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Celebrate fall and all things WHC at our Sukkot Open House! Complete with fun in the sukkah for kids, etrog liquor tastings for adults, softball clinics with WHC’s championship Brotherhood softball team, food trucks, and chances to meet and connect with people from all aspects of Life@WHC — this event has something for everyone! This …
We will all meet up at the Edlavitch DCJCC after davening for communal kiddush and motzi in the DC Minyan Sukkah. Groups will depart from there, "hopping" from sukkah to sukkah, eating along the way. Sukkah themes will include Musicals, Ice Cream Bar + Cocktails, Rebbe's Tisch, Shakespeare, and more! Cost of the event is $10 …
Whether it is your first time or tenth time, come join us as we watch the Barbie movie in our living room! We will provide snacks and have a discussion afterwards about the movie! Pink is encouraged, but not required!
Elevate your well-being and embrace the serenity of nature at our Yoga in the Park event. Led by the talented Marissa Michaels, this restorative session welcomes everyone, regardless of their yoga experience. Gather with us in the heart of nature, where the gentle rustle of leaves and the soothing breeze create the perfect backdrop for your …
The Unkosher Stand-Up Comedy Tour is back! The best young (Jew-ish) stand up comedians in the DC area share their hilarious transgressions they are still thinking about Yom Kippur. Hosted by EntryPointDC ,the Jewish young professionals program of the Edlavitch DJCC and NOVA Tribe Series, a program for Jewish young professionals in Northern Virginia FEATURING: …
Get your sweet tooth on for this holiday season! We will be building our very own edible Sukkot. Join us for a sweet time!
Join us for our Young Professional Sukkot Party under the stars. *Enjoy delicious Sushi, Soups, Beer, Wine and more *Finest of YJP *Great food, great drinks, great company, great time! Meet and schmooze with other Young Jewish Professionals, all while fulfilling the Mitzva of eating in a Sukkah on the Holiday of Sukkot. This event …
Calling all young adults (21-35) in the Rockville area! 🌟 Join us for our Young Adults Opening Event in our Sukkah! Here's what's in store: 🍋 Learn to make Limonarak - Israel's favorite summer cocktail 🍽️ Dinner and mingling with other like-minded local young adults
Join Temple Rodef Shalom's 20s and 30s to celebrate Sukkot under the sukkah and roast some marshmallows! Meet at Temple Rodef Shalom under the sukkah out front and enjoy the crisp fall air and the starry sky as we catch up while enjoying some sweet treats. S'mores fixin's will be provided.
Come welcome Shabbat with the TEM at a spirited, traditional Friday night davening. Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv are followed by a register-in-advance dinner. Bring your own kosher wine and corkscrew. Singles, families, teens and empty nesters are all welcome.
Join us for a Shot of Torah or good food and good company at 6:30 pm, a Shabbat service in which we celebrate the ending and beginning anew of our annual cycle for reading the Torah at 7:00 pm, and stay after for dinner with 2239 or dancing and dessert with the broader WHC community. …
We try to keep you all on your toes with exotic themes every month, but this time, we’re keeping it classic. When you walk into our home, the smell of Matzo ball soup will hit like a giant Shabbat wave! We’re so excited to see you all at our home for a great Shabbat with …
** This event has been canceled ** Simchat Torah, which means “Rejoicing in Torah,” is the day when we gather together to celebrate the Torah and renew ourselves as we begin the cycle of reading from Genesis once again. We’re shutting down I Street for our signature Simchat Torah celebration. Let loose and dance like …
** Canceled ** Dancin’ In the Street: A Simchat Torah Celebration Read More »
Are a Jewish Young Professional living in Northern Virginia? Join the kickoff event on Simchat Torah (Sat, Oct 7) with new + old friends, laughter and dancing! Open bar, meat station, and more! Text to RSVP your drinks : 703-973-4218
“Gone is the joy of our hearts; Our dancing is turned into mourning.” (Eicha/Lamentations 5:15) Tonight, we were supposed to transition into the holiday of Simchat Torah, defined by joyous dancing and singing. That joy is tempered this year. As many of you have likely heard by now, this Shabbat morning, Hamas militants attacked communities across …
Starting at 16th St NW & H St NW near the White House at 12pm and ending by the Israeli Embassy. Note: information about this event is limited.
This is a lay organized rally hosted on the National Mall. Please come support and spread this flyer to family and friends in the DMV area!! Bring Israeli flags too!!
IPF Atid was created in July 2017 as Israel Policy Forum's young professional-led community to engage and empower the next generation of leaders to build a resilient community, elevate discourse, and advance a two-state vision in Israel. IPF Atid is planning a community check-in tomorrow, Sunday, October 8th, at 7:30 PM ET, coinciding with the …
Join Washington Hebrew at their Temple Monday, October 9, 5:30 pm for a vigil in support of Israel and its people.
Spooky season is upon us! Come celebrate with us as we decorate pumpkins while enjoying some drinks! Show off your art skills and walk away with a beautifully decorated pumpkin!
