Events for September, 2016
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Labor on the ...Labor on the BimahBefore Labor Day, Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a justice-themed Shabbat service. Learn about the work that Jews United for Justice is doing to fight for paid family leave. |
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Food for ThoughtFood for ThoughtEach week over lunch, this class explores different Jewish teachings as they relate to modern life. |
Deep Dive: Pr...Deep Dive: Preparing for the High HolidaysIn preparation for the High Holidays, we’ll study the brilliant Rav Kook’s teaching on T’shuvah (Repentance). Students wishing to try out the longer Deep Dive Talmud study should participate in these two sessions. Adult B’...Adult B’nai Mitzvah CourseThis 30-week workshop enables participants to deepen their connection to Jewish spirituality and practice. |
Rabia ChaudryRabia ChaudryIn Adnan’s Story: The Search for Truth and Justice after Serial, Chaudry takes readers back into Adnan Syed’s case, exposing new evidence on the investigation and trial. Man’s A...Man’s Attempt at ThoughtfulnessCombining spirituality, psychology, modern masculinity, and good scotch, Rabbi Scott brings a group of men together to discuss some of life’s more important questions. The Jewish We...The Jewish Welcome WorkshopThe class is a mix of lectures, group activities, text studies, and holiday celebrations. No Hebrew language knowledge is required for this class. Those wishing to convert will meet with one of the rabbis individually during the year and beyond. |
CANCELED: Sha...CANCELED: Shabbasana™: Pre-Shabbat YogaPrepare your mind and body for Shabbat with Jewish-inspired yoga and meditation. Nama-stay for services following the class; yoga attire is welcome during the service. 6th in the Ci...6th in the City Shabbat: Welcome to Jewish DC editionMusical and interactive service with Rabbi Shira and musicians Aaron Shneyer and Rick Recht, followed by dinner. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails before the 7:15 pm service. |
Hari KondaboluHari KondaboluDubbed one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today by the New York Times, the Brooklyn-based comic brings his political humor to downtown DC, following the release of his sophomore album, Mainstream American Comic. |
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Hebrew BootcampHebrew BootcampJust in time to follow along in your High Holiday prayer book, learn the Hebrew alphabet and vowels. This three-day intensive Hebrew reading course is a refresher for those who forgot and a quick introduction for those learning to read Hebrew for the first time. |
Jonathan Safr...Jonathan Safran FoerUnfolding over four tumultuous weeks, in present-day Washington, D.C., Here I Am is the story of a fracturing family in a moment of crisis. |
God Throughou...God Throughout the AgesLeading up to the High Holy Days, explore different concepts of God throughout Jewish history with Rabbi Suzy. Take a personalized Jewish matchmaking survey to figure out how your own beliefs or disbeliefs fit into the last 5,000 years of Jewish thought. This two week course empowers students to create their own personal theology in preparation for the Days of Awe. |
Liz Alpern an...Liz Alpern and Jeffrey YoskowitzThe co-founders of The Gefilteria, a company that reimagines and produces Ashkenazi Jewish food, present more than 100 recipes from the kitchens of Eastern Europe and the diaspora of North America in The Gefilte Manifesto. Truth Be ToldTruth Be ToldWhen is it better not to tell the truth? What is a “truth,” anyway? Is there a difference between “truth” and “fact?” Study and discuss traditional texts with Rabbi Shira and set truth-telling (or not) intentions for 5777. |
Ian McEwanIan McEwanTold from a perspective unlike any other, Nutshell is a classic tale of murder and deceit by McEwan, whose works have earned him worldwide critical acclaim. |
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. Friday Night ...Friday Night Shabbat Services with MesorahDCA traditional service with soulful melodies, contemporary insights, and stories, followed by dinner. Separate seating for women and men during the service. |
Saturday Morn...Saturday Morning Shabbat Services with MesorahDCService with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services. |
Café NiteCafé NiteExplore several learning options with MesorahDC, including Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and basic or intermediate study sessions. Writing as a ...Writing as a Spiritual PracticeAs we prepare to begin a new year, writing offers us a unique way to tap into our spirituality and reflect on who we are, where we’ve been, and where we want to go. Rabbi Erin Glazer leads two interactive writing workshops inspired by the themes of the High Holidays. Each session will include a text study, writing prompts, and time for personal writing. |
Maureen DowdMaureen DowdIn The Year of Voting Dangerously: The Derangement of American Politics, the New York Times columnist traces the psychologies and pathologies of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton during this disruptive and divisive campaign season. |
Serve Others ...Serve Others with Sixth & IServe breakfast at So Others Might Eat (SOME), an organization that works to end chronic homelessness in DC. The Holiness ...The Holiness of Anger ManagementLet’s talk about our anger. Sometimes, it’s warranted. Often, though, it’s a secondary emotion, covering up more profound feelings of sadness, embarrassment, or disappointment. Some of us never get angry at all. Rabbi Shira leads a text study and discussion in preparation for 5777. |
Norm MacdonaldNorm MacdonaldIn Based on a True Story, the actor, comedian, and former SNL Weekend Update anchor recounts his origins, milestones, love-affairs and regrets in a memoir punctuated with classic jokes and mythologized Hollywood stories. Get CardedGet CardedCreate hand-made greeting cards to send well wishes for 5777 to friends and family at this interactive workshop. Sip on holiday-themed craft cocktails and meet other like-minded crafty connoisseurs. |
Downtown ShabbatDowntown ShabbatA Carlebach-inspired service led by Chazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner, followed by dinner and Shabbat singing. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails before the 6:45 pm service. Open to all. |
Shabbat: Pure...Shabbat: Pure & SimpleRabbi Scott guides an open service at a relaxed pace that allows for thoughtful prayer in a comfortable, spiritual setting. Andy Zaltzman...Andy Zaltzman: Satirist For HireThe comedian takes “Satirist for Hire” on the road, addressing audience queries, complaints, demands, and general gripes in his unique satirical stand-up show. |
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Alan CummingAlan CummingIn You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams: My Life is Stories and Pictures, the award-winning stage, television, and film actor and man-about-town shares forty-five wildly entertaining real-life stories. |
An Evening wi...An Evening with Ta-Nehisi CoatesCoates, a national correspondent at The Atlantic, MacArthur Fellow, and the author of Between the World and Me, for which he won a National Book Award, offers reflections on American culture, race, and politics. |
Sorry, Not SorrySorry, Not SorryApproaching the High Holidays, a time when we ask for forgiveness, Rabbi Suzy leads an interactive conversation about when women should be sorry, or not sorry, and what Jewish texts can add to our modern understanding of being a woman. |
Joshua Foer, ...Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras, and Ella MortonAtlas Obscura: An Explorer’s Guide To The World’s Hidden Wonders is the definitive guide to the most astonishing, curious, unusual, off-the-beaten path destinations and secret marvels across the globe. |
6th Street Mi...6th Street MinyanA laid-back Friday night service led by Rabbi Suzy and Aaron Shneyer, followed by a small oneg with snacks, challah, and wine. |