Jewish Life

The DC Dreidel Championship with MesorahDC

Join MesorahDC for an evening of competitive dreidel spinning and Chanukah celebration. Enjoy an open bar, live music, a photo booth, latke bar, prizes, and more.

CANCELED: Food for Thought

Each week over lunch, this class will explore different Jewish teachings as they relate to modern life.

Bulletproof Stockings

All-girl alternative-rock band Bulletproof Stockings is at the helm of creating the coolest (and only) ladies-only rock concert in town. The Brooklyn-based girl group brings an eclectic blend of rock, blues, classical influences, and a bit of Chasidic flair to our stage.

Chanukah Yoga

Dr. Ayelet Krieger, yoga teacher and psychologist, leads Jewish-inspired yoga and meditation alongside the glow of Chanukah candles. Feel free to bring your own menorah. Bring your own yoga mat or use one of ours.

CANCELED: Running Club

Lace up your sneakers and hit the streets for a fun run around town, followed by a meal at a local eatery.

Man’s Attempt at Thoughtfulness: How To Be A Man

Rabbi Scott brings a group of men together to embark on an unflinchingly candid, highly confidential conversation about manliness in all its complicated glory.

6th in the City Shabbat: Chanukah Carnival Edition

Musical and interactive service at 7:15 pm with Rabbi Shira and musicians Rick Recht and Aaron Shneyer, followed by dinner and carnival amusements, including face painting, balloon animals, and games.

Dar Williams

The folk music mainstay performs songs from throughout her two decades-long career, one distinguished by personal, intricate lyrics and a distinct soprano.

My So-Called Jewish Life

A Story District Production

During Chanukah, join us for the 7th annual night of funny, poignant, powerful, and peculiar autobiographical stories about all things Jewish, not-so-Jewish, and wanna-be Jewish.

Café Nite

Explore several learning options with MesorahDC, including Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and basic or intermediate study sessions.