Jewish Life

Judaism and Historical Analogies

Location: 600 Massachusetts Ave, NW

When we compare past events to the present, are we doing more harm or more good? Through relevant texts, Rabbi Aaron explores a Jewish perspective on historical analogies and leads a conversation on their relevance today.

The Jews of Chernobyl

Location: 600 Massachusetts Ave, NW

For centuries, Chernobyl was home to a vibrant and influential Jewish community. Explore with Rabbi Aaron the history, teachings, and legacy of the Chernobyl Chasidic dynasty.

Hit Refresh: Preparing for the High Holidays

Location: 600 Massachusetts Ave, NW

Alongside Rabbi Jesse, explore how to cultivate deeper meaning, emotional connection, and spiritual focus leading up to the High Holidays and into the Jewish New Year.

Jewish Welcome Workshop

The class is a mix of lectures, group activities, text studies, and holiday celebrations. No Hebrew language knowledge is required for this class. Those wishing to convert will meet with one of the rabbis individually during the year and beyond.

A New Year for the World

While Rosh Hashanah is often referred to as “The Jewish New Year,” the textual and liturgical focus of the holiday is less about Jews and more about the state of our world and all its inhabitants. Explore with Rabbi Aaron the universal themes of Rosh Hashanah.

Café Nite

Over dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions.

No Place Like Home

How does our understanding of home inform how we experience and respond to homelessness? Rabbi Aaron explores the theme of homelessness—both metaphorically and literally—as it relates to Sukkot.

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Course

This course meets weekly beginning Wednesday, October 16.  This 30-week workshop enables participants to deepen their connection to Jewish spirituality and practice. It is designed to create comfort and gain mastery More +

Dwelling Within: A Yoga Class for Sukkot

In celebration of Sukkot, Jewish yoga and mindfulness teacher Alison Waldman leads an integrated text study and gentle yoga flow.

In My Feelings

From happiness and shame to love and anger, explore what Judaism has to say about all the feelings with Rabbi Aaron.