Friday Night Services
Mardi Gras Edition
In celebration of the holidays of Rosh Chodesh Adar and Mardi Gras, this service led by Rabbi Aaron features the sounds of New Orleans from DC-based ensemble DuPont Brass, alongside musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Fredrick, and Jeff Geld.
- Date:
- Feb 24, 2023 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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In-Person Attendance: FREE. Registration required.
Virtual Attendance: FREE via Facebook.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Group Chat
Jews and Hollywood
From “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Fleishman in in Trouble” to cult classics like Wet Hot American Summer, Jews have long cherished the relatively few opportunities they have to see themselves reflected on screen. With Rabbi Nora, discuss and debate what makes a piece of culture Jewish and how Jewish representation in entertainment can break down—or reinforce—stereotypes and antisemitism.
- Date:
- Feb 27, 2023 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Single class: $18
Group Text 2023 annual pass: $108 (50% discount)
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Basically Jewish
Rabbi Aaron and Rabbi Nora lead an experiential introduction to Judaism course designed for those looking to reconnect with Judaism, as well as non-Jews looking to discover.
Next Level: Israel
Designed as an entry point into the conversation, this series is for those who want to learn about or engage more deeply with Israel. With Rabbi Aaron as your guide, over four weeks, you’ll gain historical and contemporary frameworks to help you better understand a variety of issues related to Israel, with each week focusing on a different topic.
The Esties: A Purim Party
Experience a night of snubs, surprises, and stars at the first annual Estie Awards, hosted by Rabbi Aaron and Rabbi Nora. Show off your look on our red carpet, laugh along at irreverent, guaranteed-to-offend sketches, and dance the night away to live music at our after-party.
- Date:
- Mar 6, 2023 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$18; includes 2 drink tickets.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Post-Grad Shabbat: Dinner and Conversation
with Rabbi Nora
Designed with recent graduates in mind, this Shabbat experience led by Rabbi Nora is intended to foster connection, conversation, and community among those navigating this transitional, post-college phase.
Group Chat
Feel Free
With 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.
- Date:
- Mar 27, 2023 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Single class: $18
Group Text 2023 annual pass: $108 (50% discount)
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Shabbat: Exhale
At this one-hour alternative Shabbat service, unwind and reconnect through guided meditation, reflection on Jewish teachings, and communal singing.
Next Level: Antisemitism
Though 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 Chametz Party
Following 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.