Issa Rae

Feb 24, 2015 •

In The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, the YouTube sensation and one of Forbes’s “30 Under 30”—whose web show has attracted over 20 million views—explores what’s it like to be awkward in a world that equates black with cool and appeals to anyone who has ever felt they were on the outside looking in.

Yossi Klein Halevi, with Walid Issa

May 24, 2018 •

In Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor, the Jewish Book Award-winning author of Like Dreamers offers a nuanced call for reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians and reveals the complex strands of faith, pride, anger, and anguish he feels as a Jew living in Israel.

National Pride Shabbat

Jun 10, 2022 •

In solidarity with Capital Pride 2022, Rabbi Aaron and musicians Aaron Shneyer and Danny Villanueva lead an inclusive service celebrating the diversity of DC Jewish life.

At-Home Shabbat Dinner

Dec 3, 2020 •

Enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner at home prepared by Chef Vered Guttman.

Downtown Shabbat

Oct 25, 2019 •

A musical service led by Chazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner. Open to all.

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Service and Celebration

May 11, 2019 •

Celebrate with the graduates of our Adult B’nai Mitzvah class as they lead Shabbat morning services in culmination of their year of study.

6th in the City Shabbat

May 10, 2019 •

Musical and interactive service with Rabbi Shira and musicians Rick Recht and Aaron Shneyer. Enjoy appetizers and drinks before the 7:00 pm service.

Good Soul Shabbat

Aug 17, 2018 •

Rabbi Shira and musician Aaron Shneyer offer soulful acoustic music and deep spirituality in this thoughtful service.

6th in the City Shabbat

Apr 13, 2018 •

Musical and interactive service with Rabbi Shira and musician Aaron Shneyer. Enjoy appetizers and drinks before the 7:15 pm service.

6th in the City Shabbat

May 13, 2016 •

6:30 pm – Cocktail Hour
7:15 pm – Service
8:15 pm – Dinner

Musical and interactive service with Rabbi Shira and musicians Aaron Shneyer and Rich Recht. Enjoy appetizers and drinks before the 7:15 pm service.

Dinner will be certified kosher. The menu includes:

To Start
Tuna tartar with preserved lemon and harissa (gluten free)
Hummus and green tahini (vegan, gluten free, contains sesame)

Dinner
Meatballs in fava beans and mint
Fava bean and artichoke stew (vegan)
Chicken in fava beans (gluten free)
Whole roasted cauliflower (vegan, […]