Events for April, 2019
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Café NiteCafé NiteOver dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions. An Evening wi...An Evening with Daveed DiggsBe in the room where it happens as Sixth & I celebrates 15 years of reimagining how arts and culture, spirituality, and community can inspire more meaningful and fulfilling lives. |
Jewish Flavor...Jewish Flavor: Passover PrepLearn to cook kosher-for-Passover recipes that won’t fall flat during this class led by in-house chef Vered Guttman. How to Be KindHow to Be KindRabbi Shira explores what Judaism says about how, when, and why to be kind. |
Lori GottliebLori GottliebIn Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, Gottlieb—a psychotherapist and the “Dear Therapist” columnist for The Atlantic—takes us behind the scenes of a therapist’s world where her patients are looking for answers (and so is she). |
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 Services with MesorahDCService with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services. Chucho ValdésChucho ValdésThe three-time Latin GRAMMY Award-winner and towering virtuoso pianist performs alone in an intimate program. |
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CANCELED: Nin...CANCELED: Nina Conti: In Your Face TourThe British Comedy Award winner improvises unforgettable puppetry using live audience members in cartoonish masks, with the help of her simian sidekick. |
Café NiteCafé NiteOver dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions. Valerie JarrettValerie JarrettIn Finding My Voice, the longest-serving senior advisor in the Obama White House shares her journey as a daughter, mother, lawyer, business leader, public servant, and leader at a historic moment in American history. |
Bob SagetBob SagetKnown for his family-friendly TV roles, the actor and veteran comic embraces his dark side through unfiltered stand-up comedy. |
Dreamers̵...Dreamers’ CircusThe Danish acoustic trio perform original compositions combining influences from Scandinavian folk music with elements of classical music and other traditions from around the world. |
6th in the Ci...6th in the City ShabbatMusical and interactive service with Rabbi Shira and musician Aaron Shneyer. Enjoy appetizers and drinks before the 7:00 pm service. |
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Sukkot in Spr...Sukkot in Spring: A Home Repair Service ProjectHelp revitalize and repair homes in our community by volunteering with Yachad, an organization dedicated to preserving affordable housing in DC. |
Café NiteCafé NiteOver dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions. How to Sing f...How to Sing for SederIn a primer perfect for beginners, learn about the musical components of the Passover seder and how to sing them like the most seasoned Passover guest. |
Time After TimeTime After TimeFrom marriage to children to careers, it’s easy to compare ourselves to others and feel like we’re behind when things don’t happen when we expect them to. Rabbi Avi Strausberg explores what Judaism says about timing, agency, and destiny. The Hardest C...The Hardest ConversationSixth & I rabbis and subject matter experts lead a six-week series of workshops and conversations about Israel, Palestine, and our relationship to them. |
David BrooksDavid BrooksFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Social Animal and The Road to Character comes The Second Mountain, a moving exploration of what it means to lead a meaningful life amidst the rampant individualism that has become the defining ethos of our culture. |
Preet BhararaPreet BhararaIn Doing Justice, the former federal prosecutor offers an overview of the way our justice system works and why the rule of law is essential to our society. |
Erev PassoverErev PassoverSixth & ...Sixth & I Community SederChazzan Larry Paul and musician Robyn Helzner lead a traditional Passover seder, complete with reflection and singing. In Every Gene...In Every Generation: A Participatory SederLed by Rabbi Jesse, this seder combines traditional Passover rituals, singing, storytelling, and a festive meal with engaging conversations and spiritual inspiration. |
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PassoverPassoverCafé NiteCafé NiteOver dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions. |
PassoverPassoverMan’s A...Man’s Attempt at MindfulnessUsing the teachings of Mussar—where ancient wisdom meets contemporary self-help—Rabbi Jesse brings a group of men together to discuss life’s important questions and practice personal growth. |
PassoverPassoverHold the Cham...Hold the Chametz Happy HourGrab a drink and enjoy kosher-for-Passover hors d’oeuvres—leavening not included. |
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PassoverPassoverDowntown ShabbatDowntown ShabbatA musical 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 Shira guides a learner’s service at a relaxed pace that allows for thoughtful prayer in a comfortable, spiritual setting. VeVe & T...VeVe & Tha Rebels and DuPont BrassThe DC-based teaching artists come together to explore identity through purpose-driven music. |
Call Your Mot...Call Your Mother Post-Passover Pop-UpBring on the chametz with bagel sandwiches, babka, and more from the new Jew-ish deli. |
Café NiteCafé NiteOver dinner, MesorahDC offers Hebrew lessons, bar and bat mitzvah training, and study sessions. Hannah Arendt...Hannah Arendt and Resistance: A Guide to Jewish RadicalismIn 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 wi...An Evening with Beth HartDescribed 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 GatesMelinda GatesThe 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 Rem...Holocaust Remembrance Day: Voices of History, Lessons for TodayOn 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 Jewi...Aware: A Jewish Mindfulness SeriesCombining Jewish wisdom with yoga poses and Vipassana Buddhist meditation, instructor Alesandra Zsiba leads an exploration of mindfulness through movement and reflective discussion. |
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 Services with MesorahDCService with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services. PhilharmonixPhilharmonixComposed 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. |
