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Events for April, 2019

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	1 Café Nite Café Nite Over dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions.	2 How to Be Kind How to Be Kind Rabbi Shira explores what Judaism says about how, when, and why to be kind.	3	4	5 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.	6 Saturday Morn... Saturday Morning Services with MesorahDC Service with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services.
7	8 Café Nite Café Nite Over dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions.	9	10	11	12 6th in the Ci... 6th in the City Shabbat Musical and interactive service with Rabbi Shira and musician Aaron Shneyer. Enjoy appetizers and drinks before the 7:00 pm service.	13
14 Sukkot in Spr... Sukkot in Spring: A Home Repair Service Project Help revitalize and repair homes in our community by volunteering with Yachad, an organization dedicated to preserving affordable housing in DC.	15 Café Nite Café Nite Over dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions. How to Sing f... How to Sing for Seder In a primer perfect for beginners, learn about the musical components of the Passover seder and how to sing them like the most seasoned Passover guest.	16 Time After Time Time After Time From marriage to children to careers, it’s easy to compare ourselves to others and feel like we’re behind when things don’t happen when we expect them to. Rabbi Avi Strausberg explores what Judaism says about timing, agency, and destiny. The Hardest C... The Hardest Conversation Sixth & I rabbis and subject matter experts lead a six-week series of workshops and conversations about Israel, Palestine, and our relationship to them.	17	18	19 Sixth & ... Sixth & I Community Seder Chazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner lead a traditional Passover seder, complete with reflection and singing. In Every Gene... In Every Generation: A Participatory Seder Led by Rabbi Jesse, this seder combines traditional Passover rituals, singing, storytelling, and a festive meal with engaging conversations and spiritual inspiration.	20
21	22 Café Nite Café Nite Over dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions.	23 Man’s A... Man’s Attempt at Mindfulness Using the teachings of Mussar—where ancient wisdom meets contemporary self-help—Rabbi Jesse brings a group of men together to discuss life’s important questions and practice personal growth.	24 Hold the Cham... Hold the Chametz Happy Hour Grab a drink and enjoy kosher-for-Passover hors d’oeuvres—leavening not included.	25	26 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.	27 Shabbat: Pure... Shabbat: Pure & Simple Rabbi Shira guides a learner’s service at a relaxed pace that allows for thoughtful prayer in a comfortable, spiritual setting.
28 Call Your Mot... Call Your Mother Post-Passover Pop-Up Bring on the chametz with bagel sandwiches, babka, and more from the new Jew-ish deli.	29 Café Nite Café Nite Over dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions. Hannah Arendt... Hannah Arendt and Resistance: A Guide to Jewish Radicalism In honor of Yom HaShoah, Rabbi Shira and community member Chris Gray lead a discussion of Holocaust scholar Hannah Arendt’s approach to resistance, radicalism, and activism in the face of evil.	30