Events for September, 2015
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Hebrew BootcampHebrew BootcampGain a basic knowledge of Hebrew sounds and common Hebrew words in this three-part class. An Evening wi...An Evening with Jen KirkmanThe “fiendishly smart” stand-up comedian and author of the bestselling book I Can Barely Take Care of Myself brings her witty observations to our Downstairs stage. |
Morning EditionMorning EditionEach Wednesday, start your morning off right by finding a space for gratitude, meditation, and prayer. |
Labor on the ...Labor on the BimahRabbi Scott leads a Shabbat service to celebrate Labor on the Bimah, an initiative that weaves together labor issues, social justice and Judaism, in an effort to bring meaning and reflection back into Labor Day. |
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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. |
Food for ThoughtFood for ThoughtEach week over lunch, this class will explore different Jewish teachings as they relate to modern life. |
Trivia Night:...Trivia Night: After School Special EditionGrab a few study buddies for a back-to-school themed night of questions. What It Takes...What It Takes: High HolidaysRabbi Scott will equip you with the skills to become this year’s “Most Valuable Pray-er” through this class on High Holiday prayers, rituals and traditions. |
Brené BrownBrené BrownBrene’s new book, Rising Strong, tells us what it takes to get back up after failure and teaches us how owning our stories of disappointment and heartbreak give us the power to write a daring new ending. |
Shabbasana™: ...Shabbasana™: Pre-Shabbat YogaPrepare your mind and body for Shabbat with Jewish-inspired yoga and meditation with yoga teacher and psychologist, Dr. Ayelet Krieger. Nama-stay for services following the class; yoga attire is welcome during the service. 6th in the Ci...6th in the City ShabbatMusical and interactive service with Rabbi Shira and Sheldon Low. |
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Traditional S...Traditional Service: Erev Rosh HashanahInspirational service integrating song and story. 6th in the Ci...6th in the City Participatory Service: Erev Rosh HashanahAccessible service filled with inspiring words, music, and traditional elements. MesorahDC Gui...MesorahDC Guided Service: Erev Rosh HashanahTraditional and thought-provoking service with separate seating for women and men. |
Traditional S...Traditional Service: Rosh Hashanah, First DayInspirational service integrating song and story. 6th in the Ci...6th in the City Participatory Service: Rosh Hashanah, First DayAccessible service filled with inspiring words, music, and traditional elements. MesorahDC Gui...MesorahDC Guided Service: Rosh Hashanah, First DayTraditional and thought-provoking service with separate seating for women and men. |
Traditional S...Traditional Service: Rosh Hashanah, Second DayInspirational service integrating song and story. 6th in the Ci...6th in the City Alternative Rosh Hashanah ExperienceMindfully celebrate the second day of the New Year with yoga, meditation, and text study, followed by a vegetarian lunch. MesorahDC Gui...MesorahDC Guided Service: Rosh Hashanah, Second DayTraditional and thought-provoking service with separate seating for women and men. |
Justice Steph...Justice Stephen BreyerThe Supreme Court Justice details how an increasingly globalized and interdependent world influences the deliberations of America’s highest court in The Court and the World: American Law and the New Global Realities. Adult B’...Adult B’nai Mitzvah CourseThis 30-week workshop enables participants to deepen their connection to Jewish spirituality and practice. |
Mindy KalingMindy KalingFrom the creator and star of The Mindy Project comes Why Not Me?, a collection of hilarious and insightful essays about Kaling’s ongoing journey to find contentment and excitement in her adult life. |
Good Soul Sha...Good Soul ShabbatRabbi Scott, Aaron Shneyer, and Michal Bilick offer soulful acoustic music, deep spirituality, and thoughtful service to DC. Friday Night ...Friday Night Shabbat Services with MesorahDCA traditional service with soulful melodies, contemporary insights, and stories, followed by dinner. |
Saturday Morn...Saturday Morning Shabbat Services with MesorahDCService with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Salman RushdieSalman RushdieTwo Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights is a tale about the way we live now, blending history, mythology, and a timeless love story to bring alive a world – our world – that has been plunged into an age of unreason. |
Café NightCafé NightExplore several learning options with MesorahDC, including Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and basic or intermediate study sessions. |
6th in the Ci...6th in the City Participatory Service: Kol NidreAccessible service filled with inspiring words, music, and traditional elements. Traditional S...Traditional Service: Kol NidreInspirational service integrating song and story. MesorahDC Gui...MesorahDC Guided Service: Kol NidreTraditional and thought-provoking service with separate seating for women and men. |
Traditional S...Traditional Service: Yom KippurInspirational service integrating song and story. 6th in the Ci...6th in the City Progressive Service: Yom KippurWelcoming and spiritual service blending old and new traditions. MesorahDC Gui...MesorahDC Guided Service: Yom KippurTraditional and thought-provoking service with separate seating for women and men. |
Richard NisbettRichard NisbettIn Mindware: Tools for Smart Thinking, the world-renowned psychologist presents scientific and philosophical ideas in clear and accessible detail, offering a tool kit to make better professional and personal decisions. |
Downtown ShabbatDowntown ShabbatA Carlebach-inspired service led by Chazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner, followed by dinner and Shabbat singing. |
CANCELED: Sha...CANCELED: Shabbat: Pure & SimpleRabbi Scott guides an open service at a relaxed pace that allows for thoughtful prayer in a comfortable, spiritual setting. Elizabeth Gil...Elizabeth GilbertIn Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, Gilbert digs deep into her own generative process to explain where inspiration comes from, how ideas form and grow, and how to overcome the fears that inevitably arise when we push at boundaries and take a leap into the unknown. |
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Hammer Time: ...Hammer Time: Sukkah BuildingPitch in to raise Sixth & I’s sukkah. Tools, building supplies, and food to fuel the build will be provided. |
Happy Hour an...Happy Hour and Text Study in the SukkahJoin Rabbi Shira in our sukkah for drinks, Torah study, and a chance to shake the lulav and etrog. David GregoryDavid GregoryIn How’s Your Faith: An Unlikely Spiritual Journey, the former NBC newsman, raised by a Catholic mother and a Jewish father, probes various religious traditions to better understand |
Morning EditionMorning EditionEach Wednesday, start your morning off right by finding a space for gratitude, meditation, and prayer. Guided by Rabbi Scott, each practice begins with Jewish blessings of gratitude, followed by meditation and space for prayer. |
Anne-Marie Sl...Anne-Marie SlaughterIn Unfinished Business: Women, Men, Work, Family, the president and CEO of New America presents her vision for what true equality between men and women really means, and how we can get there. |
CANCELED: Fri...CANCELED: Friday Night Shabbat Services with MesorahDCService with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services. 6th Street Mi...6th Street MinyanJoin Rabbi Scott Perlo for a laid-back Friday night service. Stay after services for a delicious Kiddush. |
CANCELED: Sat...CANCELED: Saturday Morning Shabbat Services with MesorahDCService with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services. Cécile McLori...Cécile McLorin Salvant – Early ShowSinging in English, French, and Spanish, Cécile McLorin Salvant enchants her audiences with fresh and dramatic interpretations of standards and lesser-known gems from the early days of jazz and blues. Cécile McLori...Cécile McLorin Salvant – Late ShowSinging in English, French, and Spanish, Cécile McLorin Salvant enchants her audiences with fresh and dramatic interpretations of standards and lesser-known gems from the early days of jazz and blues. |