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  • Free Press in a Free Society with Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia

    Give a Hoot Comedy 16143 Shady Grove RD, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

    A free press is one of the bedrock principles of American democracy. However, in recent years, amid extreme polarization, the media has come under scrutiny for how they deliver the news, while public figures have demonized the journalism industry and stoked anger among viewers.

    Once-revered journalists like Murrow, Cronkite, Woodward and Bernstein have been replaced in part by a new generation of news professionals who emphasize social media views and sensationalist commentary over accurate and well-sourced information.

    Our distinguished panel of diverse journalists will discuss how we arrived in an era where the weaponization of information has become commonplace in media and the public discourse. We'll also assess whether the Fourth Estate can still be a beacon of truth in our deeply divided society and what can be done to regain the trust of skeptical consumers. Audience Q&A to follow panel discussion.

    Panelists:
    Marvin Kalb, veteran journalist, author, and Founding Direct

    $20

  • Sign The Mothers’ Call for Peace Petition for Mother’s Day! at the Pozez JCC

    Give a Hoot Comedy 16143 Shady Grove RD, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

    On Sunday, May 11, 2025 Honor Your Mother by Signing the Mothers' Call for Peace Petition ( https://mothers-call.org),

    The Mothers' Call, created from the partnership between Palestinian and Israeli Women-led peace movements, Women of the Sun (Palestinian) and Women Wage Peace (Israeli- WWP), is a call for peace on behalf of the mothers who are tired of the endless cycle of war in the Middle East.

    This national campaign (sponsored by Women Wage Peace) seeks to increase awareness of peaceful options to the violence and bloodshed in Israel.

    The Mothers' Call for Peace -
    ÒWe, Palestinian and Israeli women from all walks of life, are united in the human desire for a future of peace, freedom, equality, rights, and security for our children and the next generationsÉ' (click here for the full petition text- https://www.womenwagepeace.org.il/en/mothers-call)

    Join the late Pope Francis, the Dalai Lama, Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep, George and Amal Clooney and the

  • Yom HaAtzmaut: Laughter and Celebration w/ Comedian Joel Chasnoff with Pozez JCC

    Give a Hoot Comedy 16143 Shady Grove RD, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

    Celebrate Israel's Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) with a night of side-splitting laughter! The Pozez JCC is thrilled to present Comedy with Chasnoff, featuring the hilarious Israeli comedian and author, Joel Chasnoff, direct from his ÒYachad Tour.' Get ready to laugh!

    In these chaotic times, we could all use some laughs. Come to the J for an evening of good clean comedy and community. Joel Chasnoff will entertain us with his humorous take on life in Israel and being Jewish in today's world.

    Stick around after the laughs! Joel will be signing copies of his latest book, ÒIsrael 201,' at a special post-show book sale. Join us for a well-deserved escape from reality.

    $25