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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Clothing Drive

At all in-person events April 17-29, we’re collecting clothing for groups providing support to migrants being sent on buses to DC.

Volunteer with Dreaming Out Loud

Volunteer with Sixth & I at Dreaming Out Loud (DOL) Annual Spring Fest. Volunteers will help enrich the Farm at Kelly Miller Middle School’s soil and other farm tasks such as weeding, watering, planting, seed starting, or harvesting.

What’s Jewish About Justice?

With Rabbi Nora, explore justice through a Jewish lens and learn about ways you can engage in issues at the local level including affordable housing, public safety, responding to the needs of those experiencing homelessness, and more.

The Faith of Abortion Activists

Faith leaders and activists share how faith communities can lean on each other in partnership in the fight for reproductive rights and what people of faith can do to build resilience and maintain hope. Hear from Rev. Rob Keithan from All Souls Church Unitarian, Jamie L. Manson from Catholics for Choice, and Dora Muhammad from the AWARE Project in conversation with Rabbi Nora Feinstein from Sixth & I.