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Last Updated May 7, 2008

Monday Friday
Tuesday Saturday
Wednesday Sunday
Thursday Israeli Dancing Events



Monday
Note: Ben Hole's Session in Baltimore has moved to Tuesday.

Beth Israel, Baltimore
3706 Crondall Lane, Owings Mils (Baltimore), MD
Israeli Dance Class: Teaching and requests
7:30pm — 10:00pm
Cost: General, $7.00, BI members, $5.00.
Contact: Madeline Brownstein
410 602-2862 or email: jbbmmb@comcast.net
Beth Israel: 410 598-4008
Click here for Directions to Beth Israel

Temple Emanuel
10101 Connecticut Ave., Kensington, MD 20895
Israeli Folk Dancing with Mona
7:00pm — 8:00pm Beginners
8:00pm — 11:00pm General
Cost: $7.00, Students - $5.00
Contact: Mona Goldstein 301-806-8804 or dancermona@gmail.com
Click here for Directions to Temple Emanuel

Tuesday
Baltimore. Baltimore Hebrew University
5800 Park Height Ave., Baltimore, MD
Israeli Dance Class: Teaching and requests
8:00pm — 10:30pm
Cost: General, $7.00
Contact: Ben Hole
Ben Hole (H) 301-441-8213 or (W) 202-720-1527
or email: hol@obpa.usda.gov BHU: 410-578-6905
Click here for Directions to Baltimore Hebrew University

Chevy Chase. Ohr Kodesh Congregation
8300 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase, MD
Beginners only: 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Cost $8; Students (with ID) $6:00
Contact: Mona Goldstein 301-806-8804 or dancermona@gmail.com
Click here for Directions to Ohr Kodesh

Silver Spring. Shomrei Emunah/Young Israel Synagogue
Israeli Dance Class for WOMEN ONLY
Teachng & Dancing
1132 Arcola Ave., Silver Spring , MD
8:00 - 9:30 PM
Cost $7 (discount for multiple sessions)
Contact: Sharon Kende
301 754 3772 or 718 989 4348
or email: sharonsmagic@yahoo.com
Synagogue: 301 593 4465

Northern Virginia. Jewish Community Center
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA
7:30 - 10:00 PM
Contact: Ethan Halpern 301-982-0937
JCC 703-323-0880
Click here for Directions to JCC

Wednesday
Har Shalom Congregation
(Oldies pre 1990 dance session)
11510 Falls Road, Potomac, MD
Teaching 8:15 - 9:00 PM
Requests 9:00 - 10:00 PM
Cost: $5.00 Contact: Ben Hole
301-441-8213 Home or email: hol@obpa.usda.gov
202-720-1527 Work
Har Shalom 301-299-7087

Special: May 7 , 2008 Workshop with Shlomo Bachar. Cost $10.00
Extended Time: 8:00 - 10:30 PM

( See "Oldies" Dance Parties on Saturday)
Click here for Directions to Har Shalom

Oseh Shalom Congregation
7515 Olive Branch Way, Laurel, MD
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Contact: Ethan Halpern 301-982-0937
Oseh Shalom 301-496-5151
Click here for Directions to Oseh Shalom

Thursday
Tikvat Israel Congregation
2200 Baltimore Ave., Rockville, MD
Instructions 7:30 -8:30 PM
Dance 9:00 - 12:00 midnight
Cost: $7.00
Contact: Moshe Shem-Tov 301-871-5663
or email: dancetov@comcast.net

Special: Pre Hora Aviv session with guests from Israel
See Community Events below

Click here for Directions to Tikvat Israel

Sunday
Hoover Middle School
8810 Postoak Road, Potomac, MD
9:30 AM -Noon, Circle & some Line Dances
Cost: $5
Information: dance_bccjcg@yahoo.com
Bethesda-Chavy Chase Jewish Community Group, www.bccjcg.org
Click here for Directions to Hoover Middle School


