Anti-Heroes and Benevolent Villains

Sunday, December 15, 2019 • 17 Kislev 5780

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for inter-generational learning around the Chanukah story, and how to re-read all kinds of stories to investigate the true motives of those we are told are heroes and those we believe to be villains.

Share Print Save To My Calendar

Sat, January 18 2020
21 Tevet 5780

Upcoming Events

All Events

Saturday
Jan 18

Interfaith Day of Learning
Shabbat, Jan 18th 10:30a to 5:30p
A group of interfaith clergy from around Prince William County meets for a monthly lunch to share fellowship and try all the delicious culinary options around the county. For the last few months we have been talking about creating a space for our communities to truly learn together and be in dialogue, and we are pleased to now formally invite you to such a day! The Program Schedule: Resilience 10:30-12 A Jewish proverb states, "Ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders." Come together for a reflective session of intergenerational healing and connection and learn about how faith communities can build resilience. Lunch 12:00-1:30 Imagine a Just World 1:30-3 Using John Lennon’s “Imagine” and Genesis as a catalyst, this visual arts workshop challenges participants to imagine what a perfect world looks like and identify what stands in the way of bringing that vision into reality. Coffee break 3:00-3:30 Bal Taschit (Don't Waste!) 3:30-5 Learn how to be mindful of the environmental impact of our eating habits and to avoid food waste while trying some fun, sustainable recipes. Last call on food and schmoozing 5:00-5:30 You can come for the whole day, or just drop in for one session if you'd like!
MORE INFO
Sunday
Jan 19

Adult Ed: Prophets
Sunday, Jan 19th 1:00p to 2:00p
Each class will address another book of the prophets (Joshua to Malachi in the Hebrew Scriptures).
MORE INFO
Friday
Jan 24

Tot Shabbat
Friday, Jan 24th 7:00p to 7:45p
Learn about Shabbat and the Shema prayer! For families with children 5 and under.
MORE INFO
Saturday
Jan 25

Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Jan 25th 10:00a to 1:00p
Join us for a Shabbat morning service, followed by a kiddush lunch and a session of Adult Ed!
MORE INFO
Saturday
Jan 25

Adult Ed: Prophets
Shabbat, Jan 25th 11:00a to 12:30p
Each class will address another book of the prophets (Joshua to Malachi in the Hebrew Scriptures).
MORE INFO
Saturday
Jan 25

Harry Potter Movie Marathon
Shabbat, Jan 25th 12:30p to 10:30p
The Youth Group invites all Ner Shalomers and friends between 13 and 19 to join us for an afternoon and evening of snacks, snark, and Harry Potter! Between these two dates in January and February, we will attempt to watch all 8 movies together!
MORE INFO
Sunday
Jan 26

Sisterhood Soup and a Movie
Sunday, Jan 26th 1:00p to 3:00p
Contact Juliet Arrighi for more details
MORE INFO
Wednesday
Jan 29

Book Club: The Dream Stitcher
Wednesday, Jan 29th 10:30a to 12:30p
The CNS Book Club has chosen The Dream Stitcher by Deborah Gaal as its next read. From Goodreads: The Dream Stitcher’s story moves eloquently between two time periods and places, America in 2008 and World War II Poland, weaving together the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising with a contemporary Californian woman determined to discover her hidden family history. The Book Club meeting will be January 29th at 10:30 AM at the home of congregants. Email for the address. If you are interested in getting involved with Book Club but are unable to meet during the work day, please let us know!
MORE INFO
Friday
Jan 31

Shabbat service led by Rabbi Lizz with your BOD hosts Stu and Alec
Friday, Jan 31st 7:30p to 9:00p
Shabbat service led by Rabbi Lizz with your BOD hosts Stu and Alec
MORE INFO
Sunday
Feb 2

Adult Ed: Prophets
Sunday, Feb 2nd 1:00p to 2:00p
Each class will address another book of the prophets (Joshua to Malachi in the Hebrew Scriptures).
MORE INFO