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Join Rabbi Emmanuel for a meaningful and fun-spirited trip to the National Gallery! Together, we’ll take a leisurely look at works by Jewish artists and others, reflecting on their artistic contributions, life stories, and resonances with our own perspectives. Afterward, we’ll gather for learning, discussion, and time to connect with one another over snacks and conversation. …
Hester Kamin’s pre-show conversations are a Theater J favorite! Join us to discuss the themes of our plays and how they relate to our own experiences and the issues of our times. Pre-show conversations are a great way to meet other theater fans and thinkers and to be ready to engage with the play more …
Rabbi Shira, Sixth & I’s former long-time and much beloved Senior Rabbi, returns to Sixth & I to celebrate her debut book! She set the vision for Sixth & I’s radically welcoming approach to Jewish learning and community and transformed thousands of lives in the process. When looking for inspiration on how to live well, …
Rabbi Shira Stutman In Conversation with David Brooks Read More »
Join Rabbi Aderet for a night of learning and lively discussion as we explore the intersection of law, practice, and custom when it comes to Passover preparations and observance. You’ll walk away with a tangible understanding of the why, how, and what, as you prepare to enter the Festival of Passover. No experience necessary. All …
Passover Deep Dive: Jewish Customs, Practice, and Law Read More »
Not making it home for Passover this year? Want to attend or host a small group seder? You won’t be alone thiNot making it home for Passover this year? Want to attend or host a small group seder? You won’t be alone this Passover! EntryPointDC is once again running our Satellite Seder program, where we’ll …
Join CJM and our partners this Passover season at our second annual untraditional seder to remember. Read from our community Haggadah, clink glasses over stories old and new, connect over charoset and horseradish, and find inspiration all around the table. (ages 21+). Dinner will be pescatarian and kosher style. Schedule 5:30 – 6:30 pm …
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 »
The right idea, invoked at the right time, can change our lives. Drawing from her studies of happiness and from challenges she’s faced herself, Gretchen Rubin—the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before—has discovered the “Secrets of Adulthood” that can help us manage the complexities of life. For anyone undergoing a major life …
Gretchen Rubin In Conversation with Meghan Keane Read More »
Are you hosting or attending a seder for the first time? Do you need a Passover prep refresher? In this packed Passover planning session, we will discuss the core structure of the seder, offering meaningful insights, alternate traditions, and logistical advice. You will leave with a practical handbook, an adaptable haggadah text, and feeling confident …
This five-week workshop meets Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Additionally, attending Shabbat services on April 25 at 7:00 pm is a requirement of the course. Rabbi Aaron leads an experiential introduction to Judaism course designed for those looking to reconnect with Judaism, as well as non-Jews looking …
In this interactive workshop inspired by the book The Empowered Job Search, co-author and leadership coach Lauren Weinstein will help you navigate this moment in your job search journey with more confidence and clarity. You'll explore the mindset shifts needed to move forward, uncover and reframe limiting beliefs that may be holding you back, and cultivate …
Sweeten your Seder with Homemade Matzah Bark! Join us for a fun and delicious Happy Hour with local YJPs! Create a delicious treat to take home. Gluten-free options available!
This experience is: Laid-back, intimate, heavy on music, and lighter on prayer It’s led by: Musicians Aaron Shneyer & friends! You can expect: Stirring music, a collaborative feel, and intentions that strike a chord It’s a good fit for: Those unafraid to sing like no one’s listening
Join your Nova Young Jewish Professionals community for the monthly Shabbat dinner now on the First-ish Fridays! Text “SHABBAT” by Wednesday for location:347-822-9415
Friday Night Live: A Reimagined Shabbat Experience Join us for Friday Night Live, a vibrant Shabbat experience for the entire community! This month's theme is: Sliders & Scotch! 🥃 Get ready for a buffet featuring mouthwatering sliders, paired with an impressive selection of premium Scotch and handcrafted Scotch cocktails. Enjoy an evening of incredible food, …
Join 2239 for a conversation and text study with Rabbi Naama of Or Hadash Congregation in Haifa, Israel. Bagels included!
Join Rabbi Holtzblatt for a taste of the Torah of the Haggadah and to ask all your burning Passover Questions. Learn a short teaching you can bring to your Seder and share with family and friends. Then we will open it up to questions you have about Passover.
