Seder Aid

Learn the ins and outs of leading or participating in a Passover seder and discover ways to create a seder that reflects your unique values. Whether this is your first time hosting or if you need a refresher, Rabbi Shira explores ways to spice up your seder, liberate your mind, and keep guests engaged.

Lilith: Virgin or Seductress?

For women in their 20s and 30s

Rabbi Shira leads a text study and discussion on Lilith, the enigmatic character who is too often shunted to the shadows of Jewish history. Discuss ways that women today are often placed in boxes or classified in ways that are neither nuanced nor helpful.

CANCELED: The Artisanal Seder Plate

Explore recipes, stories, symbolism, and sustainably-sourced horseradish with Rabbi Scott. Make your seder plate a work of art and meaning with contemporary updates to the classic symbols.

Friday Night Shabbat Services with MesorahDC

A traditional service with soulful melodies, contemporary insights, and stories, followed by dinner. Separate seating for women and men during the service.

Saturday Morning Services with MesorahDC

Service with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services.

Community Seder

Spend the first night of Passover celebrating freedom at our festive Passover seder. Chazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner lead us through a traditional seder, complete with reflection and singing.

Justice Seder

Led by Rabbi Suzy, this alternative first night seder combines traditional Passover rituals, singing, storytelling, and a festive meal with non-traditional conversations about current social justice issues using a multimedia haggadah to illuminate the modern struggle for freedom and dignity for all.

Shabbasana™: Pre-Shabbat Yoga

Prepare your mind and body for Shabbat with Jewish-inspired yoga led by yoga instructor, Dan Kapner. Shabbasana blends gentle flow movements with breath work and stretching for a therapeutic and meditative experience that promotes stress relief and overall well-being.

6th in the City Shabbat

Musical and interactive service with Rabbi Shira and musician Rick Recht. Enjoy appetizers and drinks before the 7:15 pm service. Dinner will be parve and kosher (vegetarian option available).

Serve Others with Sixth & I

Serve breakfast at So Others Might Eat (SOME), an organization that works to end chronic homelessness in DC. The shift lasts from 6:30 am – 9:15 am.