schedule of performances & services
Open to the public unless otherwise noted
March 2008
Sat, Mar 1 Camper registration for campers returning to Carol's Encore Summer Performance Camp opens. Please find forms to print out on the Encore page of this website.
Sat, Mar 1 (11 a.m.) Tot Shabbat led by Miss Carol at Beth El Hebrew Congregation, followed by an oneg (light lunch). 3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, 703-370-9400
Sun, Mar 2 (3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.) Carol's three choirs participate with two dozen other Jewish choirs in two concerts at the Strathmore Music Center in celebration of Israel's 60th birthday. Carol will direct one of the songs. Tickets are $25 and $18 for adults, $9 for children. To order, visit www.strathmore.org or phone 301-581-5100
Sat, Mar 8 (9:45 a.m.) Tot Shabbat led by Miss Carol at Congregation B'nai Tzedek featuring the "Shining Stars" class, 10621 South Glen Rd., Potomac, MD, 301-299-1149
Tues, Mar 11 and Wed, Mar 12. Miss Carol leads musical Purim presentations for family members by the preschool classes of Beth Emeth Early Childhood Center, Congregation Beth Emeth, 12523 Lawyers Road, Herndon, VA, 703-860-4515.
Thu, Mar 13 (11:00 a.m.) Purim Sing-Along for students and families of Etz Hayim Preschool, 2920 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA, 703-979-4466.
Sat, Mar 15 (11 a.m.) Tot Shabbat and Purim costume parade led by Miss Carol at Beth El Hebrew Congregation. Followed by an oneg (light lunch). 3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, 703-370-9400
Sun, Mar 16 (11 a.m.) Purim spiel/sing-along led by Carol for Beth El Hebrew Congregation Religious School. 3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, 703-370-9400
Sun, Mar 16 (2 p.m.) Purim celebration led by Carol for the Jewish residents of Greenspring Village, Springfield, VA
Thu, Mar 20 (7:30 p.m.) Purim service and megillah reading, participated in by Carol and several others at Temple Shalom, 8401 Grubb Road, Chevy Chase, MD, 301-587-2273
Fri, Mar 21 (6:45 p.m.) Purim-themed Tot Shabbat led by Miss Carol and a rabbi at Temple Shalom, 8401 Grubb Road, Chevy Chase, MD, 301-587-2273
Sun, Mar 23 (10 a.m.) Carol presents a tot-friendly telling of the Passover story in song for "Shalom Baby" event at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 703-323-0880
Fri, Mar 28 (6:15 p.m.) A quick, family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service with music led by Carol at Temple Shalom. Very friendly, optional pot-luck dinner afterward. 8401 Grubb Road Chevy Chase, MD, 301-587-2273
April 2008
Tue, Apr 1 Camper registration for campers new to Carol's Encore Summer Performance Camp opens. Please find forms to print out on the Encore page of this website.
Wed, Apr 2 (2 p.m.) Carol entertains patients in the pediatric ward of Georgetown Hospital through Pickleberry Pie, a nonprofit charitable organization.
Fri, Apr 4 (8 p.m.) Shabbat Evening Service with music led by the Olam Tikvah Chorale under Carol's direction, Congregation Olam Tikvah, 3800 Glenbrook Rd, Fairfax, VA, 703-425-1880
Sat, Apr 5 (11 a.m.) The Annual (and always fun!) Tot Seder for young families led by Miss Carol and Kol NoVa at Beth El Hebrew Congregation. Includes an oneg (light lunch). Please contact Andi at andi_ferrari@
Wed, Apr 9 (2 p.m.) Carol entertains patients in the pediatric ward of Fair Oaks Hospital through Pickleberry Pie, a nonprofit charitable organization
Fri, Apr 11 (7:15 p.m.) Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Rosalind Gold and Carol Boyd Leon at Greenspring Village Chapel, Spring Village Dr., Springfield, VA
Tue, Apr 15 and Wed, Apr 16. Miss Carol leads Passover seders for the students of Beth Emeth Early Childhood Center and their parents, Congregation Beth Emeth, 12523 Lawyers Road, Herndon, VA, 703-860-4515
Fri, Apr 18 (6 p.m.) First-ever Tot Seder at Temple Shalom. Led by Miss Carol. Note earlier start time. Temple Shalom, 8401 Grubb Road Chevy Chase, MD, 301-587-2273
