Events for February, 2018
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Text Me: Anci...Text Me: Ancient Jewish Wisdom Meets Contemporary TechnologyIs it inherently unethical to ghost someone? Rabbi Jeffrey Schein, EdD offers Jewish answers to challenges posed by digital communications. CANCELED: Ben...CANCELED: Benjamin ClementineThe acclaimed British singer-songwriter performs from his latest album, I Tell a Fly, which he wrote, recorded, and produced. |
Café NiteCafé NiteOver dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions. |
It’s On...It’s Only Natural: A Tu B’Shvat SederOn the Jewish New Year for Trees, enjoy local wine and snacks and discover connections between Judaism and environmentalism. Work in Progr...Work in Progress: Women in MediaCNN reporter Hadas Gold, Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri, and NPR Morning Edition producer Ashley Westerman share key insights gained by working in media. |
Sacred SexSacred SexRebecca Hassell, who facilitates a monthly women’s sex discussion group at the Lemon Collective, and Rabbi Suzy lead an interactive conversation about what ancient texts have to say about the practice and spirituality of sex and how this relates to women’s contemporary experiences in the bedroom. |
Friday Night ...Friday Night Shabbat Services with MesorahDCA traditional service with soulful melodies, contemporary insights, and stories, followed by dinner. Separate seating for women and men during the service. |
Saturday Morn...Saturday Morning Services with MesorahDCService with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services. |
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Bullets into ...Bullets into Bells: Poets & Citizens Respond to Gun ViolenceBullets into Bells is a powerful call to end gun violence in America. The anthology’s editors and contributors, as well as those working to prevent gun violence in DC, share readings and reflections, followed by a panel conversation with Senator Chris Murphy. Café NiteCafé NiteOver dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions. |
Thinking Jewi...Thinking Jewishly: Ancient Jewish Wisdom for the Modern WorldWhether you believe in God or you are an avowed atheist, explore the intersection of traditional Jewish belief and modern secular philosophy. |
Shakshuka Sha...Shakshuka Shack Pop Up DinnerCome get a tasty sneak peak of Shakshuka Shack, a new DC restaurant featuring Middle Eastern comfort food expected to open in 2018! You’ll enjoy a delicious three-course shakshuka extravaganza, giving you a sophisticated twist on the beloved classic dish. |
The M Word: M...The M Word: Muslim Americans on the State of News MediaJournalist Wajahat Ali moderates a conversation with fellow journalists about the role Muslim-American writers play in the news media, the extent of biased reporting about Muslims, and the rise of fake news and sensationalism. |
6th in the Ci...6th in the City ShabbatMusical and interactive service with Rabbi Shira and musician Rick Recht. Enjoy appetizers and drinks before the 7:15 pm service. |
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Café NiteCafé NiteOver dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions. |
Dave EggersDave EggersFrom the best-selling author of What Is the What comes The Monk of Mokha, the true story of Mokhtar Alkhanshali, a young Yemeni-American man raised in San Francisco, who dreams of resurrecting the ancient art of Yemeni coffee but finds himself trapped in Sana’a by civil war. |
Trey AnastasioTrey AnastasioIn his new solo album, Traveler, Trey Anastasio imagines a convergence of many roads the musician has taken in his remarkable career. |
Good Soul Sha...Good Soul ShabbatRabbi Suzy and musician Aaron Shneyer offer soulful acoustic music and deep spirituality in this thoughtful service. After services, fill our sanctuary with the spirited sound of new tunes and old favorites. Friday Night ...Friday Night Shabbat Services with MesorahDCA traditional service with soulful melodies, contemporary insights, and stories, followed by dinner. Separate seating for women and men during the service. |
Saturday Morn...Saturday Morning Services with MesorahDCService with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services. |
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Robert ReichRobert ReichWith The Common Good, the economist, former Secretary of Labor, and public policy professor presents a clear-eyed manifesto on why we must restore the idea of the common good to the center of our economics and politics. |
Downtown ShabbatDowntown ShabbatA Carlebach-inspired service led by Chazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner, followed by dinner and Shabbat singing. Enjoy appetizers and drinks before the 6:45 pm service. Open to all. |
Shabbat Pure ...Shabbat Pure & Simple
Rabbi Scott guides an open service at a relaxed pace that allows for thoughtful prayer in a comfortable, spiritual setting.
PUBLIQuartet:...PUBLIQuartet: Freedom and FaithReigning Metropolitan Museum of Art Quartet-in-Residence PUBLIQuartet launched to national attention in 2016 with their acclaimed “Requiem for a Debate” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The ensemble presents a program of works by a diverse body of composers. |
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Amy ChuaAmy ChuaIn Political Tribes, Chua outlines how the U.S. has ignored the importance of tribal politics and argues that our country must rediscover a national identity that transcends group differences. Café NiteCafé NiteOver dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions. |
Zadie SmithZadie SmithFrom the award-winning author of White Teeth, On Beauty, and Swing Time, comes Feel Free, a collection of essays covering recent events in culture, politics, and the author’s own life. |
Grogger &...Grogger & Glow: A Purim CelebrationExperience a full megillah reading and our irreverent and politically incorrect spiel, a satirical spin on the traditional Purim story. Then get your glow on at our blacklight after-party (costumes encouraged) featuring a live DJ, dancing, libations, and a hamantaschen dessert bar. |
Man’s Attempt...Man’s Attempt at ThoughtfulnessCombining spirituality, psychology, masculinity, and scotch, Rabbi Scott brings men together to talk about life’s more important questions. Jorge RamosJorge RamosWhat does it mean to be an American? In Stranger, the Emmy-award winning journalist and Univision anchor explores his own biography as an immigrant from Mexico, with America’s long immigration history as a backdrop, to answer this question and more about our current political moment. |
Friday Night ...Friday Night Shabbat Services with MesorahDCA traditional service with soulful melodies, contemporary insights, and stories, followed by dinner. Separate seating for women and men during the service. |
Saturday Morn...Saturday Morning Services with MesorahDCService with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services. RodriguezRodriguezRodriguez, the legendary singer-songwriter and self-taught guitarist, began performing in bars and clubs in Detroit in the 1960’s as the city suffered post-industrial urban decay. |
