Jewish Life

Closing Time

Before the secular New Year, explore how Jewish wisdom can help us navigate beginnings, endings, and important moments of transition with Rabbi Aaron.

Rachael & Vilray

with Akie Bermiss

Featuring songs that evoke Tin Pan Alley tunes from the thirties and forties, Rachael & Vilray is the debut album by Lake Street Dive singer-songwriter Rachael Price and composer, singer, and guitarist Vilray.

Shabbat Squared

Rabbi Aaron Miller of Washington Hebrew Congregation, Rabbi Aaron Potek, and musician Aaron Shneyer merge their respective services to create a whole new Friday night experience that combines the best of all styles, followed by dinner. 

Shabbat: Pure & Simple

Rabbi Jesse guides a learner’s service at a relaxed pace that allows for thoughtful prayer in a comfortable, spiritual setting.

Firelight Flow: A Chanukah Yoga Class

Jewish mindfulness teacher Alison Waldman leads an integrated meditation and gentle yoga flow. All levels welcome.

Convictions and Compromise

How do you know when it’s time to build understanding with philosophical opponents and when it’s time for absolute dedication to a cause? With Rabbi Jesse, learn how the story of Chanukah can serve as both a warning and a model to learn from in today’s political climate.

Breaking Bread

Stories by Celebrity Chefs and Industry Insiders

Prominent chefs, food writers, editors, and other industry insiders tell true, personal stories about food, wine, business, and butter.

A Jew in December

Between office “holiday” parties and Christmas-themed cups in coffee shops, December is a time when Jews often feel out of place. With Rabbi Aaron, discuss the concept of Christian privilege and how it impacts American Jewish identity.

The Weeds – Live

Vox’s Jane Coaston and Matt Yglesias, along with ProPublica’s Dara Lind, dig deep into politics, policy, and national issues at a live taping of their twice-weekly podcast.

Fried & Festive: A Chanukah Party

In celebration of Chanukah, enjoy specialty drinks, latkes, sufganiyot, and more provided by Astro Doughnuts and Call Your Mother Deli. Embrace the season of giving by bringing gifts for a toy drive organized by the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence.