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Moody Jews: A Series on Judaism and Emotions
Wednesday, May 21
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Join Sixth & I and the Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning for this eight-part series
for young professionals in the DC area to explore the confusing
inner world of emotions from a Jewish perspective. This class is
taught by Dr. Erica Brown and takes place once per month.
Sessions are free and include a light dinner. Please contact
Michele Duchin by
e-mail to R.S.V.P.
 The
Arab-Israel Conflict: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Tuesdays, May 13, 20 and 27
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Join us for a three-part Middle East Lecture Series!
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13: Learn about the origins of the Arab-Israeli
conflict. Explore when the conflict began and how it has
been shaped over Israel’s 60 year history. |
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May 20: Learn about the second Intifada and the conflict
in the 21st century |
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May 27: When will the conflict end? Look at proposed
paths to peace and different ideas of how the future
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is no fee to attend this class. R.S.V.P. by e-mail
here.
Intended for young professionals in their 20s and 30s.
This series is sponsored by Sixth & I’s 6th in the City
series, Birthright Israel NEXT, and the JCRC
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Jewish
Study Center Classes
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To register for any of the following classes, please
call 202/332-1221, send an
e-mail
or click
here.
Arguing with the Storm:
Stories by Yiddish Women Writers
Monday, May 5
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
 Arguing
with the Storm offers 14 newly translated stories
and memoir excerpts published in Yiddish from the 1940s
through the 1990s. The collection began as a project of
the Winnipeg Yiddish Women’s Reading Circle to make
writing by women in Yiddish available to wider
audiences. Rhea Tregebov facilitated creation of the
anthology. She is Assistant Professor of Creative
Writing at the University of British Columbia. Max
Ticktin is Associate Director of the George Washington
University Judaic Studies Program and teaches Hebrew and
Yiddish Literature. Dr. Miriam Isaacs is Visiting
Associate Professor of Yiddish at the University of
Maryland/College Park. Tickets are $8 in advance, $12 at
the door. R.S.V.P.
here
or at 202/332-1221.
Free-Form Cooking
Tuesday, May 13
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Invigorate your cooking with this flavor-intensive
workshop. We will taste individual spices
and how they
can be combined as you cook, giving you the freedom
 and
confidence to leave recipes behind and create your own
Indian, Chinese, and even French-influenced dishes.
These techniques can be modified for any palate, and
students will be able to choose between making a chicken
or tofu-based dish. At the end of the evening, students
will enjoy their kosher creations and share their
techniques with each other. Space is limited in this
class and students must register in advance. Stuart Levy
believes cooking is fun, restful, and rewarding. He
taught "No Fear (and No Recipe) Cooking" in Winter 2008.
Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. R.S.V.P. to
202/332-1221 or click
here.
Social Issues and Change
is the Holy Land
Tuesday, May 20
7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
When considering Israel, what images do we conjure in
our minds? What mental photos do we select to represent
the people, food, and culture of this unique and special
country? Join us as we take a look at how often our
images of Israel are tied to a vision inherited from our
parents and not necessarily reflective of the
multi-cultural and diverse society that is Israel today.
Together we will examine photo images and look beneath
the surface to sense the complex reality of Israel’s
social successes and challenges—the good, the difficult
and everything in between. The class will enjoy Israeli
desserts and lively discussion. Dr. Micha Balf is from
Kibbutz Maagan Michael. He is the Education Shaliach
(representative) with the Jewish Federation of Greater
Washington and the Partnership for Jewish Life &
Learning. Melissa Frank is the new Program Director of
the Israel on Campus Coalition of Greater Washington.
This past year, she was the Birthright Israel NEXT
Greater DC Campus Coordinator and managed five Taglit-Birthright
Israel buses in January with Hillel International.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. R.S.V.P. to
202/332-1221 or click
here.
Jews and Their Issues
in the Coming Election
Tuesday, June 3
7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
Issues important to the Jewish community, such as the
Iranian threat, the future of the Middle East, and the
separation of church and state, are hot topics for the
upcoming election. But how will the Jewish community
address these issues? Join us for heated debate between
representatives from Jewish political organizations as
they discuss what’s at stake for the community in the
2008 elections. Ira Forman is the Executive Director of
the National Jewish Democratic Council, "the voice of
Jewish Democrats." Prior to joining NJDC, he ran
Democratic political campaigns and served as director of
congressional relations for the Clinton administration.
