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We will gather as a community to commemorate the October 7th tragedy and allow the art to tell the story through movement, music, photography, and theater, as words fail us. “Dancing Barefoot” by Yolit Yospe-Kachlon: A poignant dance performance by the Nachal Oz-born choreographer and dancer, expressing the deep pain and loss. “Saturday Morning” based …
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 …
Join us as we unite in solidarity, standing together in support for Israel. Remembering the victims and heroes a year after 10/7.
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 …
This October 7th, join thousands from across the Greater Washington Jewish community to commemorate one year since the horrific attacks in Israel that changed our world forever. Together, we will unite for an evening of remembrance, resilience, and hope for a brighter future. Hosted by The Jewish Federation, JCRC, and Washington Board of Rabbis. Proudly co-sponsored …
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 …
Come together with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and thousands in the Jewish community to commemorate 1 year since the October 7th attack. The MoHo Arlington residents will be leaving together from the Clarendon station at 6 pm, or meet us at the Blair Fountain outside of Shake Shack at 6:30 pm. The event …
An Evening of Remembrance, Resilience, and Hope for a Brighter Future This October 7th, join thousands from across the Greater Washington Jewish community to commemorate one year since the horrific attacks in Israel that changed our world forever. Together, we will remember the lives lost, pray for those still in captivity, honor the survivors, and …
*In-person and Virtual* 10/7: 100 Human Stories by Haaretz investigative reporter Lee Yaron is the definitive account of the day Hamas launched an unprecedented terrorist assault on Israel, told through the stories of its victims and the communities they called home. Crashing through the border, attacking from the sea and air, militants indiscriminately massacred civilians in what became …
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 …
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 …
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!
