Jewish Life

Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers

On Yom Hashoah, come together to honor the memories of the lives lost during the Holocuast. Rabbi Aaron will lead songs and share some journaling prompts as we connect and reflect. 

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Voices of History, Lessons for Today

On Yom HaShoah, learn about the lasting impact and relevance of the Holocaust, commemorate those who perished, and honor the past through reflection and prayer.

Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers

Start 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.

Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers

In honor of Yom Ha’atzmaut or Israeli Independence Day, start off the work day with some spiritual work. Rabbi Shira will lead a celebratory morning session filled with prayers, kavvanot (intentions), and reflections.

Jewish Flavor: Shavuot Feast

The week before Shavuot, Chef Vered Guttman puts a Sephardic twist on the Ashkenazi tradition of eating dairy dishes on the holiday.

Sinai Slam: An Alternative Shavuot Experience

Featuring stories from Sixth & I’ers and emceed by Rabbi Shira and Rabbi Aaron, this virtual storytelling event explores unexpected takes on the holiday’s themes of anticipation, revelation, and conversion.

National Pride Shabbat

In solidarity with #StillWe Celebrate Pride 2021, Rabbi Aaron and the Sixth & I LGBTQIA Collective lead an inclusive service celebrating the diversity of DC Jewish life.

Hit Refresh: Preparing for the High Holidays

In the weeks leading up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Rabbi Nora explores how to cultivate deeper meaning, emotional connection, and spiritual focus for the High Holidays and the start of Jewish New Year. Through learning, personal reflection, and conversation, gain practical tools to reset for a more open-minded and open-hearted start to 5782.

This is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared

Book Club with Rabbi Nora

With Rabbi Nora, take a deep dive into This is Real and You are Completely Unprepared as you embark on your own journey during the Days of Awe. You’ll have the opportunity to reflect on the book’s themes and discuss how they relate to your own experiences. 

Jewish Flavor: Rosh Hashanah Feast

Start the New Year off right as Chef Vered Guttman cooks up a Rosh Hashanah spread featuring both traditional and contemporary recipes from around the Jewish world.