Hannah Arendt and Resistance: A Guide to Jewish Radicalism
In honor of Yom HaShoah, Rabbi Shira and community member Chris Gray lead a discussion of Holocaust scholar Hannah Arendt’s approach to resistance, radicalism, and activism in the face of evil.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Voices of History, Lessons for Today
On Yom HaShoah, learn about the lasting impact and relevance of the Holocaust, commemorate those who perished, and honor the past through music, prayer, and a candle lighting ceremony.
Aware: A Jewish Mindfulness Series
Combining Jewish wisdom with yoga poses and Vipassana Buddhist meditation, instructor Alesandra Zsiba leads an exploration of mindfulness through movement and reflective discussion.
- Date:
- May 2, 2019 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$18 per class
$65 for four-class package
- 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:
- May 3, 2019 • 6:30 pm ET
- Admission:
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$12 for dinner
$18 per pair
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Saturday Morning Services with MesorahDC
Service with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services.
Volunteer with the Community Service Collective
Volunteer with Sixth & I’s Community Service Collective and Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSS/NCA) for an afternoon of wellness workshops designed to empower participants to live healthier lives, both mentally and physically.
- Date:
- May 5, 2019 • 1:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$10
Proceeds from ticket purchases will underwrite the cost of meals provided for Lutheran Social Services’ Youth Haven program participants.
- Category:
- Social
Café Nite
Over dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions.
- Date:
- May 6, 2019 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Free. Please RSVP through Mesorah.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony
Gather in hope, peace, and solidarity as Israelis and Palestinians share their families’ stories of loss and envision a better future together.
Morning Prayer Service for Yom HaZikaron
Commemorate Israeli Memorial Day as a community through meditation, reflection, remembrance, prayer, and Jewish blessings of gratitude.
- Date:
- May 8, 2019 • 8:00 am ET
- Category:
- Holidays
Aware: A Jewish Mindfulness Series
Combining Jewish wisdom with yoga poses and Vipassana Buddhist meditation, instructor Alesandra Zsiba leads an exploration of mindfulness through movement and reflective discussion.
