Jewish Life

Hebrew Bootcamp

Just in time to follow along in your High Holiday prayer book, learn the Hebrew alphabet and vowels. This three-day intensive Hebrew reading course is a refresher for those who forgot and a quick introduction for those learning to read Hebrew for the first time.

Jonathan Safran Foer

In Conversation with Jeffrey Goldberg

Unfolding over four tumultuous weeks, in present-day Washington, D.C., Here I Am is the story of a fracturing family in a moment of crisis.

God Throughout the Ages

Leading up to the High Holy Days, explore different concepts of God throughout Jewish history with Rabbi Suzy. Take a personalized Jewish matchmaking survey to figure out how your own beliefs or disbeliefs fit into the last 5,000 years of Jewish thought. This two week course empowers students to create their own personal theology in preparation for the Days of Awe.

Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz

In Conversation with Jessica Sidman

The co-founders of The Gefilteria, a company that reimagines and produces Ashkenazi Jewish food, present more than 100 recipes from the kitchens of Eastern Europe and the diaspora of North America in The Gefilte Manifesto.

Truth Be Told

When is it better not to tell the truth? What is a “truth,” anyway? Is there a difference between “truth” and “fact?” Study and discuss traditional texts with Rabbi Shira and set truth-telling (or not) intentions for 5777.

Ian McEwan

In Conversation with Richard McCann

Told from a perspective unlike any other, Nutshell is a classic tale of murder and deceit by McEwan, whose works have earned him worldwide critical acclaim.

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.

Friday Night Shabbat Services with MesorahDC

A traditional service with soulful melodies, contemporary insights, and stories, followed by dinner. Separate seating for women and men during the service.

Saturday Morning Shabbat Services with MesorahDC

Service with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services.

Café Nite

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