Noah Silverman is the congressional affairs director for
the Republican Jewish Coalition, where he advocates
policies favored by Jewish Republicans in a variety of
settings, both on Capitol Hill and in the broader
policy-making arena. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at
the door. Register
here.
Kosher on the Rocks:
Summer Drinks
Tuesday, June 17
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Learn about the libations of summer by exploring white
spirits such as gin, vodka and rum as well as mixed
drinks like sangria. Why are some considered kosher,
while others are not? We will discuss the
characteristics and kashrut issues of these
drinks and learn how to appreciate them in a hands-on
fashion by tasting each. Refreshments will be served.
Joshua London is an author, lobbyist and weekly
contributor to the Washington Examiner. He has
led several spirit tastings for the Jewish Study Center
and elsewhere. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the
door. Register
here.
Sephardic Cooking from
Those Who Know
Sunday, June 22
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
A grandmother's
sense of smell and taste can form the memories of
generations. In this special, one-day class, learn
luscious Sephardic recipes from a grandmother or mother
who belongs to someone else. The women of the Sisterhood
group at Magen David Sephardic Congregation will share
their culinary knowledge with us in a hands-on cooking
class. These women prepare the food for the synagogue's
kiddush each week, serving between 120 and 200
people. We'll learn recipes to please smaller crowds,
with delicious pareve (vegetarian) dishes from
Morocco, Tunisia and Iran. Magen David Sephardic
Congregation is a modern Orthodox synagogue located in
Rockville, Maryland. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at
the door. Students must register in advance for this
class. Register
here.
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MesorahDC
Classes
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Jewish Ethics in
the Modern World
Every Tuesday
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
  Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Edelstein of MesorahDC.
A wide-ranging discussion of
Jewish ethics in the modern world. From business to politics to
the dilemmas of social life and relationships - everything under
the sun is examined from the perspective of Jewish ethics. Free
lunch included. Please
e-mail
for more information.
For young, single
professionals ages 22 to 38
Café
Nite
Every Monday
7:00 - 7:45 p.m. (Basics
and Beyond or Crash Course in Hebrew Reading)
7:45 - 8:05 p.m. (Light dinner/Coffee/Shmooze Time)
8:10 - 9:10 p.m. (Life is a trip - BE PREPARED! Negotiating
trials and tribulations of relationships, work and society
today/Think Tank).
Jewish Think Tank
Every Monday
8:10 - 9:10 p.m.
One-on-one study with a
knowledgeable study partner that we provide: you choose the
topic you want to explore. Some topics to choose from: business
ethics, medical ethics, personal self development, philosophy,
history, world of Jewish prayer, tutorial in Hebrew, Talmud,
Chumash (Bible) or your own idea! Contact Rabbi Dovid
Lefkowitz by e-mail to
specify the subject you would like to explore. A $500 stipend is
now available for those who complete the curriculum.
For young, single
professionals ages 22 to 38.
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Washington Institute for Conversion and
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Basic Judaism for Jews and Non-Jews
Alike
Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 29
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Rabbi Bernice K. Weiss, author of Converting to Judaism -
Choosing to be Chosen: Personal Stories will lead a
comprehensive study program, utilizing textual materials that
deal with Jewish history, law and rituals to guide your way into
becoming an active participant in Jewish life and community.
“Studying with Rabbi Weiss has been like exercise for my soul.
My life is in better shape, I’m a stronger person, and there is
less weight on my shoulders.” ~Lauren Sprauge, DC. Please
register
online.
Class Fee: $118. Registration Fee: $10.
This course provides an
overview of the Bible, Shabbat ritual and observances,
how to observe kashrut (keeping kosher) and the Jewish
laws of death and mourning. Bernice K. Weiss, author of
Converting to Judaism - Choosing to be Chosen: Personal Stories
will lead this comprehensive study program, utilizing textual
materials that deal with Jewish history, law, and rituals. Rabbi
Weiss’ expertise of more than 17 years makes her a forerunner in
the field of conversion and teaching interfaith couples.
“Studying with Rabbi Weiss has been like exercise for my
soul. My life is in better shape, I’m a stronger person, and
there is less weight on my shoulders.”
~ Lauren Sprauge, DC
Please register
online.
Class Fee: $118. Registration Fee: $10.
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