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*Conversation will start at 7:30, so arrive around 7 to mingle and get food* Commemorate Yom HaZikaron with a meaningful evening in conversation with a Holocaust survivor. Food will be provided as we listen to their story live on zoom and have the opportunity to ask questions. Let’s take this time to reflect on the …
Judaism offers a wide range of blessings to honor everyday moments in addition to times for daily and holiday prayers—traditionally covering everything from travel and using the bathroom to surviving life-threatening experiences. Contemporary Jewish poets and writers have also crafted liturgies for seemingly mundane occasions, such as going to a party or even watching TV. …
Learning + Art-Making: Blessing the Ordinary w/the Extraordinary Read More »
Join us for a meaningful communal Shabbat lunch with our Scholars in Residence, Kolot's Restart Group! Kolot’s Restart program is a transformative initiative that empowers 15 grassroots leaders from the Gaza Envelope to rebuild and reimagine their communities following the devastating events of October 7. Through regional leadership pods in the Gaza Envelope, northern Israel, …
Join us for a candid conversation with Israeli leaders from the Shaharit Institute’s KiTov program, representing the full spectrum of Israeli society—Jewish and Arab, religious and secular, left and right. Hear their raw, firsthand perspectives on bridging deep divides with empathy, honesty, and hope.
Join Rabbi Emmanuel for a leisurely, scenic bike ride as we emerge from Passover and embrace the season of renewal and rebirth with a day of nourishing our minds, bodies, and souls. We'll meet at a bike path in DC near a bike share station for those without bikes, with a mid-ride stop for Jewish …
Antisemitism today comes from many sources and presents unique challenges. A panel of Jewish community policy experts, moderated by Rabbi Jeff Saxe, will share their perspectives on how to identify, understand, and discuss antisemitism today, and what we can do to address it. The panel will include: Rabbi David Saperstein, former US Ambassador-at-Large for International …
Traditionally read on the upcoming late-spring holiday of Shavuot, the biblical book of Ruth takes place in the backdrop of ecological crisis, political instability, and a breakdown of social trust and institutions. Yet amidst it all, Ruth’s characters learn to care for one another and lay the foundations for a better future. Join Rabbi Emmanuel …
The Book of Ruth: Inspiring Torah for a World in Crisis Read More »
In Partnership with At The Well Jewish tradition holds the world’s best-kept wellness secrets—these ancient practices support our wholeness individually and in community. Please join in this collaborative experience as At the Well and the Wellness Center @ Adas partner to explore the wisdom of the lunar calendar through the sacred technology of Rosh Chodesh. …
Moon by Moon: A Community Integration of Spiritual Time Based on the Hebrew Calendar Read More »
Opportunities to hear directly from World War II veterans are shrinking. We gather to honor all veterans and hear the unique and fascinating stories of these 3 centenarian heroes. Colonel Frank Cohn – a refugee from Germany as a young boy, Cohn joined the U.S. Army and arrived in France shortly after D Day, participating …
100 And Going Strong: Three Jewish WWII Vets Share Their Experiences Read More »
Join us for light meal and a three-part series/discussion 'Sacred Spark' - the Torah's blueprint for love and connection!
What are we talking about when we talk about antisemitism? Discussing this topic can feel fraught and overwhelming, opening up big questions related to Jewish identity, history, and discrimination in the past and the present. With Rabbi Nora, discuss definitions of antisemitism including how it manifests in a post-October 7th world.
Join U.S. News & World Report at the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. for an exclusive morning of conversations around the LGBTQ+ movement. Opening Remarks Marion Phillips III, Senior Vice President for Community Development and DEI, U.S. News & World Report Beatrice Gurwitz, Executive Director, Capital Jewish Museum Talk …
Pride: Policy Accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ Movement Read More »
