Letter Writing with VoteRiders
VoteRiders will train volunteers on the importance of combating confusion around state voter ID laws and share best practices for letter-writing to provide voters with the ID information and assistance they need to ensure their votes count.
CANCELED: Working for Change: Labor, Justice, and Judaism
Leading up to Labor Day weekend, hear what Judaism has to say about labor justice and learn about local organizing efforts from Hannah Garelick of Jews United for Justice, Altagracia Kubinyi of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and Sarah Levesque of OPEIU-Local 2, which represents thousands of workers in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
- Date:
- Sep 1, 2022 • 7:00 pm ET
- Category:
- Social Justice
Labor on the Bimah
Before Labor Day, Rabbi Nora and musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Fredrick, and Jeff Geld lead a Shabbat service that weaves together labor issues, social justice, and Judaism.
CANCELED: Letter Writing with VoteRiders
VoteRiders will train volunteers on the importance of combating confusion around state voter ID laws and share best practices for letter-writing to provide voters with the ID information and assistance they need to ensure their votes count.
- Date:
- Sep 22, 2022 • 6:00 pm ET
- Category:
- Social Justice
Workshop: How to Become a Changemaker
with Alex Budak
Imparting lessons from his new book, Becoming a Changemaker, social entrepreneur and UC Berkeley Haas faculty member Alex Budak leads an interactive workshop on leading positive change no matter your role, title, or level.
- Date:
- Oct 24, 2022 • 6:30 pm ET
- Admission:
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Ticket: $15
Ticket + Signed Book: $30
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Holiday Donation Drive
Before Chanukah, assemble holiday care kit gift bags for residents at transitional housing shelters provided by New Endeavors by Women (NEW). NEW aims to end the cycle of homelessness by offering education, employment, and housing, and by fostering the development of life skills.
- Date:
- Dec 14, 2022 • 6:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$18 (proceeds underwrite the cost of care kits)
OR RSVP for free and donate an item from our wish list
- Category:
- Social Justice
National Refugee Shabbat
with Rabbi Nora
Celebrate National Refugee Shabbat at this inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora. With music from Aaron Shneyer, Jeff Geld, and Sarah Fredrick the service blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh.
- Date:
- Feb 3, 2023 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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In-Person Attendance: FREE. Registration required.
Virtual Attendance: FREE via Facebook.
- Category:
- Shabbat Services
Guided Tour: The Utopia Project Exhibit
Experience a guided tour of The Utopia Project: Inspiration for Creative Activism exhibit at the Anacostia Community Museum, and learn about the research-informed tactics that have most often led to measurable social change.
- Date:
- Feb 12, 2023 • 2:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Guided Tour: $12
Guided Tour + Activism Workshop: $18
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Be the Change: An Activism Workshop
This training will break down the basics of activism, including strategies for effective storytelling, lobbying, and digital media, plus tips for planning or participating in a rally. Gain concrete skills, learn from experienced activists, and connect with others who want to make positive change in our community.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Voices of History, Lessons for Today
At a Holocaust Remembrance Day service, join together in music, prayer, and a candle lighting ceremony to commemorate those who perished.
