Hannah Arendt and Resistance: A Guide to Jewish Radicalism
In honor of Yom HaShoah, Rabbi Shira and community member Chris Gray lead a discussion of Holocaust scholar Hannah Arendt’s approach to resistance, radicalism, and activism in the face of evil.
An Evening with Beth Hart
Special Solo Performance
Described by Blues Magazine as “the ultimate female rock star,” the GRAMMY-nominated powerhouse vocalist performs a raw and unplugged career-spanning set during an intimate, stripped-down solo tour.
Melinda Gates
In Conversation with Patty Stonesifer
The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World highlights the unique obstacles women and girls are overcoming around the world, and comes at a crucial moment when the struggle for women’s voices to be heard is making headlines on a daily basis.
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 music, prayer, and a candle lighting ceremony.
Aware: A Jewish Mindfulness Series
Combining Jewish wisdom with yoga poses and Vipassana Buddhist meditation, instructor Alesandra Zsiba leads an exploration of mindfulness through movement and reflective discussion.
- Date:
- May 2, 2019 • 7:00 pm
- Admission:
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$18 per class
$65 for four-class package
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Friday Night Shabbat Services with MesorahDC
A traditional service with soulful melodies, contemporary insights, and stories, followed by dinner. Separate seating for women and men during the service.
Saturday Morning Services with MesorahDC
Service with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services.
Philharmonix
Composed of six members of the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestras, the rip-roaring, seriously swinging chamber ensemble performs repertoire ranging from Satie and Sting to Brahms and Queen.
Volunteer with the Community Service Collective
Volunteer with Sixth & I’s Community Service Collective and Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSS/NCA) for an afternoon of wellness workshops designed to empower participants to live healthier lives, both mentally and physically.
- Date:
- May 5, 2019 • 1:00 pm
- Admission:
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$10
Proceeds from ticket purchases will underwrite the cost of meals provided for Lutheran Social Services’ Youth Haven program participants.
- Category:
- Social
Café Nite
Over dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions.
- Date:
- May 6, 2019 • 7:00 pm
- Admission:
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Free. Please RSVP through Mesorah.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
