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Join Rodef 2100 for an informal dinner before Erev Rosh Hashanah Services on Wednesday, October 2 at 6:00PM. We will be meeting at Upside on Moore in Rosslyn, get food for ourselves, and have dinner together. After dinner join us at Temple Rodef Shalom's alternative service in Rosslyn. See the separate registration link for the …
Join us for a Young Professionals Rosh Hashanah Brisket Dinner! Celebrate the new year with delicious food, great company, and festive vibes. No affiliation or prior experience necessary. Here’s the delicious Menu! First Course: Round Challah: Freshly baked challah served with honey. Honey-Glazed Carrots: Roasted carrots drizzled with honey and topped with fresh thyme. Apple …
Shofar in the Park Bring the Rosh Hashanah experience to a whole new level!Join us for an outdoor Rosh Hashana Celebration - SHOFAR IN THE PARKA 15-minute Rosh Hashanah Shofar experience for the entire family! WHEN: Thursday, October 3rd TIME: 6:00 PM WHERE: Lyon Village Park, 1800 N Highland St, Arlington, VA 22201 -Weather Permitting-
Sunday at the orchard! We're heading to Homestead Farms to pick the juiciest apples and soak in the autumn (and Rosh Hashanah) vibes. It’s the perfect way to kick off the fall season with friends, fresh air, and lots of laughs! Feel free to help pick for the house or pick your own! Cars will …
We love this time of year! Join the Den for our annual Kayaking Tashlich experience on the Potomac River as we experience a meaningful and relaxing way to take part in the powerful ritual of Tashlich. Tashlich, or “casting away”, is performed during the Ten Days between the start of Rosh Hashana and the beginning …
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 …
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!
Join us at Moishe House for an innovative Tashlich experience where we’ll reflect on the past year and set intentions for the new one through a unique planting ritual. Together, we’ll sow seeds of growth and renewal, blending traditional practices with a fresh, eco-friendly twist.
Before the solemnity of Yom Kippur, join us for a fun and meaningful evening of community and carb-loading! With a variety of pasta dishes and great company, fuel up for the Day of Atonement.
Welcome the new year with a refreshing start as we gather at Norwood Park for a meaningful Tashlich ceremony. We’ll cast away our metaphorical sins by tossing breadcrumbs into the water, symbolizing a clean slate for the year ahead. If Tashlich isn’t part of your tradition, don’t worry—we’ll guide you through every step of this …
Join us at Moishe House for a warm and welcoming early Shabbat dinner as we prepare for Yom Kippur. It’s a chance to gather with friends, enjoy a delicious meal, and enter the High Holy Day with a sense of community and reflection
Join Rodef 2100 for an informal Last Bite on Sunday, October 11th at 6:00 PM before Kol Nidre services. at Upside on Moore Located above the Rosslyn Metro 1700 N Moore St Level M2 Arlington, VA 22209. Dinner will be purchased on your own. After dinner join us at Temple Rodef Shalom's alternative service in Rosslyn. …
Join Rodef 2100 at Temple Rodef Shalom for our Yom Kippur Break Fast! We will have a delicious spread of all your favorite break fast classics. Enjoy the great food and fun times with Temple Rodef Shalom's 20s and 30s community. Questions? Contact Rodef 2100 (rodef2100@templerodefshalom.org)
Do you know how to build a sukkah? Do we know how to build a sukkah? Who knows, but join us for a hands-on sukkah decorating event! We’ll transform our backyard into a beautiful sukkah space for Something in the Sukkah a few days later.
Come on over to our house for a hands-on Sukkah building experience where no prior skills are needed! We’ve got all the materials ready and will guide you through the process step-by-step, so you can help create a cozy and festive Sukkah for the season. It’s a perfect opportunity to learn something new, enjoy good …
We will be creating beautiful decorations to enhance the holiday of Sukkot! Whether you have a sukkah of your own or not, everyone is welcome to unleash their creativity and help us transform our space into a vibrant celebration of community.
