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In a city where happy hour is a part of work culture and weekend plans are built around bottomless brunch, the idea of abstaining from alcohol can feel hard to swallow. During Dry January, Rabbi Aaron leads a spirited discussion over mocktails on the ways alcohol is used and abused in daily life and how …
Join 2239 as we set intentions for the new year during an inspiring and relaxing yoga practice. After class, catch up with old friends or meet your new besties as we enjoy light refreshments and start the new week together with joy. Class is open to everyone of all levels and will be taught by …
Wisdom + Wellness experiences at the Den offer a unique experience to holistically care for ourselves - mind, body, and soul through text study, exploring different wellness practices, and connection to Jewish ritual and wisdom. The Wisdom + Wellness Circle aims to connect thematically with timely events in the Jewish calendar, as well as what …
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 Mondays, January 22, 29, February 5, and 12 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Rabbi Aaron facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental …
Celebrate the New Year of the Trees with a Tu B’Shvat seder, a ritual that began with the Kabbalists of the 16th century. At our seder led by Rabbi Nora, you’ll dive into nature-inspired texts to discover connections between environmentalism and Judaism and explore the symbolism behind the fruit, nuts, and four cups of wine …
Tu B’Shvat, the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shvat, is the new year for trees! This holiday originates from the rabbis of the Talmud, and there is a tradition established by Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, to have a Tu B’Shvat Seder. We will explore Jewish texts, fruits, and themes connected to each of the …
A traditional and accessible deep dive into the weekly Torah portion, tying ancient stories to real life meaning. We ask questions of ourselves and our Biblical ancestors to learn from their experience and apply the meaning of their stories to our Jewish journeys. We study the Torah portion as well as commentaries from rabbis throughout …
Parashah (Torah) Study + Discussion: Message from the Mountaintop Read More »
EntryPointDC's popular #adulting workshops are back again this winter with new workshops! Whether you are looking to become a more successful professional, power couple, financially literate or spiritually savvy this year – workshops will be offered for 20s and 30s (and early 40s) at all stages of life and topics will delve into finances, career planning, healthy …
Advice for Life: The Rebbe's Advice for Leading a More Purposeful Life The Lubavitcher Rebbe's spiritual leadership is the force behind the modern Chabad movement. Join this new multimedia course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute to journey through the Rebbe's practical wisdom on work, family, health, and well-being. Discover how the Rebbe applied Jewish …
Award-winning playwright Gary Morgenstein's ripped-from-the-headlines new play Dancing on Glass draws two broken families into an explosive public case of antisemitism, political bullying - and the perils of parenting - triggered by the firing of a Jewish teacher of Israeli-Palestinian studies for not being “balanced enough”. Gary Morgenstein’s novels and plays have been featured in …
Dancing on Glass by Gary Morgenstein – Virtual Performance Read More »
Refugee Shabbat is an invitation for us to express our solidarity with the global Jewish movement for refugee protection and welcome. People seeking asylum are being turned away at borders around the world. This is a critical moment for all of us to reaffirm and redouble our support for refugees, asylum seekers, and the forcibly …
A traditional and accessible deep dive into the weekly Torah portion, tying ancient stories to real life meaning. We ask questions of ourselves and our Biblical ancestors to learn from their experience and apply the meaning of their stories to our Jewish journeys. We study the Torah portion as well as commentaries from rabbis throughout …
Parashah (Torah) Study + Discussion: Guidelines for Property and Peoplehood Read More »
