Jewish Life

What It Takes: How to Talk About Israel-Palestine

It’s never been easy to talk about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but the escalation over the past few weeks has made the topic even more highly charged. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the news or your social media feed, or just don’t know how to approach having these hard conversations with a partner, friend, or colleague, Rabbi Aaron offers tips to help you have more productive discussions across differences and approach this emotional topic with open-mindedness, nuance, and respect.

Friday Night Services

with Rabbi Nora

This inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora and Sixth & I’s musicians blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh.

Arabs and Jews Choosing a Shared Future 

During this critical moment of tension and strife between the Arab and Jewish communities in Israel, hear from voices seeking to build bridges and promote justice and democracy. Sally Abed and Alon-Lee Green, leaders of the grassroots movement Standing Together (Omdim Beyachad) will discuss their community of Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel who are working together for change in the shared interest of peace and security

How Are You, Really?

A Creative Processing Space

Through meditation, writing and reflection exercises, and conversation facilitated by Rabbi Nora, take time to connect to yourself and others and process what’s been coming up for us in response to the attack on Israel and the ensuing war in Israel and Gaza. Come with your favorite art supplies, a journal, and an open mind.  

Friday Night Services + Dinner

with Rabbi Aaron

This inclusive service led by Rabbi Aaron and Sixth & I’s musicians blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh.

Office Closed

Sixth & I is closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 for Thanksgiving. We will re-open on Monday, November 27 at 9:00 am.

What It Takes: How to Talk About Israel-Palestine

It’s never been easy to talk about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but the escalation over the past few weeks has made the topic even more highly charged. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the news or your social media feed, or just don’t know how to approach having these hard conversations with a partner, friend, or colleague, Rabbi Aaron offers tips to help you have more productive discussions across differences and approach this emotional topic with open-mindedness, nuance, and respect.

Interfaith Couples Workshop

Rabbi Nora facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their non-Jewish partners to talk, learn, and grow – together and as individuals. The workshop will address timely issues for couples like navigating the holiday season together and how to approach hard conversations around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and recent escalation.

Group Chat: What a Waste

A Jewish Take on Sustainability

In a world of fast fashion and clothing haul videos, the Jewish value of not wasting, ba’al tashchit, feels more relevant than ever. Over pizza and wine, explore with Rabbi Aaron our urge to splurge and how this ancient value can help us become more ethical consumers.

Listen Up: A Mindful Communication Series

Mindfulness teacher Alison Cohen leads a series designed to help build stronger relationships by developing more compassionate communication skills.