Talks & Entertainment

St. Lucia – Intimate & Acoustic

with Airpark

A project of South African-born, Brooklyn-based musician Jean-Philip Grobler, the synth-pop band performs from their upcoming EP, Acoustic Vol. 1.

Bad Romance

Using stories from the personal lives of the ancient rabbis, Rabbi Avi Strausberg leads a conversation on the boundaries of love and the components of a healthy relationship.

José Andrés

In Conversation with Joe Yonan

The two-Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning chef and humanitarian brings his passion for food to Vegetables Unleashed, his first cookbook dedicated entirely to vegetables.

RESCHEDULED DATE: Man’s Attempt at Mindfulness

Using the teachings of Mussar—where ancient wisdom meets contemporary self-help—Rabbi Jesse brings a group of men together to discuss life’s important questions and practice personal growth.

Admiral William H. McRaven

In Conversation with Jake Tapper

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed comes Sea Stories, a collection of stories of bravery and heroism from the four-star admiral’s 37-year-long career as a Navy SEAL and commander of all U.S. Special Operations Forces.

Downtown Shabbat: Memorial Day Edition

A musical service led by Chazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner, followed by dinner and Shabbat singing. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails before the 6:45 pm service. Open to all.

Café Nite

Over dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions.

Terrible, Thanks for Asking LIVE

Hosted by “notable widow” Nora McInerny, the podcast features real stories of love, grief, and pain that are sometimes sad, sometimes funny, and always human. 

CANCELED: Aware: A Jewish Mindfulness Series

Combining Jewish wisdom with yoga poses and Vipassana Buddhist meditation, instructor Alesandra Zsiba leads an exploration of mindfulness through movement and reflective discussion.

6th Street Minyan

Rabbi Jesse and musician Aaron Shneyer lead a laid-back, egalitarian minyan.