Jewish Happenings
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Picnic and Park Cleanup
Picnic and Park Cleanup
Do something good and get some bagels. Sunday September 29th come join us at Barton Park for a bagel, some park clean up and some frisbee. Sunday is the perfect day for a picnic! Gluten free and vegan options available as well.
EntryPointDC New Year Mindfulness Hike
EntryPointDC New Year Mindfulness Hike
The weather is cooling down and we invite you to join us for a leisurely hike/walk through the city led by some of our community members. We will use Rabbi Atara’s New Year Mindfulness Hike guide and reflect on the past year and set intentions for the coming year.
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We Are Happy Hour
We Are Happy Hour
What's a better way to support the Moishe House community than with a good old fashioned happy hour? Join Moishe House Arlington, Bethesda, and Georgetown for drinks at Clubhouse.
Hebrew Literacy
Hebrew Literacy
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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Casino Night at Brighton Gardens
Casino Night at Brighton Gardens
Join us for an exciting Casino Night at Brighton Gardens, where fun and games are the focus! Whether you're a seasoned card player or just want to try something new, this event promises plenty of entertainment for all. Our residents at Brighton Gardens always enjoy these activities, which we host every other month, and Casino …
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Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner
Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner
Join Rodef 2100 for an informal dinner before Erev Rosh Hashanah Services on Wednesday, October 2 at 6:00PM. We will be meeting at Upside on Moore in Rosslyn, get food for ourselves, and have dinner together. After dinner join us at Temple Rodef Shalom's alternative service in Rosslyn. See the separate registration link for the …
Rosh Hashana Brisket Dinner
Rosh Hashana Brisket Dinner
Join us for a Young Professionals Rosh Hashanah Brisket Dinner! Celebrate the new year with delicious food, great company, and festive vibes. No affiliation or prior experience necessary. Here’s the delicious Menu! First Course: Round Challah: Freshly baked challah served with honey. Honey-Glazed Carrots: Roasted carrots drizzled with honey and topped with fresh thyme. Apple …
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Shofar in the Park
Shofar in the Park
Shofar in the Park Bring the Rosh Hashanah experience to a whole new level!Join us for an outdoor Rosh Hashana Celebration - SHOFAR IN THE PARKA 15-minute Rosh Hashanah Shofar experience for the entire family! WHEN: Thursday, October 3rd TIME: 6:00 PM WHERE: Lyon Village Park, 1800 N Highland St, Arlington, VA 22201 -Weather Permitting-
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Apple Picking
Apple Picking
Sunday at the orchard! We're heading to Homestead Farms to pick the juiciest apples and soak in the autumn (and Rosh Hashanah) vibes. It’s the perfect way to kick off the fall season with friends, fresh air, and lots of laughs! Feel free to help pick for the house or pick your own! Cars will …
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Kayaking Tashlich on the Potomac River
Kayaking Tashlich on the Potomac River
We love this time of year! Join the Den for our annual Kayaking Tashlich experience on the Potomac River as we experience a meaningful and relaxing way to take part in the powerful ritual of Tashlich. Tashlich, or “casting away”, is performed during the Ten Days between the start of Rosh Hashana and the beginning …
Run For Their Lives
Run For Their Lives
We are part of a 200+ chapter global movement to maintain awareness of the hostage situation in Gaza. We are pro-Israel but non-political and we walk weekly for about a mile. Here is the website: https://run4lives.org/ On October 6, our Arlington chapter and the Rockville chapter are joining together to walk in DC. We will meet …
Remembering October 7: A Shared Service of the Northern Virginia Jewish Community
Remembering October 7: A Shared Service of the Northern Virginia Jewish Community
Join the Jewish community of Northern Virginia in prayer as, together, we mark one year since the horrors of October 7th. The shared service will take place at Temple Rodef Shalom where we will come together as a community to hear stories of that day, share our grief, and pray together for a better future. …
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Empty Shabbat Table – October 7th
Empty Shabbat Table – October 7th
You are invited to stop by a special installation of the empty Shabbat table for the hostages, which will be down on the 3rd street gravel path. If you would like to volunteer to help set up or break down the table, you can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1W7EReC6-hOntAEdcXytgvLSR-SmdGGE-H8aJe1GFURg/edit?gid=147109222#gid=147109222 Remember that for 101 hostages and their …
Remembering October 7th : Standing with Israel
Remembering October 7th : Standing with Israel
Join us as we unite in solidarity, standing together in support for Israel. Remembering the victims and heroes a year after 10/7.
