Jewish Life

Shabbat: Break Away

Second Friday

This interactive service led by Rabbi Aaron and musician Aaron Shneyer is lighter on prayer and has a less structured and more casual vibe than a traditional service. Enjoy appetizers and drinks before the 7:00 pm service, and a home-cooked dinner after.

Shabbat: Day Off

A Saturday Morning Experience

This come one, come all Shabbat offering has something for everyone, whether you’re looking to dive deep into the week’s teachings, get more acquainted with Saturday morning services, or introduce kids to Shabbat rituals. Lunch to follow.

When Faith and Politics Collide

with Wajahat Ali, Peter Beinart, and Liz Bruenig

Journalists Peter Beinart, Wajahat Ali, and Liz Bruenig discuss how they bring their faith to bear in their work navigating and working to heal the frayed political and cultural terrains of today’s political landscape, in a conversation moderated by Rabbi Shira Stutman. 

MLK Shabbat

Visions of Freedom and Justice

This moving service with Turner Memorial AME Church, which worshiped in Sixth & I’s building for five decades, commemorates the spirit and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel.

Michael Barbaro: 2020 Through a Jewish Lens

In Conversation with Jodi Rudoren

Michael Barbaro, host of The New York Times’ pillar podcast “The Daily,” and Jodi Rudoren, editor-in-chief of The Forward will have a lively discussion of the 2020 political landscape. With primary voting about to start, and three Jewish candidates in the crowded Democratic field, they’ll talk about how the issues many Jews care about are playing out in the race and how they view the campaign as journalists — who are both Jewish.

Shabbat: Hit Reset

Fourth Friday

Blending contemporary and traditional elements, this inclusive service led by Rabbi Shira and musician Aaron Shneyer is designed to foster community in a thoughtful, accessible, and radically welcoming setting. Open to all.

Jewish Flavor: Plant-Based Cooking

From avocado-tahini dip to date and walnut truffles, learn how to make modern Israeli vegan recipes during this class led by in-house chef Vered Guttman.

6th Street Minyan: Renewal Shabbat

Musician Aaron Shneyer leads a laid-back, egalitarian minyan.

Is God an Angry Vegan?

As plant-based diets grow in popularity, Rabbi Jesse explores what Jewish tradition has to say about the ethics of eating—or not eating—meat.

Friday Night Services with MesorahDC

Service with soulful melodies and contemporary insights.