Classes & Learning

Rabbi John Rosove and Rabbi Sue Shankman will focus their conversation on how the American Jewish community has faced new challenges since October 7. There will be a bagel brunch preceding the event. About the Book The killing of 1,200 Israelis on Octo­ber 7, 2023, by Hamas mil­i­tants becomes a hor­ri­ble crime that chal­lenges the …

The American Jewish Community: New Identity Challenges After October 7th Read More »

Kesher Israel invites you to a lecture with George Washington University Professor Christopher Rollston:  "What are the Earliest Hebrew Inscriptions from the First Temple Period?" His lecture will be followed by a dessert reception. Professor Rollston is Department Chair, Professor of Biblical and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the George Washington University. He is active in the …

Professor Rollston Lecture: What are the Earliest Hebrew Inscriptions from the First Temple Period? Read More »

Join Israel Policy Forum, Adas Israel Congregation, and JCRC of Greater Washington for a candid conversation with three pragmatic policy experts committed to pursuing a more peaceful and secure future for Israelis and Palestinians alike. Shira Efron, Ibrahim Eid Dalalsha, and Rachel Brandenburg will cover a range of key issues, including the Palestinian political arena, …

Conflict at a Crossroads: Israeli, Palestinian, and American Perspectives Read More »

In the wake of the Holocaust, an unpublished manuscript was found in the rubble of the Warsaw Ghetto. Written before the war, the author— Hasidic rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira—buried his life’s work shortly before his death. In doing so, he preserved his “Hakhsharat HaAvrekhim,” a spiritual guidebook seeking to speak to the life experiences and …

“Religious Adulting”: A Spiritual Approach to Young Adulthood Read More »

The Queer Rosh Chodesh Group will draw on the tradition of feminist Rosh Chodesh gatherings to explore the themes of the upcoming Jewish month through a queer lens. This gathering, led by Based-In DC’s Rabbi Avigayil Halpern, will take place monthly on or before Rosh Chodesh, the first day of the Jewish month, and is …

Queer Rosh Chodesh Group: Adar Read More »

Join us for a communal Shabbat lunch with our scholar in residence, Jordan Gorfinkel.  For nearly a decade Jordan was a manager of the Batman franchise at DC Comics, where his creations serve as inspiration for television, film, games and more. As a cartoonist, Jordan draws JewishCartoon.com, the weekly comic strip featured in newspapers and online. …

Lunch and Learn presentation with Jordan Gorfinkel: Sefer Yona and Jewish Destiny Read More »

An afternoon of camaraderie and learning open to women of all ages, featuring not one, but two experts in the field of breast health! Bring your friends and family! The Women of WHC are proud to offer this vital panel discussion, featuring the co-authors of No Longer Radical, an important handbook on breast health. Knowledge is Power! …

What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Health Read More »

Sunday, March 23, after the matinee of 'Your Name Means Dream'   The progress of technology moves faster than religion, but some of the questions central to AI ethics have been considered by Judaism for centuries. For example, what makes us uniquely human? A scholar of both Jewish law and the history of technology, David …

Engage the Experts: A conversation with Dr. David Zvi Kalman Read More »

Embark is all about exploring Jewish life in interfaith relationships – without the pressure to convert. Connect with other couples and an Embark rabbi as you learn, share, and grow together in a supportive space. Whether you’re curious about tradition or building your own, discover a Jewish life that’s uniquely yours. Embark is for interfaith …

First Session of Embark D.C. Read More »

This is a four-week discussion-based course designed for couples in their 20s and early 30s who do not yet have children. The workshop is held four to five times throughout the year. This cohort meets on Wednesdays, March 26, April 2, April 9, and April 16 from 7:15 pm-8:45 pm at Sixth & I.  Rabbi …

Interfaith Couples Workshop Read More »

Join members of Avodah and Sea Change for a conversation between cross-generational members fighting for social change and building relationships in coalition spaces, exploring real-life examples of leaning into relationships and community organizing. Moderated by the Den’s Rabbi Emmanuel Cantor.

Join the Den for a night at Theatre J—a project of the Edlavitch DC JCC. We will see Your Name Means Dream, José Rivera’s poignant play that explores the evolving relationship between an aging woman, Aislin, and her AI caregiver, Stacy, as they navigate questions of humanity, connection, and the soul. Blending magical realism with …

A Night at the Theater Exploring: Humanity, Connection, The Soul (EDCJCC X the Den) Read More »

Thursday, March 27 after the performance Jewish wisdom and values can be a powerful tool to unpack the challenges and possibilities of AI. Join us for a thought provoking conversation at the intersection of faith and technology with the Den Collective’s, Rabbi Emmanuel Cantor. Rabbi Emmanuel Cantor serves as Community Rabbi for the Den Collective, …

A Rabbi Responds: A Post-Show with Rabbi Emmanuel Cantor Read More »

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.

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 …

Pre-Show Conversation with Hester Kamin Read More »