OneTable Oct 7th Commemoration
OneTable Oct 7th Commemoration
We know this year’s High Holidays may feel different after the events of October 7. To help you reflect and navigate these emotions, we’ve created A New Year, A Changed World: A High Holidays Guide For After October 7. We also invite you to join us for a remembrance ritual on October 7 at 1pm …
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Tashlich
Tashlich
This ritual is traditionally known as tashlich (i.e. casting away). We will gather together at Benjamin Banneker Park in Falls Church by Four Mile Run stream to reflect on the past year and cast away the parts unhelpfully weighing us down. We’ll talk about how to hold onto the important lessons we’re learning and how …
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The UnKosher Comedy Tour: Confessions
The UnKosher Comedy Tour: Confessions
The Unkosher Stand-Up Comedy Tour is back! The best young Jew-ish stand up comedians in the DC area share their hilarious transgressions in honor of Yom Kippur and are here to make you laugh if you are having a tough week. Mix and mingle at happy hour before the show – drinks and snacks will …
Honey Taste Test
Honey Taste Test
How sweet will your new year be? Add some flavor to your Wednesday night with a honey taste test! Join us as we sample different types of honey and see who can correctly identify the most honey flavors. Way too much honey will be provided so be prepared!
367 Days Later: Discussing Israel
367 Days Later: Discussing Israel
We're partnering with iTrek to provide a space for Jews and non-Jews to discuss the current situation in Israel and Gaza, one year after Oct. 7th and Israel's military response. We'll be catering from Oh Mama Grill.
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Alternative Tashlich & Planting
Alternative Tashlich & Planting
Join us at Moishe House for an innovative Tashlich experience where we’ll reflect on the past year and set intentions for the new one through a unique planting ritual. Together, we’ll sow seeds of growth and renewal, blending traditional practices with a fresh, eco-friendly twist.
Pre-Fast Pasta Party
Pre-Fast Pasta Party
Before the solemnity of Yom Kippur, join us for a fun and meaningful evening of community and carb-loading! With a variety of pasta dishes and great company, fuel up for the Day of Atonement.
Tashlich
Tashlich
Welcome the new year with a refreshing start as we gather at Norwood Park for a meaningful Tashlich ceremony. We’ll cast away our metaphorical sins by tossing breadcrumbs into the water, symbolizing a clean slate for the year ahead. If Tashlich isn’t part of your tradition, don’t worry—we’ll guide you through every step of this …
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Prefast Bites
Prefast Bites
Join us at Moishe House for a warm and welcoming early Shabbat dinner as we prepare for Yom Kippur. It’s a chance to gather with friends, enjoy a delicious meal, and enter the High Holy Day with a sense of community and reflection
Last Bite 2024
Last Bite 2024
Join Rodef 2100 for an informal Last Bite on Sunday, October 11th at 6:00 PM before Kol Nidre services. at Upside on Moore Located above the Rosslyn Metro 1700 N Moore St Level M2 Arlington, VA 22209. Dinner will be purchased on your own. After dinner join us at Temple Rodef Shalom's alternative service in Rosslyn. …
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Break Fast 2024
Break Fast 2024
Join Rodef 2100 at Temple Rodef Shalom for our Yom Kippur Break Fast! We will have a delicious spread of all your favorite break fast classics. Enjoy the great food and fun times with Temple Rodef Shalom's 20s and 30s community. Questions? Contact Rodef 2100 (rodef2100@templerodefshalom.org)
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Apple Crisp Bake/Donation
Apple Crisp Bake/Donation
If you thought we weren't Fall enough, roll up your sleeves for a heartwarming afternoon of baking apple crisps! We’ll be using the freshly picked apples from our apple picking event and turning them into apple crisps. Everyone who comes please bring a non-perishable item to donate and we’ll trade you for some apple crisp. …
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Sukkah Building/Decorating
Sukkah Building/Decorating
Do you know how to build a sukkah? Do we know how to build a sukkah? Who knows, but join us for a hands-on sukkah decorating event! We’ll transform our backyard into a beautiful sukkah space for Something in the Sukkah a few days later.
From Selma to Scotland – Panel Discussion: Interfaith Collaboration, Then and Now
From Selma to Scotland – Panel Discussion: Interfaith Collaboration, Then and Now
The Den has been invited to join neighboring communities to celebrate the national interfaith significance of the Scotland AME Zion Church in Potomac, MD in honor of the 100th anniversary of the sanctuary’s opening in 1924. The evening’s program will focus on the past and present of the church and community in the context of …
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Hebrew Literacy
Hebrew Literacy
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 …
4 events,
YWIN DC: In My Impact Era
YWIN DC: In My Impact Era
In My Impact Era: A Taylor Swift-Themed Night of Civic Engagement Are you ready for it? ✨ Join JWI YWIN DC in partnership with Repair the World for an empowering evening of civic engagement with a Taylor Swift twist! As part of JWI’s Vote Like Our Rights Depend On It campaign, we’ll be writing postcards …
Sukkah Decoration Making
Sukkah Decoration Making
We will be creating beautiful decorations to enhance the holiday of Sukkot! Whether you have a sukkah of your own or not, everyone is welcome to unleash their creativity and help us transform our space into a vibrant celebration of community.
