Basically Jewish
Rabbi Nora leads an experiential, five-week introduction course to Judaism course designed for those looking to reconnect with Judaism, as well as non-Jews looking to discover.
The Minimalists – Love People Use Things Tour
Netflix stars Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus are bringing a minimalism talk and a live version of their popular podcast on the road for their first tour in three years: the Love People, Use Things Tour.
Shabbat: Exhale
With Alison Cohen
At this one-hour alternative Shabbat service, unwind and reconnect through guided meditation, reflection on Jewish teachings, and communal singing. Mindfulness teacher Alison Cohen and musician Aaron Shneyer will be your guides, whether you participate from our pews or virtually from home.
- Date:
- Jan 7, 2022 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
-
In-Person Attendance: FREE.
Registration required.Virtual Attendance: FREE
via Facebook.
- Category:
- Shabbat Services
Hanya Yanagihara
In Conversation with Barrie Hardymon
From the author of A Little Life comes To Paradise, a bold, brilliant novel spanning three centuries and three different versions of the American experiment, about lovers, family, loss and the elusive promise of utopia.
- Date:
- Jan 10, 2022 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
-
In Person:
Ticket: $18
Ticket + Signed Book: $40Virtual:
Ticket + Signed Book: $40
- Category:
- Authors & Talks
Let’s Talk
A Conversation with Rabbi Aaron and Reverend Doctor D.K. Kearney
Before MLK Weekend, Rabbi Aaron and Reverend Doctor D.K. Kearney of Turner Memorial AME Church lead a text study and conversation about faith and justice as a part of Turner’s “Let’s Talk” series.
VIRTUAL: Branching Out: A Tu B’Shvat Yoga Class
In celebration of Tu B’Shvat, ground yourself with a gentle yoga flow and guided meditation led by Jewish mindfulness teacher Alison Waldman. All levels of experience with yoga are welcome.
- Date:
- Jan 13, 2022 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$12
Free for those who really want to learn Torah, but their budget is a little tight right now
- Category:
- Holidays
MLK Shabbat: Visions of Freedom and Justice
This moving service with Turner Memorial AME Church, which worshiped in Sixth & I’s building for five decades, commemorates the spirit and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel.
- Date:
- Jan 14, 2022 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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In-Person: $8
Registration required.Virtual: FREE via Facebook.
- Category:
- Shabbat Services
VIRTUAL: It’s Only Natural: A Tu B’Shvat Seder
At our virtual seder led by Rabbi Nora, you’ll explore nature-inspired texts to discover connections between environmentalism and Judaism, learn the basics of Kabbalah, and explore the symbolism behind the fruit, nuts, and four cups of wine we enjoy on this holiday.
- Date:
- Jan 19, 2022 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$12
Free for those who really want to learn Torah, but their budget is a little tight right now
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
VIRTUAL: Organizing Training
With Washington Interfaith Network
How do you want to make a difference this year? Are you ready to harness your community’s power to create change? Meet, exchange ideas with, and learn alongside other Sixth & I’ers as organizers from the Washington Interfaith Network provide training on how to be an effective agent of change in the public arena.
VIRTUAL: More, or Less?
Rabbi Aaron makes the Jewish case for minimalism. Together, we’ll unpack our consumerist urge to splurge, examine when our attachment to “stuff” turns toxic, and explore how living more intentionally can lead us to discover how to truly spark joy.
- Date:
- Jan 20, 2022 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$12
Free for those who really want to learn Torah, but their budget is a little tight right now
- Category:
- Jewish Education