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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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Learning & Inspiration
- What Is a Yetzer Hara and the Secret of Getting Rid of It?The yetzer hara is an instinctive impulse for self-gratification (bad), embodied by the emotional re... Read More
- The Financial Strategy Your Economics Professor Never Taught You The deeper I went into the Torah’s approach to giving, the more I realized how precise that financia... Read More
Upcoming Events
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Sat, August 8, 2026 - 12:00pm
Kiddish: Friedman Family
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Sat, August 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Kiddush is sponsored in honor of the Oster Family
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Sat, August 22, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kiddush Sponsorship - Taubman Family
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Sat, October 24, 2026 - 12:00pm
Kiddish: Kaufer Family
Shabbat & Holidays
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Daily Thought
Pessimism comes with a thousand arguments. Maybe you don’t deserve to be saved from the mess you’ve gotten into. Maybe you deserve punishment, G‑d forbid. Maybe the only way to save your soul is through a dark tunnel.
That’s not called trust. Trust means you have not a shade of doubt that He will deliver—no matter who you are and what you’ve been up to—and it will all be good, every step along the way.
As for your mess-ups, He knows you regret them...






