Jewish Life

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Course

Designed to create comfort and gain mastery over Jewish tradition and prayer, this 30-week workshop enables participants to deepen their connection to Jewish spirituality and practice.

RESCHEDULED DATE – Toasting the Torah: A Sukkot Happy Hour

Shake the lulav and etrog and dive into text study over drinks with Rabbi Jesse.

Downtown Shabbat

A Carlebach-inspired service led by Chazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner, followed by dinner and Shabbat singing. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails before the 6:45 pm service. Open to all.

Dancin’ in the Streets: A Simchat Torah Celebration

Rabbi David Shneyer, Chazzan Larry Paul, and klezmer musicians lead us from the sanctuary to I Street to dance and sing with the Torah. Rhythm not required.

Interfaith Couples Workshop

Rabbi Shira facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their non-Jewish partners to learn and grow together and as individuals.

Anger Management

When the world doesn’t look the way you want it to, how do you know when it’s time to build bridges and when it’s time to get mad? Using Jewish teachings, Rabbi Jesse leads a discussion on moral outrage and civil discourse.

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.

Hear our Voices

A Prayer Service for Sexual Harassment and Assault Victims, Survivors, Advocates, and Allies

At a prayer service led by Rabbi Shira, raise your voice in support of survivors of sexual assault and harassment, and find community and comfort following these past few challenging weeks.

Café Nite

Over dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions.