Do you want to learn about Judaism or increase your Jewish knowledge? Then the Introduction to Judaism course is for you. This course is perfect for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience. This 18-week course will give you a solid …

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Join us for a meaningful and impactful Martin Luther King, Jr Day of Service (MLK) at the JCC. Honoring the legacy of MLK, we invite you to give back to the community, while making new friends, and learning together. Adults, Teens and Tweens: Join us at 11am to participate in one of two services projects. Building …

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Learn about pop culture anthropologist and DC-local Marc Tyler Nobleman and his quest to tell the story of Bill Finger, the previously uncredited co-creator of Batman. Dig deeper into this story with a documentary about Nobleman’s crusade to bring Bill Finger justice. Runtime 1h 33m. Presented in conjunction with JewCE: The Jewish Comic Experience ($0-$10).

Explore the connection between street and contemporary art with Basquiat’s Boy and Dog in a Johnnypump and Banksy’s Banksquiat. Boy and Dog in Stop and Search. The exhibition also features 20 works by Basquiat and a screening of Downtown 81, showcasing the vibrant 1980s Manhattan art scene.  

Interested in Krav Maga? Want to learn new techniques for self defense? We will be discussing the history and use of Krav Maga before learning techniques from an expert. You must RSVP—spots are limited.

Written and directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz (Resistance with Jesse Eisenberg, Hands Of Stone with Robert De Niro), Soul of a Nation is the first great documentary of 2025. This inspiring and eye-opening film delves into a perilous chapter in Israeli history, a time of profound internal conflict and external danger. Faced with deep divides, political unrest, and tremendous threats, the …

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Brooke Shields has spent a lifetime in the public eye. Growing up as a child actor and model, her every feature was scrutinized, her every decision judged. Today, Shields faces a different kind of scrutiny: that of being a “woman of a certain age.”  And yet, at fifty-nine, she feels more comfortable in her skin …

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Featuring Trio Sefardi A Concert in Commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day Join us for a special multi-media show by Trio Sefardi. “La Nona Kanta” is a tale of survival and courage that has significant relevance in today’s turbulent world. In filmed interviews, Flory Jagoda, who was an active member of Northern Virginia’s Jewish community, …

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Join Rabbi Aderet for this unique mini-cohort experience on exploring antisemitism at the Den. In April, Rabbi Aderet was invited to present on antisemitism at Johns Hopkins University’s Religious Literacy Series. In Rabbi Aderet’s presentation on antisemitism for the JHU DEI staff team she covered: antisemitism’s origins, its history, antisemitic tropes, and ways for the …

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Do you ever feel like you could use a handbook for how to build a Jewish life? If you identify as Jewish and are exploring how to bring Judaism into your life as an adult for the first time, this 12-week series offers equal parts community-building and deep-dive into core lessons from our tradition to …

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Session 1: Jewish History of Comics: A detailed history of what it means to be Jewish on a comic book panel Join us for an engaging evening of drinks, jokes and comics. Between giants of the comic book industry like Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, or Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, there are also Jewish …

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We all feel it—the distractions and the addictive focus on the wrong things for too long. We stare in pity at the people in the restaurant, all on their phones, and then we feel the buzz in our pocket. Something has changed: for most of human history, the boundary between public and private has been …

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This five-week workshop meets Wednesdays, January 29, February 5, 19, and 26, and March 5 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Additionally, attending Shabbat services on Friday, February 21 at 7:00 pm is a requirement of the course.   This experiential introduction to Judaism course is designed for those looking to reconnect with Judaism, as well as …

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We will be hosting a special program with Israel Policy Forum on Israel and The Gulf Region. We look forward to co-hosting this program with IPF and welcoming community members for a constructive talk. More details to come! Stay tuned to our socials.

This is a four-week discussion-based course designed for couples in their 20s and early 30s who do not yet have children. The workshop is held four to five times throughout the year. This cohort meets on Wednesdays, January 15, 22, and 29, and February 5 from 7:15 – 8:45 pm at Sixth & I. Rabbi …

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From singer, songwriter, music producer, visual artist, and writer Neko Case comes The Harder I Fight the More I Love You, a memoir of a poverty-stricken childhood, obsessive desires, and indispensable friendships. Reflecting on the ways art, music, and nature have guided her journey, Case traces her evolution from an invisible girl “raised by two dogs and …

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Several years ago, the term “JewBarrassment” came on the scene to describe a negative feeling some experience when they make a ritual “mistake,” or don't know something relating to Jewish culture or observance. Whether you have heard of “JewBarrassment” or are new to the term, many of us can identify with the fear of not-knowing …

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Breaking Barriers: The Intersection of Disability and Creativity 7pm-9pm (Film and Panel), 9pm-10:30pm (Reception) Experience an inspiring evening as we explore the powerful intersection of disability and creativity. The evening will feature a screening of Left Alone Rhapsody, a documentary about pianist and composer John Bayless, who, after a life-altering stroke, reinvents himself as a …

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The Queer Rosh Chodesh Group will draw on the tradition of feminist Rosh Chodesh gatherings to explore the themes of the upcoming Jewish month through a queer lens. This gathering, led by Based-In DC’s Rabbi Avigayil Halpern, will take place monthly on or before Rosh Chodesh, the first day of the Jewish month, and is …

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Join us for a cozy bonfire night at our place, where the vibes are warm even in January! Grab a drink, snack on some treats, and relax to the sound of chill music under the winter sky. We’ll have marshmallows ready to roast and all the fixings for the perfect s’mores—sticky fingers guaranteed. Whether you’re …

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