Calendar

Modern Israeli Cooking: Yom Ha’atzmaut Edition

with Vered Guttman

In the second of a three-part Jewish cooking series, chef Vered Guttman demonstrates how to make a classic Israeli celebratory meal in commemoration of Israel’s 70th Independence Day.

Michael Barbaro

Host of “The Daily”

Learn how Michael Barbaro, the host of the wildly popular New York Times podcast “The Daily,” and his tiny team unravel complicated news and human interest stories in 20-minute digestible bites in this TimesTalks D.C. conversation.

Downtown Shabbat

A Carlebach-inspired service led by Chazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner, followed by dinner and Shabbat singing. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails before the 6:45 pm service. Open to all.

Humanistic Shabbat

Rabbi Jeremy Kridel of Machar, the Washington Congregation for Secular Humanistic Judaism, leads a Shabbat service combining a nontheistic philosophy with a human-centered liturgy and love of Jewish history and culture.

CANCELED: Nancy And Beth

featuring Megan Mullally and Stephanie Hunt

Actors Megan Mullally and Stephanie Hunt form the self-described punk-showbiz band Nancy And Beth, a showcase in harmony, hypnotic dancing, and spoken pleasantries.

Café Nite

Over dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions.

Thinking Jewishly: Ancient Jewish Wisdom for the Modern World

Session Six: Rabbi for President: Politics from the Bimah

What is the role of a synagogue in the public sphere? Should it remain neutral, or does the essence of Jewish philosophy and history demand civic involvement? Explore the intersection between Judaism and social justice with Rabbi Suzy.

Work in Progress: Political Campaigns

Conversation and Networking

In a bipartisan discussion moderated by Mo Elleithee, campaign professionals from Emily’s List and recent administrations share experiences from local and national campaigns and offer advice for those getting their start in campaign work.

Ronan Farrow

In Conversation with Mary Louise Kelly

In War on Peace, the acclaimed journalist and former diplomat illuminates the collapse of American diplomacy and the abdication of global leadership in the years since 9/11.

Friday Night Shabbat Services with MesorahDC

A traditional service with soulful melodies, contemporary insights, and stories, followed by dinner. Separate seating for women and men during the service.

For those in their 20s and 30s