Jewish Life

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).

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 musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Fredrick, and Danny Schwartz.

What Matters to Millennial Jews

Unpacking the Pew Research Center’s 2020 Survey of Jewish Americans

Hear about the research findings on millennials from Pew Research Center’s 2020 survey of Jewish Americans and see the findings come to life in a candid conversation with Rabbi Aaron and fellow millennials about how they relate to the range of topics surveyed.

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).

6th Street Minyan: Shabbat Picnic

Grab some friends and a picnic dinner for a laid-back outdoor Shabbat experience. Rabbi Shira will offer some teachings and Aaron Shneyer will lead a few favorite Shabbat songs as we become reacquainted with being in physical community together.

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).

Shabbat At Home Resources

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat into their own homes, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

At a Loss: A Grief Writing Workshop

Through journaling and discussion, explore how to put sadness into words and use writing as a means for processing grief in a workshop led by essayist Karen Paul.

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.

National Pride Shabbat

In solidarity with #StillWe Celebrate Pride 2021, Rabbi Aaron and the Sixth & I LGBTQIA Collective lead an inclusive service celebrating the diversity of DC Jewish life.