- Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of YouEver wondered what Kabbalah is all about? Don't miss our upcoming 6-part JLI Course to learn all about it! SIGN UP HERE!
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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 -
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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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
- Happiness is Not Being ThereEve, Noah, Sarah and the Key to Letting Go Read More
- The Holocaust Survivor Behind the NYC MarathonAs the Marathon turns 50, we recall the surprising history of the pre-race minyan Read More
- What Are Shabbat Candles?We usher in the peace and sanctity of Shabbat by lighting candles every Friday evening. Read More
Upcoming Events
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Wed, November 4, 2026 - 12:00pm
JLI CLASS: Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You
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Wed, November 11, 2026 - 12:00pm
JLI CLASS: Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You
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Sat, November 14, 2026 - 12:00pm
Veteran’s Kiddush
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Wed, November 18, 2026 - 12:00pm
JLI CLASS: Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You
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Wed, November 25, 2026 - 12:00pm
JLI CLASS: Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You
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Daily Thought
Of the 54 parshiot of the Five Books of Moses, only one is named after a woman. It is called “The Life of Sarah.”
It opens by informing us that Sarah has died.
Yes, this is the life of Sarah. Her true life. Because only in her passing was Sarah’s life fulfilled.
During her lifetime, she and her husband Abraham surveyed the land promised to their children. Only once Sarah died did Abraham make his first actual purchase, publicly and with full payment. Sarah’s burial plot and its accompanying field in Hebron mark the seminal point of the Land of Israel.
During her lifetime, Sarah had only one child...






