Mesorah DC

MesorahDC Shabbat Services

Friday and Saturday, January 2 and 3 and February 6, 7, 20 and 21

6:45 p.m. (Friday Night Services; Dinner to follow)
9:30 a.m. (Saturday Morning Services)

MesorahDC helps young singles in their 20s and 30s to 38 experience a beautiful — and tasty— Shabbat. To usher in the Shabbat, we begin with a traditional, easy-to-follow service, based around the stirring melodies of the late Jewish composer, Shlomo Carlebach. Explanations and a running commentary accompany the service, so that even people less familiar with it feel more connected. The service is followed by a full-scale, gourmet Shabbat meal on the first Friday of the month, and a lighter dinner on the third Friday, in the social hall downstairs. The cost for the full dinner is $15.00 per person. If you come with a friend, it's half price for each. For more information, or to sign up, please contact Rabbi Edelstein at 301/233-2969 or by e-mail. The second dinner of the month (third weekend) is free. You may also sign up at the MesorahDC website. Please note that this service has separate seating. Note: The February 6 service features Dr. Norman N. Blumenthal.

Sixth & I

6th in the City Shabbat
Fridays, January 9 and February 13
6:30 p.m. (Pre-service Socializing, Drinks, and Appetizers)
7:15 p.m. (Service, followed by Drinks and Appetizers)

Musical and interactive Shabbat with Rabbi Shira Stutman and Sheldon Low on January 9, and Rick Recht on February 13. Includes hors d'ouvres, cocktails, and social hour before the 7:15 service and dinner afterwards. 6th in the City Shabbat is for those in their 20s and 30s. There is a $6 per person to help cover the cost of food and beverage. Click here and choose “6th in the City Shabbat to R.S.V.P. for the January 9 service.

Cantor Larry Paul and Robyn Helzner Shabbat
Friday, January 23 and February 20
6:45 p.m.

Join Cantor Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner for this traditional, musical Carlebach-style service with inspirational song and discussion. Cantor Larry Paul will be leading High Holiday services at Sixth & I for the first time this year, and Robyn Helzner is one of the leaders of world Jewish music. There is a free and delicious Shabbat dinner to follow the service. Please specify if you’d like a vegetarian meal or have any other dietary restrictions. The service lasts about one hour and dinner will follow. R.S.V.P. here.

Temple Beth Emet

Temple Beth Emet Shabbat Services

Saturdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 and February 7, 14, 21 and 28

10:00 a.m.

Temple Beth Emet is a newly formed independent, unaffiliated, egalitarian, multi-culturally diverse community. Temple Beth Emet welcomes Jews from every corner and country of the world. Beginning October 4, 2008, Shabbat services are held on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. on the 4th floor of Sixth & I. For more information, please call 202/408-3100.
 

Other Services

Visions of Justice and Freedom
Friday, January 16
7:30 p.m.
 

Fifth Annual Shabbat in Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Join Sixth & I and Turner Memorial AME Church in celebrating their legacy of social justice and equality. R.S.V.P. required; please click here.