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This program is specifically designed for those in their 20s and 30s. It’s never been easy to talk about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza has made the topic even more highly charged. In small group conversations led by facilitators from Resetting the Table, an organization dedicated to building productive conversation across political …
In a world that feels like it demands perfection, mindfulness teacher Alison Cohen shares how to develop a kinder and more compassionate relationship with yourself, which in turn can improve your relationships with others. Drawing on Jewish wisdom and the research of Drs. Kristen Neff, Christopher Germer, Tara Brach, Dan Siegel, and others, each interactive session explores …
Course Overview Decisions of Fate: Your Jewish Compass for Navigating Questions of Medical Ethics. Explore the guiding Jewish values that help inform choices on common medical questions. This course will equip students with the tools to chart a path through four areas of medical ethics: experimental treatments, extending life, pregnancy questions, and caring for a …
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Calling all Young Professionals! Are you curious about the weekly parsha? Itching for an after Mincha snack? Looking for an excuse to meet up with your Kesher friends? Join us Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in the Social Hall for our parsha class: Nosh & Learn! We hope to see you there!!! Please contact Maddie Dahl or …
Join Sheryl Sandberg and Sheila Katz, CEO of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) on Tuesday, May 28th, at 8:15pm ET, for a Jewish Community Conversation about the importance of bearing witness, lifting up the silenced voices of the October 7th attack, and demanding justice. Screams Before Silence is a powerful new documentary that focuses …
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Explore the Museum and the exhibition “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli after hours. Learn DC’s deli history with gallery talks from Ted Merwyn, author of, Pastrami on Rye: An Overstuffed History of the Jewish Deli, Nycci Nellis, DC’s food and hospitality expert, and Michaele Weissman, author of, The Rye Bread Marriage. Make your own pickling seasoning, …
Course Overview Decisions of Fate: Your Jewish Compass for Navigating Questions of Medical Ethics. Explore the guiding Jewish values that help inform choices on common medical questions. This course will equip students with the tools to chart a path through four areas of medical ethics: experimental treatments, extending life, pregnancy questions, and caring for a …
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Calling all Young Professionals! Are you curious about the weekly parsha? Itching for an after Mincha snack? Looking for an excuse to meet up with your Kesher friends? Join us Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in the Social Hall for our parsha class: Nosh & Learn! We hope to see you there!!! Please contact Maddie Dahl or …
It's been a tough year! Want to talk about it? On Thursday, June 6, Rabbi Alexandra Stein will facilitate a conversation for any Rodef 2100 folks who are interested – come if you'd like to share your experiences, questions, and perspectives, and listen to others do the same. All are welcome, and we'll serve dinner …
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During our innovative take on the holiday of Shavuot, experience a night of dairy, debate, and personal discovery. Start the night with a wine and cheese tasting led by Cheesemonster DC. The main event features candid, autobiographical stories from Sixth & I’ers exploring unexpected takes on Shavuot’s themes of anticipation, revelation, and conversion. Following, eat …
FIDF Young Leadership – D.C., in partnership with EntryPointDC, the young adults program (ages 21-45) of the EDCJCC, invites you to a special evening of self-defense training. Train with a former IDF soldier, an elite Krav Maga trainer. Refreshments will be provided! SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Questions? Please reach out to Hadar.Kochavi@FIDF.org.
Discover a unique opportunity to engage in a collaborative, peer-led exploration of the weekly Torah portion! Whether it’s your first or fiftieth time exploring a text of Torah - this peer-led setting will spark robust dialogue and conversation as we lift up relevant teachings for our daily lives from ancient texts. Please join us, all …
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