel on this day of remembrance .
Tuesday , April 25
Shabbat Sha-Bang ! Cinco De Mayo Extravaganza !
Presented by playwright , Tom Dugan
Please join us for a rocking Cinco De Mayo Shabbat dinner party ! Mr . G . will rock the house as we welcome shabbat together and enjoy delicious Mexican cuisine !
Friday , May 5
Tzedek Box Opening at the Virginia Holocaust Museum
Virginia Holocaust Museum 2000 E Cary St , Richmond , VA 23224
Middle Schoolers from a variety of synagogues and schools across the community came together at the Weinstein JCC to form their own concepts of Tikkun Olam while responding to this year ’ s Global Day of Jewish theme of “ rebuilding .”
Based on the concept of HUC rabbinical student Dr . Andrew Kaplan Mandel , students created interactive Tzedek Boxes in which reflections of acts of Tikkun Olam are recorded and submitted on an ongoing basis . The Tzedek Boxes were included as an interactive part of the Weinstein JCC ’ s Global Day of Jewish Learning event and were later moved to the Virginia Holocaust Museum . In the spring we will gather to ceremonially open the Tzedek Boxes to read the submitted reflections and acts of Tikkun Olam , highlighting the importance of each righteous act , while encouraging future reflection and action .
Sunday , May 7 , 1:00 PM
NEW PROGRAMS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS !
Middle School Marvels !
Fun and engaging social and community service middle school programs !
To find out more , please contact Holly Markhoff at hmarkhoff @ weinsteinjcc . org
Middle School New Year ’ s Eve Lock-In
Your middle schooler can ring in the New Year at our all-night party . Includes dinner , snacks , drinks , candy , dance party , arcade , raffles , and breakfast in the morning . Fun is guaranteed , sleep is not .
Saturday , December 31 , 6:00 PM – 9:00 AM , Sunday , January 1
$ 80 member | $ 90 nonmember
Middle School Comedy Improv Class
Instructor : Donna Boyd
Kids will learn the basics of improv comedy ! How to think of something on their feet , say yes to others ’ ideas , and create awesome improvised scenes ! At the end of the class students will be able to work as a team to perform a full improv set . We will start from the very basics , so no experience needed ! Improv helps students learn how to collaborate and say YES to new experiences !
Grades 6 – 8 Sundays , 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM January 8 – March 5 ( no class January 15 )
$ 145 member | $ 175 nonmember
Contact Holly Markhoff , Youth & Community Engagement Coordinator at 545-8645 for more information .. Weinstein JCC | 2023 Winter / Spring Activity Guide 9