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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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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 …
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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Friday Night Service and Dinner Usher in Shabbat with a user friendly service — enhanced by inspiring explanations and complemented by the stirring melodies of the Jewish composer Shlomo Carlebach. Join us and meet new people at our exciting dinners following services! Friday (RSVP below) 6:30 p.m. – Carlebach Service 7:45 p.m. – Dinner Shabbat …
Join your Northern Virginia YJP Community for a beautiful Shabbat Dinner filler with laughter, friends, and delicious food! Test "Shabbat" to Tzemach: 347-822-9415 to RSVP
Join us upstairs at Adas in the Youth Lounge for an afternoon of board games!
Close out Shabbat with a relaxing yoga class and havdalah, followed by dinner! Anne Zappas, the founder of Rooted Rainbow Yoga, will lead Rodef 2100 through a yoga class. Join us for class, dinner, or both! And if you'd like, afterwards is a great TRS event/concert celebrating 50 years of Women in the Cantorate!
Concert in Celebration of 50 Years Women in the Cantorate Saturday, February 1, 2025 7:30 PM Our celebration of 50 Years of Women in the Cantorate continues with a concert featuring Cantor Barbara Ostfeld, the first woman in history to be ordained as a Cantor, as well as Cantors Shochet, Michaeli and other area cantors, on …
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Husband-and-wife duo Jaime Lozano and Florencia Cuenca create musical magic with Broadway en Spanglish. A fusion of their Mexican roots with their journey to the American Dream, this multi-lingual musical cabaret features fresh interpretations and new arrangements of contemporary musical theater songs from Hamilton, Waitress, Frozen, and more. Lozano is a musical theater storyteller considered by Lin-Manuel Miranda as the “next …
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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 …
A Conversation with Cantor Barbara Ostfeld Sunday, February 2, 2025 10:00 AM Hear from Cantor Barbara Ostfeld about her book Catbird: The Ballad of Barbi Prim, which reflects on her journey to becoming the first female ordained cantor. “The world meets an insightful, opinionated eight-year-old who's already taken a few steps toward becoming a pioneer--but also …
