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December 2018
Celebrate Israel Photo Exhibit October 24th thru Mid-December at the UJC A Unique Photo Display in Honor of Israel’s 70th Anniversary Snapshots of the People Behind a Young State Photo panels and personal stories depict primarily new citizens who made Aliyah (immigrated to Israel; literally “ascended”) to the young country. Their struggles and triumphs evidence how these immigrants overcame the challenges of running a new state with few resources. The panels and personal stories on display enable viewers to…
Find out more »JEWISH HERITAGE NIGHT WITH THE NORFOLK ADMIRALS Saturday evening December 8th – 7:00 PM Norfolk Admirals vs Manchester Monarchs at Norfolk Scope Arena 201 E Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA HIGHLIGHTS •Grand Menorah Lighting on the ICE • Teddy bear toss for Tzedakah (BYOBear to donate😊) • Post Game skate with the players •Latkes and Donut Food Sales •Doors open at 6:00pm; Puck drop 7:00pm Discount UJCVP/CEVO Group Tickets at https://fevo.me/2PoMngn Contact Jennifer@ujcvp.org or Rachelt213@gmail.com for questions.
Find out more »Hannukah at New Town, Williamsburg CANCELLED – CANCELLED – Celebrate the last night of Hannukah at New Town! Go the Gazebo on Main Street to celebrate! Hannukah Activities, Raffle Prizes, Games for Children. Rob Weinberg will be our featured musician, playing guitar and leading us in Chanukah songs at Newtown Hannukah! Cost: Free Use 5143 Main St. Williamsburg VA, 23188 for directions
Find out more »** Please Note – gluten free cake will be available with advanced notice ** *** RSVP WILL END MONDAY, DEC. 1OTH AT 10 AM ***
Find out more »JCC Book Club The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker. Thursday, Dec 13th at 7pm – 8pm A poignant and inspirational love story set in Burma, The Art of Hearing Heartbeats spans the decades between the 1950s and the present. When a successful New York lawyer suddenly disappears without a trace, neither his wife nor his daughter Julia has any idea where he might be…until they find a love letter he wrote many years ago, to a Burmese woman…
Find out more »Join Us on an Exceptional Field trip to the Chrysler Glass Studio for a Private Glass-Blowing Demonstration, Friday, December 14th Transportation will be provided and will leave the UJC parking lot at 9am sharp! The Chrysler Museum Perry Glass Studio is a state-of-art facility on the Museum’s campus and the only one of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Studio brings the Museum’s internationally-acclaimed glass collection to life by showing how these masterworks were created. After the glass-blowing demo,…
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Find out more »JCCY Winter Wonderland Saturday, December 15th 7 – 9 PM In the UJC gym All K-3rd Graders Welcomed! Program Passport Members are FREE! – Click Here to RSVP Non-Members – $10 per kid ($25 max for 3+) – Click Here to RSVP Please RSVP by 12/12
Find out more »January 2019
YOU’RE INVITED to the Premiere Film Screening Party for the Documentary “Nobody Wants Us” Please RSVP by January 9, 2019 We’ve had such a great response! Space is now limited for both passport members and guests. If you are planning to attend and are not on the RSVP list we may not have room so make your reservation today. Call 757-930-1422 for Ticket Availability About the Film: “Nobody Wants Us” is a documentary that tells the story of some of…
Find out more »Come Bowl with PJ Our Way! Saturday January 12th, 7PM- 9PM We will be meeting at 6:55PM in the UJCVP gym and taking the bus to York Lanes Bowling Alley For 4th-7th Graders $5 per person Passport Program Members $10 per person for Non-Members RSVP & Pay Online Space is limited! RSVP to Jennifer@ujcvp.org and pay online by 1/9!
Find out more »UJC Lunch & Learn Blue Bee Cidery 12:00pm – Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Along with lunch, sip crisp ciders and learn about the different flavors of each variety you try Hear how cider is made locally and discover the sweet secret to cider making Virginia’s first urban cidery, Blue Bee Cider, is located in the historic Scott’s Addition district of Richmond, VA. Their ciders are made with rare and heirloom Virginia apples prized for their tannin, acidity, and flavor. $10…
Find out more »Adult Tu B’shevat Party Paint Night – Thursday, January 17th 6:30pm Create an alcohol ink, glass tree painting Fruit & veggie appetizers, alcoholic drinks, chocolate fondue Program Passport Members Free | Non-Member: $18 per person Non-Members: RSVP & Pay Online Program Passport Members Click Here to Email RSVP A donation will be made to The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI), Israel’s leading environmental non-profit organization.
Find out more »SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE AT THE J Saturday, Jan. 26th, at 7pm Admission Price: Suggested Annual Campaign Pledge $200 / household $50 / young adult household Come enjoy: Comedy, Music, Desserts, Community RSVP to: campaign@ujcvp.org
Find out more »In 2019, we must remember the Holocaust because anti-Semitism is on the rise again… because the survivors among us are dwindling… because Holocaust deniers are relentless…and because it is critical that we educate the next generation. Take a photo of yourself holding a “We Remember” sign and upload your photo to Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter, using the hashtag #WeRemember. Or, email your photo to weremember@wjc.org. The campaign will launch on Sunday, January 6th, and will culminate…
Find out more »February 2019
BBYO Game Night FEBRUARY 2, 2019 7-9 PM At Tzipora’s house BRING YOUR FAVORITE PARTY GAME! RSVP to JMalkin@ujcvp.org by 1/30 for directions
Find out more »The Super Bowl may be over, but JCCY is just getting started! 5th Quarter Super Bowl Party February 9, 2019 7-9pm All K-3rd Graders Welcomed! Program Passport Members are FREE! Non-Program Passport Members – $10 per kid ($25 max for 3+) Non-Members RSVP & Pay Online RSVP to jmalkin@ujcvp.org At the UJC 401 City Center Blvd. Newport News
Find out more »Sunday, February 10th, 2019 10:45-11:45 Do you have a child under the age of 2 in a Jewish Home? Do you want our child to have a fun hour with children his or her age. Do you like bagels? Then Come Join Us! Program Passport Members are FREE! – RSVP to Jennifer@ujcvp.org Non-Members Parents: $5
Find out more »Save the Date for this Special Event! Lunch & Learn Dinner Edition at the UJC CNU’s Student Big Band Tuesday, February 12th at 7pm The Jazz Ensemble performs all styles of jazz music from Duke Ellington, through Count Basie and Charles Mingus, to the contemporary jazz ensemble composers of today. Program Passport Members are FREE: Email Sara Traster to RSVP straster@ujcvp.org $12 for Non-Members – RSVP & Pay Online
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: Look What We Just Found! Israel Archaeology in Israel with Professor Owen Chesnut Sunday, February 17, 2019, 12:00PM– 1:00PM at the UJC “In what other area of serious scientific research do you get to race up a mound of rubble pushing a wheelbarrow or smash big rocks with a hammer?” Owen Chesnut, adjunct professor at North Central Michigan College is the head archaeologist on a dig site in Ashdod-Yam and will be speaking about: -Recent Archaeological Finds…
Find out more »Wednesday- February 20, 2019 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM 12090 Jefferson Ave. Suite 1400 Newport News, VA 23606 Enjoy delicious food in a fun atmosphere with your family and friends while earning funds for the UJCVP! With each flyer presented during this FUNDRAISING EVENT, BJ’S will donate 20% of FOOD & SOFT BEVERAGE SALES. DOWNLOAD & PRINT FLYER
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