Jewish Life

Downtown Shabbat

A musical service led by musician Robyn Helzner, followed by dinner and Shabbat singing. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails before the 6:45 pm service. Open to all.

Shabbat: Pure & Simple

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

Lara Downes, piano

with Rhiannon Giddens

The trailblazing pianist performs an intimate program of solo and ensemble works that pays tribute to women composers and poets, past and present.

Café Nite

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

Man’s Attempt at Mindfulness

Using the teachings of Mussar—where ancient wisdom meets contemporary self-help—Rabbi Jesse brings a group of men together to discuss life’s important questions and practice personal growth.

Oh My Heavens: Judaism and the Afterlife

Using teachings from the Talmud and from modern thinkers, Rabbi Avi Strausberg leads a discussion on heaven, hell, and everything in between to explore how Jewish conceptions of death can help us lead a better life.

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.

Saturday Morning Services with MesorahDC

Service with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services.

Kronos Quartet

Music for Change: The Banned Countries

The GRAMMY-winning quartet performs signature Kronos works and new compositions by composers from the countries impacted by the 2017 executive order on immigration.

Daniel Sloss: X

One of Scotland’s most successful comedians, the 28-year-old stand-up comic performs his tenth solo show with Daniel Sloss: X.