The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (the J) is hosting its annual J Fest and Movie Screening on Friday, Dec. 25 at 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. J Fest: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Movie: “Yentl” at 3 p.m. The DMV is invited to attend this great day to play at the J with friends, family, and community. Interactive entertainment, arcade games, moon bounces, and other inflatables and the magic of Benjamin Corey — a Comedy Magician/Illusionist who also includes mentalism in his performances. Food will be available for purchase. This year guests are encouraged to participate in a coat drive for those less fortunate by bringing any new or gently used coats for donation. Fee per family (up to 6 people): $20/ $15 member. Free parking. 703.323.0880. jccnv.org
Following J Fest, enjoy a free screening of “Yentl.”
This 1983 romantic musical, directed, co-written, co-produced and starring Barbra Streisand is based on the Isaac Bashevis Singer story “Yentl, the Yeshiva Boy” and portrays the odyssey of an Ashkenazi Jewish girl in Poland who decides to dress and live like a man so that she can receive an education in Talmudic Law after her father dies. Co-starring Mandy Patinkin and Amy Irving, and Streisand singing “Papa, Can You Hear Me?” and “The Way He Makes Me Feel,” songs by Michel Legrand. Free admission. 703-323-0880. jccnv.org