Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers

Start off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions), and leads a short journaling exercise.

Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer

Experience the world premiere virtual screening of Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer. From award-winning journalist DeNeen Brown and acclaimed director Dawn Porter, the documentary film comes one hundred years after the two-day Tulsa Massacre in 1921 that led to the murder of hundreds of Black people and left thousands homeless and displaced.

Amanda Kloots

In Conversation with Zach Braff

In Live Your Life: My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero, Kloots—a host for CBS’s “The Talk” and a celebrity fitness trainer—reflects on life with her husband, a Broadway star and Tony-nominee whose public battle with Covid-19 and tragic death made headlines around the world.

Basically Jewish

Rabbi Aaron leads an experiential introduction to Judaism course designed for those looking to reconnect with Judaism, as well as non-Jews looking to discover.

Black Life and National Memory with The Atlantic’s Inheritance Project

With Anna Deavere Smith, Clint Smith, Vann R. Newkirk II, and Gillian B. White

In a conversation for Juneteenth, contributors to The Atlantic’s “Inheritance” project about American history, Black life, and the resilience of memory share reflections on their writing to surface Black history that has been intentionally obscured, and shake our national memory.

Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers

Start the work day with meaning as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Shira and Aaron Shneyer lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share kavvanot (intentions).

Shabbat: Day Off

Celebrating the Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class of 5780

This come one, come all Shabbat offering led by Rabbi Shira and musician Aaron Shneyer has something for everyone. This month, we celebrate with the Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class of 5780 as they read from the Torah in a culmination of their years of Jewish study.

But You’re Still So Young: How Thirtysomethings Are Redefining Adulthood

Book Club with Kayleen Schaefer

In But You’re Still So Young, journalist Kayleen Schaefer employs data research and hundreds of interviews to reveal how today’s thirtysomethings are living their lives in ways that upend the traditional checklist of becoming an adult in American society. Hear from Schaefer, ask her questions, and spend time in breakout groups to reflect on how the book relates to your own experiences.

Jewish Flavor: From Shouk to Table

Follow along as Chef Vered Guttman cooks up a modern Israeli feast featuring fresh seasonal ingredients.

Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers

Start off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions), and leads a short journaling exercise.

What it Takes: How to Read Hebrew

In this introductory-level class, demystify the Hebrew alphabet as you learn the letters, vowels, and some words commonly found in Jewish life.

CANCELED – Bingo Night

Feeling lucky? Compete for prizes including gift cards and tickets to future Sixth & I events during a virtual bingo night. Cards will be provided; no chips required.

Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers

Start off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions), and leads a short journaling exercise.

Shabbat at Home Resources

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat into their own homes, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

Town Hall with Rabbi Aaron

You’re invited to a virtual town hall where Rabbi Aaron, who is moving into the role of Senior Rabbi, Executive Director of Jewish Life at Sixth & I, will share a little about himself, outline his vision for Jewish life at Sixth & I, and take your questions and ideas.

Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers

Start off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions), and leads a short journaling exercise.

Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers

Start off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Aaron and musician Aaron Shneyer will lead a few of the traditional morning prayers, share a couple of kavvanot (intentions), and lead a short journaling exercise.

Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker

In Conversation with Nicolle Wallace

In I Alone Can Fix It, Pulitzer-Prize winning reporters Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker reveal the Trump presidency’s final year in unprecedented, stunning detail. Focused on Trump and the key players around him—the doctors, generals, senior advisers, and Trump family members— Rucker and Leonnig provide a forensic account of the most devastating year in a presidency like no other.

Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers

Start off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions), and leads a short journaling exercise.

The Intimacy Experiment

Book Club with Rosie Danan

In The Intimacy Experiment, the rabbi of a failing synagogue joins forces with the founder of a sex-positive startup to host a buzzy seminar about modern intimacy to attract more millennials. It seems like the perfect solution—until they discover their growing attraction to each other and must put their syllabus to the test. Hear from author Rosie Danan, ask her questions, and spend time in breakout groups to reflect on the book’s themes.

Ask Me Anything with Rabbi Nora

Help us welcome Rabbi Nora to Sixth & I at a virtual Q&A. As she settles into her new role on our Jewish Life team, it’s your chance to learn more about her and to ask her all your hard-hitting questions, like her favorite Jewish holiday (how can you choose just one!) or the best place to get a bagel in DC.

Love Unmasked

As single people get vaccinated, many are wondering: is dating life going back to “normal,” or will we integrate the new approaches we’ve explored this past year? With Rabbi Aaron and Lisa Bonos, the dating and relationships writer for The Washington Post, discuss how romantic relationships changed during COVID (for better and for worse) and consider what insights Jewish tradition might offer to help you date more intentionally.

Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers

Start off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Nora and musician Aaron Shneyer will lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share a couple of kavvanot (intentions).

Hit Refresh: Preparing for the High Holidays

In the weeks leading up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Rabbi Nora explores how to cultivate deeper meaning, emotional connection, and spiritual focus for the High Holidays and the start of Jewish New Year. Through learning, personal reflection, and conversation, gain practical tools to reset for a more open-minded and open-hearted start to 5782.

Shabbat at Home Resources

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat into their own homes, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class of 5781 Service and Celebration

Celebrate the graduates of our Adult B’nai Mitzvah class of 5781 as they lead Shabbat services and become B’nai Mitzvah.

Baking with Sonny’s: Beyond Basic Bagels

Alongside Hannah Wolfman-Arent, a baker for Sonny’s Pizza, learn how to make a classic bagel recipe with traditional flavors, plus customizations for cinnamon raisin bagels and other mix-ins.

This is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared

Book Club with Rabbi Nora

With Rabbi Nora, take a deep dive into This is Real and You are Completely Unprepared as you embark on your own journey during the Days of Awe. You’ll have the opportunity to reflect on the book’s themes and discuss how they relate to your own experiences. 

Baking with Sonny’s: How to Make Black & White Cookies

A mainstay at Jewish delis and bakeries, the classic black & white cookie is super soft and topped with chocolate and vanilla icing. Instructor Hannah Wolfman-Arent, a baker for Sonny’s Pizza, will show you how to make them at home.

9/11: One Day in America

Premiere Screening and Panel Discussion

In remembrance of the attacks on September 11 in New York City, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania 20 years ago this year, experience the virtual premiere of “9/11: One Day in America,” a six-part documentary series from National Geographic chronicling the events of that day through gripping first-person narratives of the first responders and survivors who were there.

Jewish Flavor: Rosh Hashanah Feast

Start the New Year off right as Chef Vered Guttman cooks up a Rosh Hashanah spread featuring both traditional and contemporary recipes from around the Jewish world.

Shabbat at Home Resources

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat into their own homes, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

Dwelling Within: A Yoga Class for Sukkot

In celebration of Sukkot, Jewish yoga and mindfulness teacher Alison Waldman leads an integrated text study and gentle yoga flow.

Building a Better World

This past year exposed things about our nation that were broken well before the pandemic—racial injustice, inequities in housing and health care, exploitation of workers. As we look to repair in the year ahead, learn with Rabbi Nora about the intersection between justice and the holiday of Sukkot, and hear from Hilary Klein, interim DC Legislative Director at Jews United for Justice, about local efforts to lift up the rights of workers in DC.

Jewish Flavor: Modern Ashkenazi Cooking

Follow along with Chef Vered Guttman as she puts a modern spin on a traditional Ashkenazi fare.

Shabbat at Home Resources

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat into their own homes, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

VIRTUAL: Fauci

Premiere Screening and Panel Discussion

Experience the virtual world premiere screening of the new feature documentary FAUCI, an unprecedented portrait of one of our most vital public servants.

Jewish Guilt

Yom Kippur may be behind us, but for some, Jewish guilt is a constant undercurrent to our thoughts, emotions, and decisions. What are the origins of Jewish guilt, and is there anything valuable in it? With Rabbi Aaron, dive into texts that explore the role of Jewish guilt in our lives and our identities.

VIRTUAL: Alyssa Milano

In Conversation with E.J. Dionne Jr.

In Sorry Not Sorry, the actor, producer, and political activist offers an unvarnished, funny, and heartbreaking collection of personal essays about her life and career, the humanitarianism that has become central to her story, and reflections that engage deeply with this moment of global upheaval.

VIRTUAL: Carla Lalli Music

In Conversation with Hetty McKinnon

In That Sounds So Good: 100 Real-Life Recipes for Every Day of the Week, the James Beard Award-winning author organizes recipes by occasions we all experience: weeknight chapters offer quick stovetop suppers, one-pot meals, and dinner salads; while weekend chapters feature lazy lunches, simmering stews, and long roasts.

Start Fresh: Monthly Morning Intention-Setting

Inspired 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: Jamie Oliver

In Conversation with Joe Yonan

From 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.

VIRTUAL: Daniel Sokatch

In Conversation with Jodi Rudoren

As 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 Immersion

Curious 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.

Online Jewish Meditation Retreat

Resting Our Anxious Minds, Renewing our Weary Souls

Yael 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: Festival of the Daughters Feast

In 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.

Pop the Questions

Whether 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.

Shabbat at Home Resources

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat into their own homes, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

Firelight Flow: A Chanukah Yoga Class

In celebration of the festival of lights, Jewish yoga and mindfulness teacher Alison Waldman leads an integrated meditation and gentle yoga flow.

