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Events for August, 2022
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Building a Je...Building a Jewish HomeOpen to couples and singles, Jewish and interfaith, this workshop led by Rabbi Nora helps you to craft your unique Jewish life. |
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. Mohsin HamidMohsin HamidFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Exit West comes The Last White Man, which follows the events set in motion when a man named Anders wakes up one day to find that his skin has suddenly turned dark, raising provocative questions about race, identity, and tribalism in a radically changing world. |
Shabbat: ExhaleShabbat: ExhaleAt this one-hour alternative Shabbat service, unwind and reconnect through guided meditation, reflection on Jewish teachings, and communal singing. Mindfulness teacher Alison Cohen, Rabbi Nora, and musician Michael Berkson will be your guides. |
Erev Tisha B’avErev Tisha B’av |
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Tisha B’avTisha B’av |
CANCELED: Int...CANCELED: 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. |
Friday Night ...Friday Night Services with DinnerThis inclusive service led by Rabbi Aaron and musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Fredrick, and Jeff Geld blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. |
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Next Level: I...Next Level: IsraelDesigned as an entry point into the conversation, this series is for those who want to learn about or engage more deeply with all things Israel. With Rabbi Aaron as your guide, you’ll gain historical and contemporary frameworks to help you better understand a variety of issues related to Israel, with each week focusing on a different topic. |
Calum ScottCalum ScottThe U.K.-based singer-songwriter follows up the success of his chart-topping debut album Only Human with a new evolution of his artistry, infusing even more raw emotion into his soulful and timeless sound. |
Friday Night ...Friday Night ServicesThis inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora and musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Fredrick, and Jeff Geld blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. |
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Trivia Under ...Trivia Under the StarsFrom sports and pop culture to geography and politics, we’ll test your knowledge at Wunder Garten in the heart of NOMA. Grab friends and form a team, or come solo and meet new people at our mix and match table. |
Letter Writin...Letter Writing with VoteRidersVoteRiders will train volunteers on the importance of combating confusion around state voter ID laws and share best practices for letter-writing to provide voters with the ID information and assistance they need to ensure their votes count. |
Shabbat at Ho...Shabbat at Home ResourcesWhile our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat independently, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home. |
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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. CANCELED: Wor...CANCELED: Working for Change: Labor, Justice, and JudaismLeading up to Labor Day weekend, hear what Judaism has to say about labor justice and learn about local organizing efforts from Hannah Garelick of Jews United for Justice, Altagracia Kubinyi of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and Sarah Levesque of OPEIU-Local 2, which represents thousands of workers in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. |
Labor on the ...Labor on the BimahBefore Labor Day, Rabbi Nora and musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Fredrick, and Jeff Geld lead a Shabbat service that weaves together labor issues, social justice, and Judaism. |