To Zoom or Not To Zoom: Jewish Community in a Pandemic
Jewish communities across the world have been forced to adapt to our new socially distant reality, but is moving everything online actually the best approach? Join what promises to be a lively debate between Rabbi Aaron and Rabbi Jon Leener of the Prospect Heights Shul and Base: BKLYN.
- Date:
- Jun 9, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$6
Free for those who really want to learn Torah, but their budget is a little tight right.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers
Start off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect (virtually) and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions) and leads a short journaling exercise.
- Date:
- Jun 11, 2020 • 8:30 am ET
- Admission:
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Free. RSVP via Zoom. Enter your contact information to receive a reminder about the session or to log into an active session.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Myth-busting Judaism
Phrases like “tikkun olam” and “the chosen people” are ubiquitous in Jewish life, but we often don’t know the hidden meanings and real-life implications of these ideas. In this class with Rabbi Jesse, unpack the surprising meaning of some of Judaism’s most well-known and lesser-known teachings, and explore the significance of these often misunderstood ideas.
- Date:
- Jun 11, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$12
Free for those who really want to learn Torah, but their budget is a little tight right now.Participants will receive a Zoom link to the virtual class in their confirmation email, 48 hours, 2 hours, and 10 minutes before the class begins.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
National Pride Shabbat
In solidarity with Pride 2020 Reimagined, Rabbi Aaron, Rabbi Avi Strausberg of Hadar, and Sixth & I’ers lend their voices to an inclusive service celebrating the diversity of DC Jewish life.
- Date:
- Jun 12, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Free via Facebook. RSVP appreciated.
- Category:
- Shabbat Services
Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers
Start the work day with meaning as we come together to (virtually) connect and reflect. Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share kavvanot (intentions).
- Date:
- Jun 15, 2020 • 8:30 am ET
- Admission:
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Free. RSVP via Zoom. Enter your contact information to receive a reminder about the session or to log into an active session.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Jewish Sexual Ethics for Single People
Rabbi Aaron leads a two-part series that will cover topics from casual sex to ghosting to pornography.
- Date:
- Jun 15, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$12
Free for those who really want to learn Torah, but their budget is a little tight right now.Participants will receive a Zoom link to the virtual class in their confirmation email, 48 hours, 2 hours, and 10 minutes before the class begins.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Morning Mindfulness & Gratitude
Rabbi Jesse leads a guided meditation, short morning blessings of gratitude, and some spiritual reflections from Jewish tradition to help set the tone for the rest of your day.
- Date:
- Jun 16, 2020 • 8:30 am ET
- Admission:
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Free. RSVP via Zoom. Enter your contact information to receive a reminder about the session or to log into an active session.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Hot Topics: May I Vote for a Tainted Candidate?
Rabbi Shira leads this wide-ranging text study and conversation about what happens when our ideals crash head-on into reality, and we’re forced to make difficult decisions about who to support.
- Date:
- Jun 16, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$6
Free for those who really want to learn Torah, but their budget is a little tight right now.Participants will receive a Zoom link to the virtual class in their confirmation email, 48 hours, 2 hours, and 10 minutes before the class begins.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers
Start off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect (virtually) and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions) and leads a short journaling exercise.
- Date:
- Jun 18, 2020 • 8:30 am ET
- Admission:
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Free. RSVP via Zoom. Enter your contact information to receive a reminder about the session or to log into an active session.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Juneteenth Kabbalat Shabbat
In lieu of our regular Good Soul Shabbat service, celebrate Juneteenth and Shabbat with Rabbi Sandra Lawson and Rabbi Isaama Goldstein-Stoll.
- Date:
- Jun 19, 2020 • 5:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Free via Zoom. RSVP required.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
