Truth to Power: The Struggle for Israel’s Democracy
As Israel celebrates 70 years of independence, we have many reasons to take pride in its democracy. But just as we cannot take our own democracy for granted in America, nor can Israelis. What are the current risks to Israel’s democratic character? Rabbi Shira Stutman, Sixth & I’s Senior Rabbi, will lead a timely conversation with leading Israeli activist and New Israel Fund Director in Israel Mickey Gitzin and acclaimed Middle East scholar and Senior Fellow at the Brookings Center for Middle East Policy Tamara Wittes.
Welcoming the Stranger: Jewish Values, Immigration, and Refugees
On the day before National Refugee Shabbat, explore with Rabbi Jesse what Jewish values and traditions say about our obligation to stand up for the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants.
National Refugee Shabbat
Reflective and soulful service at 7:00 pm led by Rabbi Jesse, Rabbi Shira, and musicians Aaron Shneyer and Michal Bilick, followed by dinner.
- Date:
- Oct 19, 2018 • 6:00 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
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.
- Date:
- Oct 19, 2018 • 6:30 pm ET
- Admission:
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$8 for dinner
$12 per couple
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Saturday Morning Services with MesorahDC
Service with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services.
Shabbat: Pure & Simple
Rabbi Jesse guides an open service at a relaxed pace that allows for thoughtful prayer in a comfortable, spiritual setting.
- Date:
- Oct 20, 2018 • 10:00 am ET
- Admission:
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Subsidized Kiddush luncheon is $8
Actual cost Kiddush luncheon is $16
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Café Nite
Over dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions.
- Date:
- Oct 22, 2018 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Free. Please RSVP through Mesorah.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
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.
- Date:
- Oct 26, 2018 • 6:00 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:
- Shabbat Services
Café Nite
Over dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions.
- Date:
- Oct 29, 2018 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Free. Please RSVP through Mesorah.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
The Democracy Dilemma
Ahead of the midterm elections, Rabbi Jesse leads a discussion on the challenges of upholding democratic institutions. Explore how Judaism approaches dilemmas of collective decision making, political power, and checks and balances.