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Events for March, 2015
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Honeymoon IsraelHoneymoon IsraelGet your questions about the Honeymoon Israel trip answered in this information session with Rabbi Scott. |
Intro to Isra...Intro to Israeli DancingLearn easy and fun Israeli dances, similar to the Macarena or Electric Slide. |
Michio KakuMichio KakuThe theoretical physicist tackles the most complex object in the known universe, the human brain, on the occasion of the paperback release of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Future of the Mind. Basically JewishBasically JewishRabbi Scott leads an experiential introduction to Judaism course designed for those looking to reconnect with Judaism, as well as non-Jews looking to discover. |
Morning EditionMorning EditionEach Wednesday, start your morning off right by finding a space for gratitude, meditation, and prayer. |
PurimPurimCANCELED R...CANCELED – Creative MattersCommunity affairs leader Bill Drayton, choreographer and dancer Liz Lerman, and public health expert John Rich – three MacArthur “genius grant” recipients – discuss their pioneering work and the power of creativity. |
Rob DelaneyRob DelaneyThe stand-up comedian has grown a steady following largely through his wildly popular Twitter account, being named “Funniest Person on Twitter” at The Comedy Awards hosted by Comedy Central in 2012. DC Purim BashDC Purim BashCelebrate Purim in style at the Second Annual DC Purim Bash at Sidney Harman Hall! |
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Julie HollandJulie HollandIn Moody Bitches: The Truth about the Drugs You’re Taking, the Sleep You’re Missing, the Sex You’re Not Having, and What’s Really Making You Crazy, Dr. Julie Holland argues that women are designed by nature to be dynamic, cyclical, and, yes, moody. Community Org...Community Organizing TrainingLearn the basic tenants of community organizing in a workshop led by Meir Lakein of the Jewish Organizing Institute and Network (JOIN). |
Identity LabIdentity LabOur newest Jewish learning initiative bridges the richest parts of Jewish tradition and Moth-style personal narrative. |
Trivia NightTrivia NightWrack your brain with five challenging rounds of questions on the topic of March Madness. |
Shabbasana™Shabbasana™Prepare your mind and body for Shabbat with Jewish-inspired yoga and meditation. 6th in the Ci...6th in the City Shabbat: The Genius of ShabbatMusical and interactive service with Rabbi Shira and musician Sheldon Low. Discover the genius of slowing down in our increasingly fast-paced world. |
Cristina PatoCristina PatoThe gaita pop star’s musical influences of jazz and Latin sounds represent a portion of her commitment to cultural exchange. |
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Sixth & ...Sixth & I TourUncover the unexpected story of renewal, revitalization, and reinvention of our building that has led to what Sixth & I is today. |
HergaddahHergaddahJewish educator Sara Shalva leads an unconventional and updated approach to the traditional Passover celebration by incorporating contemporary feminist thought. |
Serve Others ...Serve Others with Sixth & IServe breakfast at So Others Might Eat (SOME), an organization that works to end chronic homelessness in DC. Barney FrankBarney FrankThe Massachusetts congressman recounts more than four decades in Congress, the frustrations and fears of elected office, and the emotional toll of living in the closet in Frank: A Life in Politics from the Great Society to Same-Sex Marriage. CANCELED: Ide...CANCELED: Identity Lab – LIVEIn a live storytelling show based on our recently launched Identity Lab workshops, members of the community share complex, awkward, and heartwarming tales of family dynamics. |
Passover Sede...Passover Seder WorkshopMaster the skills you need to host a successful budget-friendly seder in your home and create a seder that reflects your values. |
Camp Sixth &#...Camp Sixth & IPack your bags for a Jewish summer camp-inspired weekend at the idyllic Pearlstone Retreat Center. |
Camp Sixth &#...Camp Sixth & IPack your bags for a Jewish summer camp-inspired weekend at the idyllic Pearlstone Retreat Center. Brooklyn RiderBrooklyn RiderThe genre-defying string quartet ushers in the newest chapter of its expansive, ongoing cross-disciplinary project including Almanac, a newly-commissioned work by Tyondai Braxton for Washington Performing Arts. |
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Camp Sixth &#...Camp Sixth & IPack your bags for a Jewish summer camp-inspired weekend at the idyllic Pearlstone Retreat Center. Kazuo IshiguroKazuo IshiguroThe Buried Giant—the Man Booker Prize winner’s first novel in nearly a decade—is about lost memories, love, revenge, and war and begins as a couple sets off across a troubled land to find a son they have not seen in years. |
Tobias Jesso Jr.Tobias Jesso Jr.Bearing comparison to these greats with an evocative, timeless quality, Tobias Jesso Jr. may be the classic songwriter for our time. |
Susan Orlean ...Susan Orlean and Alexandra HorowitzFollowing National Puppy Day, Orlean, author of Rin Tin Tin, and Horowitz, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Inside of a Dog, broaden our thinking about our canine companions: How do dogs think and how has our relationship with them evolved? |
Downtown ShabbatDowntown ShabbatA Carlebach-inspired service led by Chazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner followed by dinner and Shabbat singing. |
Shabbat: Pure...Shabbat: Pure & SimpleRabbi Scott guides an open service at a relaxed pace that allows for thoughtful prayer in a comfortable, spiritual setting. |
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Café NiteCafé NiteExplore several learning options with MesorahDC, including Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and basic or intermediate study sessions. Black Jewish ...Black Jewish Unity SederDC’s African American and Jewish communities host this inaugural seder exploring the connected history, values, interests, and commitment to a better city and world. |
Gretchen RubinGretchen RubinIn Better than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives, Rubin tackles the critical question: How can we make good habits and break bad ones? |
Morning EditionMorning EditionEach Wednesday, start your morning off right by finding a space for gratitude, meditation, and prayer. Text from Las...Text from Last NightDuring lunch, get a half hour fix of each week’s Torah portion with Rabbi Scott. Interfaith Co...Interfaith Couples WorkshopRabbi Shira facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their non-Jewish partners to explore the basics of Judaism and Jewish life. |
DakhaBrakhaDakhaBrakhaBlending urban avant-garde and Ukrainian village culture, the self-proclaimed “ethno-chaos” group refreshingly revisions Eastern European roots music. Sell Your Cha...Sell Your ChametzBefore Passover begins, Sixth & I will accept chametz and collectively sell it in accordance with Jewish tradition. |
Community SederCommunity SederChazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner lead a traditional seder, complete with reflection and singing. Participatory...Participatory SederRabbi Scott leads a highly participatory, traditional seder. |
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