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February 2019
UJCVP Pearl Society Invites All Ladies To Attend Our Pearl Society Prom Thursday, Feb. 28th 5:30-7pm Enjoy appetizers, music, games and more! (Prom attire welcomed, but not required) Prom ticket cost: A donation of lightly worn, clean prom dresses (long or short), shoes, evening bags, unused makeup, accessories. RSVP by Feb. 22nd to sarah@ujcvp.org Items will benefit Queen in a Dress: Assisting young ladies to be the the queen they deserve to be one dress at a time! Queen in…
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Find out more »Mayumana Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Diamonstein Concert Hall – CNU 25 seats have been reserved, and 12 spots left at the special group rate of $9.00 per person. Make your reservation and pay online now or email Jennifer@ujcvp.org If Blue Man Group and STOMP had a child, it just might be this innovative troupe! Mayumana takes audiences on a breathless journey of sound and light, combining music, stunning visual effects and constant movement in a one-of-a-kind experience.…
Find out more »Saturday, March 9, 2019 Silent auction: 7 PM Live Auction: 8:30 PM$25.00/person at the door Â
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Find out more »Book Club – Tuesday, March 12th 7pm – The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Washington Post, NPR, Entertainment Weekly, Real Simple, Marie Claire, New York Public Library, LibraryReads, The Skimm, Lit Hub, Lit Reactor If you knew the date of your death, how would you live your life? It’s 1969 in New York City’s Lower East Side, and word has spread of the arrival of a mystical woman, a traveling psychic who claims to be able to tell anyone…
Find out more »BBYO VIP Purim Lounge Be treated like Royalty and not like the hired help. Exclusive Snacks|Specialty Beverages |Top Notch Novelties |Lounge Atmosphere No one under 8th grade admitted. Reserve your spot today RSVP: Jmalkin@ujcvp.org
Find out more »Save the Date and Start Reading! Author Talk Judy Seldin Cohen Wednesday, March 27th, at 7PM- 8:30PM Good news:Â Just Announced: Recharging Judaism won the National Jewish Book Silver Award in the category of Contemporary Jewish Life and Practice, the Myra H. Kraft Memorial Award. Judy Seldin-Cohen, community advocate and co-author of Recharging Judaism, explains how civic engagement can redefine synagogue life. After two decades in business, she began collaborating on social justice issues as a volunteer lay leader with…
Find out more »This program is FREE of charge and underwritten to benefit the community Mikveh. There will be no solicitation at this event. A catered lunch will be provided. Please RSVP so we can adequately prepare for lunch.
Find out more »This program is FULL Join the Fun at Family Craft Day March 31st, 2-3pm Wacky Wax Hands at the UJC! This program is FULL Email Sara T to be put on the waiting list: straster@ujcvp.org 20 people max. Ages 3+
Find out more »April 2019
Special Live Briefings on the Israeli Elections On April 9, Israelis will go to the polls to decide their political future. What are the key issues, who are the main players and what will the results mean for Israel? Join The Jewish Federations of North America and the Jewish Council for Public Affairs for a conversation with two top Israeli journalists about these issues and more. Israeli Elections 2019: Polls, Projections, and Predictions with Haviv Rettig Gur, Israeli Journalist &…
Find out more »Â  Good Deeds Day Sunday, April 7, 2019 Good Deeds Day is a global day that unites people from over 100 countries to do good deeds for the benefit of others and the planet. Since 2007, millions of people from thousands of businesses and organizations join together every year to volunteer and do good. Major media partners, leading figures, and celebrities such as ABC Network Studios NYC, NASDAQ, Pope Francis, and many more have taken part. We have several opportunities…
Find out more »Class Is FULL – Class is FULL Learn to prep and cook a delicious meal with Chefs Rick & Evelyn Mason Monday, April 8th at 6:30pm
Find out more »Lunch & Learn April 10th at 12pm The Newport News Public Art Foundation Learn how the The Newport News Public Art Foundation is dedicated to helping make Newport News an appealing place to live, work, visit and do business by placing monumental-scale works of art by respected sculptors throughout the city, where people can enjoy art as they go about their daily lives. Non-Passport-Member: $10 Passport Member: Free- RSVP straster@ujcvp.org
Find out more »CANCELED – CANCELED – CANCELED Wegman’s Pre-Passover Shopping Trip Thursday, April 11th We will leave promptly at 9am from UJC parking lot. If you are interested in Passover shopping then Destination Jewish Culture and Food: A Trip to Wegmans may be for you! On Thursday, April 11th, we will leave promptly at 9:00am, arrive to Wegman’s in Short Pump by 10:15am shop until 11:30 am, have lunch in the pub and the bus will depart for home at 12:30pm. This…
Find out more »PJ Our Way: When I Grow Up! Learn to Code Sunday, April 14th 2pm – 4pm Calling all 4th-7th Graders. Bring your computer and learn this “block-based” programming. Cost Free for Passport Members and $10 for non-passport. Must RSVP by 4/10. RSVP & Pay Online Passport Members RSVP to Jennifer@ujcvp.org
Find out more »JCCY’s Pre-Passover Pretzel Party Sunday April 14th 2-4pm All K – 3rd Graders Welcomed for an afternoon of salty crunchy fun with a Pretzel Buffet, craft and a Twister contest! Space is Limited RSVP Early to reserve your spot! Program Passport Members are FREE! Non-Members $10 per Kid ($25 Max for 3+) Space is limited. RSVP to jmalkin@ujcvp.org
Find out more »Passover: Beyond the Matzah at Whole Foods on Wednesday, April 17 5:30-7pm Try traditional Passover fare; different types of wine including non-alcoholic, and desserts. At Whole Foods Market 12080 Jefferson Ave. Newport News VA 23606 Map & Directions Email Jenn Meyers, Jennifer@ujcvp.org for more information.
Find out more »Destination Jewish Culture: Jewish Museum & Cultural Center in Portsmouth Wednesday, April 24th at 9:00 AM Destination Jewish Culture: Join us for a unique field trip with a guided tour of the Jewish Museum & Cultural Center in Portsmouth on Wednesday, April 24th. We will look at the architecture of the over 100 year old building and hear about the history of the once vibrant congregation and tour the interactive historical exhibits. Transportation will be provided and we will leave…
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