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5:45 pm – Service 6:45 pm – First pitch Experience a musical and energetic service with Rabbi Aaron and our Shabbat musicians located at an event space inside Nationals Park. Afterwards, sit with other Sixth & I’ers to watch as the Washington Nationals take on the Milwaukee Brewers. Location: Nationals Park, 1500 S. Capitol Street, SE, …
Who will take the crown this year? Enjoy the showcase of talent, style, and Jewish queerness as contestants compete for the honor of winning the annual NJB+ Pageant. Net proceeds benefit The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center, a local organization that educates, empowers, and uplifts LGBTQIA+ communities through health and wellness, culture, peer support, and advocacy and …
This is a four-week discussion-based course designed for couples in their 20s and early 30s who do not yet have children. The workshop is held four to five times throughout the year. This cohort meets on Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Rabbi Aaron facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space …
Timed with Tisha B’Av, a profound day of mourning in the Jewish calendar, screenings of Legend of Destruction—a film by Gidi Dar that won four Israeli Academy Awards—are happening around the world. (Run time: 1.5 hours) A tale of the historical event that changed the destiny of the Jewish people—the destruction of the Second Temple in …
This is a four-week discussion-based course designed for couples in their 20s and early 30s who do not yet have children. The workshop is held four to five times throughout the year. This cohort meets on Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Rabbi Aaron facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space …
This is a four-week discussion-based course designed for couples in their 20s and early 30s who do not yet have children. The workshop is held four to five times throughout the year. This cohort meets on Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Rabbi Aaron facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space …
Before Labor Day, Rabbi Aaron and musician Aaron Shneyer lead a Shabbat service that weaves together labor issues, social justice, and Judaism. Hear from Sixth & I’ers Herb Meisner and Andrew DeFrank as well as guest speaker Danielle Geong from Just Recovery DC and Under 3 DC coalitions, who will talk about her stake in uplifting the need for …
Whether you feel you don’t know enough about Shabbat, live in a small or shared space, or are lacking culinary confidence, hosting a meaningful Shabbat dinner is easier than you’d think. Rabbi Aaron, your host with the most, will cover why the practice of Shabbat can be a value-add to your week, walk you through how …
This is a four-week discussion-based course designed for couples in their 20s and early 30s who do not yet have children. The workshop is held four to five times throughout the year. This cohort meets on Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Rabbi Aaron facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space …
This Shabbat experience is: Music-driven, laid-back, and soulful It’s led by: Musician Aaron Shneyer and friends You can expect: A collaborative feel, and intentions that strike a chord It’s a good fit for: Those unafraid to sing like no one’s listening—and those who just like to listen
With the Jewish New Year less than a month away, give yourself space and time to reflect on the year that was and prepare to bring yourself more fully into the one ahead. Dive deep into the major themes of the High Holidays with Rabbi Aaron and spend some time writing, reflecting, and sharing to …
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This class meets Mondays, September 16 – December 9 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. There will not be class on November 25. Class will meet in-person on September 16 and December 9, and the rest of the class will be virtual. Demystify the Hebrew alphabet as you learn the letters and vowels and how to …
