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 will lead a few of the traditional morning prayers, share a couple of kavvanot (intentions) and lead a short journaling exercise.

Senator Tammy Duckworth

In Conversation with Weijia Jiang

The biracial daughter of an American father and a Thai-Chinese mother, Sen. Duckworth faced discrimination, poverty, and the horrors of war—all before the age of 16. She joined the Army as one of a few female helicopter pilots at the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom, serving eight months before an attack that nearly took her life. From childhood to public service to motherhood, Every Day is a Gift shares the amazingly resilient stories from an incomparable life.

Cherry Blossom Cocktails

Inspired by DC’s famous cherry blossom trees, Carlie Steiner—one of the country’s leading bartenders—will demo how to craft a bright and refreshing cherry blossom sour that highlights maraschino liquor, vodka, and lemon juice.

Shabbat At Home Resources

On this first Friday of the month, our Jewish Life staff is welcoming Shabbat independently, but we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own service.

Shabbat: Day Off

A Saturday Morning Experience

This come one, come all Shabbat offering has something for everyone, whether you’re looking to dive deep into the week’s teachings, get more acquainted with Saturday morning services, or introduce kids to Shabbat rituals.

What it Takes: Torah Study

Explore ancient and contemporary approaches to Torah study with Rabbi Rachel Schmelkin. Write your own commentary, adding your voice to the pantheon of rabbis and regular folk who have deepened, nuanced, and struggled with Torah over the millennia.

Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers

Start the work day with meaning as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share kavvanot (intentions).

Dream On

The ancient rabbis of the Talmud understood the spiritual power and depth of dreams and believed that while some dreams are significant, others can be almost prophetic. How might we uncover the meaning of our dreams, and how might those interpretations inform our lives while we’re awake? Rabbi Aaron leads an exploration of a Jewish approach to dream interpretation.

Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers

On Yom Hashoah, come together to honor the memories of the lives lost during the Holocuast. Rabbi Aaron will lead songs and share some journaling prompts as we connect and reflect. 

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Voices of History, Lessons for Today

On Yom HaShoah, learn about the lasting impact and relevance of the Holocaust, commemorate those who perished, and honor the past through reflection and prayer.