Events for February, 2024
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Shared Grief,...Shared Grief, Shared HopeAs the war between Israel and Hamas continues and threatens spillover to other areas in the region, hear from bereaved Israelis and Palestinians who remain committed to peace, reconciliation, and a path forward based on empathy and honoring the humanity of all. |
Kate BowlerKate BowlerHave a Beautiful, Terrible Day! Daily Meditations for the Ups, Downs & In-Betweens is a collection of spiritual reflections and action-steps to help you get through any kind of day—good, bad, or mediocre. Bowler understands that every day can be an obstacle course, and we don’t always have magical lives that work out. She encourages us to develop our capacity to feel the breadth of our experiences as a way to become more resilient, courageous, loving, and honest—while discovering divine moments with God. |
Sarah Jarosz:...Sarah Jarosz: Polaroid Lovers TourOn Polaroid Lovers, the four-time GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter reflects on past loves, childhood dreams, and past versions of herself. |
National Refu...National Refugee ShabbatCelebrate National Refugee Shabbat at this inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora. With music from Sixth & I musicians, the service blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. |
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Moshe KasherMoshe KasherIn Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six Scenes, the stand-up comedian, writer, and actor tells the story of the lives he has spent careening between and how he found his people, over and over again, in different settings. This program will include a short stand-up set and a moderated conversation. |
Friday Night ...Friday Night Services + DinnerThis inclusive service led by Rabbi Aaron and Sixth & I’s musicians blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. |
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Asking for a ...Asking for a FriendJust before Valentine’s Day, give some TLC to the less discussed relationship type, friendship. Amidst declining marriage rates and a loneliness epidemic, Rhaina Cohen—author of The Other Significant Others—and Dr. Marisa Franco—author of Platonic—illuminate friendship’s power to transform how we define a fulfilling life. Small Groups,...Small Groups, Big QuestionsThese five-week meetups offer a space to think through life’s big questions using a Jewish framework. Led by Sixth & I’ers in their apartments and homes, these salon-style gatherings are a great way to meet new people in a relaxed, laid-back setting. |
Do You Mind? ...Do You Mind? An Intro to MeditationIf you’ve been looking to start a meditation practice or deepen an existing one in the new year, find some peace of mind with meditation teacher Alison Cohen. She introduces a variety of Jewish, Buddhist, and Jewish Buddhist meditation techniques to help you strike the right balance in your life and get into a positive headspace for a fresh start to 2024. |
Mardi Gras Sh...Mardi Gras ShabbatThis inclusive service led by Rabbi Aaron and Shabbat musicians blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. In celebration of the holidays of Rosh Chodesh Adar and Mardi Gras, the service features music inspired by the sounds of New Orleans from DC-based ensemble DuPont Brass. |
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Office ClosedOffice ClosedSixth & I is closed Monday, February 19 for Presidents’ Day. We will re-open Tuesday, February 20 at 9:00 am. |
Grappling wit...Grappling with Grief: Processing the War in Israel/GazaRabbi Nora and Justin Yampolsky, a Master of Social Work candidate, lead this workshop to help you explore how grief is showing up in your life and how to heal through this difficult time. In a safe and nonjudgmental environment, we’ll look back at how you’ve been feeling over these past few months and discuss how to cope in the days and weeks ahead. |
DESTIN CONRAD...DESTIN CONRAD – SUBMISSIVE TOUR23-year-old Destin Conrad is a sultry R&B singer hailing from Tampa, Florida. A newcomer to the music industry, Conrad got his start on Vine, amassing over 1 million followers and fostering a collaboration and friendship with Kehlani. |
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Group Chat: A...Group Chat: All Too WellWell before wellness became a $5 trillion industry and “little treat” culture trended on TikTok, Judaism has championed the idea of self-care—just take Shabbat, for one. With Rabbi Nora, consider how we tend to our bodies, minds, and souls in this chat on the intersection of spirituality and wellness. Bring your questions and curiosity, and we’ll bring the pizza and wine (candles and crystals not included). Dolly AldertonDolly AldertonFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Ghosts and Everything I Know About Love comes Good Material, a story of heartbreak and friendship and how to survive both. |
Kara SwisherKara SwisherFrom the award-winning journalist, host of “On with Kara Swisher,” and cohost of “Pivot” comes Burn Book: A Tech Love Story, a history and an accounting of the tech industry and its most powerful players who wanted to change the world but broke it instead. Acts of Kindn...Acts of Kindness: A Self-Compassion SeriesIn a world that feels like it demands perfection, mindfulness teacher Alison Cohen shares how to develop a kinder and more compassionate relationship with yourself, which in turn can improve your relationships with others. |
Pause and Pla...Pause and Play: A Musical Friday NightThis laid-back, alternative Shabbat experience offers stirring music, a collaborative feel, and intentions that strike a chord. |