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Events for November, 2021
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Lara Downes &...Lara Downes – Tomorrow I May Be Far AwayThe acclaimed pianist presents a kaleidoscopic evening of music and poetry inspired by myriad stories of migration and transformation, joined in special-guest appearances by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Rita Dove and by the vibrant and innovative Thalea Quartet. |
Start Fresh: ...Start Fresh: Monthly Morning Intention-SettingInspired by Rosh Chodesh, the start of a new month in the Jewish calendar, Rabbi Nora leads song-filled morning prayers and kavvanot (intentions) to start your day. VIRTUAL: Jami...VIRTUAL: Jamie OliverFrom global food phenomenon and bestselling author of 24 cookbooks comes Together, a celebration of welcoming friends and family back around your table with incredible food to share. |
Shabbat: ExhaleShabbat: ExhaleAt this one-hour alternative Shabbat service, unwind and reconnect through guided meditation, reflection on Jewish teachings, and communal singing led by mindfulness teacher Alison Cohen and Rabbi Aaron. |
Andy CohenAndy CohenAndy Cohen has made a career, and a life, out of making the ordinary extraordinary. In Glitter Every Day, the “Watch What Happens Live” host and “The Real Housewives” executive producer shares 365 sayings and quotes from the icons, thought leaders, Real Housewives, and legendary celebs that fuel his fun, offering words of daily inspiration to make any ordinary day shine bright. |
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Interfaith Co...Interfaith Couples WorkshopRabbi Aaron facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their non-Jewish partners to talk, learn, and grow – together and as individuals. VIRTUAL: Dani...VIRTUAL: Daniel SokatchAs an expert who understands both sides of one of the world’s most complex and controversial conflicts, New Israel Fund CEO Daniel Sokatch dives into why so many people feel so strongly about Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict without actually understanding it very well in Can We Talk About Israel? Sokatch will be in conversation with Jodi Rudoren, the editor-in-chief of the Forward. |
Conversion Im...Conversion ImmersionCurious about conversion? With Rabbi Nora, dive into Jewish sources on conversions, examine depictions of conversions and Jews-by-choice in pop culture, and discuss how and why individuals have converted to Judaism—and how they’ve been received by Jews—across time. |
Ruston Kelly ...Ruston Kelly – Shape & Destroy TourWith his sophomore album Shape & Destroy, the Nashville-based artist documents his experience maintaining sobriety and finally facing the demons that led him to drug abuse in the first place. |
Friday Night ...Friday Night ServicesThis inclusive service led by Rabbi Aaron and musicians Aaron Shneyer, Jeff Geld, and Sarah Fredrick blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. |
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Online Jewish...Online Jewish Meditation RetreatYael Shy and Sarah Hurwitz lead an afternoon of meditation and learning to help you relax your body and mind and connect more deeply to yourself. |
Jewish Flavor...Jewish Flavor: Festival of the Daughters FeastIn North African countries, the seventh night of Chanukah is known as the Festival of the Daughters, a celebration of Judith, the Jewish heroine who defeated the Assyrians using nothing but cheese latkes and a big knife. In honor of this feminist holiday, follow along with Chef Vered Guttman as she prepares a diverse array of Chanukah classics from around the world. |
Emily Ratajko...Emily RatajkowskiFrom the model, actress, entrepreneur, activist, and global social media phenomenon comes My Body, a profoundly personal exploration of feminism, sexuality, and power. |
Pop the Quest...Pop the QuestionsWhether you’re tying the knot yourself, have been asked to officiate a friend’s big day, or simply want to be an intentional and well-researched guest at an upcoming wedding, Rabbi Aaron answers everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Jewish wedding ceremonies. Christone “Ki...Christone “Kingfish” IngramHailed as one of the defining blues voices of his generation, the GRAMMY-nominated artist showcases one-of-a-kind guitar and vocal skills on his second album, 662, featuring songs that reflect on his experiences in and away from his home in the Mississippi Delta. |
Friday Night ...Friday Night ServicesThis inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora and musicians Aaron Shneyer, Danny Villanueva, and Sarah Fredrick blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. |
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Shabbat at Ho...Shabbat at Home ResourcesWhile our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat into their own homes, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home. |
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ChanukahChanukahFirelight Flo...Firelight Flow: A Chanukah Yoga ClassIn celebration of the festival of lights, Jewish yoga and mindfulness teacher Alison Waldman leads an integrated meditation and gentle yoga flow. |
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ChanukahChanukahLighten Up: A...Lighten Up: A Chanukah Hang-outFor the love of a good miracle, on the fourth night of Chanukah, raise a glass to making it through another pandemic year, feast on festive treats, and put your dreidel game to the test during our winner-takes-all tournament. If your post-pandemic conversational skills are a little rusty, prompts from Rabbi Aaron and Rabbi Nora will help you skip the small talk and connect with other Sixth & I’ers—and the holiday itself—in a deeper and more meaningful way. |
ChanukahChanukahVolunteer wit...Volunteer with the Capital Area Food BankDuring Chanukah, support the Capital Area Food Bank’s efforts to provide equitable access to food and opportunity to people struggling with hunger and food insecurity in our area. |
ChanukahChanukahShabbat: ExhaleShabbat: ExhaleAt this one-hour alternative Shabbat service, unwind and reconnect through guided meditation, reflection on Jewish teachings, and communal singing led by mindfulness teacher Alison Cohen and Rabbi Nora. |
ChanukahChanukahDarlingsideDarlingsideOn their third album Fish Pond Fish, the acclaimed folk quartet uses nature as a looking glass for the here and now, taking us into gardens, orchard rows, down to the ocean floor, and under stars. |