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Events for January, 2021
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Shabbat At Ho...Shabbat At Home ResourcesOn this first Friday of the month, our religious programming staff is welcoming Shabbat independently, but we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own service. |
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Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Aaron and musician Aaron Shneyer will lead a few of the traditional morning prayers, share a couple of kavvanot (intentions), and lead a short journaling exercise. Basically JewishBasically JewishRabbi Aaron leads an experiential introduction to Judaism course designed for those looking to reconnect with Judaism, as well as non-Jews looking to discover. |
Shabbat: Brea...Shabbat: Break AwayThis virtual service led by Rabbi Aaron and musician Aaron Shneyer is lighter on prayer and has a less structured and more casual vibe than a traditional service. |
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Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart the work day with meaning as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share kavvanot (intentions). |
MLK Shabbat: ...MLK Shabbat: Justice FairLeading up to our MLK Shabbat Experience, take part in a virtual justice fair to hear from organizations committed to making a difference in the greater DC community. |
Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Aaron and musician Aaron Shneyer will lead a few of the traditional morning prayers, share a couple of kavvanot (intentions), and lead a short journaling exercise. |
MLK Shabbat E...MLK Shabbat ExperienceRabbi Shira and Reverend Doctor D.K. Kearney of Turner Memorial AME Church engage in conversations that commemorate the spirit and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, explore our communities’ shared histories of pursuing justice, and offer inspiration to help you work for a more equitable world. |
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Sixth & ...Sixth & I Closed Monday
Sixth & I will be closed on Monday, January 18 for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will re-open at 9:00 am on Tuesday, January 19.
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Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersIn a moment of great anticipation coupled with uncertainty and anxiety about the future of our country, join Rabbi Shira Stutman and Aaron Shneyer on the morning before inauguration day for 30 minutes of song, reflection, and prayers for healing. What it Takes...What it Takes: How to Read HebrewIn this introductory-level class, demystify the Hebrew alphabet as you learn the letters, vowels, and some words commonly found in Jewish life. |
Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersThe morning after a historic inauguration, join Rabbi Aaron to officially mark this transition into what will hopefully be a brighter and more just era ahead. Together we’ll sing, journal, and pray for the future of our country. |
Shabbat: Hit ...Shabbat: Hit ResetBlending contemporary and traditional elements, this virtual service is designed to foster community in a thoughtful, accessible, and radically welcoming setting. Led this month by Rabbi Rachel Schmelkin, rabbinic fellow at One America Movement, and musician Aaron Shneyer. |
Shabbat: Day OffShabbat: Day OffThis come one, come all Shabbat offering has something for everyone, whether you’re looking to dive deep into the week’s teachings, get more acquainted with Saturday morning services, or introduce kids to Shabbat rituals. |
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Jewish Flavor...Jewish Flavor: Slow-Cooked StewsShabbat overnight stews have existed for centuries throughout the Jewish diaspora, providing a solution for the ancient Jewish desire to feast on a hot meal on Shabbat. With Chef Vered Guttman, learn how to make stews from across the Jewish diaspora including a Tunisian wheat and meat cholent, Iraqi t’beet (chicken stuffed with rice), and more. |
Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart the work day with meaning as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share kavvanot (intentions). |
Better Nature...Better Nature: A Tu B’Shvat ConversationOn the Jewish New Year for trees, Rabbi Aaron and other guests lead a mindful celebration of the earth with conversations centered on living with zero waste, the ethics of composting, and more to reveal connections between environmentalism and Judaism. |
Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions) and leads a short journaling exercise. Branching Out...Branching Out: A Tu B’Shvat Yoga Class
In celebration of Tu B’Shvat, ground yourself with a gentle yoga flow and guided meditation led by Jewish mindfulness teacher Alison Waldman. All levels of experience with yoga are welcome.
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Tu B’Sh...Tu B’Shabbat DinnerVirtually gather around the table with Rabbi Shira and Rabbi Aaron to welcome in Shabbat and celebrate Tu B’Shvat, traditionally known as the New Year of the Trees, with a Tu B’Shvat seder. |
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Jewish Flavor...Jewish Flavor: Slow-Cooked StewsShabbat overnight stews have existed for centuries throughout the Jewish diaspora, providing a solution for the ancient Jewish desire to feast on a hot meal on Shabbat. With Chef Vered Guttman, learn how to make stews from across the Jewish diaspora including Iraqi t’beet (chicken stuffed with rice) and Yemeni jachnoon rolls. |
Sexuality and...Sexuality and Gender Identity in JudaismIn this two-part series from Sixth & I’s LGBTQIA Collective, Rabbi Aaron leads an exploration of some of the ways modern rabbis have approached anti-gay sentiments in Jewish texts, and offers a deep dive into texts that subvert the gender binary and traditional gender norms. |
Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart the work day with meaning as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share kavvanot (intentions). Interfaith Co...Interfaith Couples WorkshopRabbi Shira facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their non-Jewish partners to talk, learn, and grow – together and as individuals. |
Laughing Matt...Laughing Matters: Judaism, Comedy, and IdentityFrom the Borscht Belt to “Seinfeld,” humor and self-deprecation have long been embedded into Judaism’s DNA. In this two-part series, Rabbi Shira unpacks historical examples of comedy in Jewish tradition, while Rabbi Aaron explores contemporary Jewish creators and what they reveal about being Jewish today. |
Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions) and leads a short journaling exercise. |
Shabbat at Ho...Shabbat at Home ResourcesOn this first Friday of the month, our religious programming staff is welcoming Shabbat independently, but we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own service. |
Shabbat: Day OffShabbat: Day OffThis come one, come all Shabbat offering has something for everyone, whether you’re looking to dive deep into the week’s teachings, get more acquainted with Saturday morning services, or introduce kids to Shabbat rituals. |
