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Events for August, 2020
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Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart the work day with meaning as we come together to (virtually) connect and reflect. Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share kavvanot (intentions). Sixth & ...Sixth & I Virtual Bingo NightFeeling lucky? Compete for prizes including restaurant delivery gift cards and tickets to future Sixth & I events during a virtual bingo night. Cards will be provided; no chips required. |
Jewish Flavor...Jewish Flavor: From Shouk to TableFollow along as Chef Vered Guttman cooks up a summer meal featuring all her favorite seasonal ingredients that the shouk (street market) has to offer. |
Erev Tisha B&...Erev Tisha B’Av |
Tisha B’AvTisha B’AvMorning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect (virtually) and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions) and leads a short journaling exercise. |
6th Street Mi...6th Street Minyan: Shabbat DinnerRelax into the weekend with a Zoom Shabbat dinner with Rabbi Aaron and Rabbi Shira. Virtually gather around the table for blessings, songs, and lively discussion. And laughter—lots of that, as well. |
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Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart the work day with meaning as we come together to (virtually) connect and reflect. Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share kavvanot (intentions). Interfaith Co...Interfaith Couples WorkshopRabbi Shira facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their non-Jewish partners to learn and grow together and as individuals. |
CANCELED: An ...CANCELED: An Evening with Josh RitterHailed as one of America’s 100 greatest living songwriters, Ritter performs some of his quieter, more narrative songs on this intimate solo tour, in addition to new music. |
Al RokerAl RokerIn You Look So Much Better in Person: True Stories of Absurdity and Success, the beloved co-anchor of NBC’s “TODAY” and weatherperson extraordinaire teaches us how we can weather the storm of life, no matter how torrential the downpour. CANCELED: An ...CANCELED: An Evening with Josh Ritter – Second NightHailed as one of America’s 100 greatest living songwriters, Ritter performs some of his quieter, more narrative songs on this intimate solo tour, in addition to new music. |
Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect (virtually) and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions) and leads a short journaling exercise. Sixth & ...Sixth & I Need a DrinkIn this virtual happy hour series, notable figures from DC’s vibrant culinary scene share how their businesses have been impacted during a challenging time for the restaurant industry, what creative solutions they’ve found to thrive, and what spirits have kept them in good spirits. At a Loss: A ...At a Loss: A Grief Writing WorkshopThrough journaling and discussion, explore how to put sadness into words and use writing as a means for processing grief in a workshop led by essayist Karen Paul. |
Shabbat at Ho...Shabbat at Home ResourcesOn this first Friday of the month, our religious programming staff is welcoming Shabbat independently, but we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own service. |
Shabbat: Day OffShabbat: Day OffThis come one, come all Shabbat offering has something for everyone, whether you’re looking to dive deep into the week’s teachings, get more acquainted with Saturday morning services, or introduce kids to Shabbat rituals. |
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Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart the work day with meaning as we come together to (virtually) connect and reflect. Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share kavvanot (intentions). |
Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect (virtually) and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions) and leads a short journaling exercise. Sixth & ...Sixth & I Need a DrinkIn this virtual happy hour series, notable figures from DC’s vibrant culinary scene share how their businesses have been impacted during a challenging time for the restaurant industry, what creative solutions they’ve found to thrive, and what spirits have kept them in good spirits. |
Shabbat: Brea...Shabbat: Break AwayThis virtual service led by Rabbi Aaron and musician Aaron Shneyer is lighter on prayer and has a less structured and more casual vibe than a traditional service. |
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Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart the work day with meaning as we come together to (virtually) connect and reflect. Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share kavvanot (intentions). |
Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers: Elul EditionStart off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect (virtually) and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions) and leads a short journaling exercise. Sixth & ...Sixth & I Need a DrinkIn this virtual happy hour series, notable figures from DC’s vibrant culinary scene share how their businesses have been impacted during a challenging time for the restaurant industry, what creative solutions they’ve found to thrive, and what spirits have kept them in good spirits. Trivia NightTrivia NightFrom sports and pop culture to geography and politics, we’ll test your knowledge of it all from the comfort of your own homes. |
Shabbat: Good...Shabbat: Good SoulTraditional and contemplative, this egalitarian service led by Rabbi Aaron offers a deep sense of focus and intention, aided by stirring music from Aaron Shneyer. |
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Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart the work day with meaning as we come together to (virtually) connect and reflect. Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share kavvanot (intentions). Renew and Res...Renew and Restart: A High Holidays Yoga ClassDuring the month of Elul, free your mind and body and cultivate spiritual focus leading up to the new year through a gentle yoga flow and guided meditation led virtually by Jewish mindfulness teacher Alison Waldman. |
Why Do Jews D...Why Do Jews Do That?Most of us turn to Google with quick questions, but for answers to deeper or more nuanced questions about Judaism—from the boundaries of what’s kosher to whether Jews have their own version of confession—even the best of search engines can fall short. Rabbi Avram Mlotek, author of Why Jews Do That: Or 30 Questions Your Rabbi Never Answered, will reflect on the Jewish questions Google can’t answer with Rabbi Aaron, and then will take all the tough questions you’ve been afraid to ask. |
Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect (virtually) and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions) and leads a short journaling exercise. Sixth & ...Sixth & I Need a DrinkIn this virtual happy hour series, notable figures from DC’s vibrant culinary scene share how their businesses have been impacted during a challenging time for the restaurant industry, what creative solutions they’ve found to thrive, and what spirits have kept them in good spirits. |
Shabbat: Hit ...Shabbat: Hit ResetCraft your own Shabbat service blending contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh using Sixth & I’s music library and a sermon from Rabbi Shira. |
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Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart the work day with meaning as we come together to (virtually) connect and reflect. Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share kavvanot (intentions). |
Hit Refresh: ...Hit Refresh: Preparing for the High HolidaysExplore how to cultivate deeper meaning, emotional connection, and spiritual focus leading up to the High Holidays and into the Jewish New Year. |
Brian StelterBrian StelterIn Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth, Brian Stelter—the chief media correspondent for CNN Worldwide and anchor of “Reliable Sources”—offers his view on one of the biggest stories in American politics right now: the relationship between FOX News and President Trump. |
Morning Inten...Morning Intention-Setting and PrayersStart off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect (virtually) and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions) and leads a short journaling exercise. Jewish Welcom...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. Chasten Butti...Chasten ButtigiegIn I Have Something to Tell You, the former middle-school teacher and husband of Pete Buttigieg recounts his journey from growing up as a gay man in a small Midwestern town to finding acceptance and embracing his true self while inspiring others to do the same. |
Labor on the ...Labor on the BimahBefore Labor Day, Rabbi Shira and musician Aaron Shneyer lead a Shabbat service that weaves together labor issues, social justice, and Judaism. |
Shabbat: Day OffShabbat: Day OffThis come one, come all Shabbat offering has something for everyone, whether you’re looking to dive deep into the week’s teachings, get more acquainted with Saturday morning services, or introduce kids to Shabbat rituals. |