Shaare Torah Congregation
Israeli Dancing for FAMILIES
Teachng & Dancing
1409 Main Street, Gaithersburg, MD
6:30pm to 8:30pm PM
Cost: Session - $7 /person or $18 /family
Cost: Semester - $75 /person or $218 /family (discounted rate)
Contact: Mike Fox
240-498-1731or markidmike@gmail.com
Note: The Semester runs September through the end of December
Click here for Directions to Shaare Torah

Sunday
WashingtonDCJCC
16th and Q Streets NW, Washington DC
7:00 -8:00 PM, Teaching & Review
8:00 - 10:00 PM, Dance
Cost: $9, for JCC members & Students, $6
Instructors: Mona & Roee 301-806-8804 or rikuddc@gmail.com
JCC - Visit www.washingtondcjcc.org
Note: It is expected that younger dancers attend this session,
but all are welcome.
By Metro - Dupont Circle Station is nearby.
By car - Park at 1616 P Street NW for $4 validated parking.

Friday --- None

Saturday --- See Community Events below

Community Events I

Saturday, June 14, 2008
Oldies (<1990) Israeli Dance
By Ben Hole
Greenbelt Community Center
15 Cresent Road, Greenbelt, MD
Time: 8:00 - 11:15 PM
Cost $12.00 (Free, 18 yrs old and youngers)
in the Gym (wood floor, refreshments)
Contact: Ben Hole
301-441-8213 Home or 202-720-1527 Work
Click here for Directions

Upcoming...
Oldies (<1990) Israeli Dance Party
By Ben Hole

Saturday, to be announced, 2008

Community Events II

Thursday, May 22, 2008
Pre Hora Aviv Dance Event with guests from Israel
Yaron Ben Simchon & Shlomo Maman
 Tikvat Israel Congregation
2200 Baltimore Ave., Rockville, MD
Time 8:30 PM - 12:00 Midnight
Refreshment will be served
Contact: Moshe Shem-Tov 301-871-5663
or email: dancetov@comcast.net

Note: For pre Hora Aviv Dancing in Philadelphia (same time) click elsewhere in this web site


Click here for Directions to Tikvat Israel

ADAT SHALOM (Bethesda, MD) - DIRECTIONS
From I-270 Southbound to/and I-495 (Capital Beltway) Westbound toward Virginia: Take I-495 Exit 40 (River Rd) toward Potomac. Turn left at the first light to Seven Locks Rd., turn right on Lilly Stone Dr and proceed to the end, turn right on Persimmon Tree Lane to the synogogue on the right.


BALTIMORE HEBREW UNIVERSITY (Baltimore, MD) - DIRECTIONS
From DC area Northbound: Take I-95 North to Baltimore Beltway I-695 westbound (toward Towson). Take Exit 18A, Liberty Road (East) for 2.2 miles. Turn left into W. Northern Pky (Northbound) and drive 1.9 miles. Turn left on SR 129 (Park Height Ave.). The University is 0.2 miles on your right.
From Baltimore Beltway I-695: Take Exit 18A, Liberty Road for 2.2 miles. Turn left into W. Northern Pky (Northbound) and drive 1.9 miles. Turn left onto SR 129 (Park Height Ave.). The University is 0.2 miles on your right.
From I-83 (Jones Falls Expwy): Northbound or Southbound, take Exit 10 (A or B), W. Northern Pky and drive Wesbound for 2 miles. Turn right onto SR 129 (Park Height Ave.). The University is 0.2 miles on your right.


