Jewish Life

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.

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.

Solidarity Shabbat

At a service led by Rabbi Shira and Rabbi Jesse, #ShowUpForShabbat and honor the memory of those killed in Squirrel Hill by raising our voices together in prayer as a diverse community committed to peace, justice, and love. Service followed by a light kiddush.

Saturday Morning Services with MesorahDC

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

Café Nite

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

6th in the City Shabbat

Musical and interactive service with Rabbi Shira and musicians Rick Recht and Aaron Shneyer. Enjoy appetizers and drinks before the 7:00 pm service.

Café Nite

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

If Adam Were Eve

What does Judaism have to say about being transgender today? In a class led by Rabbi Rachel Ackerman, explore texts and various interpretations of the first adam (human being) as a framework for discussing current transgender issues.

Bills, Bills, Bills: Women, Money, and Identity

For women in their 20s and 30s

In this facilitated, salon-style conversation with Lilith magazine’s editor-in-chief Susan Weidman Schneider, discuss how money shapes your life and your relationships with others.

Good Soul Shabbat

Musical and interactive service with Rabbis Shira and Jesse and musicians Aaron Shneyer and Michal Bilick. Enjoy appetizers and drinks before the 7:00 pm service.