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Our bimonthly metro-accessible Shabbat Services are back ... and this time, we’re headed to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Arlington (one block from the Virginia Square - GMU metro stop). We’d love to see you there! Join us for all of the night or whichever parts work for you. Friday, March 28, 6:30 PM
Friday Night Service and Dinner Usher in Shabbat with a user friendly service — enhanced by inspiring explanations and complemented by the stirring melodies of the Jewish composer Shlomo Carlebach. Join us and meet new people at our exciting dinners following services! Friday (RSVP below) 6:30 p.m. – Carlebach Service 7:45 p.m. – Dinner Vegetarian …
Beware the Ides of March… and get ready for the most legendary Shabbat of the year! 🔪 This March, we’re bringing back Kill Your Enemies Shabbat—a night of food, fun, and (friendly?) rivalry in honor of the death of Caesar. But this time, there’s a catch: you must bring an enemy. Whether it’s a rival sports fan, a …
Get lucky at St. Patrick’s Day Shabbat this March! Green salad? Yes. Green chicken? Maybe. Green challah? Probably not. Come and enjoy homecooked meal with some new friends! You must RSVP on OneTable.
Join Rabbi Emmanuel to enjoy a home-cooked meal, meaningful Shabbat rituals, and lots of opportunity for connection and conversation with community members. Together, we'll study a range of Jewish teachings on the upcoming holiday of Passover, reflecting on its varied themes and traditions while exploring resonances with our lives today. We will gather in a Metro …
Join us at Moishe House Columbia Heights for a cozy Language Exchange Dinner and Havdalah, where we’ll share a delicious meal while practicing different languages in a fun and welcoming environment. End the evening with a meaningful Havdalah ceremony as we transition from Shabbat into the new week together.
Do you want to learn about Judaism or increase your Jewish knowledge? Then the Introduction to Judaism course is for you. This course is perfect for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience. This 18-week course will give you a solid …
Join Rabbi Emmanuel for a meaningful and fun-spirited trip to the National Gallery! Together, we’ll take a leisurely look at works by Jewish artists and others, reflecting on their artistic contributions, life stories, and resonances with our own perspectives. Afterward, we’ll gather for learning, discussion, and time to connect with one another over snacks and conversation. …
Hester Kamin’s pre-show conversations are a Theater J favorite! Join us to discuss the themes of our plays and how they relate to our own experiences and the issues of our times. Pre-show conversations are a great way to meet other theater fans and thinkers and to be ready to engage with the play more …
Rabbi Shira, Sixth & I’s former long-time and much beloved Senior Rabbi, returns to Sixth & I to celebrate her debut book! She set the vision for Sixth & I’s radically welcoming approach to Jewish learning and community and transformed thousands of lives in the process. When looking for inspiration on how to live well, …
Rabbi Shira Stutman In Conversation with David Brooks Read More »
Where is God in times of tragedy? What happens after I die? Can a person really change? 12 Jewish Questions is a learning community for adults – Jewish and non-Jewish – that draws upon 3,500 years of Jewish wisdom to deeply explore twelve of life’s most essential questions. 12 Jewish Questions is a semester-long course led by …
Join Rabbi Aderet for a night of learning and lively discussion as we explore the intersection of law, practice, and custom when it comes to Passover preparations and observance. You’ll walk away with a tangible understanding of the why, how, and what, as you prepare to enter the Festival of Passover. No experience necessary. All …
Passover Deep Dive: Jewish Customs, Practice, and Law Read More »
