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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Get ready for the coziest night of the year at our Pajama Party! Slip into your comfiest PJs and join us for an evening of fun and relaxation. We’ll build epic pillow forts, sip on delicious hot chocolate, and share stories that will warm your heart. Whether you’re here to unwind or unleash your inner …

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Spend your evening with clients served by Community of Hope, which provides direct services to address the needs of homeless and low-income families and individuals in DC. We’ll be running various crafting projects at Community of Hope’s shelter called The Bridge, which serves 40 adults who are overcoming homelessness and awaiting their housing vouchers. Crafts …

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Join us for a festive Dreidal Event at Brighton Gardens, part of our ongoing series of community service activities bringing joy to the senior residents. This special gathering will celebrate the story of Hanukkah, blending tradition with togetherness. Residents will learn the history behind the holiday and the meaning of the dreidal, followed by a fun-filled dreidel …

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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 …

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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 …

Rejecting the Binary: A Nuanced Understanding of Israel/Palestine Read More »

The Third Gilmore Girl is the New York Times bestselling memoir from award-winning actress Kelly Bishop, spanning her six decades in show business from Broadway to Hollywood. Her storied career has been defined by winning a Tony Award for originating the role of Sheila Bryant in the original Broadway cast of A Chorus Line, her memorable performance as Marjorie Houseman, …

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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 …

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Want to learn more about HMI Washington DC? Join Honeymoon Israel (HMI) at our upcoming info session where you'll connect with other unique couples like you and learn what Honeymoon Israel is all about! Enjoy drinks, snacks, and great conversation with couples from your city. It's a tough time to be Jewish or love someone …

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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.

The recent television series The Gilded Age depicts the birth of New York’s Metropolitan Opera House as a class war between the city’s established “old money” clan and its newly wealthy arrivals. In this talk, historical musicologist Dr. Samantha M. Cooper draws on archival, oral history, and press findings to reveal the real-life dynamics that characterized Jewish involvement with …

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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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Join us as we welcome the start of Shabbat and kick off a relaxing weekend. We'll start with a little bit of learning + hot appetizers and drinks followed by beautiful Kabbalat Shabbat services. Then we'll have a delicious dinner as we catch up with friends -- new and old. If this is your first …

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This Shabbat experience is: Music-driven, laid-back, and soulful It’s led by: Musician Aaron Shneyer and friends You can expect: A collaborative feel, and intentions that strike a chord It’s a good fit for: Those unafraid to sing like no one’s listening—and those who just like to listen

Join the EntryPoint Cooking Tribe for a Shabbat potluck and a fun evening of Chanukah House Building. We’ll supply everything you need to make your house, and you just need to bring something to share for the potluck.   Note that this event will be capped at the first 30 people who register and sign up …

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Get ready for a Festivus Shabbat like no other—a holiday for the rest of us! Join us as we gather around the unadorned Festivus pole to kick off the night with the airing of grievances—because we’ve got a lot of problems with you people! Satisfy your appetite with delicious food and drinks (no soup for you? Not tonight!). Test …

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Enjoy an evening meeting new people and playing games! Join the Board Game Interest Tribe for this fun monthly event. We will meet at the EDCJCC.