Jewish Life

Start Fresh: Monthly Morning Intention-Setting

Inspired by Rosh Chodesh, the start of a new month in the Jewish calendar, Rabbi Nora leads song-filled morning prayers and kavvanot (intentions) to start your day.

National Refugee Shabbat

Celebrate National Refugee Shabbat at this inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora. With music from Aaron Shneyer, Jeff Geld, Sarah Fredrick, and Wren Elhai the service blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh.

VIRTUAL: Purim Uncensored

A far cry from the sanitized version often taught to children, the real Purim story offers complex and decidedly mature themes around antisemitism, misogyny, and genocide. Rabbi Nora leads a no-holds-barred deep dive into the Book of Esther, unmasking the role of women and the unexpected heroes of this classic story.

Friday Night Services

Mardi Gras Edition

This inclusive service led by Rabbi Aaron and musicians Aaron Shneyer, Reggie Truxon, and Chandra Watson blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. In celebration of the holidays of Rosh Chodesh Adar and Mardi Gras, the service features music inspired by the sounds of New Orleans from DC-based ensemble DuPont Brass.

VIRTUAL: Jewish Flavor: Purim Sweets

Watch as Chef Vered Guttman demos sweet treats to help you create the ultimate gift basket or take your Purim party to the next level.

Jewchella

A Purim Party

If you’ve missed live music as much as we have, come celebrate Purim with our reimagined take on a music festival. Following our politically incorrect, guaranteed-to-offend spiel, sing your heart out and dance to cover songs performed by Sixth & I’s musicians.

Friday Night Services

With Rabbi Nora

This inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora and musicians Aaron Shneyer, Jeff Geld, and Sarah Fredrick blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh.

Basically Jewish

Rabbi Nora leads an experiential introduction to Judaism course designed for those looking to reconnect with Judaism, as well as non-Jews looking to discover.

Shabbat at Home Resources

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

6th Street Minyan: Renewal Shabbat

Connect spiritually through prayer and music at this reflective Jewish Renewal-style service led by musicians Aaron Shneyer, Mojib Ghaznawi, Wren Elhai, and Lisa Einstein.