The Cherry Blossoms are here! Join us for a night of interactive art installations, live music, roaming entertainers and firework finale all along the banks of the Anacostia river. Come with friends or come alone as we’ll all meet at the M Street Water Park at the corner of M Street and 2nd Street. Please …
Jewish mystics sought out nature as a way to experience a more profound sense of intention and attention to their lives. In this spirit, we’ll prepare for Passover—known in the Torah as Chag Ha-Aviv (“spring holiday”)—by immersing ourselves in the blooming natural beauty of our region. We’ll be led on our hike by Den member …
Join us to celebrate Good Deeds Day with a meaningful morning of learning and service. With Passover around the corner, we will embrace the theme of "welcoming the stranger, for we were strangers," and support organizations serving refugees and asylum seekers. We will start by hearing from Habib Barra, who fled Afghanistan with his …
Join us at Moishe House Columbia Heights for a Financial Literacy Workshop that blends practical money skills with Jewish wisdom! We'll explore concepts like maaser kesafim (tithing) and tikkun olam (repairing the world) while covering essential topics like debt, investing, retirement, and credit cards. Enjoy a delicious bagel and lox spread as we learn how …
Sip delicious kosher wine, paint your own Seder Plate, and learn relevant Passover insights! Suggest donation $10 TEXT US IF YOURE IN:347-822-9415 or 703-973-4218
Are you hosting Passover Seder for the first time? Are you a seasoned Seder-Leader looking for new tips and tricks? Do you believe in the Haggadah value, “Everyone who is hungry – come and eat”? We’ve got you covered! Get ready for Passover with a hands-on Mock Seder where we’ll walk through the key parts …
Interested in learning more about Honeymoon Israel Washington DC? Join us and Honeymoon Israel alumni couples at our online info session where we will share what Honeymoon Israel is all about, our safety procedures to keep you and your loved one safe on an international trip, and how to apply! Are you eligible for an …
Please fill out the Mehirat Hametz form to authorize Hazzan Goldsmith to sell your hametz. We are not always able to destroy or remove all of our hametz. So the rabbis ordained that a symbolic sale is made of all the hametz to a non-Jew in the community, who then sells it back to us after …
Help replenish the blood supply in the DC metro area! It’s safe, easy, confidential, and extremely rewarding. The EDCJCC partners with Inova Blood Services to bring skilled technicians and top-of-the-line equipment for our quarterly blood drives. A few facts about donating blood: One blood donation can save four lives All donations stay in the Washington, DC …
Whether you are new to the community or been in DC for a while, we hope to see you and help you connect to someone new!
Adam Jortner discusses his book A Promised Land, a new history that centers Judaism at the dawn of the United States. Jews played a critical role both in winning the American Revolution--fighting for the Patriot cause from Bunker Hill to Yorktown--and in defining the republic that was created from it. As the most visible non-Christian …
Join other Jews of Color and their families to celebrate the holiday of Passover with us. We will make matzah pizza, decorate planters and plant some herbs to celebrate spring, do Passover-themed crafts, and create community! A kosher-for-Passover dinner will also be served. Please note, this will not be a traditional seder. Questions? Contact …
Celebrate Passover with Jews of Color and their Families Read More »
Burn your leftover chametz live in the Adas parking lot with Hazzan Goldsmith. We will be reviewing the blessing and customs for this Passover tradition. The burning of hametz should be completed by about 10 am.
*Please note, we will not have a happy hour before this service. This service is: Inclusive and contemporary with familiar Shabbat elements It’s led by: Rabbi Aaron with Sixth & I’s musicians You can expect: Uplifting music and a thought-provoking sermon It’s a good fit for: Shabbat newcomers or those looking for an unexpected way to wind down
Have you ever heard the story of Passover and thought, wow those plagues would make for a good dinner? Well you’re in luck!! Wild animals, tasty! Lice, delicious! I trust Renée’s cooking. Join us for a Shabbat in preparation for Passover. You must RSVP on Onetable.
