Jewish Life

6th in the City Shabbat

Musical and interactive service with Rabbi Shira and musician Aaron Shneyer. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails before the 7:15 pm service.

Shabbat: Pure & Simple

Rabbi Scott guides an open service at a relaxed pace that allows for thoughtful prayer in a comfortable, spiritual setting.

Looking for Light: Havdallah at the Lincoln Memorial

Election day began with eager anticipation that the viciousness of this election season would soon be over. In the days following, many are grappling with shock and fear. We have More +

Sunday Services at Metropolitan AME Church

Attend Sunday services at Metropolitan AME Church. Participate in a spiritual experience across lines of faith and race. Meet Reverend Bill Lamar, and build new relationships with our long-standing partner.

POSTPONED: Post-Election Reckoning

You survived the election. Now what? After months of divisive rhetoric, fear mongering, 3am tweets, and wikileaks, what will it take to recommit ourselves to productive conversations about the public good? Rabbi Suzy hosts a post-election conversation about how to re-engage in civilized public discourse by looking at contemporary news through the lens of Jewish values and text.

What it Takes: Friday Night at Home

This back-to-basics workshop will teach you everything you need to know to be able to host a Shabbat dinner at home. A new or gently used copy of A Day Apart: Shabbat at Home is included in ticket price.

DIY: Sacred Scrolls

How To Write a Mezuzah

Rabbi Barry Katz is a sofer – a Jewish scribe who knows the techniques of writing scrolls for mezuzahs and Torahs. Learn about the ancient techniques of writing our most sacred scrolls in this one night only, hands-on workshop.

Serve Others with Sixth & I

Serve breakfast at So Others Might Eat (SOME), an organization that works to end chronic homelessness in DC.

CANCELED: Trivia Night

From sports to pop culture, geography to politics, we’ll test your knowledge of it all. Coming solo? Sit at the “Mix & Match” table to meet new people and share your brainpower.

Good Soul Shabbat

Rabbi Scott, Aaron Shneyer, and Michal Bilick offer soulful acoustic music, deep spirituality, and thoughtful service to DC. After services, fill our sanctuary with the spirited sound of new tunes and old favorites.