BETH EL (Bethesda, MD) - DIRECTIONS
From Points North (Philadelphia, Baltimore): Take I-95 south to the Capital Beltway (I-495) westbound toward Silver Spring; take Exit 36 (Old Georgetown Rd.) southbound (bear left at the ramp) toward Bethesda. Proceed as below "Once on Old Georgtown Rd."
From Points North (Frederick, MD): Take I-270 south to I-495 east (left at the I-270 fork) toward Silver Spring. Take the first Exit (Old Georgetown Rd.) southbound toward Bethesda. Proceed as below "Once on Old Georgtown Rd."
From Points South (Virginia): Take I-95 north to the Capital Beltway I-495 toward Frederick, MD. Cross the river to Maryland and bear right at the I-270 split towards Bethesda. Take the first exit, Exit 36 (Old Georgetown Rd.) southbound (bear right at the ramp) toward Bethesda. Proceed as below "Once on Old Georgtown Rd."
From Downtown DC: Drive North on Massachusetts Ave. to Maryland. Turn right on Little Falls Parkway, right on Arlington Rd. and proceed through shopping area and past library on the left. Turn left onto Old Georgetown Road. Beth El is one mile on the right.
OR: Drive North on Connecticut Ave. to left on East-West Highway and continue to Old Georgetown Road. Continue one mile to Beth El on the right.
Once on Old georgetown Rd (southbound): Proceed approximately 2 miles and the synagogue is on the left (past NIH on the left and Suburban Hospital on the right) at the intersection of Huntington Parkway and Old Georgetown Road. You may enter off Old Georgetown Road (turn left) or go one block, turn left onto Maple Ridge Dr., turn left onto Rayland, and enter through the rear of the parking lot.


BETH ISRAEL (Baltimore, MD) - DIRECTIONS
From DC area Northbound: Take I-95 North to Baltimore Beltway I-695 westbound (toward Towson). Take Exit 19 to I-795 for 3.7 miles to Exit 4, Owings Mills Blvd; bear right northbound and drive 2.0 miles. Turn right on Crondall Lane and then left to the Sinogogue on Mitzvah Lane.
From Baltimore Beltway I-695: Take Exit 19 to I-795 for 3.7 miles to Exit 4, Owings Mills Blvd; bear right northbound and drive 2.0 miles. Turn right on Crondall Lane and then left to the Sinogogue on Mitzvah Lane.
From I-83 (Jones Falls Expwy): Northbound or Southbound, take I-695 southbound/westbound to Exit 19, I-795 for 3.7 miles to Exit 4, Owings Mills Blvd; bear right northbound and drive 2.0 miles. Turn right on Crondall Lane and then left to the Sinogogue on Mitzvah Lane.


BETH TFILOH (Baltimore, MD) - DIRECTIONS
From I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) North/Eastbound toward Towson: Take Exit 21 (Park Height Ave.) and turn right on Rt. 129 (Park Height Ave. going South; Turn left on Rt. 133, Old Court Rd. to the synogogue on the left.
From I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) South/Westbound toward Washington, DC: Take Exit 22 (Greespring Ave.) and turn right on Rt. 133, Old Court Rd., to the synogogue on the right.


CHIZUK EMUNO (Baltimore, MD) - DIRECTIONS
From Philadelphia and points North: Take I-95 South to Baltimore Beltway (I-695) going west toward Towson. Proceed to exit 21 (Stevenson Road—Park Heights Avenue). Make a right turn off the exit at Stevenson Road (approximately 50 yards). Chizuk Emono Synagogue is on the left
From Washington and points South: Take I-95 North to Baltimore Beltway (I-695) going west toward Towson. Proceed to exit 21 (Stevenson Road—Park Heights Avenue). At the light, cross Park Heights Avenue and turn left at the second light—which is Stevenson Road. Chizuk Emono Synagogue is on the left.


GREENBELT COMMUNITY CENTER (Greenbelt, MD) - DIRECTIONS
From I-495 Eastbound: take Exit 23 (Kenilworth Avenue/Rt 201), turn LEFT at the split exit and LEFT again on Kenilworth northbound. Turn RIGHT at the 2nd light to Cresent Rd for about 1 mile, turn RIGHT into the parking lot following (not at) the Stop sign.
From Baltimore-Washington Parkway Southbound: take the last exit before I-495 (Rt. 193/Greenbelt Rd./NASA), turn RIGHT at the stop sign (Southway) and continue about 4 blocks until it ends at Cresent Rd. Turn LEFT at Cresent, then immediately RIGHT into the parking lot.
From Greenbelt Rd. Eastbound: turn LEFT at Southway to Cresent Rd.


HAR SHALOM (Potomac, MD) - DIRECTIONS
From I-270: take Montrose Rd. West (Exit 4B) to its end and turn LEFT at Falls Rd. Har Shalom is on the right shortly after Glen Road (traffic light).
From I-270 or I-495: include exits at Old Georgtown Rd and Democracy Blvd, proceed with Democracy Blvd west to RIGHT turn on Falls Rd. Har Shalom will be on the left, passed the Fire House on the left.


HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL (Potomac, MD) - DIRECTIONS
From I-270: take Montrose Rd. West (Exit 4B) to the first light, turn LEFT at Seven Locks Rd. then take the second RIGHT to Postoak Road. Drive 1 mile and the school will be on your left.
From Bethesda area: Take Seven Locks Rd. North, turn LEFT on Tuckerman Lane, drive 1.2 mile and turn RIGHT onto Postoak Road. The school will be on your right.
From Potomac area: Take Falls Road. Northbound turn RIGHT, Southbound turn LEFT on Tuckerman Lane then second LEFT onto Postoak Road. The school will be on your right.


JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (Northern Virginia) - DIRECTIONS
From I-495 Westbound (Outerloop) toward Bethesda/Northern Virginia: Cross the river into Virginia.
From I-270 Southbound Northern Virginia: Cross the river into Virginia
After about 10 miles take Exit 52A-B, to VA-236 - Little River Turnpike, West to the JCC at 8900


JEWISH PRIMARY DAY SCHOOL (Washington, DC) - DIRECTIONS
From I-495 (Outerloop or Innerloop): Take Exit 31, Georgia Avenue (SR 97) south toward Washington DC, and stay on the right lane. After the second traffic light (0.4 mile) bear right into 16th Street (SR 390). After 1 mile you enter Washington, DC but continue for additional 2 miles and turn left on Fort Stevens Dr. The back entrance of the school is on your right. If you missed Fort Stevens, make U turn at the next light, Missouri Ave. (Military Rd) going north on 16th St. The school is on your right.
From Washington, DC: Take 16th Street north, pass the traffic light, over the bridge of Missouri Ave. (Military Rd) and the school will be one block on the right.


Mt. JEZREEL BAPTIST CHURCH (Silver Spring, MD) - DIRECTIONS
Take the Capital Beltway (495) toward Silver Spring to Exit 29B (University Blvd, South, toward Langley Park), go through the first set of lights, the Church is about 0.5 miles on the left at 420 E. University Blvd.


OHR KODESH (Chevy Chase, MD) - DIRECTIONS
From Capital Beltway (I-495) Eastbound or westbound take Exit 34 (Connecticut Ave southbound toward Washington, DC). Drive about 1 mile south, turn left on East-West Hwy (Rt. 410)(Colubia Country Club is on your right). Proceed about 1 mile to left on Meadowbrook. Ohr Kodesh's parking lot is on your left.

OSEH SHALOM (Laurel, MD) - DIRECTIONS
From points South: Take the Capital Beltway (495) to I-95 north. Exit on Rt. 198 (East) toward Laurel; turn RIGHT at the first traffic light to Van Dusen; turn RIGHT on Olive Branch Way to 7515, OSEH SHALOM.


SHAARE TEFILA (Silver Spring, MD) - DIRECTIONS
From Capital Beltway (I-495) Eastbound toward Silver Spring take Exit 30A (Rt. 29 north, Colesville Rd, toward Columbia). Cross University Blvd, continue about one mile (pass the CITGO gas station on the right) and bear right at Lockwood Drive. Go several blocks, the temple is on your left at the corner of Oak Leaf Drive and Lockwood Drive. The parking lot is on Lockwood Dr. Use the side entrance to the building, on Lockwood Dr.
From Capital Beltway (I-495) Westbound toward Silver Spring take Exit 29A (Rt. 193 north, University Blvd. toward White Oak). After about 0.8 miles turn right on Colesville Rd. (Rt. 29 north). Go about one mile (pass the CITGO gas station on the right) and bear right at Lockwood Drive. Go several blocks, the temple is on your left at the corner of Oak Leaf Drive and Lockwood Drive. The parking lot is on Lockwood Dr. Use the side entrance to the building, on Lockwood Dr.


