Events for April, 2022
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Tieghan GerardTieghan GerardIn Half Baked Harvest Every Day: Recipes for Balanced, Flexible, Feel-Good Meals, the New York Times bestselling author delivers more than 120 all-new, soul-satisfying recipes. |
Jenna Bush HagerJenna Bush HagerOn the occasion of the paperback release of Everything Beautiful in Its Time: Seasons of Love and Loss, settle in with “Today” show co-anchor Jenna Bush Hager as she shares personal stories and laughs in celebration of all of the complicated, messy, and hilarious moments of life. |
6th Street Mi...6th Street Minyan: Renewal ShabbatConnect spiritually through prayer and music at this reflective Jewish Renewal-style service led by musicians Aaron Shneyer, Mojib Ghaznawi, Wren Elhai, and Lisa Einstein. |
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Toiletry DriveToiletry DriveIn partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s Good Deeds Week, Sixth & I is collecting toiletries to benefit Central Union Mission and the facilities they operate across Washington, DC for those at-risk of and experiencing homelessness. CANCELED: Jew...CANCELED: Jewish Flavor: Passover PrepWhether you’re cooking a delicious meal to enjoy during your Passover seder or looking for some variety after too much matzah, learn to cook a kosher-for-Passover seder that won’t fall flat during this class led by chef Vered Guttman. |
Emily St. Joh...Emily St. John MandelThe bestselling author of Station Eleven and The Glass Hotel returns with Sea of Tranquility, a novel of art, time, love, and plague spanning centuries and space from Vancouver Island in 1912 to a dark colony on the moon five hundred years later. |
Start Fresh: ...Start Fresh: Monthly Morning Intention-SettingInspired by Rosh Chodesh, the start of a new month in the Jewish calendar, Rabbi Nora leads song-filled morning prayers and kavvanot (intentions) to start your day. Ocean VuongOcean VuongFrom the author of the New York Times bestselling novel On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous and critically-acclaimed poetry collection Night Sky With Exit Wounds, comes Time Is a Mother, a deeply intimate poetry collection that finds Vuong searching for life among the aftershocks of his mother’s death. VIRTUAL: What...VIRTUAL: What it Takes: How to Lead a SederWhether this is your first time hosting or if you need a refresher, Rabbi Aaron explores ways to spice up your seder, liberate your mind, and keep guests engaged. |
Friday Night ...Friday Night ServicesThis inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora and musicians Aaron Shneyer, Jeff Geld, and Sarah Fredrick blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. |
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Jonathan Van ...Jonathan Van NessFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Over the Top and grooming expert on Netflix’s “Queer Eye” comes the candid and curious essay collection, Love That Story: Observations from a Gorgeously Queer Life. Building a Je...Building a Jewish HomeOpen to couples and singles, Jewish and interfaith, this workshop led by Rabbi Nora helps you to craft your unique Jewish life. |
VIRTUAL: Susa...VIRTUAL: Susan CainFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Quiet comes Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, revealing the power of a bittersweet, melancholic outlook on life and why we’ve been so blind to its value. |
Zakir Hussain...Zakir Hussain, tabla: TriveniThe tabla maestro known for fostering musical dialogues between Hindustani (North Indian) and Carnatic (South Indian) music pays homage to this spirit by leading a trio of Indian classical music virtuosos. |
Erev PassoverErev PassoverLiberated: A ...Liberated: A Passover SederLed by Rabbi Aaron and Rabbi Nora, this seder combines traditional Passover rituals, singing, storytelling, and a festive meal with engaging conversations and spiritual inspiration. |
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PassoverPassoverVIRTUAL: Let ...VIRTUAL: Let My People Flow: A Passover Yoga ClassIn celebration of Passover, liberate your mind and body with a gentle yoga flow and guided meditation led by Jewish mindfulness teacher Alison Waldman. |
PassoverPassoverJanelle Monáe...Janelle Monáe and Collaborating Writer Alaya Dawn JohnsonFrom groundbreaking musician, actor, fashion icon and futurist Janelle Monáe and an outstanding group of collaborators comes The Memory Librarian, a collection of short fiction, bringing to the written page the rebellious and Afrofuturistic world of Monáe’s critically acclaimed album, Dirty Computer. |
PassoverPassoverRandy RainbowRandy RainbowIn his memoir Playing with Myself, the viral sensation and three-time Emmy-nominated musical comedian takes readers through his life—the highs, the lows, the lipstick, the pink glasses, and the show tunes. |
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PassoverPassoverFriday Night ...Friday Night ServicesThis inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora and musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Fredrick, and Jeff Geld blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. |
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Holocaust Rem...Holocaust Remembrance Day: Voices of History, Lessons for TodayOn Yom HaShoah, come together in music, prayer, and a candle lighting ceremony to commemorate those who perished. |
After Hours: ...After Hours: Off the RecordGrab a drink and meet other Jewish journalists and media professionals. Rabbi Aaron offers conversation starters and shares the inside scoop on connections between Judaism and journalism. |
Shabbat at Ho...Shabbat at Home ResourcesWhile our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat independently, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home. |
Danilo Pérez’...Danilo Pérez’s Global MessengersThe GRAMMY-winning jazz pianist and UNESCO Artist for Peace unites his twin passions of music and humanitarianism in this international sextet. |
