Jewish Life

Good Soul Shabbat

Rabbi Scott, Aaron Shneyer, and Michal Bilick offer soulful acoustic music, deep spirituality, and thoughtful service to DC. After services, fill our sanctuary with the spirited sound of new tunes and old favorites.

An Intimate Evening with Rickie Lee Jones

The two-time Grammy winner and cultural phenomenon performs songs from her first new album in over a decade.

Downtown Shabbat

A Carlebach-inspired service led by Chazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner, followed by dinner and Shabbat singing.

Labor on the Bimah

Before Labor Day, Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a justice-themed Shabbat service. Learn about the work that Jews United for Justice is doing to fight for paid family leave.

Food for Thought

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

Deep Dive: Preparing for the High Holidays

In preparation for the High Holidays, we’ll study the brilliant Rav Kook’s teaching on T’shuvah (Repentance). Students wishing to try out the longer Deep Dive Talmud study should participate in these two sessions.

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Course

This 30-week workshop enables participants to deepen their connection to Jewish spirituality and practice.

Rabia Chaudry

In Conversation with Wajahat Ali

In Adnan’s Story: The Search for Truth and Justice after Serial, Chaudry takes readers back into Adnan Syed’s case, exposing new evidence on the investigation and trial.

Man’s Attempt at Thoughtfulness

Combining spirituality, psychology, modern masculinity, and good scotch, Rabbi Scott brings a group of men together to discuss some of life’s more important questions.

The Jewish Welcome Workshop

The class is a mix of lectures, group activities, text studies, and holiday celebrations. No Hebrew language knowledge is required for this class. Those wishing to convert will meet with one of the rabbis individually during the year and beyond.