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 …

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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 …

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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 »

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 …

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