As we continue to follow developments in Israel, our hearts break for the suffering we see unfolding. Let us gather, in solidarity Monday, October 9, at 7:30 PM in our sanctuary to pray and reflect and to listen to songs of comfort and hope. No registration is required. Our program is open to members, their …
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Rabbi Atara Cohen, the EDCJCC's Director of Jewish Life and Learning, will hold space to process as a community. All are welcome to join us and share or sit quietly in support of others.
GET YOUR GAME FACE ON! We’ll be playing all your favorite card games, as well as your favorite human-to-human games too!! Charades? Absolutely. Jenga? You know it! Maybe even some Rummikub & Bananagrams! See you all at 6:45 pm on October 10th.
Join for an exclusive evening with Aleeza Ben Shalom, the expert matchmaker and star of the Netflix hit "Jewish Matchmaking" This event will sell out, so RSVP early! Bring your Jewish dating game to the next level with Aleeza Ben Shalom. Aleeza Ben Shalom is the renowned globe-trotting Jewish Matchmaker, captivating audiences worldwide. With her …
If you feel grief, anger, terror, devastation, bewilderment, numbness about what is going on in Israel: you are not alone. Join the EntryPointDC community and Director of Jewish Life and Learning Rabbi Atara as we hold each other through this horrible time. We will share, connect, and sit in silence in the company of each …
Please join our fellows at Abrahamic House D.C. starting at 6:30 PM EST on Wednesday October 11th to mourn the lives lost and pray for a swift end to the violence in Israel and Gaza. All faith expressions and peaceful prayers are welcome. If we can accommodate you we will send our location via email. …
We hope you’ll join us, as we gather as a community in prayer and song. אחינו כל בית ישראל הנתונים בצרה ובשביה המקום ירחם עליהם ויוציאם מצרה לרוחה ומאפילה לאורה Our family, all of Israel, mired in sorrow and captivity…May the Omnipresent have mercy on them and bring them from confinement and darkness into open …
Please join IPF Atid DC for an in-person gathering to come together as a community and support one another during these challenging times. We will be present to hold space, offer insights, and update on the current situation & our ongoing efforts. Whether you have a lot to say, want a space to reflect and …
Join the Northern Virginia Jewish commUNITY for prayer, song and moving testimony in support of Israel and each other.
Please see https://www.harshalom.org/IsraelVigil for more information about this event.
Gather together for a soulful, mindful, and intentional service with the Adas clergy. Adas Members and Israeli citizens, Mike and Anna Ravvin will be offering personal words as the D’var Torah. 5:30pm - 6:30pm: Our Israel Engagement, Hesed, and Social Action Committee will be hosting an Open House to receive members of the community who …
6:00 pm – Happy Hour 7:00 pm – Service 8:15 pm – Dinner This service is: Inclusive and contemporary with familiar Shabbat elements It’s led by: Rabbi Aaron with musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Fredrick, and Jeff Geld You can expect: Uplifting music and a thought-provoking sermon It’s a good fit for: Shabbat newcomers or those …
Our hearts have been shattered, but our spirit and belief must remain strong and hopeful. We'd love to invite you for an Israel Solidarity & Unity Shabbat! 10:15am - Shacharit 10:30am - Torah Reading 11:15am - Speech 11:45am - Kiddush Lunch Our spirit will never be taken from us. Our determination and appreciation for life …
Herut: Choose Freedom DC is hosting a seminar in Arlington, VA 22202 on Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 8:30am to 6pm to commemorate 75 years since Israel's reestablishment! The event will feature a talk from the Israeli embassy's Minister of Economic Affairs, Noach Hacker. Minister Hacker represents Israel's Ministry of Finance. Additionally, the all-day seminar …
Rosh Chodesh, the “head of the month,” marks a new month in the Hebrew + lunar calendar. There are many ways to honor Rosh Chodesh; it is a time for reflection and rejuvenation; a monthly opportunity for renewal and intention setting. At the Den’s Rosh Chodesh circle, we take time for personal reflection + intention-setting …
Rosh Chodesh (New Hebrew Month) Circle: Comfort in Community Read More »
Support the Capital Area Food Bank’s efforts to provide equitable access to food and opportunity to people struggling with hunger and food insecurity in our area.
Rabbi Nora facilitates an open space to process and reflect, ask questions, and express the wide spectrum of emotions you may be feeling.
Did you miss the Trader Joe’s taste test?! That’s okay because we’re back with a new one…spreadsheet and all! We’ll be ranking some of your Halloween favorites for a fantastic blast from the past. Can’t wait to see you all there!
Join us for a relaxing night of wine and adult coloring. But this time - it's for a good cause! We'll write and color cards to thank and recognize abortion providers via the Jews for Abortion Access campaign, organized by the National Council of Jewish Women and with resources from Repair the World.
On Saturday, October 7, Hamas terrorists, in addition to murdering over 1,200 Israelis, kidnapped over 160 hostages. While this hostage situation is unparalleled in its magnitude and brutality, this is sadly not the first time Jews have been forced to deal with the painful challenge of freeing captives. According to Jewish texts, how far must …
WHAT MONTH IS IT?? October. And means only one thing: Oktoberfest. Beers galore! We’ll sample some of our favorites, new and old, as we spend time together on an October Thursday eve.
