Chai There: Bringing Home Baby with Temple Rodef Shalom November 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Join Temple Rodef Shalom for our new series of 5 classes to prepare parents for bringing home baby, best for those around 6 or 7 months pregnant. Classes, led by TRS clergy and medical professionals, will cover essential newborn care topics and practical hands-on skills, including infant CPR, while also weaving in discussions on raising a Jewish family, navigating parenthood, and embracing Jewish rituals, all within a welcoming community setup to foster new friendships during this special time! Please click on the registration link to learn more about the agenda for each class. Whether you are a first time parent, or a second and beyond looking for a refresher and to meet others expecting around the same time, we hope to see you there! Dinner will be provided. Cost Range: 50 - 125 $50
Chai There: Bringing Home Baby with Temple Rodef Shalom November 9, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Join Temple Rodef Shalom for our new series of 5 classes to prepare parents for bringing home baby, best for those around 6 or 7 months pregnant. Classes, led by TRS clergy and medical professionals, will cover essential newborn care topics and practical hands-on skills, including infant CPR, while also weaving in discussions on raising a Jewish family, navigating parenthood, and embracing Jewish rituals, all within a welcoming community setup to foster new friendships during this special time! Please click on the registration link to learn more about the agenda for each class. Whether you are a first time parent, or a second and beyond looking for a refresher and to meet others expecting around the same time, we hope to see you there! Dinner will be provided. Cost Range: 50 - 125 $50
Reclaiming Citizenship by Descent: Jews on Returning to Europe with TRS November 9, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Thousands of Jews forced to flee Europe settled in the United States, and now their descendants are looking back. What is tempting Jews to obtain European passports? And what does it mean to return to the countries that persecuted their family members? On the 87th anniversary of Kristallnacht, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Holocaust survivors will share with us their family's Holocaust story and take us on the journey that led to their attaining citizenship by descent in the countries their families narrowly escaped. Meet Anne Hand, author of Austrian Again as well as Temple Rodef Shalom members Renee and Bill Andrews and Melani Spiegel.
Chai There: Bringing Home Baby with Temple Rodef Shalom November 2, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Join Temple Rodef Shalom for our new series of 5 classes to prepare parents for bringing home baby, best for those around 6 or 7 months pregnant. Classes, led by TRS clergy and medical professionals, will cover essential newborn care topics and practical hands-on skills, including infant CPR, while also weaving in discussions on raising a Jewish family, navigating parenthood, and embracing Jewish rituals, all within a welcoming community setup to foster new friendships during this special time! Please click on the registration link to learn more about the agenda for each class. Whether you are a first time parent, or a second and beyond looking for a refresher and to meet others expecting around the same time, we hope to see you there! Dinner will be provided. Cost Range: 50 - 125 $50
Chai There: Bringing Home Baby with Temple Rodef Shalom October 26, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Join Temple Rodef Shalom for our new series of 5 classes to prepare parents for bringing home baby, best for those around 6 or 7 months pregnant. Classes, led by TRS clergy and medical professionals, will cover essential newborn care topics and practical hands-on skills, including infant CPR, while also weaving in discussions on raising a Jewish family, navigating parenthood, and embracing Jewish rituals, all within a welcoming community setup to foster new friendships during this special time! Please click on the registration link to learn more about the agenda for each class. Whether you are a first time parent, or a second and beyond looking for a refresher and to meet others expecting around the same time, we hope to see you there! Dinner will be provided. Cost Range: 50 - 125 $50
Chai There: Bringing Home Baby with Temple Rodef Shalom October 19, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Join Temple Rodef Shalom for our new series of 5 classes to prepare parents for bringing home baby, best for those around 6 or 7 months pregnant. Classes, led by TRS clergy and medical professionals, will cover essential newborn care topics and practical hands-on skills, including infant CPR, while also weaving in discussions on raising a Jewish family, navigating parenthood, and embracing Jewish rituals, all within a welcoming community setup to foster new friendships during this special time! Please click on the registration link to learn more about the agenda for each class. Whether you are a first time parent, or a second and beyond looking for a refresher and to meet others expecting around the same time, we hope to see you there! Dinner will be provided. Cost Range: 50 - 125 $50
S’mores in the Sukkah with Rodef 2100 October 9, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Join us on Thursday, October 9 for our annual S'mores in the Sukkah event! Come mingle in the sukkah with friends old and new while making s'mores and learning about the holiday of Sukkot. $5
Shabbat Services and Dinner with Rodef 2100 September 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Join the Rodef 2100 (20s and 30s) community for Shabbat at Temple Rodef Shalom! First, we'll sit as a group at Shabbat Services (which will be special this week to welcome Rabbi Sarah Tasman, TRS' new Director of Congregational Learning!). Then we'll enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner together! All are welcome, for all of the night or just whichever parts work well for you. $10
