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This service is: Inclusive and contemporary with familiar Shabbat elements It’s led by: Rabbi Aaron with musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Fredrick, and Jeff Geld You can expect: Uplifting music and a thought-provoking sermon It’s a good fit for: Shabbat newcomers or those looking for an unexpected way to wind down
Start the New Year off right as Chef Vered Guttman demonstrates how to make a Rosh Hashanah spread with recipes inspired by symbolic foods served at a Rosh Hashanah seder. The menu includes: Raw fish, herb, and pomegranate salad over labneh Butternut squash and leek soup Quick goat cheese dumplings Swiss chard burekas Israeli/Russian honey, cookies, …
This Shabbat experience is: Music-driven, laid-back, and soulful It’s led by: Musician Aaron Shneyer with Sarah Fredrick and Jeff Geld 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
This inclusive service led by Rabbi Aaron and the Sixth & I musicians blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. Uplifting music and the rabbi’s thought-provoking sermon combine for a welcoming one-hour service that’s a good fit for those new to Shabbat or those looking for space to …
Are our destinies written in the stars? Do birth charts really reveal our character? Whether you’re a star student of astrology or a skeptic, discuss how it can help—or hinder—the process of finding clarity and better understanding ourselves. Rabbi Nora brings Cancer energy, and a Jewish perspective, to this chat.
This inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora and musicians Sarah Fredrick and Jeff Geld blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. Uplifting music and the rabbi’s thought-provoking sermon combine for a welcoming one-hour service that’s a good fit for those new to Shabbat or those looking for space …
This class meets Mondays, July 31, August 7, 14, and 21 at 7:00 pm. Rabbi Nora facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their non-Jewish partners to talk, learn, and grow – together and as individuals. Each week the class discusses case studies, which are written by 2-3 of the couples, on a specific …
Who makes the best bagels in the District? You be the judge as you sample bagels from around the city and vote for your favorites. Enjoy mimosas, a bagel bar with spreads from Pearl’s, bagel trivia, and more. This event is 21+.
6:00 pm – Happy Hour 7:00 pm – Service Connect spiritually through prayer and music at this reflective Jewish Renewal-style service led by musician Aaron Shneyer.
“Look for me there,” news legend Tim Russert would tell his son, Luke, when confirming a pickup spot at an airport, sporting event, or rock concert. After Tim died unexpectedly, Luke kept looking for his father, following in his footsteps and carving out a successful career at NBC News. After eight years covering politics and …
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In the year since the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision overturned Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992)—ending the Constitutional right to an abortion—20 states have enacted outright bans or severe limitations on abortion. Increased threats to abortion access, bodily autonomy, and religious freedom have spread across the country. As we look to …
If you weren’t able to score tickets to the Eras tour, come to the discussion of your wildest dreams, combining Jewish teachings and the wisdom of the prolific, 12-time GRAMMY winner. Using Taylor Swift lyrics as a springboard, consider questions like: How do you cope when you have bad blood with a friend, or when …
