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We’ve been through a lot over the past year — collectively and individually. Join Rabbi Aderet for an intimate evening of deep connection, sweet challah baking, and exploration of Jewish teachings addressing the question, “How do we cultivate hope during troubling times?” We’ll begin with learning how to braid round and sweet Rosh Hashana challahs …
Cultivating Hope in Troubling Times: Challah Bake + Study Read More »
Join Rabbi Aderet for a Shabbat morning text study and meditation, where we will discover new approaches to the practice of making teshuva, a return to our inner essence during this sacred time of year. We will explore Hassidic teachings and mindfulness practices that will support us in the practice of letting go of what …
Lessening Our Suffering: Shabbat Morning Meditation + Learning Read More »
Jewish mystics retreated into nature as a way to experience a more profound sense of intention and attention to their lives. We’ll be guided on our hikes by our very own “hike captains” (nature lovin’ folks from the Den), followed by learning and discussion to get us warmed up for the season. BYO snack + …
Whether you are flipping through a High Holy Days prayer book for the first or fiftieth time, sitting in synagogue or outside reflecting in nature, you just may encounter a diversity of names and images for God. Which of these do we find challenging, or hard to relate to? Which offer us inspiration or comfort? …
Selichot = Prayers asking for forgiveness. On the Saturday night before we move into the new year, it is an ancient custom to enter the week of the High Holy Days with the tunes of the season in our ears and on our hearts. Everyone is invited to join us for this in-person “Selichot Service,” …
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 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 …
In the West, popular culture often casts the end-of-life as a taboo or private matter. Yet Yom Kippur speaks in a different voice, with many of the day’s traditions simulating Jewish customs around the process of dying. Join Rabbi Emmanuel for study, discussion, and reflection on how Yom Kippur offers us a “near death” experience, …
