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.

The Rise of Populism and Nationalism

The Atlantic’s Graeme Wood—author of “His Kampf,” an article in The Atlantic’s June issue about Richard Spencer, leader of the alt-right movement, who happens to be Graeme’s high school classmate— White House Correspondent Rosie Gray, and Editor in Chief Jeffrey Goldberg discuss the future of the movement in the era of Trump and what it means for our country, our allies, and our democracy going forward.

The Hardest Conversation

Session 1: Jews with a Homeland or Wandering Jews? The History of the Jewish Connection to Israel

Israel—the place, the idea—has played a significant role in Jewish history. We yearned for a return to our home—but when? And at what cost? Are we a people who privilege power and strength, and deal in the particulars of a plot of land? Or do we emphasize compassion and the Other, and tend toward the universal? Are these two ideals mutually exclusive when it comes to Israel?

Hebrew Literacy I: Early Section

Introduction to Reading Hebrew

Demystify the Hebrew alphabet as you learn the letters and vowels and how to combine them to “crack the code.” This course introduces reading Hebrew in an enjoyable yet focused atmosphere.

Sherman Alexie

From the National Book Award-winning author of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian comes You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me, a powerful account of the author’s difficult childhood and complicated relationship with his mother, who was an alcoholic.

Hebrew Literacy I: Late Section

Introduction to Reading Hebrew

Demystify the Hebrew alphabet as you learn the letters and vowels and how to combine them to “crack the code.” This course introduces reading Hebrew in an enjoyable yet focused atmosphere.

Serve Others with Sixth & I

Serve breakfast at So Others Might Eat (SOME), an organization that works to end chronic homelessness in DC.

Washington Confidential: For Employees of the Federal Government

If you are a federal employee acutely feeling the impact of the election as it relates to the future of your career, then this confidential opportunity to talk with other government workers is for you. Moderated by Rabbi Scott, this session is a chance to air your concerns and find support.

Dinner Unplugged

Exhausted from your over-committed schedule and increasingly fast-paced, go-go-go lifestyle? Detox from the nonstop technology mid-week with our recurring Wednesday night dinner – sans smartphones.

Dreams to Reality: A Vision Boarding Workshop

For women in their 20s and 30s

As the summer begins, embrace the warm weather with a night to pause and dive deep into your plans, visions, dreams, and goals for the near and distant future. With guidance from artist Kim Pendelton, craft your ideal day, year, and lifestyle and create a vision board for your future at the Lemon Collective.