Rabbi Aaron facilitates an open space to process and reflect, ask questions, and express the wide spectrum of emotions you may be feeling.
6:00 pm – Happy Hour 7:00 pm – Service 8:15 pm – Dinner This service is: Inclusive and contemporary with familiar Shabbat elements It’s led by: Rabbi Nora with musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Fredrick, and Jeff Geld You can expect: Uplifting music and a thought-provoking sermon It’s a good fit for: Shabbat newcomers or those …
We welcome our community to join us for a traditional Shabbat meal. Address will be provided upon RSVP.
Join us on Saturday afternoon for an exhilarating board gaming event like no other! We're merging the thrill of tabletop games with the warmth of Seudah Shlishit, creating an afternoon of fun, food, and fellowship.
Yeah, we miss the camp days too. So we’re bringing back a camp favorite: Havdalah. Come end Shabbat with us on a high note and enjoy some nice campfire vibes. So excited to see you all there!
Join us for a pregame and havdallah- Oktoberfest style! We'll close out Shabbat and welcome the new week with pretzels, beer, and good vibes!
On this special day, we aim to make a meaningful impact by providing nourishing meals and support to those in need. With your help, we can make a difference in the lives of those facing hunger and hardship. No act of kindness is too small, and your participation can help bring warmth and comfort to …
Join us as we take a jaunt through American history at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum! The museum houses one of the largest stamp collections in the world! Admission is free!
What are we talking about when we talk about antisemitism? Discussing this topic can feel fraught and overwhelming, opening up big questions related to Jewish identity, history, and discrimination in the past and the present. With Rabbi Nora, discuss definitions and manifestations of antisemitism and explore how responses, and lack of responses, to the attack …
The baby turtles are back! Join us to meet the only one month old baby turtles. Did you know that part of Elana's job involves raising Diamondback Terrapins? Join us for this unique event, where you will get to meet, hold, and learn about the turtles that Elana works with. We will start by learning …
Basketball. is. back!!! Get ready to celebrate this season’s tipoff with all your MoHo friends at Court Haus social on Tuesday, October 24th. Yummy food, great people, great time! Who could ask for more?
It’s a New Year, a great time to get out and get to know new folks! Find your honey or the apple of your eye and meet singles in our LGTBQ community. We will have small group mingling and time to get to know everyone in the room. Your ticket includes includes 2 drinks (alcoholic …
More than 50% of the world’s Jews live outside of Israel, and 20% of Israeli citizens are not Jewish. Yet Israel and Judaism are deeply connected, in confusing and complicated ways. Together with Rabbi Aaron, explore Israel’s role in ancient Jewish history and in our 2000-year-long diasporic imagination and discuss why decoupling Israel and Judaism …
MoHo CoHi is kicking off the 1st annual MoHo-lloween Crawl! Join our pumpkin carving competition, or maybe kick back and relax and enjoy a Halloween movie over some make your own mud pies! Costumes encouraged!
Join other Young Jewish Professionals for Shabbat Dinner Under The Stars! Unplug from the daily grind and recharge for the week ahead! Enjoy a delicious fall-themed menu, wine and beer, and great company! Outdoor Heated Event! **Menu: Bread: Delicious challah rolls Appetizer: Maple-glazed salmon with citrus, fall harvest salad with balsamic vinaigrette, Red cabbage salad …
Get ready for a "Spook-tacular Shabbat" like never before! Join us for a Halloween Shabbat dinner that's so "boo-tiful," it's almost "ghoul-dropping." We're bringing the 'spirit' of the season to our table, and you're invited to celebrate in 'ghastly' style. Our 'witches' in the kitchen have brewed up potions that'll make you say, "I vant …
Halloween weekend is here, and what better way to spend it than at a brunch with friends! There may even be something pumpkin flavored on the menu! Costumes are highly encouraged!
Get ready for a spook-tacular time as we bring the Jewish community together for a Pumpkin Carving Event!
How do Jews relate to the notion of peoplehood both historically and today? This class explores relating and connecting to Jews throughout the world through the lens of the experience of Jews living in the diaspora (outside the land of Israel). With Rabbi Nora, discuss what it means to be linked to a people through …
It is getting colder outside so come warm yourself up with some hot cocoa! Once you are all warmed up, get ready to decorate and eat some delicious cookies!
Kick off the Thanksgiving Season with the EntryPoint Cooking Tribe on November 3rd at 7pm with a Shabbat Friendsgiving Potluck! Here's a chance to perfect that new recipe... bring your favorite Thanksgiving appetizer, side dish, or dessert and enjoy an evening of food, fun, and good conversation.
Fall Foliage? Fresh air? Good company? Say less! Join us for a leisurely Shabbat afternoon nature walk around the park. Details on meeting spot will be communicated closer to the date. Snacks will be provided! We'll meet at the Capital Bikeshare Station @ Harvard & Adams Mill Rd.
