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What does it mean to be creative? What can creativity teach us about Judaism and what can Jewish wisdom teach us about creativity? In this four part series, we will use diverse written works as a jumping off point to explore our own creativity. We will engage with the wisdom of creatives across history, from …
With a ship’s-horn power voice & irresistible stage presence, Nani defends the endangered Ladino language. Her fascinating migration mix seeps into her songwriting, fusing the sounds of the marketplace with Flamenco drama.
The Queer Rosh Chodesh Group will draw on the tradition of feminist Rosh Chodesh gatherings to explore the themes of the upcoming Jewish month through a queer lens. This gathering, led by Based-In DC’s Rabbi Avigayil Halpern, will take place monthly on or before Rosh Chodesh, the first day of the Jewish month, and is …
Join other Jews of Color and their families to make hamantaschen from scratch! This will be a workshop led by Sara Shamaskin, a skilled baker in our community. We'll make the dough and fillings, and send you home with hamantaschen to bake in your own oven. We will also share Purim stories from around the …
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Diane Warren, one of the most prolific songwriters of all time, with a four decade track record of writing mega hits for industry giants, emerges as a force to be reckoned with in Diane Warren: Relentless. Boasting 15 Academy Award nominations, an Honorary Oscar along with Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe Awards, Diane has etched …
Join us for a morning of volunteering with our close partner organization, DC Central Kitchen. Volunteers will work in the professional kitchen to chop vegetables, sort fresh produce, mix salads, portion meals, and more!
Are you hosting or attending a seder for the first time? Do you need a Passover prep refresher? In this packed Passover planning session, we will discuss the core structure of the seder, offering meaningful insights, alternate traditions, and logistical advice. You will leave with a practical handbook, an adaptable haggadah text, and feeling confident …
In this interactive workshop inspired by the book The Empowered Job Search, co-author and leadership coach Lauren Weinstein will help you navigate this moment in your job search journey with more confidence and clarity. You'll explore the mindset shifts needed to move forward, uncover and reframe limiting beliefs that may be holding you back, and cultivate …
Join us to celebrate Good Deeds Day with a meaningful morning of learning and service. With Passover around the corner, we will embrace the theme of "welcoming the stranger, for we were strangers," and support organizations serving refugees and asylum seekers. We will start by hearing from Habib Barra, who fled Afghanistan with his …
Help replenish the blood supply in the DC metro area! It’s safe, easy, confidential, and extremely rewarding. The EDCJCC partners with Inova Blood Services to bring skilled technicians and top-of-the-line equipment for our quarterly blood drives. A few facts about donating blood: One blood donation can save four lives All donations stay in the Washington, DC …
Join other Jews of Color and their families to celebrate the holiday of Passover with us. We will make matzah pizza, decorate planters and plant some herbs to celebrate spring, do Passover-themed crafts, and create community! A kosher-for-Passover dinner will also be served. Please note, this will not be a traditional seder. Questions? Contact …
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Spend your evening preparing a meal for clients at Calvary Women’s Services, which offers housing, health, and other services to women experiencing homelessness. The meal we prepare together will go to residents at one of their shelters.
