Jewish Life

Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers

Start off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect (virtually) and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions) and leads a short journaling exercise.

Oh, for God’s Sake: Belief in a World of Suffering

Why do bad things happen to good people? What does it mean to believe in, not believe in, or feel angry at God during a time of great suffering and death? With Rabbi Jesse, dive into the Hebrew Bible’s Book of Job to explore these difficult questions.

VIRTUAL: John Moe

With Sean Doolittle and Linda Holmes

In The Hilarious World of Depression, the host of the hit podcast of the same name brings depression’s universal themes to light, including struggles with identity, the challenges of work-life balance, and the lack of understanding of symptoms through his own personal story as well as insights from interviews with comics, musicians, and public figures who are among the millions who have experienced the disease.

Lauren Calve

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 +

Shabbat: Good Soul

Third Friday

Traditional and contemplative, this egalitarian service led by Rabbi Jesse offers a deep sense of focus and intention, aided by stirring music from Aaron Shneyer.

CANCELED: Danilo Pérez’s Global Messengers

The jazz piano master and UNESCO Artist for Peace leads an international sextet boasting musicians from Palestine, Greece, Jordan, and Panama with the goal of building community through music.

Havdallah

Rabbi Aaron 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.

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).

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.

VIRTUAL: Symone Sanders

In Conversation with Anna Palmer

In her rousing call to leadership, No, You Shut Up: Speaking Truth to Power and Reclaiming America, the senior advisor for former Vice President Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign rallies the young and the young at heart to find their authentic voice and use it to both fight ideological battles more effectively and to resist those who try to silence them.