Talks & Entertainment

Sasha Velour – The Big Reveal Live Show

Critically acclaimed gender-fluid drag queen, visual artist, speaker, illustrator, and newly minted author Sasha Velour brings an immersive evening of drag, storytelling, and live art in celebration of her forthcoming book The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag.

Shabbat: Exhale

At this one-hour alternative Shabbat service, unwind and reconnect through guided meditation, reflection on Jewish teachings, and communal singing.

POSTPONED: Interfaith Couples Workshop

This workshop offers a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their non-Jewish partners to participate in practical conversations, gain insight from case studies, and find personal support.

Pride Shabbat

In solidarity with Capital Pride 2023, Rabbi Aaron and musician Aaron Shneyer lead an inclusive service celebrating the diversity of DC Jewish life.

Elliot Page

In Conversation with Thomas Page McBee

With behind-the-scenes details and interrogations on sex, love, trauma, and Hollywood, Pageboy is the story of a life pushed to the brink and what it means to untangle ourselves from the expectations of others as we step into who we truly are with defiance, strength, and joy.

Friday Night Services

with Rabbi Nora

This inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora and musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Fredrick, and Jeff Geld blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh.

Group Chat: The Torah of Taylor Swift

It’s the discussion of your wildest dreams: Using Taylor Swift lyrics as a springboard, consider: How do you cope when you have bad blood with a friend, or when you find yourself the anti-hero of your own story? Do Jews believe in karma? Bring friendship bracelets to trade, and get into your Jewish era with Rabbi Nora.

The Faith of Abortion Activists

Faith leaders and activists share how faith communities can lean on each other in partnership in the fight for reproductive rights and what people of faith can do to build resilience and maintain hope. Hear from Rev. Rob Keithan from All Souls Church Unitarian, Jamie L. Manson from Catholics for Choice, and Dora Muhammad from the AWARE Project in conversation with Rabbi Nora Feinstein from Sixth & I.

Luke Russert

In Conversation with Andrea Mitchell

Look for Me There chronicles the Emmy-winning journalist’s years-long journey of finding his place in the world in the face of crushing expectations, reexamining his relationship with his parents, and finally grieving his larger-than-life father, news legend Tim Russert, who died too young.

Slate Political Gabfest – Live

Emily Bazelon of The New York Times Magazine, John Dickerson of CBS News, and David Plotz of City Cast will have their signature discussion, debate, and banter in front of a live audience as they wrestle with the most important political, legal, and cultural questions of our age.