To Zoom or Not To Zoom: Jewish Community in a Pandemic

Jewish communities across the world have been forced to adapt to our new socially distant reality, but is moving everything online actually the best approach? Join what promises to be a lively debate between Rabbi Aaron and Rabbi Jon Leener of the Prospect Heights Shul and Base: BKLYN.

VIRTUAL: Stacey Abrams

In Conversation with Errin Haines

Abrams, who ran as the Democratic nominee for governor in Georgia in 2018, offers a blueprint to end voter suppression, empower citizens, and take back our country in Our Time Is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America. A recognized expert on fair voting and civic engagement, Abrams chronicles how the right to vote and the principle of democracy have been and continue to be under attack and offers concrete solutions and inspiration to stand up for who we are—now.

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.

Myth-busting Judaism

Phrases like “tikkun olam” and “the chosen people” are ubiquitous in Jewish life, but we often don’t know the hidden meanings and real-life implications of these ideas. In this class with Rabbi Jesse, unpack the surprising meaning of some of Judaism’s most well-known and lesser-known teachings, and explore the significance of these often misunderstood ideas.

OG Lullabies

Sixth & I and DCist Present: Living Room Sessions

The DC-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is known for merging eclectic orchestrations into a new jazz.

National Pride Shabbat

In solidarity with Pride 2020 Reimagined, Rabbi Aaron, Rabbi Avi Strausberg of Hadar, and Sixth & I’ers lend their voices to an inclusive service celebrating the diversity of DC Jewish life.

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).

Jewish Sexual Ethics for Single People

Rabbi Aaron leads a two-part series that will cover topics from casual sex to ghosting to pornography.

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: John Dickerson

In Conversation with Susan Page

In The Hardest Job in the World, the “60 Minutes” correspondent asserts that the American presidency has become an almost impossible job. Drawing on historical research and interviews, he writes about presidents in history and contemporary times to show why we need to reevaluate how we view the presidency, how we choose our presidents, and what we expect from them once they are in office.