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- Sinai & CivicsAs America approaches 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, we’re exploring the big ideas behind the nation—freedom, justice, responsibility, and the dignity of every individual—and where they might connect to Jewish tradition. MORE INFO HERE
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Gan Israel PreschoolOur preschool offers an early childhood learning experience for children aged 18 months through Pre-Kindergarten. We believe in the power of play as a fundamental learning tool, guided by loving and respectful teachers who serve as excellent role models.
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The Shabbat Squad is Now WEEKLY!Every week you are invited to join a wonderful children's program run by warm counselors who will bring your child fun, joy, and of course- that amazing Shabbat feeling.
Kiddish is served to all families after program around 12:30pm! Read More
Chabad Hebrew School offers a friendly and stimulating environment, where children can embrace their Jewish roots and gain a true sense of Jewish pride.
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Chabad of Northern Virginia is a vibrant and inclusive community that warmly embraces people from all walks of life. We are dedicated to fostering Jewish identity and values through a variety of meaningful programs and services. Our doors are always open so come on by!
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Sat, July 4, 2026 - 12:00pm
4th of July 250 Years
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Sat, August 22, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Daily Thought
Blind faith is intellect’s most deadly foe. Intellect that would surrender to faith has forfeited its very nature.
True faith is intellect’s most vital partner. To travel beyond its boundaries, intellect must find a vision that transcends itself.
That is the meaning of true faith: A perspective that surpasses the field of intellect’s vision, a sense that there is something not only unknown, but unknowable; something before which all our knowledge is an infinitesimal point of nothingness.
And so, the mind that fears faith will choose a truth with which it is most comfortable, while the mind that has...







