Jewish Life

Hot Topics: Unfriend Social Media

From FOMO to misinformation to doomscrolling, research and lived experience both reveal the ways social media can inflict harm. Through Jewish texts, Rabbi Aaron unpacks how we can approach these platforms more intentionally and whether it’s possible to escape the algorithm while still living a connected life.

Basically Jewish

Rabbi Nora leads an experiential introduction to Judaism course designed for those looking to reconnect with Judaism, as well as non-Jews looking to discover.

Friday Night Services

with Rabbi Aaron

This inclusive service led by Rabbi Aaron and musicians Aaron Shneyer and Jeff Geld blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh.

Dancin’ In the Streets: A Simchat Torah Celebration

We’re shutting down I Street once again for our signature Simchat Torah celebration. Let loose and dance like no one’s watching as you enjoy live music, themed cocktails, and other festivities led by the Sixth & I rabbis and musicians.

Friday Night Services

with Rabbi Nora

This 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.

Workshop: How to Become a Changemaker

with Alex Budak

Imparting lessons from his new book, Becoming a Changemaker, social entrepreneur and UC Berkeley Haas faculty member Alex Budak leads an interactive workshop on leading positive change no matter your role, title, or level.

Interfaith Couples Workshop

Rabbi Aaron facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their non-Jewish partners to talk, learn, and grow – together and as individuals.

CANCELED: Building a Jewish Home

Open to couples and singles, Jewish and interfaith, this workshop led by Rabbi Nora helps you to craft your unique Jewish life.

Sixth & I Salons

Over five weeks, engage with a small group of your peers in meaningful, salon-style conversations that help us explore our relationship to ourselves, each other, and the moment we’re living in. Facilitated by Sixth & I’er Nick Anderson, the discussions—grounded in Jewish text—take on everything from friendship to conflict to decision-making.

Hoppy Hour

at The Brig

As a new year brews, make some new connections over drinks and snacks at The Brig, a beer garden in Navy Yard. We’ll keep the conversation on tap with ice breakers and prompts.