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A traditional and accessible deep dive into the weekly Torah portion, tying ancient stories to real life meaning. We ask questions of ourselves and our Biblical ancestors to learn from their experience and apply the meaning of their stories to our Jewish journeys. We study the Torah portion as well as commentaries from rabbis throughout …
Parashah (Torah) Study + Discussion: Brokenness + Forgiveness Read More »
Mindfulness + Meditation at the Den is a holistic and soulful experience that takes us on an individual journey from being present to what we are personally experiencing to meaningfully connecting with the community around us. Meditation practice has the ability to build our capacity for a heightened awareness of what is real and true …
Join Rabbi Aderet for a night of learning and lively discussion as we explore the intersection of law, practice, and custom when it comes to Passover preparations and observance. You’ll walk away with a tangible understanding of the why, how, and what, as you prepare to enter the Festival of Passover. No experience necessary, everyone …
Passover Prep Rally: Jewish Customs, Practice, and Law, Read More »
We’ll enjoy a hike in the great outdoors and then break for learning over snacks. We’ll explore the spiritual grounding and renewal practice of counting the Omer that takes place during the weeks between the festivals of Passover and Shavuot. Beginning on the 2nd night of Passover, we count the Omer, for 49 days, until …
Hike + Learn: Spiritual Grounding During the Omer Read More »
Join our friend, Rabbi Avi Strausberg, of Hadar DC for this three-part learning series co-sponsored by the Den. See below for a list of dates for the classes offered in Dupont Circle and Columbia Heights. Many people believe that faith is the foundation of a religious life. But, what does it mean to have faith? What must …
Faith + Doubt: What Does it Mean to Believe? (Hadar + the Den) Read More »
We will gather together over a delicious Shabbat lunch for learning and singing. Together we will explore this week’s Torah portion/Parashah and what we can integrate into our daily lives. We’ll gather outdoors if the weather is nice. Come ready to relax and enjoy Shabbat in community. All are welcome! We will meet in a …
Join Sheryl Sandberg and Sheila Katz, CEO of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) on Tuesday, May 28th, at 8:15pm ET, for a Jewish Community Conversation about the importance of bearing witness, lifting up the silenced voices of the October 7th attack, and demanding justice. Screams Before Silence is a powerful new documentary that focuses …
Jewish Community Conversation w/ Sheryl Sandberg: Screams Before Silence Read More »
We’ll enjoy a hike in the great outdoors and then break for learning over snacks. We’ll explore the spiritual grounding and renewal practice of counting the Omer that takes place during the weeks between the festivals of Passover and Shavuot. Beginning on the 2nd night of Passover, we count the Omer, for 49 days, until …
Hike + Learn: Spiritual Grounding During the Omer Read More »
The members of the Den’s Music Team and our staff have dreamed up a special communal evening of music, visual art, thought-provoking discussion and meaningful connection to support us as we navigate these challenging times of war and rising antisemitism together. Art has the power to inspire, motivate, and empower individuals and communities. It can …
Discover a unique opportunity to engage in a collaborative, peer-led exploration of the weekly Torah portion! Whether it’s your first or fiftieth time exploring a text of Torah - this peer-led setting will spark robust dialogue and conversation as we lift up relevant teachings for our daily lives from ancient texts. Please join us, all …
Peer-Led Torah Study + Discussion: Parashat Chukat Read More »
Discover a unique opportunity to engage in a collaborative, peer-led exploration of the weekly Torah portion! Whether it’s your first or fiftieth time exploring a text of Torah - this peer-led setting will spark robust dialogue and conversation as we lift up relevant teachings for our daily lives from ancient texts. Please join us, all …
Peer-Led Torah Study + Discussion: Parashat Pinchas Read More »
Join us in welcoming Rabbi Emmanuel to the Den! This is a wonderful opportunity for Rabbi Emmanuel to meet all of the incredible folks at the Den and for you to meet Rabbi Emmanuel! This is going to be an incredibly special Sunday evening gathering in true Den fashion! Gathering will be held in NoVA …
