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This class meets Mondays, September 16 – December 9 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. There will not be class on November 25. Class will meet in-person on September 16 and December 9, and the rest of the class will be virtual. Demystify the Hebrew alphabet as you learn the letters and vowels and how to …
Mara Benjamin “Jewish Peoplehood in an Ecological Age” In recent decades, scientists have found increasing evidence that plants, non-human animals, and other life forms share many qualities once thought to be the unique property of human beings. Humans are more similar than dissimilar other organisms in critical respects, and our fate as a species may …
Makom DC: Dr. Mara Benjamin on Jewish Peoplehood in an Ecological Age Read More »
This two-hour class meets Tuesdays, November 12 and 19 and December 3 and 10 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. This past year, so many people have had conversations they don’t necessarily feel equipped to handle or find themselves hesitant to engage, at a loss for words, or confused about what to believe. Others find themselves at …
Rejecting the Binary: A Nuanced Understanding of Israel/Palestine Read More »
The diversity of the American Jewish community is one of its greatest strengths. Yet where did all the differences between Jewish denominations and communities come from? How might understanding Jewish history help us make decisions about our Jewish lives today? Join Rabbi Emmanuel for an exploration of the origins of Jewish religious movements as we …
How Did We Get Here? Where To Next? A Jewish History Series Read More »
Join us for a night of parsha study and dinner with a local DC rabbi. This week's torah portion is Vayetzei where we will be learning about Jacob's journey.
Learn about Judaism with in a free course over five Thursdays, starting November 14th, at 8:00 PM. Register now in order to get the zoom link! (11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19) This crash course on Judaism is designed to provide an overview of the history of Judaism, its beliefs, practices, and cultural traditions. The course …
This class meets Mondays, September 16 – December 9 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. There will not be class on November 25. Class will meet in-person on September 16 and December 9, and the rest of the class will be virtual. Demystify the Hebrew alphabet as you learn the letters and vowels and how to …
When was the last time a place felt like home? Join us for a community member led program where we will be looking into the question of “In Our Land”, and focusing on what we understand by the word “homeland”.
If you’re feeling a little burned out, bring some more light into the holiday season at this candle-making class led by Sixth & I’s Jewish Life Events Manager Erica Greenwald. You’ll leave with your own set of nine hand-dipped beeswax candles, which make a great addition to your menorah or an unexpected gift for friends or family. No one will be turned away …
Gelt and Glow: A Chanukah Candle-Making Workshop Read More »
This two-hour class meets Tuesdays, November 12 and 19 and December 3 and 10 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. This past year, so many people have had conversations they don’t necessarily feel equipped to handle or find themselves hesitant to engage, at a loss for words, or confused about what to believe. Others find themselves at …
Rejecting the Binary: A Nuanced Understanding of Israel/Palestine Read More »
Learn about Judaism with in a free course over five Thursdays, starting November 14th, at 8:00 PM. Register now in order to get the zoom link! (11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19) This crash course on Judaism is designed to provide an overview of the history of Judaism, its beliefs, practices, and cultural traditions. The course …
Awakened Heart is a holistic and soulful mindfulness experience that takes us on an individual journey from being present to what is in our hearts to connecting with the community around us. We begin with guided meditation and silence, and then turn outward to connect in community for learning, sacred chanting and a contemplative Shabbat …
Awakened Heart: A Contemplative Shabbat Spiritual Experience + Lunch Read More »
Learning a language and looking for a forum to practice? Join our Winter Language Exchange! We will have a space to practice your language- from Spanish to Russian, German, Hebrew, and more. There will be ~international snacks~ and good company; RSVP on airtable and let us know which language you are hoping to practice.
Come join the Crochet Club, where crafters of all skill levels are welcome to come for one or all sessions! Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn the basics or an experienced crocheter looking for new inspiration, this is the perfect space for you. Our talented and knowledgeable instructor, Sophia, will be on hand to …
How do you define Jewish Peoplehood? Join us for a community member led program exploring the 3 C's (Covenantal, Communitarian, Cosmopolitan) of peoplehood. This program provides an easily graspable key to understanding the vagaries of the Jewish People and our individual attachment to it. A light dinner will be provided.
Join us for the Israel 4HQ Event, an engaging program designed to navigate the complexities of Israel and its role in the world. As tensions and differing views often surround the topic of Israel, this event offers a thoughtful space to explore these issues together. Through the Moishe House 4HQ program, we’ll dive into Israel’s history, …
“Miracles” writes Rabbi Jason Rubenstein, “have gone from being the great proof of religion to its great disproof. A source of embarrassment at worst, and perhaps, at best, confusion.” Agree? Disagree? Not sure? No matter where you stand, join Rabbi Emmanuel as we prepare for Hanukkah together through intimate study and conversation about miracles: their …
Hanukkah celebrates rededication of the Holy Temple. Join Rabbi Aderet for a special evening as we prepare to celebrate Hanukkah and explore the things we can illuminate in our own lives that have been lost or missed? We will ground in Jewish texts and then turn to a creative visual arts process that will help …
lluminate: A Hanukkah Warm Up + Creative Arts Exploration Read More »
Learn about Judaism with in a free course over five Thursdays, starting November 14th, at 8:00 PM. Register now in order to get the zoom link! (11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19) This crash course on Judaism is designed to provide an overview of the history of Judaism, its beliefs, practices, and cultural traditions. The course …