Sukkot Sukkah Building Happy Hour
Sukkot Sukkah Building Happy Hour
Celebrate Sukkot with us at Moishe House during our festive Happy Hour, where you can build a sukkah and enjoy lively conversation, delicious bites, refreshing drinks. It’s the perfect opportunity to embrace the harvest season and connect with friends in a relaxed and joyful setting.
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GLOE Sukkah Soiree
GLOE Sukkah Soiree
Join our queer community in the Edlavitch DCJCC sukkah—everyone is welcome including partner organizations, our GLOE Hiking and Book Club interest tribes, and the EntryPointDC LGTBQ+ Shabbat Cluster. Bring your own harvest-themed beer or wine and snacks!
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Sukkah Screening: Wet Hot American Summer
Sukkah Screening: Wet Hot American Summer
Join us under the stars for this classic comedy! Set on the last day of camp, in the hot summer of 1981, Wet Hot American Summer follows a group of counselors who are each trying to complete their unfinished business before the day ends. The entire summer of pent-up sexual frustrations, unresolved post-traumatic stress, pending separations and …
Sushi Under The Stars!
Sushi Under The Stars!
Sushi Under the Stars: A Young Professionals Sukkot Social! Join us for an incredible night in TheShul patio Sukkah as we celebrate Sukkot under the stars! This is your chance to enjoy a unique outdoor experience with an open bar, a live sushi chef, and great vibes in a beautifully lit Sukkah. What to Expect: …
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Friday Night Services
Friday Night Services
6:00 pm – Happy Hour and Sukkot-themed crafts* 7:00 pm – Service *Happy Hour is 21+ This inclusive service featuring Sixth & I’s musicians and guest leaders Dr. Harriette Wimms and Dr. Rabbi Koach Baruch Frazier blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. Dr. Wimms is an ordained Kohenet (Jewish Priestess), prayer …
Halloween Shabbat
Halloween Shabbat
Get ready to cast away your weekday woes and dive into a night of frightful fun at our Halloween Shabbat! Dress in your best ghoulish garb or enchanting ensemble, as costumes are a must for this eerie evening. We’ll have a fang-tastic feast with all the bewitching bites and drinks you could dream of, so …
Economic Justice Pizza Party
Economic Justice Pizza Party
Wondering how to get more involved in social justice work through the synagogue? Want to make new friends who share your values? Join us for this low-stress social (justice) event, where we will eat pizza after services, get to know each other, talk about upcoming economic justice campaigns in DC and Maryland, and strategize how …
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Board Game Day!
Board Game Day!
Unwind and connect with friends at our Shabbat Afternoon Board Game Events! From Bingo to Backgammon, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere filled with laughter, friendly competition, and good company. Whether you’re a strategy master or a casual player, everyone is welcome to join the fun! Feel free to bring your favorite games as well!
Sukkot Dinner
Sukkot Dinner
Celebrate Sukkot with us at Moishe House for a festive dinner, filled with delicious food and great company. It’s a wonderful chance to savor traditional dishes, enjoy meaningful conversations, and experience the holiday’s spirit of togetherness.
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GLOE New Year Mindfulness Hike
GLOE New Year Mindfulness Hike
Meet other members of the GLOE community and enjoy time outdoors as we follow a self guided mindfulness guide created by EDCJCC Jewish Life Director Rabbi Atara. Hang out for an optional buy your own lunch after we hike.
Candy Sukkah Making & Brunch
Candy Sukkah Making & Brunch
Join us at Moishe House for a sweet and creative Sukkot event where we’ll build a sukkah entirely out of candy while enjoying a delicious brunch together. It’s a fun, interactive way to celebrate the holiday and indulge your sweet tooth with friends
Sukkot Family Celebration – Pizza In The Hut
Sukkot Family Celebration – Pizza In The Hut
Sukkot Community CelebrationKosher Pizza in The Hut SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 12:00 PM Join us for*Delicious Kosher Pizza,Salads, Drinks and more!*Lawn Games!*Shake the Lulav and Esrog!Music & More....
