Jewish Life

Basically Jewish

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

CANCELED: Dancin’ In the Street: A Simchat Torah Celebration

We’re shutting down I Street for our signature Simchat Torah celebration. Let loose and dance like no one’s watching as you enjoy live music, themed cocktails, and other festivities led by Sixth & I’s rabbis and musicians.

From Dancing to Mourning

As we mourn the attacks across Israel, Rabbis Aaron and Nora will hold space to grieve and to pray for healing, for the de-escalation of violence, and for peace.

Friday Night Services

with Rabbi Aaron

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

Volunteer with the Capital Area Food Bank

Support the Capital Area Food Bank’s efforts to provide equitable access to food and opportunity to people struggling with hunger and food insecurity in our area.

Open Space: Israel

Rabbi Nora facilitates an open space to process and reflect, ask questions, and express the wide spectrum of emotions you may be feeling. 

Jewish Ethics: Freeing Captives 

On Saturday, October 7, Hamas terrorists, in addition to murdering over 1,200 Israelis, kidnapped over 160 hostages. While this hostage situation is unparalleled in its magnitude and brutality, this is sadly not the first time Jews have been forced to deal with the painful challenge of freeing captives. How far must we go to redeem captives? How far are we allowed to go? How do we balance the needs of the individual captives with the needs of the broader society? Explore with Rabbi Aaron the ways our ancient rabbis addressed these complicated questions. 

Open Space: Israel

Rabbi Aaron facilitates an open space to process and reflect, ask questions, and express the wide spectrum of emotions you may be feeling.

Friday Night Services + Dinner

with Rabbi Nora

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

Modern-Day Antisemitism 

What are we talking about when we talk about antisemitism? Discussing this topic can feel fraught and overwhelming, opening up big questions related to Jewish identity, history, and discrimination in the past and the present. With Rabbi Nora, discuss definitions and manifestations of antisemitism and explore how responses, and lack of responses, to the attack on Israel and the ensuing war connect to antisemitism.