Seder Aid

Learn the ins and outs of leading or participating in a Passover seder and discover ways to create a seder that reflects your unique values. Whether this is your first time hosting or if you need a refresher, Rabbi Shira explores ways to spice up your seder, liberate your mind, and keep guests engaged.

Lilith: Virgin or Seductress?

For women in their 20s and 30s

Rabbi Shira leads a text study and discussion on Lilith, the enigmatic character who is too often shunted to the shadows of Jewish history. Discuss ways that women today are often placed in boxes or classified in ways that are neither nuanced nor helpful.

CANCELED: The Artisanal Seder Plate

Explore recipes, stories, symbolism, and sustainably-sourced horseradish with Rabbi Scott. Make your seder plate a work of art and meaning with contemporary updates to the classic symbols.

Joan Nathan

In Conversation with Wolf Blitzer

From the James Beard Award-winning cookbook author comes King Solomon’s Table: A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking from Around the World, a collection of recipes from the global Jewish diaspora.

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 Services with MesorahDC

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

Anoushka Shankar – Early Show

Shankar returns to both her cultural and familial roots, leading a virtuoso septet in a program devoted to North Indian classical music. The artist combines Indian musical currents with jazz, pop, flamenco, and more for a return performance on our stage.

Anoushka Shankar – Late Show

Shankar returns to both her cultural and familial roots, leading a virtuoso septet in a program devoted to North Indian classical music. The artist combines Indian musical currents with jazz, pop, flamenco, and more for a return performance on our stage.

Community Seder

Spend the first night of Passover celebrating freedom at our festive Passover seder. Chazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner lead us through a traditional seder, complete with reflection and singing.