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Sushi and Soups in the Sukkah
Sushi and Soups in the Sukkah
Join us for our Young Professional Sukkot Party under the stars. *Enjoy delicious Sushi, Soups, Beer, Wine and more *Finest of YJP *Great food, great drinks, great company, great time! Meet and schmooze with other Young Jewish Professionals, all while fulfilling the Mitzva of eating in a Sukkah on the Holiday of Sukkot. This event …
Hebrew Literacy
Hebrew Literacy
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 …
Mia’s Bark Mitzvah
Mia’s Bark Mitzvah
Join us as we celebrate Mia, Thomas’s parents's beloved Yorkie, turning the big 1-3! Just like a bat mitzvah, but with a lot more tail wagging and kibble, Mia is stepping into her canine womanhood with a pawsitively fabulous party. Dress to impress in your finest bat mitzvah attire, and get ready to "paw-ty" with classics …
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Something in the Sukkah
Something in the Sukkah
Something will be happening in the Sukkah. Please come as there will be something to do while you enjoy the outdoors in the sukkah. If you were ever interested in doing that thing, well now you can do it in the Sukkah. In case you were wondering what we’d be doing on Tuesday, October 22 …
Dance, Dance, (Re)Evolution: Hoshana Rabba Learning and Celebration
Dance, Dance, (Re)Evolution: Hoshana Rabba Learning and Celebration
Join Rabbi Emmanuel for a special gathering marking the final day of Sukkot. Known as Hoshana Rabbah, it is traditionally a time of hakafot (rounding circles) to honor the change of seasons, pray for the wellbeing of the planet, and finalize our hopes for the New Year. Join us for an evening of conversation, study, …
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S’mores in the Sukkah 2024
S’mores in the Sukkah 2024
Join Temple Rodef Shalom's 20s and 30s to celebrate Sukkot under the sukkah and roast some marshmallows! Meet at Temple Rodef Shalom under the sukkah out front and enjoy the crisp fall air and the starry sky as we catch up while enjoying some sweet treats. S'mores fixin's will be provided. Check the weather and dress with …
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Simchat Torah Pregame
Simchat Torah Pregame
Join us for an exciting pre-party as we gear up for Simchat Torah, the holiday celebrating the acceptance of the Torah! Enjoy a festive atmosphere to raise your spirits (emotional and liquid!). Don’t miss out on the good vibes—come celebrate with us before Hakafot!
Choosing Joy: A Simchat Torah Celebration
Choosing Joy: A Simchat Torah Celebration
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Limited tickets at the door will be available for $26. 6:30pm – Happy Hour 7:30pm – Service On the Shabbat just before Simchat Torah, Jews across the world read from the book of Kohelet/Ecclesiastes (3:4), including the line: Eit Lispoad, V’eit Lirkod, which translates to, “There is a time for grieving, and …
Simchat Torah Live!
Simchat Torah Live!
🌟 Simchas Torah 5785: A Night of Dancing, Reflection & Unity 🌟 Join us for an unforgettable Simchas Torah celebration at TheShul, bringing together hundreds of people for a lively and meaningful night! This year, the theme is: We Will Dance Again & Prevail! Prepare for an inspiring evening as we come together to reflect, rejoice, and dance …
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Shabbat Dinner
Shabbat Dinner
After a month of holiday feasting, let’s gather for a traditional Shabbat dinner with a fresh twist! Enjoy a delightful menu featuring green-inspired dishes that celebrate the bounty of the season. RSVP on OneTable by Wednesday, October 22nd:
Mediterranean Shabbat
Mediterranean Shabbat
Join us for a Mediterranean-inspired Shabbat dinner that will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean. Delicious food, great company, and a beautiful evening await as we come together to celebrate. Gluten free and vegetarian options will be available.
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Spooky Drunk History
Spooky Drunk History
Get ready for a night of haunted hilarity and tipsy tales at our Spooky Drunk History event! Come prepared with a Halloween-themed story you know inside and out, as we’ll all indulge in some spirited beverages and take turns sharing our spooky sagas. Whether it's ghostly legends, eerie folklore, or creepy personal anecdotes, we want …
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Resilience and Hope: An Evening of Art and Storytelling
Resilience and Hope: An Evening of Art and Storytelling
This evening is designed to encourage conversations about resilience and hope through an artistic lens. The program will explore Israel’s post October 7th reality through varied art forms, helping to examine the consciousness of October 7th in a different way. Participants will be invited to experience several creative spaces to listen to the personal stories …
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Hebrew Literacy
Hebrew Literacy
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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Pumpkin Painting
Pumpkin Painting
It’s pumpkin painting time! The Paint and Sip was such a blast last month that we had to bring it back, Fall style. Come after work for a laid back night of art, community, and drinks. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just here for the vibes, you'll leave with a masterpiece!