Chai There: Growing Your Jewish Family with Temple Rodef Shalom September 7, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Whether parenthood is years away or just around the corner, learning your risk of passing on a genetic condition can help you make informed choices for you and your family. Taking a proactive approach now will provide valuable insights and empower you to plan with confidence. Join Rabbi Jeffrey Saxe for a special luncheon and presentations alongside jscreen, Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington, and the Jewish Fertility Foundation. Engage with expert speakers as they share personal stories and explore key topics on genetic inheritance and assisted reproductive technologies. For those interested, on-site genetic testing kits will be available at an additional, subsidized cost, along with actionable next steps to guide you forward. $10
Rabbi Dalia Marx: “The Cycle of Forgiveness” with Temple Rodef Shalom September 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Temple Rodef Shalom presents Rabbi Dalia Marx: "The Cycle of Forgiveness" Learn more at https://www.templerodefshalom.org/rabbi-dalia-marx-the-cycle-of-forgiveness/ Why is Yom Kippur the ÒSabbath of Sabbaths'? What makes this day so powerful–drawing more people to synagogue than any other? Join Rabbi Dr. Dalia Marx for a compelling look at how Yom Kippur became a timeless call to reflection, renewal, and hope. More than a fast, it's a feast for the spirit–and a mirror for the soul. We'll start at 10:00 AM with coffee and a nosh, followed by Dr. Marx's presentation. Come curious. Leave inspired. Location: Temple Rodef Shalom, Falls Church, VA Registration required: https://templerodefshalom.shulcloud.com/form/the-cycle-of-forgiveness.html
Shabbat(chi) with Rodef 2100 August 16, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Join Rodef 2100 on Saturday, August 16 for a Havdalah service followed by a delicious and immersive hibachi dinner experience prepared by professional chefs.
Tu B’Av – Havdalah with Rodef 2100 August 9, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Celebrate Tu B'Av, the Jewish festival of love, with a special candlelit Havdallah experience marking the end of Shabbat and the start of a new week. Often called the Israeli Valentine's Day, Tu B'Av is a time for connection, joy, and new beginnings. Guests will wear color-coded name badges to indicate whether they're single, taken, or open to connection, creating a welcoming and comfortable space for all. The evening will begin with light snacks and a short Havdalah service, followed by a candlelit dinner designed to spark conversation and community. Whether you come for the tradition, the company, or the ambiance, this is a night to gather, reflect, and celebrate love in all its forms.
Pride Shabbat Dinner with Rodef 2100 June 20, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Join us for Pride Shabbat and a fun Friday night at Temple Rodef Shalom! Following services, we will have dinner, catch-up, and schmooze. Just bring yourself and enjoy the night, whether for services and dinner, or just for dinner! We look forward to seeing you there. $10
Chai There: Sips for Soon-to-be Parents with Temple Rodef Shalom May 31, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Join Temple Rodef Shalom for a relaxed and welcoming summer kick off for expectant parents - whether it's your first baby or you're adding to your growing family, this is a the perfect opportunity to meet others on a similar journey. Light refreshments (mocktails included) and bites will be served! Cost Range: 5 - 10 $10
Addressing Antisemitism in Today’s World with Temple Rodef Shalom May 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Temple Rodef Shalom to Host Panel on Understanding and Confronting Antisemitism ÒAddressing Antisemitism in Today's World' to Feature Prominent Jewish Policy Leaders In response to the alarming rise of antisemitism across the U.S. and globally, Temple Rodef Shalom invites the community to a vital panel discussion titled ÒAddressing Antisemitism in Today's World' on Sunday, May 18 at 6:00 PM at the synagogue's campus in Falls Church, Virginia. This free and public event will bring together influential voices in Jewish leadership to examine how antisemitism shows up in modern society, how it is perpetuated, and what steps individuals and communities can take to address and dismantle it. The discussion will be moderated by Rabbi Jeff Saxe and feature three distinguished panelists: ¥ Rabbi David Saperstein, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and Director Emeritus of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism ¥ Alan Ronkin, Washington, DC Region
Lag BaOmer – Camp Fire & Sing Along with Rodef 2100 May 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Join us as we celebrate Lag BaOmer with a cozy night of music, laughter, and nostalgia. We are bringing back that summer camp magic complete with a cracking campfire, sing along, s'mores, and crafts. Come hang out and harmonize (or not - no musical talent needed) and soak in the good vibes. $5
We Will Dance Again: Zumba Class & Fundraiser with Rodef 2100 May 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Join Rodef 2100 and Temple Rodef Shalom's Israel Committee in celebrating Israel Independence Day and honoring the lives lost on October 7th at the NOVA music festival! Led by talented instructors, the event will feature a fun, high-energy, hour-long Zumba session–a cardio Latin dance workout perfect for all skill levels. Water and light snacks will be provided. Additionally, QR codes will be available for donations to organizations supporting the victims of October 7th. Let's come together to honor, remember, and celebrate resilience through the power of dance!
