Labor on the Bimah

Before Labor Day, Rabbi Shira leads a Shabbat service that weaves together labor issues, social justice, and Judaism.

CANCELED: 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.

Atul Gawande

In Conversation with Sarah Kliff

A practicing surgeon, Atul Gawande fearlessly reveals the struggles of his profession through eye-opening research and gripping stories of his own patients and others in Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End.

The Beauty of Sephardic High Holidays

From Morocco to Algiers and from Baghdad to Egypt and beyond, half of the Jewish world is Sephardic. Sephardic Judaism is known for its love of the Hebrew language, soaring poetry and prayer, philosophical clarity, and haunting music.

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.

Man’s Attempt at Thoughtfulness

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

Ten Steps Toward Teshuvah

How can we elevate these ten days and use them to do the real work of teshuvah, forgiveness, and return to our most authentic selves? Part text study and part self-reflection, Rabbi Suzy leads this Elul-inspired class.

Erin McKeown

with The Cabin Project

The renowned multi-instrumentalist and folk-rock singer-songwriter is known for breaking stylistic boundaries with her brash and clever electric guitar and unique voice. Her music blends elements of pop, swing, rock, folk, and electronic music, as well as many other genres.

Shabbasana™: Pre-Shabbat Yoga

Prepare your mind and body for Shabbat with Jewish-inspired yoga led by yoga instructor, Dan Kapner. Shabbasana blends gentle flow movements with breath work and stretching for a therapeutic and meditative experience that promotes stress relief and overall well-being.

6th in the City Shabbat

Musical and interactive service with Rabbi Scott and musicians Rick Recht and Aaron Shneyer. Enjoy appetizers and drinks before the 7:15 pm service.