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Events for November, 2018

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				1 The Democracy... The Democracy Dilemma Ahead of the midterm elections, Rabbi Jesse leads a discussion on the challenges of upholding democratic institutions. Explore how Judaism approaches dilemmas of collective decision making, political power, and checks and balances.	2 Friday Night ... Friday Night Shabbat Services with MesorahDC A traditional service with soulful melodies, contemporary insights, and stories, followed by dinner. Separate seating for women and men during the service. Solidarity Sh... Solidarity Shabbat At a service led by Rabbi Shira and Rabbi Jesse, #ShowUpForShabbat and honor the memory of those killed in Squirrel Hill by raising our voices together in prayer as a diverse community committed to peace, justice, and love. Service followed by a light kiddush.	3 Saturday Morn... Saturday Morning Services with MesorahDC Service with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services.
4	5 Café Nite Café Nite Over dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions.	6	7	8	9 6th in the Ci... 6th in the City Shabbat Musical and interactive service with Rabbi Shira and musicians Rick Recht and Aaron Shneyer. Enjoy appetizers and drinks before the 7:00 pm service.	10
11	12 Café Nite Café Nite Over dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions.	13 If Adam Were Eve If Adam Were Eve What does Judaism have to say about being transgender today? In a class led by Rabbi Rachel Ackerman, explore texts and various interpretations of the first adam (human being) as a framework for discussing current transgender issues.	14 Bills, Bills,... Bills, Bills, Bills: Women, Money, and Identity In this facilitated, salon-style conversation with Lilith magazine’s editor-in-chief Susan Weidman Schneider, discuss how money shapes your life and your relationships with others.	15	16 Good Soul Sha... Good Soul Shabbat Musical and interactive service with Rabbis Shira and Jesse and musicians Aaron Shneyer and Michal Bilick. Enjoy appetizers and drinks before the 7:00 pm service. Friday Night ... Friday Night Shabbat Services with MesorahDC A traditional service with soulful melodies, contemporary insights, and stories, followed by dinner. Separate seating for women and men during the service.	17 Saturday Morn... Saturday Morning Services with MesorahDC Service with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services. Shabbat: Pure... Shabbat: Pure & Simple Rabbi Jesse guides a learner’s service at a relaxed pace that allows for thoughtful prayer in a comfortable, spiritual setting.
18	19 Café Nite Café Nite Over dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions. RESCHEDULED: ... RESCHEDULED: Women of the Book For thousands of years, Jewish texts have been primarily written by men for men, but what happens when we bring women’s voices and perspectives to Torah? In a class led by Rabbi Avi Strausberg, explore teachings from texts written by Israeli authors.	20 Six Great Big... Six Great Big Jewish Ideas This class meets on Tuesdays, November 20 and 27 at 7:00 pm. Phrases like “tikkun olam” and “the chosen people” are ubiquitous in Jewish life, but we often don’t consider More +	21	22	23 Downtown Shabbat Downtown Shabbat A musical 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.	24
25	26 Café Nite Café Nite Over dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions.	27 NEW DATE: Wom... NEW DATE: Women of the Book For thousands of years, Jewish texts have been primarily written by men for men, but what happens when we bring women’s voices and perspectives to Torah? In a class led by Rabbi Avi Strausberg, explore teachings from texts written by Israeli authors.	28 Hot Topics Sa... Hot Topics Salon: Gun Violence As debates over gun violence take center stage, Rabbi Shira leads a guided discussion and text study exploring traditional and contemporary opinions on guns and who should (or should not) own them.	29	30 6th Street Mi... 6th Street Minyan: Renewal Shabbat Rabbi Shira and musician Aaron Shneyer lead a laid-back, egalitarian minyan.