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Events for October, 2016
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Sorry, Not SorrySorry, Not SorryApproaching the High Holidays, a time when we ask for forgiveness, Rabbi Suzy leads an interactive conversation about when women should be sorry, or not sorry, and what Jewish texts can add to our modern understanding of being a woman. |
6th Street Mi...6th Street MinyanA laid-back Friday night service led by Rabbi Suzy and Aaron Shneyer, followed by a small oneg with snacks, challah, and wine. |
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High Holiday ...High Holiday Welcome Breakfastmore info to come. Rosh Hashanah...Rosh Hashanah Pop-up ServiceThe Rosh Hashanah Pop-up Service will be the Mincha—the afternoon—service and will contain many of the highlights of the traditional Rosh Hashanah service, including the petitionary prayers for the New Year and the rabbi’s sermon. |
TashlichTashlichOn the second day of Rosh Hashanah, perform Tashlich at Georgetown Waterfront Park, a tradition for the Jewish New Year in which you toss bread into a body of water to symbolically cast away regrets from the past year. |
Friday Night ...Friday Night Shabbat Services with MesorahDCA traditional service with soulful melodies, contemporary insights, and stories, followed by dinner. Separate seating for women and men during the service. |
Saturday Morn...Saturday Morning Services with MesorahDCService with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services. |
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Get Out the VoteGet Out the VoteWith less than a month away from the most historic election in U.S. history, Sixth & I is partnering with the Election Protection Coalition to hold a non-partisan voter registration drive in Alexandria. No prior experience necessary; training will take place on site. |
Café NiteCafé NiteExplore several learning options with MesorahDC, including Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and basic or intermediate study sessions. |
Bake Pink, Th...Bake Pink, Think PinkDuring Breast Cancer Awareness Month, make pink challah and learn how to be proactive about your health with Sharsheret, an organization that offers a community of support to women of all Jewish backgrounds, diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer or at increased genetic risk. Braid pre-made pink challah dough, add fun pink toppings, and take it home to bake fresh for Shabbat. |
CANCELED: Sha...CANCELED: Shabbasana™: Pre-Shabbat YogaPrepare your mind and body for Shabbat with Jewish-inspired yoga and meditation. Nama-stay for services following the class; yoga attire is welcome during the service. 6th in the Ci...6th in the City ShabbatMusical and interactive service with Rabbi Shira and musician Aaron Shneyer. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails before the 7:15 pm service. |
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Hammer Time: ...Hammer Time: Sukkah BuildingPitch in to build Sixth & I’s Sukkah with Trading Spaces’ Celebrity Carpenter, Amy Wynn Pastor. Tools and snacks to fuel the build will be provided. No skill set required. Please wear closed-toed shoes and appropriate clothing. |
Serve Others ...Serve Others with Sixth & IServe breakfast at So Others Might Eat (SOME), an organization that works to end chronic homelessness in DC. Deep Dive: In...Deep Dive: Intensive Talmud StudyWhen it comes to studying Talmud, you can dip a toe into the water, or you can dive into the deep end of this rich Jewish spiritual and ethical text. Rabbi Scott guides students in classic, partnered Talmud study. Sukkah BrewsSukkah BrewsTo toast the harvest holiday, shake the lulav and dive into a lively text study over beer with Rabbi Suzy about the connection between Sukkot and social justice. |
Man’s A...Man’s Attempt at ThoughtfulnessCombining spirituality, psychology, modern masculinity, and good scotch, Rabbi Scott brings a group of men together to attempt some thoughtfulness about life’s more important questions. |
Good Soul Sha...Good Soul ShabbatRabbi Scott, Aaron Shneyer, and Michal Bilick offer soulful acoustic music, deep spirituality, and thoughtful service to DC. After services, fill our sanctuary with the spirited sound of new tunes and old favorites. |
Shabbat: Pure...Shabbat: Pure & SimpleRabbi Scott guides an open service at a relaxed pace that allows for thoughtful prayer in a comfortable, spiritual setting. |
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Radical Accep...Radical Acceptance: Embracing Life with an Awake HeartClinical psychologist and meditation teacher Tara Brach leads a meditation seminar in which participants explore the pathway to freedom through didactic presentation, experiential exercises, meditations, and discussion. |
Dancin’ in th...Dancin’ in the Streets: A Simchat Torah CelebrationEnjoy Simchat Torah festivities as Rabbi David Shneyer, Chazzan Larry Paul, and Klezmer musicians lead us from the sanctuary to I Street to dance and sing with the Torah. |
Downtown ShabbatDowntown ShabbatA Carlebach-inspired service led by Chazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner, followed by dinner and Shabbat singing. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails before the 6:45 pm service. Open to all. |
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Café NiteCafé NiteExplore several learning options with MesorahDC, including Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and basic or intermediate study sessions. |
Deep Dive: In...Deep Dive: Intensive Talmud StudyWhen it comes to studying Talmud, you can dip a toe into the water, or you can dive into the deep end of this rich Jewish spiritual and ethical text. |
Friday Night ...Friday Night Shabbat Services with MesorahDCA traditional service with soulful melodies, contemporary insights, and stories, followed by dinner. Separate seating for women and men during the service. |
Saturday Morn...Saturday Morning Services with MesorahDCService with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services. |