Events for April, 2023
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Group ChatGroup ChatWith Passover just around the corner, join Rabbi Aaron for an informal text-based conversation about Nina Simone’s definition of freedom. In both pairs and as a full group, we’ll discuss a couple of texts that explore the intersection of fear and freedom, as well as share about the way fear shows up in our own lives and what steps we might take to live more courageously. |
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Shabbat: ExhaleShabbat: ExhaleAt this one-hour alternative Shabbat service, unwind and reconnect through guided meditation, reflection on Jewish teachings, and communal singing. |
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Next Level: A...Next Level: AntisemitismThough it’s become increasingly visible, talking about antisemitism can feel fraught and overwhelming. With Rabbi Nora, discuss how it manifests as tropes and stereotypes, dive deep into the role of politics, polarization, and power as they relate to the perception of Jews, and examine contemporary responses to antisemitism. |
Post-Passover...Post-Passover Chametz PartyFollowing Passover, bring on the chametz with Sonny’s Pizza. As you satisfy your carbohydrate cravings, Rabbi Nora will offer contemporary insights on the holiday’s themes and share ideas for how you can support our community. |
Friday Night ...Friday Night Services with DinnerThis inclusive service led by Rabbi Aaron 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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Trivia Under ...Trivia Under the StarsFrom sports and pop culture to geography and politics, we’ll test your knowledge of it all outdoors in the heart of NOMA at Wunder Garten. |
Friday Night ...Friday Night ServicesThis inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora and musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Frederick, and Jeff Geld blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. |
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Group ChatGroup ChatOn Yom Ha’Atzma’ut (Israeli Independence Day), discuss with Rabbi Nora sources from the establishment of the State of Israel all the way up to the current day. |
What’s Jewish...What’s Jewish About Justice?With Rabbi Nora, explore justice through a Jewish lens and learn about ways you can engage in issues at the local level including affordable housing, public safety, responding to the needs of those experiencing homelessness, and more. |
Interfaith Co...Interfaith Couples Shabbat: Dinner and ConversationOver dinner and conversation led by Rabbi Aaron, connect over the big and small questions of what it takes to make an interfaith relationship work, from faith and family to holidays and identity. |
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Shabbat: ExhaleShabbat: ExhaleAt this one-hour alternative Shabbat service, unwind and reconnect through guided meditation, reflection on Jewish teachings, and communal singing. |