Celebrate Sukkot with us at Moishe House during our festive Happy Hour, where you can build a sukkah and enjoy lively conversation, delicious bites, refreshing drinks. It’s the perfect opportunity to embrace the harvest season and connect with friends in a relaxed and joyful setting.
Join our queer community in the Edlavitch DCJCC sukkah—everyone is welcome including partner organizations, our GLOE Hiking and Book Club interest tribes, and the EntryPointDC LGTBQ+ Shabbat Cluster. Bring your own harvest-themed beer or wine and snacks!
Join us under the stars for this classic comedy! Set on the last day of camp, in the hot summer of 1981, Wet Hot American Summer follows a group of counselors who are each trying to complete their unfinished business before the day ends. The entire summer of pent-up sexual frustrations, unresolved post-traumatic stress, pending separations and …
Sushi Under the Stars: A Young Professionals Sukkot Social! Join us for an incredible night in TheShul patio Sukkah as we celebrate Sukkot under the stars! This is your chance to enjoy a unique outdoor experience with an open bar, a live sushi chef, and great vibes in a beautifully lit Sukkah. What to Expect: …
Celebrate Sukkot with us at Moishe House for a festive dinner, filled with delicious food and great company. It’s a wonderful chance to savor traditional dishes, enjoy meaningful conversations, and experience the holiday’s spirit of togetherness.
Meet other members of the GLOE community and enjoy time outdoors as we follow a self guided mindfulness guide created by EDCJCC Jewish Life Director Rabbi Atara. Hang out for an optional buy your own lunch after we hike.
Join us at Moishe House for a sweet and creative Sukkot event where we’ll build a sukkah entirely out of candy while enjoying a delicious brunch together. It’s a fun, interactive way to celebrate the holiday and indulge your sweet tooth with friends
Sukkot Community CelebrationKosher Pizza in The Hut SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 12:00 PM Join us for*Delicious Kosher Pizza,Salads, Drinks and more!*Lawn Games!*Shake the Lulav and Esrog!Music & More....
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 …
In our liturgy, Sukkot is referred to as Z'man Simchateinu, the Season of our Rejoicing. Join Rabbi Aderet in her family Sukkah for a special evening, where we will explore new ways to access and creatively express our joy - through chanting, art, blessing practice and more. We enter this joyous season amid an ongoing …
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Something will be happening in the Sukkah. Please come as there will be something to do while you enjoy the outdoors in the sukkah. If you were ever interested in doing that thing, well now you can do it in the Sukkah. In case you were wondering what we’d be doing on Tuesday, October 22 …
Join Rabbi Emmanuel for a special gathering marking the final day of Sukkot. Known as Hoshana Rabbah, it is traditionally a time of hakafot (rounding circles) to honor the change of seasons, pray for the wellbeing of the planet, and finalize our hopes for the New Year. Join us for an evening of conversation, study, …
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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. Check the weather and dress with …
Cocktail Reception 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Registration is required for the reception. Registration closes at 10:00 PM on Sun, Oct 20. Simchat Torah Service with Consecration 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Celebrate with us as we restart the reading of the Torah! Simchat Torah services are fun and joyful for people of all ages and …
Join us for an exciting pre-party as we gear up for Simchat Torah, the holiday celebrating the acceptance of the Torah! Enjoy a festive atmosphere to raise your spirits (emotional and liquid!). Don’t miss out on the good vibes—come celebrate with us before Hakafot!
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Limited tickets at the door will be available for $26. 6:30pm – Happy Hour 7:30pm – Service On the Shabbat just before Simchat Torah, Jews across the world read from the book of Kohelet/Ecclesiastes (3:4), including the line: Eit Lispoad, V’eit Lirkod, which translates to, “There is a time for grieving, and …
"The Torahs dance because they carry the light we need, and together, we carry that light forward." This Simchat Torah, we embrace the timeless tradition of dancing with the Torah—not just in joy, but in defiance of darkness. At a time when the global Jewish community needs it most, we lift up the truth that …