Sat, Apr 19 (11 a.m.) Bring-The-Relatives Tot Shabbat led by Miss Carol at Beth El Hebrew Congregation. Followed by an oneg (light lunch)… last chance to eat bread! 3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, 703-370-9400
Mon, Apr 21 (10:30 a.m.) "The Passover Story in Song" presented by Carol for young children and a parent, free program at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA, (703) 938-0405, call to reserve space
Wed, Apr 23 (5 p.m.) Passover Seder for residents of Greenspring Village and their guests with Rabbi Brett Isserow and Carol Boyd Leon, reservations required, Springfield, VA
Thu, Apr 24 (10:30 a.m.) Passover Sing-Along for Etz Hayim preschoolers and their family members, 2920 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA, 703-979-4466
Fri, Apr 25 (6:15 p.m.) A quick, family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service with music led by Carol at Temple Shalom. Very friendly, optional pot-luck dinner afterward. 8401 Grubb Road Chevy Chase, MD, 301-587-2273
Sat, Apr 26 (9:45 a.m.) Tot Shabbat led by Miss Carol at Congregation B'nai Tzedek featuring the "Dolphin Friends" class, 10621 South Glen Rd., Potomac, MD, 301-299-1149
May 2008
Fri, May 2 (7:15 p.m.) Family Shabbat at Temple Shalom. Temple Shalom Youth Chorus, led by Carol, will sing a few spirited songs at the service. 8401 Grubb Road Chevy Chase, MD, 301-587-2273
Sat, May 3 (11 a.m.) Tot Shabbat led by Miss Carol at Beth El Hebrew Congregation, followed by an oneg (light lunch) and birthday cake in honor of Israel's 60th birthday. 3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, 703-370-9400
Sun, May 4 (3 p.m.) Habitat for Humanity interfaith, intergenerational "Bulding on Faith" concert with the Olam Tikvah Chorale and Kol NoVa Youth Choir and 6 other talented musical ensembles, Annandale United Methodist Church, 3 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Fri, May 9 (7:15 p.m.) Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Rosalind Gold, Carol Boyd Leon and the Kol NoVa Youth Choir at Greenspring Village Chapel, Spring Village Dr., Springfield, VA.
Sat, May 10 (9:45 a.m.) Tot Shabbat led by Miss Carol at Congregation B'nai Tzedek featuring the "Little Ducklings" class, 10621 South Glen Rd., Potomac, MD, 301-299-1149
Fri, May 16 (6:45 p.m.) Tot Shabbat led by Miss Carol and a rabbi; theme is Israel's 60th birthday party! Temple Shalom, 8401 Grubb Road Chevy Chase, MD, 301-587-2273
Sat, May 17 (11 a.m.) Tot Shabbat led by Miss Carol at Beth El Hebrew Congregation. Followed by an oneg (light lunch). Weather permitting, we'll be in the Chapel-In-The-Woods at the back of the parking lot, 3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, 703-370-9400
Fri, May 23 (6:15 p.m.) A quick, family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service with music led by Carol at Temple Shalom. Very friendly, optional pot-luck dinner afterward. 8401 Grubb Road Chevy Chase, MD, 301-587-2273
June 2008
Thu, Jun 5 and Fri, Jun 6 (9:15 a.m.) Olam Tikvah Preschool "Stepping Up" ceremonies for students and their guests, Carol leads music, Congregation Olam Tikvah, 3800 Glenbrook Rd, Fairfax, VA, 703-425-1880
Sat, Jun 7 (11 a.m.) Tot Shavuot Shabbat led by Miss Carol at Beth El Hebrew Congregation, followed by an oneg (light lunch) and ice-cream, 3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, 703-370-9400
Sun, Jun 8 (6:45 p.m.) Tot Shavuot service led by Miss Carol and a rabbi followed by ice-cream sundaes, Temple Shalom, 8401 Grubb Road Chevy Chase, MD, 301-587-2273
Fri, Jun 13 (7:15 p.m.) Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Rosalind Gold and Carol Boyd Leon at Greenspring Village Chapel, Spring Village Dr., Springfield, VA.
Sat, Jun 21 (11 a.m.) Tot Shabbat led by Miss Carol at Beth El Hebrew Congregation. May be held in the Chapel-In-The-Woods (weather permitting) at the back of the parking lot. Followed by an oneg (light lunch). 3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, 703-370-9400
Fri, Jun 27 (6:15 p.m.) A quick, family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service with music led by Carol at Temple Shalom. Very friendly, optional pot-luck dinner afterward. 8401 Grubb Road Chevy Chase, MD, 301-587-2273