Racial Justice Reading Group
The murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arberry, Breonna Taylor and too many others once again lay bare the fact that racism in our country is systemic and endemic, and eradicating it will necessitate profound legislative and cultural change. But how? In order for us to effect true change, we need to know our history. Join Rabbi Shira for a book group to read and discuss The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander.
The World’s Largest Book Club
Surprise: the world’s largest book club is made up of a group of Jews reading a 1,500-year-old ancient Persian text that’s 5,422 pages. Every day, Jews around the world pick More +
Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers
Start the work day with meaning as we come together to (virtually) connect and reflect. Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share kavvanot (intentions).
- Date:
- Jun 29, 2020 • 8:30 am ET
- Admission:
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Free. RSVP via Zoom. Enter your contact information to receive a reminder about the session or to log into an active session.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
We Matter: Black and Jewish in America
With April N. Baskin and Tarece L. Johnson
Sixth & I’s Mosaic Collective, a new community-led group for racially and ethnically diverse Jews, hosts a conversation featuring April N. Baskin, Racial Justice Director of the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable, and Tarece L. Johnson, Ed.D, co-founder of Multicultural Jews. At this critical time in our country, they’ll discuss navigating dual identities, what the Black Lives Matter movement means to them, and how the Jewish community and young professionals can be advocates for and take action to pursue racial justice.
- Date:
- Jun 29, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$6
Free for those with financial need.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Morning Mindfulness & Gratitude
Rabbi Jesse leads a guided meditation, short morning blessings of gratitude, and some spiritual reflections from Jewish tradition to help set the tone for the rest of your day.
- Date:
- Jun 30, 2020 • 8:30 am ET
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Free. RSVP via Zoom. Enter your contact information to receive a reminder about the session or to log into an active session.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Rabbi Jesse’s Favorite Teachings
In his last class at Sixth & I, Rabbi Jesse shares some of his favorite teachings from the Torah and Jewish tradition, from nuggets of daily wisdom to the really big, “cosmic” ideas about spirituality and the meaning and significance of our life in the universe.
- Date:
- Jun 30, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
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$6
Free for those who really want to learn Torah, but their budget is a little tight right now.Participants will receive a zoom link to the virtual class in their confirmation email, 48 hours, 2 hours, and 10 minutes before the class begins.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
What it Takes: How to Read Hebrew
In this introductory-level class, demystify the Hebrew alphabet as you learn the letters, vowels, and some words commonly found in Jewish life.
Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers
Start the work day with meaning as we come together to (virtually) connect and reflect. Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share kavvanot (intentions).
- Date:
- Jul 6, 2020 • 8:30 am ET
- Admission:
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Free. RSVP via Zoom. Enter your contact information to receive a reminder about the session or to log into an active session.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Israeli Annexation 101
There’s been a lot of conversation recently about a possible Israeli “annexation.” What does annexation look like on the ground, what practical implications will it have on Israelis and Palestinians, More +
- Date:
- Jul 8, 2020 • 12:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$6
Free for those with financial need.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers
Start off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect (virtually) and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions) and leads a short journaling exercise.
- Date:
- Jul 9, 2020 • 8:30 am ET
- Admission:
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Free. RSVP via Zoom. Enter your contact information to receive a reminder about the session or to log into an active session.
- Category:
- Jewish Education