Jewish Life

Shabbat: Day Off

This 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.

Chanukah Havdallah

On the third night of Chanukah, take part in candle lighting and havdallah, a weekly ritual that helps us transition out of Shabbat. Sing, connect, and share a few reflections as we begin a new week together and continue the festival of lights.

Jewish Flavor: Fried Feast

Go beyond latkes and fry up with Chef Vered including stuffed potato balls with cheese and chives, Sephardi herb and potato frittata, Italian donuts with Nutella, and semolina and date cookies.

Six Picks: Chanukah Edition

Laugh your way through the sixth night of Chanukah with Rabbi Aaron and Rabbi Daniel Epstein as they break down classic Chanukah moments captured in comedic TV and film.

Chanukah at Home

With the Jewish Emergent Network

On the seventh night of Chanukah, the rabbis of the Jewish Emergent Network, including Rabbi Shira and Rabbi Aaron, lead a candle lighting with a little learning, a little singing, and a lot of light.

Firelight Flow: A Chanukah Yoga Class

In celebration of Chanukah, Jewish mindfulness teacher Alison Waldman leads an integrated meditation and gentle yoga flow.

Better Nature: A Tu B’Shvat Conversation

On 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.

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.

Purim 2021: The Zoom Where it Happened

After an upside-down year, experience our irreverent and politically incorrect spiel guaranteed to offend just about everyone at some point, games with the DC Improv cast, DIY cocktails, and giveaways from some of your favorite local businesses.

Seder Says

While some of the food at a Passover seder should fall flat, the conversation around the table should be anything but. Modeled after the Roman Symposium, a seder is meant to encourage lively debate around contemporary issues related to the themes of the Passover story. Rabbi Shira and other Sixth & I’ers will offer timely and provocative short discussions to inspire or just use in their entirety at your own seders.