SHAARE TORAH (Gaithersburg, MD) - DIRECTIONS
From I-270 Northbound take Exit 6B (West Montgomery Avenue / Route 28 West). Proceed approximately 0.5 miles and continue on Route 28 West for 5 miles (becomes Key West Avenue and then Darnestown Road). Pass the light at Muddy Branch Road and turn right at the next light onto Main Street. Follow Main Street to 1409, the synagogue is on your left. Parking is behind the synagogue building or across the street at the Lakelands Park.
From I-270 Southbound take Exit 9 A-B (Sam Eig Hwy), stay on the right going West to the end of Sam Eig Hwy. Tuen right on Great Seneca Hwy for 0.3 mile and turn left (South) onto Muddy Branch Rd. Turn right (West) onto SR-28 [Darnestown Rd] and turn right at the next light onto Main Street. Follow Main Street to 1409, the synagogue on your left. Parking is behind the synagogue building or across the street at the Lakelands Park.


TEMPLE EMANUEL (Kensington, MD) - DIRECTIONS
From Points North-West (PA): Drive south on I-70 then I-270 to the Capital Beltway 495 (Eastbound) toward Silver Spring. Take Exit 33 (MD-185, Connecticut Ave) toward Kensington (Northbound). Drive 1.2 miles to 10101 Connecticut Ave (Temple Emanuel) on the right.
From Philadelphia and points North: Drive south on I-95 until the Capital Beltway (495), proceed (Westbound) toward Silver Spring. Take Exit 33 (MD-185, Connecticut Ave) toward Kensington (Northbound). Drive 1.2 miles to 10101 Connecticut Ave (Temple Emanuel) on the right.
From Points South (Va, Richmond): Take I-95 north to the Capital Beltway 495 (Westbound) toward Frederick. Continue on 495 to Silver Spring to Exit 33 (MD-185, Connecticut Ave) toward Kensington (Northbound). Drive 1.2 miles to 10101 Connecticut Ave (Temple Emanuel) on the right.
From Rockville area, MD: Take Rockville Pike (MD Rt. 355) South, turn left at the light of Strathmore Road. Stay on Strathmore Road (changes to Knowles Ave after the Park) until Connecticut Ave. Turn right on Connecticut Ave to No. 10101 (Temple Emanuel) on the left.


TILDEN CENTER (Rockville, MD) - DIRECTIONS
From I-270 North or South take Exit 4A (Montrose Road East). Turn right at Tilden Drive, then left on Old Stage Rd. Turn left of Tilden Lane and the Center is 0.4 mile on your right.
From JCC in Rockville: Take Executive Blvd. to right on Old Geogetown Road. Turn right on Tilden Lane. The Center is 0.6 mile on your left.
From the Capital Beltway (I 495) Take Exit 36 (Old Geogetown Road North). After about 2.4 miles turn left on Tilden Lane. The Center is 0.6 mile on your left.


TIKVAT ISRAEL (Rockville, MD) - DIRECTIONS
From Points North & East Via I-95 (Baltimore, Philadelphia, PG County ):Drive south on I-95 until the Capital Beltway (495), proceed West toward Silver Spring, continue on 495 to Exit 35, which is I-270 north. Proceed to Exit 6A (Rockville, Rt. 28 East) and merge to Rt. 28. Proceed as below.
From Points South (Va, Richmond): Take I-95 north to the Capital Beltway 495 toward Frederick, MD, Proceed to I-270 north and take Exit 6A (Rockville, Rt. 28 East) which merges into Rt. 28. Proceed as below
From Points North-West (PA): Drive South on I-70 then I-270, take Exit 6A (Rockville, Rt. 28 East), turn LEFT at the exit light to proceed on Rt. 28 East toward Rockville. Proceed as described below.
Once On Route 28 Eastbound Follow Rt. 28 via center town, the road twist and turn, cross major intersection (Rt. 355) to next light where Rt. 28 turns left at the light. After the LEFT turn, still Rt. 28 proceed to first light and turn right onto Baltimore Rd. The synagogue is on your left after one mile. If you missed the first light, continue on Rt. 28 to just before the 3rd light (Bauer Drive) turn Right onto Baltimore Rd. If you reached Bauer Dr. you have gone too far. The synagogue is on your right after one-half mile.

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