Jewish Life

Hot Topics: May I Vote for a Tainted Candidate?

Rabbi Shira leads this wide-ranging text study and conversation about what happens when our ideals crash head-on into reality, and we’re forced to make difficult decisions about who to support.

VIRTUAL: David Litt

In Conversation with Ilana Glazer

In Democracy in One Book or Less: How It Works, Why It Doesn’t, and Why Fixing It Is Easier Than You Think, the former White House speechwriter combines first-person reporting with deep dives into history and political science to lay out a blueprint of achievable solutions for restoring a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.

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.

Knyves Escobar

Sixth & I and DCist Present: Living Room Sessions

Brought up on the music of Tito Puente and Earth, Wind & Fire, the DC-based R&B artist and cellist creates music to reflect on painful situations and inspire and connect with others.

Juneteenth Kabbalat Shabbat

In lieu of our regular Good Soul Shabbat service, celebrate Juneteenth and Shabbat with Rabbi Sandra Lawson and Rabbi Isaama Goldstein-Stoll.

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).

Sixth & I Virtual Bingo Night

Feeling lucky? Compete for prizes including restaurant delivery gift cards and tickets to future Sixth & I events during a virtual bingo night. Cards will be provided; no chips required.

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.

Jewish Flavor: Pastry Party

If you’ve had your fill of banana bread during stay-at home-orders, switch things up as Chef Vered Guttman demonstrates how to make Jewish baked delicacies from around the world including gozleme (Turkish stuffed flat bread), kubaneh (Yemenite Shabbat bread), and halva and chocolate babka.

Six Picks: Iconic Jewish Cultural Moments

With Joshua Malina and Rabbi Shira Stutman, Moderated by Hrishikesh Hirway

“The West Wing” star Joshua Malina and Rabbi Shira share their all-time Jewish cultural moments in a conversation moderated by Hrishikesh Hirway, host of the podcasts “Song Exploder” and “The West Wing Weekly.”