The TEN: Tara Brach
An Alternative Shavuot Experience
The leading western teacher of Buddhist meditation joins Rabbi Shira and Rabbi Scott for a conversation on Judaism and spirituality. Followed by a Shavuot festival with text study, mindfulness practice, and dairy delights.
- Date:
- Jun 2, 2014 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$15 in advance; $18 day of event.
- Category:
- Authors & Talks
National Pride Shabbat
On Erev Pride, Rabbi Shira, Rabbi Laurie Green of Bet Mishpacha, and member of GLOE lead an inclusive service celebrating the diversity of our community.
Friday Night Under the Stars with MesorahDC
A traditional service with soulful melodies, contemporary insights, and stories, followed by dinner.
- Date:
- Jun 6, 2014 • 6:30 pm ET
- Admission:
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Dinner is $8 per person
or $12 per couple.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Sephardic Songs and Stories with Dan Saks
Dan Saks, the driving force behind the rock band DeLeon, transforms ancient Sephardic folk songs into a sound that is both brand new and centuries old.
Trivia Under the Stars
POSTPONED
Enjoy all the fun of trivia poolside at the Capitol Skyline Hotel. From sports to pop culture, geography to politics, we’ll test your knowledge of it all.
- Date:
- Jun 10, 2014 • 7:00 pm ET
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Just Neighbors
In partnership with Calvary Baptist Church, this new initiative advocates for justice and aims to serve the underserved in the surrounding Chinatown and Penn Quarter communities.
Text from Last Night
Throughout the summer, get a half hour fix of each week’s Torah portion during lunch or after work.
Grass Roots
CANCELED
In each session, explore the natural beauty of our nation’s capitol by biking to various spots in the city to study Torah with Rabbi Scott.
- Date:
- Jun 11, 2014 • 6:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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This program has been canceled due to the inclement weather projected.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming