Congregation Adat Reyim is one of the sponsors of this year's 10th NoVA International Jewish Film Festival, April 22-May 2, 2010.

The event, hosted by the JCCNV, features a robust schedule and roster of films from Israel, the United States, Mexico, and Europe.

To make the festival accessible to the community, screenings will be held in seven locations, including:

• Arlington: Rosslyn Spectrum
• Fairfax: JCCNV, Cinema Arts Theatre, Gesher Jewish Day School, Fairfax Corner 14 Cinema De Lux
• Falls Church: Temple Rodef Shalom
• Rockville: Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington

Special advanced Super Passes are now available. A Gold Pass entitles bearer to admission to all films and programs including special opening and closing receptions. Cost: $160. The Silver Pass entitles bearer to attend all films and programs excluding special opening and closing receptions. Cost: $100. Tickets for individual screenings can be purchased at theater box offices.

Plan to attend the festival’s opening film and reception on Thursday, April 22nd! For more information about passes or group sales, and the film schedule and film descriptions visit www.jccnv.org.

Our Men's Club holds breakfast meetings on the last Sunday of the month, beginning at 9:30 AM. The next two meetings will feature speakers on the following topics:

Feb. 28 -- "The Four Pillars of Wellness" -- Four local health professionals will be informing us on how to achieve a well-balanced, healthful life. For more information, please click here.

Mar. 28 -- "Reliving History: The Alfred Dreyfus Case" -- Joseph Pincus will take us behind the scenes to relive a major period of European history and a vital chapter in Jewish history. For more details, please click here.

Please plan to join us for two relaxing and informative programs. And don't forget -- we'll have bagels and all the trimmings to satisfy everyone!

 

Our annual Passover seder will be held at the synagogue on Monday, March 29, at 6:30 PM. Rabbi Aft will attend as well, to lead us in the service. For more information, and to complete the registration form, please click here. Please submit your reservations by March 19, to allow enough time for preparation. 

Dear Friends,

 

You can help the relief effort in Haiti by donating specific items to be assembled into hygiene kits and distributed by the Church World Service. The kits that Adat Reyim puts together can mean the difference between sickness and health for struggling families in Haiti. We are working in conjunction with Burke Presbyterian Church to collect these items, assemble them in kits, and deliver them to CWS in early April. Donate one item, or donate many. This is a great family or group project. And know that you are part of making a difference. (All items donated must be new.)

 

Items needed for a Hygiene Kit:

 

• One hand towel measuring approximately 16" x 28"
• One washcloth
• One wide-tooth comb
• One nail clipper (no metal files or emery boards)
• One bar of soap (bath size in wrapper)
• One toothbrush (in original packaging)
• Band-Aids
• One Gallon plastic bags with zipper closure

 

Funds are also needed to cover the processing, completion and shipping costs of these Hygiene Kits. Checks should be made payable to Adat Reyim with "Haiti Hygiene Kits" in the memo section.

 

Please bring items to Congregation Adat Reyim 6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Springfield, VA 22152. There will be a collection bin in the front lobby.

 

If you have any questions or if you are interested in the final portion of the project -- the assembly of the Hygiene Kits -- please contact Andrea Cate at (703) 503-4525.