Building a Better World
This past year exposed things about our nation that were broken well before the pandemic—racial injustice, inequities in housing and health care, exploitation of workers. As we look to repair in the year ahead, learn with Rabbi Nora about the intersection between justice and the holiday of Sukkot, and hear from Hilary Klein, interim DC Legislative Director at Jews United for Justice, about local efforts to lift up the rights of workers in DC.
Jewish Flavor: Modern Ashkenazi Cooking
Follow along with Chef Vered Guttman as she puts a modern spin on a traditional Ashkenazi fare.
- Date:
- Sep 30, 2021 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$12
Free for those with financial need.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Basically Jewish
Rabbi Nora leads an experiential introduction to Judaism course designed for those looking to reconnect with Judaism, as well as non-Jews looking to discover.
Jewish Guilt
Yom Kippur may be behind us, but for some, Jewish guilt is a constant undercurrent to our thoughts, emotions, and decisions. What are the origins of Jewish guilt, and is there anything valuable in it? With Rabbi Aaron, dive into texts that explore the role of Jewish guilt in our lives and our identities.
- Date:
- Oct 13, 2021 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$12
Free for those who really want to learn Torah, but their budget is a little tight right now.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Badass Jewish Women
Take a deep dive into the stories of influential, courageous, and radical women whose voices we don’t always get to hear in Jewish spaces.
- Date:
- Oct 28, 2021 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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In-Person Ticket: $18
Virtual Ticket: $12
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Start Fresh: Monthly Morning Intention-Setting
Inspired by Rosh Chodesh, the start of a new month in the Jewish calendar, Rabbi Nora leads song-filled morning prayers and kavvanot (intentions) to start your day.
Interfaith Couples Workshop
Rabbi Aaron facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their non-Jewish partners to talk, learn, and grow – together and as individuals.
- Date:
- Nov 8, 2021 • 7:00 pm ET
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Conversion Immersion
Curious about conversion? With Rabbi Nora, dive into Jewish sources on conversions, examine depictions of conversions and Jews-by-choice in pop culture, and discuss how and why individuals have converted to Judaism—and how they’ve been received by Jews—across time.
- Date:
- Nov 10, 2021 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$18
Free for those who really want to learn Torah, but their budget is a bit tight right now.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Online Jewish Meditation Retreat
Resting Our Anxious Minds, Renewing our Weary Souls
Yael Shy and Sarah Hurwitz lead an afternoon of meditation and learning to help you relax your body and mind and connect more deeply to yourself.
- Date:
- Nov 14, 2021 • 2:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Sliding scale (please pay what you can afford):
$36
$48
$60
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Jewish Flavor: Festival of the Daughters Feast
In North African countries, the seventh night of Chanukah is known as the Festival of the Daughters, a celebration of Judith, the Jewish heroine who defeated the Assyrians using nothing but cheese latkes and a big knife. In honor of this feminist holiday, follow along with Chef Vered Guttman as she prepares a diverse array of Chanukah classics from around the world.