Events for June, 2016
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Cass SunsteinCass SunsteinThe World According to Star Wars is an original celebration of George Lucas’s masterpiece and an exploration of what we can learn from Star Wars: history, presidential politics, law, economics, fatherhood and culture. |
Maybe Baby?Maybe Baby?Susan Weidman Schneider, Editor in Chief of Lilith Magazine, leads an interactive discussion about choosing motherhood (or not) and how Jewish culture can influence the decision. |
Good Soul Sha...Good Soul ShabbatExperience deep spirituality in a thoughtful service led by Rabbi Scott, Aaron Shneyer and Michal Bilick. This service will also celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Rabbi Shira’s daughter, Maayan. Service will be followed by a light kiddush. |
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Running ClubRunning ClubLace up your sneakers and hit the streets for a fun run around town, followed by a meal at a local eatery. Senator Barba...Senator Barbara BoxerIn The Art of Tough, Senator Boxer shares her provocative and touching recollections of service, and cements her commitment to the fight for women, families, healthcare, and environmental protection. |
The TEN: An A...The TEN: An Alternative Shavuot ExperienceThe West Wing and Scandal actor talks about how to make it in Hollywood and still remain a mensch. Followed by a Shavuot festival with babka ice cream sandwiches, a discussion about the Jewishness of The West Wing, and more. |
6th in the Ci...6th in the City Chorus ConcertThe 6th in the City Chorus performs a mix of old and new songs with choirs from Turner Memorial AME Church (which worshiped in Sixth & I’s building for nearly five decades) and the Metropolitan AME Church. |
Shabbasana™: ...Shabbasana™: Pre-Shabbat YogaPrepare your mind and body for Shabbat with Jewish-inspired yoga and meditation with yoga teacher Dan Kapner. Nama-stay for services following the class; yoga attire is welcome during the service. 6th in the Ci...6th in the City Shabbat: National Pride EditionOn the night before the Capital Pride Parade, Rabbi Shira, Rabbi Laurie Green of Bet Mishpachah, and members of GLOE lead an inclusive service that celebrates the diversity of DC Jewish life, followed by dinner. |
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CANCELED: Caf...CANCELED: Café NiteExplore several learning options with MesorahDC, including Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and basic or intermediate study sessions. |
Steve Coleman...Steve Coleman and Five ElementsIn partnership with the DC Jazz Festival, Steve Coleman and Five Elements bring the sounds of “Spontaneous Composition” to downtown DC. |
Serve Others ...Serve Others with Sixth & IServe breakfast at So Others Might Eat (SOME), an organization that works to end chronic homelessness in DC. Interfaith Co...Interfaith Couples WorkshopRabbi Shira facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their non-Jewish partners to talk, learn, and grow – together and as individuals. Julianna BarwickJulianna BarwickThe Brooklyn experimental artist brings her unique sound to our Downstairs stage, fresh off the heels of the release of her third album, Will. |
Summer SpiritsSummer SpiritsExperience a hands-on, interactive tasting of five craft spirits led by Mike Rasmussen, Ron Gomes, and Ross Sheridan of Painted Stave Distilling, the first standalone craft distillery in Delaware. Ticket includes a Sixth & I shot glass and appetizers before the 7:00 pm tasting. Man’s A...Man’s Attempt at Thoughtfulness: Let’s Talk About OrlandoCombining spirituality, psychology, modern masculinity, and excellent bourbon, Rabbi Scott brings a group of men together to attempt some thoughtfulness about life’s more important questions. |
Good Soul Sha...Good Soul ShabbatRabbi Scott, Aaron Shneyer, and Michal Bilick offer soulful acoustic music, deep spirituality, and thoughtful service to DC. After services, fill our sanctuary with the spirited sound of new tunes and old favorites. |
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Pursuit of Pe...Pursuit of Peace: Rabin’s Legacy Twenty Years Later
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro, in dialogue with Washington Post columnist Charles Lane, will share his insights into peacemaking and the legacy of Rabin twenty years later. Yuval Rabin, the son More +
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CANCELED: Heb...CANCELED: Hebrew Literacy IIThis course is the next step for those with basic Hebrew reading ability. Learn common vocabulary words, roots, and key grammatical structures to help you translate the Hebrew frequently found in prayer books and other Jewish contexts. Hebrew Litera...Hebrew Literacy I: Early SectionDemystify the Hebrew alphabet as you learn the letters and vowels and how to combine them to “crack the code.” This course introduces reading Hebrew in an enjoyable yet focused atmosphere. Emphasis is placed on reading from the prayer book and words from Jewish cultural life. Running ClubRunning ClubLace up your sneakers and hit the streets for a fun run around town, followed by a meal at a local eatery. |
Jeffrey RosenJeffrey RosenIn Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet, leading legal expert and CEO of the National Constitution Center Jeffrey Rosen explores Brandeis’s legacy, revealing him as the most far-seeing constitutional philosopher of the twentieth century. |
Humor Me: Bet...Humor Me: Betches of ComedyFollowing Wednesday evening’s Celebrating Joan: A Tribute to Joan Rivers, The District of Comedy Festival presents a stand-up showcase featuring comedians who epitomize Joan’s humor and keep her legacy alive in their comedy at the venue where Joan made her last appearance in our Nation’s Capital. |
Downtown ShabbatDowntown ShabbatA Carlebach-inspired service led by Chazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner, followed by dinner and Shabbat singing. Open to all. |
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. Bonnie “Princ...Bonnie “Prince” Billy + Bitchin’ Bajas (Together AND Apart)The man who acts under the name Will Oldham and sings and composes under the name Bonnie “Prince” Billy has, over the past quarter-century, made an idiosyncratic journey through, and an indelible mark on, the worlds of indie rock and independent cinema. |
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Running ClubRunning ClubLace up your sneakers and hit the streets for a fun run around town followed by a meal at a local eatery. |
A User’s Guid...A User’s Guide to the AmidahHow can the Amidah help us open our hearts to internal reflection and outward devotion? Explore this series of blessings, learn some of the choreography, and delve into the language, structure, and history of what the ancient rabbis call “HaTefillah” (the prayer) with Rabbi Shira. |
Trivia Under ...Trivia Under the StarsFuel your brainpower with fresh air at our thought-provoking summer series. Enjoy the same trivia format you know and love outdoors at one of the nation’s best food halls. Planning to attend all three events? Save with our bundle package. |
6th Street Mi...6th Street MinyanA laid-back Friday night service led by lay-leader Rachel Braden, plus a sermon by our very own Rabbi Suzy. Hang out after services for a small oneg with snacks, challah, and wine. Welcome Rabbi Suzy on her first day on the job! |
