Purim 2021: The Zoom Where it Happened
After an upside-down year, experience our irreverent and politically incorrect spiel guaranteed to offend just about everyone at some point, games with the DC Improv cast, DIY cocktails, and giveaways from some of your favorite local businesses.
- Date:
- Feb 25, 2021 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$12
Free for those who really want to celebrate, but their budget is a little tight
- Category:
- Holidays
Shabbat: Hit Reset
Blending contemporary and traditional elements, this virtual service is designed to foster community in a thoughtful, accessible, and radically welcoming setting. Led this month by Rabbi Rachel Schmelkin, rabbinic fellow at One America Movement, and musician Aaron Shneyer.
- Date:
- Feb 26, 2021 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Free via Facebook. RSVP appreciated.
- Category:
- Shabbat Services
Sexuality and Gender Identity in Judaism
In this series from Sixth & I’s LGBTQIA Collective, Rabbi Aaron offers a deep dive into texts that subvert the gender binary and traditional gender norms.
- Date:
- Mar 1, 2021 • 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.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
What it Takes: Shabbat Morning Prayers
For some, the Shabbat morning prayer service has a reputation of being daunting, long, and inaccessible. What if instead you understood the prayers and service structure enough to make the experience more meditative, reflective, and energizing? With Rabbi Shira, learn some of the deeper meanings of the most important Shabbat morning prayers.
Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers
Start the work day with meaning as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share kavvanot (intentions).
- Date:
- Mar 2, 2021 • 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
Basically Jewish
Rabbi Aaron leads an experiential introduction to Judaism course designed for those looking to reconnect with Judaism, as well as non-Jews looking to discover.
Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers
Start off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect 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:
- Mar 4, 2021 • 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
Shabbat at Home Resources
On this first Friday of the month, our religious programming staff is welcoming Shabbat independently, but we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own service.
- Date:
- Mar 5, 2021 • 7:00 pm ET
- Category:
- Shabbat Services
Shabbat: Day Off
Refugee Shabbat Edition
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.
Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers
Start the work day with meaning as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share kavvanot (intentions).
- Date:
- Mar 9, 2021 • 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
