Labor on the Bimah
Before Labor Day, Rabbi Shira leads a Shabbat service that weaves together labor issues, social justice, and Judaism.
- Date:
- Sep 1, 2017 • 6:45 pm ET
- Admission:
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Free. Please RSVP. Click here to give a $5 suggested donation.
- Category:
- Social Justice
CANCELED: Washington Confidential: For Employees of the Federal Government
If you are a federal employee acutely feeling the impact of the election as it relates to the future of your career, then this confidential opportunity to talk with other government workers is for you. Moderated by Rabbi Scott, this session is a chance to air your concerns and find support.
- Date:
- Sep 6, 2017 • 6:00 pm ET
- Category:
- November 9th Project
The Beauty of Sephardic High Holidays
From Morocco to Algiers and from Baghdad to Egypt and beyond, half of the Jewish world is Sephardic. Sephardic Judaism is known for its love of the Hebrew language, soaring poetry and prayer, philosophical clarity, and haunting music.
The Jewish Welcome Workshop
The class is a mix of lectures, group activities, text studies, and holiday celebrations. No Hebrew language knowledge is required for this class. Those wishing to convert will meet with one of the rabbis individually during the year and beyond.
Man’s Attempt at Thoughtfulness
Combining spirituality, psychology, modern masculinity, and good scotch, Rabbi Scott brings a group of men together to attempt some thoughtfulness about life’s more important questions.
Ten Steps Toward Teshuvah
How can we elevate these ten days and use them to do the real work of teshuvah, forgiveness, and return to our most authentic selves? Part text study and part self-reflection, Rabbi Suzy leads this Elul-inspired class.
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 Scott and musicians Rick Recht and Aaron Shneyer. Enjoy appetizers and drinks before the 7:15 pm service.
- Date:
- Sep 8, 2017 • 6:15 pm ET
- Admission:
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Subsidized Shabbat Meal is $15 in advance
$18 day of service
Actual Cost Shabbat Meal is $30
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Hebrew Bootcamp
This three-day intensive Hebrew reading course is a refresher for those who forgot and a quick introduction for those learning to read Hebrew for the first time.
Café Nite
Explore several learning options with MesorahDC, including Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and basic or intermediate study sessions.
- Date:
- Sep 11, 2017 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Free. Please RSVP through Mesorah.
- Category:
- Jewish Education