Patience in a Time of Uncertainty
As days blend together and the movement of time feels like it has morphed, it can be harder to both exercise patience in the face of anxiety, and also to know when it’s time for some righteous impatience. Together with Rabbi Jesse, explore some of the radical ideas Jewish spirituality offers about patience and learn some practices that can help cultivate a greater sense of balance.
- Date:
- May 7, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$6
Free for those with financial need.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Cat Janice
Sixth & I and DCist Present: Living Room Sessions
Broadcasted live from the artists’ living room, this show is part of Sixth & I’s new weekly concert series designed to shine a spotlight on the best local talent. Stream More +
POSTPONED: Rabbi Shira’s 10th Anniversary Shabbat
At this uplifting, spiritual, and musical service led by Rabbi Aaron and musician Aaron Shneyer, come together to pay tribute to a decade of Rabbi Shira’s impactful work and the radically welcoming environment she’s built at Sixth & I.
- Date:
- May 8, 2020 • 6:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Service and reception are free. RSVP online.
Make a donation in Rabbi Shira’s honor to the Radically Welcoming Fund for Jewish Life.
- Category:
- Shabbat Services
Shabbat: Break Away
This virtual service led by Rabbi Aaron and musician Aaron Shneyer is lighter on prayer and has a less structured and more casual vibe than a traditional service.
CANCELED: Terry Riley & Gyan Riley
Known as the “Father of Minimalism,” revered composer and multi-instrumentalist Terry Riley performs with his son, guitarist Gyan Riley, to delve into classical minimalism, jazz, Indian ragas, and more.
- Date:
- May 9, 2020 • 8:00 pm ET
- Category:
- Music
Havdallah
Rabbi Shira leads virtual havdallah, a weekly ritual that helps us transition out of Shabbat. Sing, connect, and share a few reflections as we begin a new week together.
- Date:
- May 9, 2020 • 9:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Free via Zoom. Enter your contact information to receive a reminder about the session or to log into an active session.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers
Start the work day with meaning as we come together to (virtually) connect and reflect. Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share kavvanot (intentions).
- Date:
- May 11, 2020 • 8:30 am ET
- Admission:
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Free. RSVP via Zoom. Enter your contact information to receive a reminder about the session or to log into an active session.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Morning Mindfulness & Gratitude
Rabbi Jesse leads a guided meditation, short morning blessings of gratitude, and some spiritual reflections from Jewish tradition to help set the tone for the rest of your day.
- Date:
- May 12, 2020 • 8:30 am ET
- Admission:
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Free. RSVP via Zoom. Enter your contact information to receive a reminder about the session or to log into an active session.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Sixth & I Virtual Trivia Night
From sports and pop culture to geography and politics, we’ll test your knowledge of it all from the comfort of your own homes.
Hate of Pandemic Proportions
In a conversation with Amy Spitalnick, Executive Director of Integrity First for America, and Rabbi Shira explore how far-right extremist groups are exploiting this pandemic to spread fear and hate online and off and learn about measures we can take to stop it and to protect ourselves and vulnerable populations.
- Date:
- May 13, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Free. RSVP online. Attendees will receive a link to the event 48 hours prior, 2 hours prior, and 10 minutes before the event begins.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
