Jewish Life

Friday Night Services

Mardi Gras Edition

In celebration of the holidays of Rosh Chodesh Adar and Mardi Gras, this service led by Rabbi Aaron features the sounds of New Orleans from DC-based ensemble DuPont Brass, alongside musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Fredrick, and Jeff Geld.

Group Chat

Jews and Hollywood

From “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Fleishman in in Trouble” to cult classics like Wet Hot American Summer, Jews have long cherished the relatively few opportunities they have to see themselves reflected on screen. With Rabbi Nora, discuss and debate what makes a piece of culture Jewish and how Jewish representation in entertainment can break down—or reinforce—stereotypes and antisemitism.

Black Travel Across America

Screening and Conversation

In this new special from National Geographic, travel consultant Martinique Lewis embarks on a coast-to-coast road trip to visit historically listed Green Book locations and modern Black travel destinations, hearing from local experts and exploring the Black businesses and safe havens that boomed in this time of racial strife.

Basically Jewish

Rabbi Aaron and Rabbi Nora lead an experiential introduction to Judaism course designed for those looking to reconnect with Judaism, as well as non-Jews looking to discover.

Next Level: Israel

Designed as an entry point into the conversation, this series is for those who want to learn about or engage more deeply with Israel. With Rabbi Aaron as your guide, over four weeks, you’ll gain historical and contemporary frameworks to help you better understand a variety of issues related to Israel, with each week focusing on a different topic.

Gabrielle Blair

In Conversation with Charlotte Clymer

Exploring power dynamics, presenting new research, and unearthing the sexism at the center of birth control, Gabrielle Blair’s Ejaculate Responsibly offers a case for rectifying misplaced accountability on women’s bodies and a call for men to become active participants when it comes to preventing unwanted pregnancies.

Shabbat: Exhale

At this one-hour alternative Shabbat service, unwind and reconnect through guided meditation, reflection on Jewish teachings, and communal singing. Rabbi Nora Feinstein and mindfulness teacher Alison Cohen will be your guide for this service.

The Esties: A Purim Party

Experience a night of snubs, surprises, and stars at the first annual Estie Awards, hosted by Rabbi Aaron and Rabbi Nora. Show off your look on our red carpet, laugh along at irreverent, guaranteed-to-offend sketches, and dance the night away to live music at our after-party.