Unwind and Relax: Yoga for Impacted Workers with the EDCJCC September 15, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States Join the EDCJCC for an all-levels, slow flow yoga class that blends mindful movement with breath-based transitions to create a grounding and accessible yoga experience. Designed for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, the pace is unhurried – allowing time to explore alignment, deepen awareness, and build strength and flexibility without rushing. Let the stresses of the world go for one hour as you reconnect with your body, decompress, and move with intention. Free to attend, but space is limited and registration is required. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sonya Weisburd at sweisburd@edcjcc.org. Please note that this free class is solely intended for people impacted by federal job cuts. It is open to current or former federal and federal-adjacent employees only. If this does not apply to you please join us for a different yoga or fitness offering at the EDCJCC. Free
Impacted Workers OLAM Gathering with the EDCJCC September 11, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States Have you been let go from the fields of international development/humanitarian aid? Join the EDCJCC and OLAM for an exclusive gathering designed to connect Jewish professionals in the international development and humanitarian aid fields navigating career change. This is a chance to connect, exchange tips on job-hunting and career transition, and learn about membership in OLAM, a network of Jewish individuals and organizations committed to global service, international development, and humanitarian aid. Coffee and light snacks will be provided. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sonya at sweisburd@edcjcc.org. Free
Wellness Wednesday: Meditation, Yoga Style with the EDCJCC September 10, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States In these challenging times, one needs all the tools we can get to help manage our complicated lives. Consider meditation as one of those tools. There are many different types of meditation which serve many different goals. In this class, participants will explore Dharana, or One-Pointed Meditation, which, when practiced, will reduce stress, improve focus, and aid mental clarity by encouraging one to stay present. Learn briefly about the role of meditation in yoga and then try several one-pointed meditations, focusing on a single object such as the breath, a sacred image or image of a loved one, a sound, or a word or group of words, to name a few. We look forward to sharing this meditative exploration with you. This workshop is free to attend, but space is very limited so make sure to register early. If you have any questions, please reach out to Dena Katz at dkatz@edcjcc.org. Free
FreeWork Tuesday with the EDCJCC September 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States Have you been impacted by the reductions in the federal workforce? Join us a few Tuesdays a month to get out of the house, network, be in community with others in the same boat, and get some tasks off of your job-search to-do list. This is our take on WeWork - but at no cost and with free coffee! Please note that we will not be offering professional career advice or services at these sessions. Free to attend, but registration is required since space is limited. Questions? Please reach out to Sonya at sweisburd@edcjcc.org. Free
World’s Largest Swim Lesson with the EDCJCC June 26, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States Join the EDCJCC swim teachers for The World's Largest Swimming Lessonª, an event designed to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching kids to swim. Classes available for children and adults. The World's Largest Swimming Lessonª is a 45 minute lesson and promotional event designed to build awareness and generate local and national media attention about the vital importance of teaching kids to swim to help prevent drowning and improve quality of life. The WLSL event helps capture the passion we have for this critical issue as individuals and focuses all that energy on one message for one day. Registration is required. Please note that no refunds are available for this program. If you have any questions, please reach out to aquatics manager Christina Spann at cspann@edcjcc.org.more information
Personal Finance 1:1 Office Hours with the EDCJCC June 17, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States Talya Bock and Danielle Thibault, CFP¨ Wealth Management Advisors at Merrill Lynch, will be available for 10 minute complimentary personal finance conversations. They can provide guidance on a wide range of topics such as managing your personal budget in case of a career transition, portfolio strategies for turbulent markets, TSP choices, and how to navigate lifetime income in retirement. Please submit your questions in advance to Adam Cooper at acooper@edcjcc.org. This program is aimed at those who have been impacted by changes to the federal/contract workforce. Conversations are completely confidential and will take place in a private room. Space is limited and advance registration is requested; conversations will be held on a walk-in basis from 8:00-9:30 PM.
Feeling Empowered In Your Job Search with the EDCJCC April 3, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States In this interactive workshop, intended to support people impacted by cuts to the federal workforce, we'll explore ways to navigate this moment in the job search journey with more confidence and clarity. Come join others in community and get some starting tools to approach your job search. Join us at 6:30 PM to mingle before the program begins at 7:00 PM.
Literacy Kits for Jumpstart with the EDCJCC March 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States Jumpstart advances equitable learning outcomes for young children in underserved communities through programming, advocacy, and leadership. Join us for a pizza dinner, a short talk from Jumpstart staff about literacy and education equity in DC, and to make literacy kits for children served by Jumpstart! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mira Smith at msmith@edcjcc.org.
Jews Around the World Hamantaschen Making Class & Wine Tasting with EntryPointDC March 11, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States Spend an evening sipping and noshing on something sweet and savory just in time for Purim with EntryPointDC! We will learn how to make hamantaschen with themes featuring flavors that are inspired by Jews from around the world - think dulce de leche, ube jam, shakshuka, and more. We will also do a tzedakah project in honor of the holiday and help make mishloach manot baskets for local Holocaust survivors. Your ticket includes samples, snacks, and wine and flavored seltzer. About our instructor: Sara Meizlish led our sold out babka-making class this past December and has worked at The Sweet Lobby, Rare Sweets, and Village Sweet. She is the owner of White Wolf Bakeshop. If you have any questions about this program, please reach out to Stacy at smiller@edcjcc.org. This program is hosted by EntryPointDC, the 20s,30s.40s program of the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center $20
Mahjong Meet-Up with EntryPointDC March 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States Join other young professionals to learn how to play mahjong or play with other players if you already know the game. RSVP below so we have an accurate headcount! Make sure to join our new Mahjong Facebook group Questions? Message Natalie
Queer Rosh Chodesh Group: Shevat with Based-In DC and GLOE February 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States Rescheduled for Shevat! The Queer Rosh Chodesh Group draws on the tradition of feminist Rosh Chodesh gatherings to explore the themes of the upcoming Jewish month through a queer lens. This gathering, led by Based-In DC's Rabbi Avigayil Halpern, will take place monthly on or before Rosh Chodesh, the first day of the Jewish month, and is open to all queer-identified Jews in their 20s and 30s. The Queer Rosh Chodesh Group is co-sponsored by Based-In DC and EntryPointDC and GLOE at the JCC. You can come to just one, come every month, or whenever suits your fancy! This month, we'll talk about the holiday of Tu Bishvat - Òthe new year for the trees' - and ways to connect to the Jewish calendar and year cycle - we'll also eat yummy fruit!
