Jewish Life

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High Holiday Bootcamp

With the Jewish New Year just days away, give yourself some space and time to reflect with Rabbi Aaron on three major themes of the High Holidays: self-transformation, sin, and death. We’ll keep the talk sweet with apple pie, along with pizza and wine.

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.

Good Intentions: A Mindfulness Retreat

As 2023 comes to a close, take time to slow down and attend to your mind, heart, and body in a supportive, communal environment. This retreat led by Mindfulness Coach Alison Cohen weaves guided meditation drawing from Judaism and other practices, discussion using Mindfulness-Based Communication for Connection tools, and words of reflection to help deepen your practice.

Light Up the Night: A Chanukah Party

Raise a glass to the fifth night of Chanukah with festive drinks and a latke bar from Buffalo and Bergen. Taste and vote on your favorite sufganiyot from local restaurants, light the menorah, and put your dreidel game to the test during our winner-takes-all tournament.  

MLK Shabbat: Visions of Freedom and Justice

This moving service commemorates the spirit and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel.

Trivia Under the Stars

Sixth & I’s Trivia Under the Stars is back for a winter edition! From sports and pop culture to geography and politics, we’ll test your knowledge inside Wunder Garten’s heated pavilion. Fire pits, hot drinks, and even hotter competition will keep you warm.

Better Nature: A Tu B’Shvat Seder and Dinner

At our Tu B’Shvat seder led by Rabbi Nora, you’ll dive into nature-inspired texts to discover connections between environmentalism and Judaism and explore the symbolism behind the fruit, nuts, and four cups of wine we enjoy on this holiday.

National Refugee Shabbat

with Rabbi Nora

Celebrate National Refugee Shabbat at this inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora. With music from Sixth & I musicians, the service blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh.

Mardi Gras Shabbat

This inclusive service led by Rabbi Aaron and Shabbat musicians blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. In celebration of the holidays of Rosh Chodesh Adar and Mardi Gras, the service features music inspired by the sounds of New Orleans from DC-based ensemble DuPont Brass. 

Volunteer with DC Central Kitchen

Volunteer for a food prep shift with DC Central Kitchen and support its mission to combat hunger in our city by bringing nutritious meals where they’re needed most.