Chocolate Seder with Rodef 2100 April 16, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Experience Passover in a whole new way with a Chocolate Seder–a fun, interactive, and delicious twist on tradition! This event takes the themes of the traditional Passover Seder and infuses them with all things chocolate. $18
Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month Shabbat with TRS February 21, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month, a unified effort among Jewish organizations worldwide to raise awareness and foster acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities and mental health conditions and those who love them. Please join us as Dr. Robin Rinearson, the owner of Jake's Ice Cream and Jake's Gourmet Popcorn, delivers an inspiring D'var Torah telling the story of why she founded these two local shops which employ and train people with disabilities. There will not be a full dinner following services. Instead please join Rodef 2100 at the Temple Rodef Shalom Oneg.
Book Talk w/ Barbara Ostfeld: First Female Reform Cantor w/ Temple Rodef Shalom February 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Temple Rodef Shalom invites you to a morning of reflection and inspiration as we welcome Cantor Barbara Ostfeld to share her groundbreaking journey. Falls Church, VA - In celebration of 50 years of women in the cantorate, Temple Rodef Shalom is thrilled to host Cantor Barbara Ostfeld, the first woman to be ordained as a cantor in Jewish history. Cantor Ostfeld will share insights from her memoir, Catbird: The Ballad of Barbi Prim, an engaging and deeply personal reflection on her path to breaking barriers and finding her voice. Catbird: The Ballad of Barbi Prim tells the story of a brave and quirky eight-year-old girl whose love of singing and determination to overcome societal challenges eventually led her to become a trailblazer in the Jewish world. Along the way, she confronts personal and family struggles, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, and ultimately becomes a role model for courage and resilience. With humor, insight, and honesty, Cantor Ostfeld shows that we are all
Concert Celebration of 50 Years of Women in the Cantorate w/ Temple Rodef Shalom February 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Temple Rodef Shalom's Music and Performing Arts Committee invites you to celebrate the past, present, and future of women in the cantorate and honor the trailblazing legacy of Cantor Barbara Ostfeld, Reform's first female cantor! Falls Church, VA - Join us in celebrating 50 Years of Women in the Cantorate with a breathtaking concert on Saturday evening, featuring the extraordinary talent of Cantor Barbara Ostfeld, the first woman ordained as a Reform cantor in Jewish history. She will be joined by Temple Rodef Shalom's own cantors and guest cantors from across the DMV, uniting their voices in a powerful tribute to this historic milestone. The concert will take place in our beautiful sanctuary at Temple Rodef Shalom, where you will be surrounded by the uplifting sounds of music that celebrate the profound contributions women have made to Jewish liturgy, spirituality, and community life. After the concert, all attendees are invited to a reception in the social hall to continue t $14
Havdalah Yoga with Rodef 2100 February 1, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Close out Shabbat with a relaxing yoga class and havdalah, followed by dinner! Anne Zappas, the founder of Rooted Rainbow Yoga, will lead Rodef 2100 through a yoga class. Join us for class, dinner, or both! And if you'd like, afterwards is a great TRS event/concert celebrating 50 years of Women in the Cantorate!
First Session of Intro to Judaism with Temple Rodef Shalom January 12, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Want to deepen your understanding of and connection with Judaism? This 18-session course is open to all, and designed for learners with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Whether you are a Jew looking for a meaningful adult learning experience, a person of any religion in an interfaith or Jewish+ family or partnership, or someone considering conversion to Judaism, we'd love to have you join us! Wherever you are on your journey with Judaism, this class is designed to be a safe and welcoming place for you to explore. Topics covered include holidays, life cycle celebrations, core beliefs, prayer, the Bible and other sacred texts, history, antisemitism and the Holocaust, Israel, the North American Jewish experience, and the diversity of the Jewish people today. The January-June 2025 Northern Virginia Intro to Judaism class will be co-taught by Cantor Allen Leider and Rabbi Alexandra Stein at Temple Rodef Shalom (2100 Westmoreland St, Falls Church, Virginia, 22043). We will $180
