The Jews of Chernobyl
Location: 600 Massachusetts Ave, NW
For centuries, Chernobyl was home to a vibrant and influential Jewish community. Explore with Rabbi Aaron the history, teachings, and legacy of the Chernobyl Chasidic dynasty.
Labor on the Bimah
Location: Calvary Baptist Church
Before Labor Day, Rabbi Shira and musician Aaron Shneyer lead a Shabbat service that weaves together labor issues, social justice, and Judaism.
Hit Refresh: Preparing for the High Holidays
Location: 600 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Alongside Rabbi Jesse, explore how to cultivate deeper meaning, emotional connection, and spiritual focus leading up to the High Holidays and into the Jewish New Year.
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.
6th Street Minyan
Location: Shouk – Union Market
Rabbi Aaron and musician Aaron Shneyer lead a service with music, meditation, reflection, and learning. After services, enjoy dinner provided by Shouk, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in modern Israeli street food.
- Date:
- Sep 6, 2019 • 6:30 pm ET
- Admission:
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Both dinner and services are SOLD OUT.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
6th in the City Shabbat
Location: Calvary Baptist Church
Musical and interactive service with Rabbi Shira and musician Aaron Shneyer. Dinner following services provided by Little Sesame.
- Date:
- Sep 13, 2019 • 6:30 pm ET
- Admission:
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Dinner is SOLD OUT. Service is free but advance registration is required due to venue capacity.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Good Soul Shabbat
Musical and interactive service with Rabbi Jesse and musicians Aaron Shneyer and Michal Bilick.
- Date:
- Sep 20, 2019 • 6:30 pm ET
- Admission:
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Service is free. Please RSVP.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
A New Year for the World
While Rosh Hashanah is often referred to as “The Jewish New Year,” the textual and liturgical focus of the holiday is less about Jews and more about the state of our world and all its inhabitants. Explore with Rabbi Aaron the universal themes of Rosh Hashanah.
Jonathan Van Ness
In Conversation with Mara Keisling
Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love uncovers the pain and passion it took for the “Queer Eye” star to become the model of self-love and acceptance that he is today, revealing sides of himself that the public has never seen.
Downtown Shabbat
A musical service led by Chazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner. Open to all.
- Date:
- Sep 27, 2019 • 6:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Service is free.
Subsidized Shabbat meal is $18 in advance
$20 day of service
Actual cost Shabbat meal is $36
- Category:
- Shabbat Services