Following our morning service, we will enjoy a Matzah Brei Brunch together. Enjoy this Passover favorite, fresh fruit, and other yummy food. No need to register for worship services; but registration is required for brunch. Registration closes Wed, Apr 9 at Noon! COST: $10/Temple Member Adult $15/Non-Member Adult $5/Children 12 and under Questions? Contact Cookie Mandell, Director of …
It'sa Matzah Pizza! Come join us for the best passover food and even better company! Note that this has been moved from Wednesday the 16th to Tuesday the 15th! https://www.facebook.com/share/19kp4Dusyw/
Passover is a holiday famously known for its delicious array of snacks. From the ever-dry matzah to those mysteriously chewy jelly rings, we all know that kosher for Passover food is definitely the highlight of the culinary year. Join us as we rate snacks that leave us wondering if they were made with love or …
There’s been some confusion, for you see my roommates are unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe. But recently something has changed within me, something is not the same. I’ve been dancing through life, mindless and careless. Well congratulotions because you can now join us for a night of song as we …
Join us for a Sweet and Memorable Celebration! Experience Passover in a whole new way with a Chocolate Seder—a fun, interactive, and delicious twist on tradition! This event takes the themes of the traditional Passover Seder and infuses them with all things chocolate. What to Expect: •Festive Dinner: We will kick off the evening with …
Introducing Schmear & Sheur, a fresh new twist on our wildly popular Moishe House Bethesda brinner and learn! This ongoing series brings you delicious bagels, all your favorite breakfast foods, and a fascinating Jewish text study—no homework required. The series will mostly be brunches, but since we couldn't make it work with our schedule, this time we …
We can finally see the Pandas! Get ready for MooHoo at the Zoo where we’ll view some emus or cuckoos. Make sure to bring walking shoes so you can join our crew and maybe enjoy a few new mountain dew.
Join us as we close out Passover with a special learning session on the diverse traditions Jews observe on the last night of the holiday. Then, at 8:32 PM, celebrate the end of Passover with delicious carbs and great company! Don't miss this chance to reflect, connect, and enjoy some well-earned food!
Every other month, we bring fun and connection to the senior residents of Brighton Gardens with a special activity. This time, we’re bringing the thrill of Casino Night! Join us for an evening of card games, dice rolls, and friendly competition with the wonderful residents. No real money—just great company, laughter, and maybe even a lucky streak! …
Unleash your inner artist and dive into a world of color at a pot painting event! Whether you’re a master painter or someone who hasn’t touched a brush since finger-painting days, this is your chance to get creative, relax, and make something totally unique. Plus, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation that’s perfect for brightening …
Meet at 7 to hear from professionals in your field! Email Rabbi Teitelbaum for more info: rabbizt@gmail.com.
Let the games begin! Bring games or use one of ours as we play all sorts of card games, board games, and party games. Pizza and drinks will be provided so come hungry for games and hungry for food.
Our popular Shabbat dinners are back, and this time with a unique theme! Let's get together with the Young Jewish Professionals of Washington DC for a beautiful Shabbat dinner featuring a 5-course catered menu prepared by the renowned Chef Avi Haroush - French Style! The dinner will feature a fine selection of red and white wines, …
Shabbat in France – Dinner & Social for Young Professionals Read More »
Celebrate Daniel’s birthday with us at Moishe House Columbia Heights! Enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner, festive vibes, and a chance to toast to Daniel’s special day (which happened during Passover).
Remember that unbeatable feeling of finally getting your braces off? This Shabbat, we’re channeling that same pure joy with a night full of good vibes, laughter, and celebration! Get ready for an evening of happiness, positivity, and, of course, all the hard and chewy foods you’ve been waiting for. From crunchy snacks to sticky treats, we’re indulging …
Join us for our Second Shabbos Lunch, where we’ll continue our Jewish learning by exploring Sephardic flavors instead of the traditional Ashkenazi dishes. Experience the rich culinary heritage of Sephardic communities with delicious recipes that bring new depth to our Shabbos lunch. Don’t miss this chance to learn, taste, and celebrate together!
Get ready for the ultimate Yom Ha’atzmaut blowout bash! We’re celebrating Israeli Independence Day with an epic barbecue, amazing Israeli food, and nonstop good vibes. Enjoy delicious bites, dance to Israeli music, and grab some awesome free giveaways. Whether you’re here for the hummus, the party, or just the love of Israel, this is a night you …
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 …
Kick off the new month with a Self-Care Night at Moishe House Columbia Heights! Unwind with friends through relaxing activities and meaningful conversation as part of our Rosh Chodesh Club, which host events for female-identifying and nonbinary community members.