Building a Jewish Home

Open to couples and singles, Jewish and interfaith, this workshop led by Rabbi Nora helps you to craft your unique Jewish life. Discuss Shabbat, finding a community, keeping kosher, negotiating Jewish life with your family, and living spiritually in the modern world. The class will culminate in students attending a Shabbat service and dinner together.

All I Want for Chanukah is a Christmas Tree

Christmas is coming up, which raises the annual question: Am I a bad Jew if I put up a Christmas tree? Should we consider Christmas trees a deeply religious symbol of Christianity, or simply a festive holiday decoration? With Rabbi Aaron, explore what our ancient rabbis might have to say, ways interfaith families might navigate this dilemma, and how this time of year impacts American Jewish identity at large.

VIRTUAL: Cooking with Pati Jinich

Treasures of the Mexican Table

From the James Beard Award-winning Mexican chef and Emmy Award-nominated TV host Pati Jinich comes Treasures of the Mexican Table, a culmination of Jinich’s decades-long quest to discover the best of her home country’s culinary treasures. In this virtual cooking class, follow along at home as Jinich teaches you how to make two recipes from the book.

Jewish Flavor: Slow-Cooked Stews

Shabbat overnight stews have existed for centuries throughout the Jewish diaspora, providing a solution for the ancient Jewish desire to feast on a hot meal on Shabbat. Chef Vered Guttman is back with new recipes beyond your grandmother’s cholent: Jerusalem style hamin macaroni, Ancient Persian haleem and overnight vegetarian stuffed vegetable.

Shabbat at Home Resources

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat into their own homes, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

Basically Jewish

Rabbi Nora leads an experiential, five-week introduction course to Judaism course designed for those looking to reconnect with Judaism, as well as non-Jews looking to discover.

Let’s Talk

A Conversation with Rabbi Aaron and Reverend Doctor D.K. Kearney

Before MLK Weekend, Rabbi Aaron and Reverend Doctor D.K. Kearney of Turner Memorial AME Church lead a text study and conversation about faith and justice as a part of Turner’s “Let’s Talk” series.

VIRTUAL: Branching Out: A Tu B’Shvat Yoga Class

In celebration of Tu B’Shvat, ground yourself with a gentle yoga flow and guided meditation led by Jewish mindfulness teacher Alison Waldman. All levels of experience with yoga are welcome.

VIRTUAL: It’s Only Natural: A Tu B’Shvat Seder

At our virtual seder led by Rabbi Nora, you’ll explore nature-inspired texts to discover connections between environmentalism and Judaism, learn the basics of Kabbalah, and explore the symbolism behind the fruit, nuts, and four cups of wine we enjoy on this holiday. 

VIRTUAL: Organizing Training

With Washington Interfaith Network

How do you want to make a difference this year? Are you ready to harness your community’s power to create change? Meet, exchange ideas with, and learn alongside other Sixth & I’ers as organizers from the Washington Interfaith Network provide training on how to be an effective agent of change in the public arena.

VIRTUAL: More, or Less?

Rabbi Aaron makes the Jewish case for minimalism. Together, we’ll unpack our consumerist urge to splurge, examine when our attachment to “stuff” turns toxic, and explore how living more intentionally can lead us to discover how to truly spark joy.

VIRTUAL: Jewish Poetry Workshop

This workshop led by Rabbi Nora explores the poetry of Jewish prayer and the writing of Jewish poets like Yehuda Amichai, Rivka Miriam, Leah Goldberg, and others, whose work will hopefully inspire you to get in touch with your own poetic voice.

VIRTUAL: Go Back to Where You Came From

Wajahat Ali and Spencer Ackerman on the War on Terror, Trumpism, and American Identity

Journalist Wajahat Ali draws upon his experiences as a Muslim in America to offer lessons and strategies to help cultivate a more compassionate America in Go Back to Where You Came From. In a conversation moderated by Jenn White, host of WAMU’s “1A”, Ali and Spencer Ackerman, author of Reign of Terror, will speak about how the 9/11 era continues to shape today’s political and societal landscapes, and how millennial activists are pushing back against a rising tide of xenophobia.

Shabbat at Home Resources

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat into their own homes, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

VIRTUAL: No Regrets: A Jewish Take on Could’ve, Should’ve, Would’ve

Should our mistakes be a source of shame, or pride? Following up on Dan Pink’s The Power of Regret book talk, Rabbi Aaron explores the ways Judaism embraces our regrets instead of denying them.

VIRTUAL: Essential Jewish Cooking

Ashkenazi Recipes

Chef Vered Guttman will discuss and demonstrate dishes, predominantly from the Ashkenazi tradition, to provide beginners with a set of foundational Jewish recipes.

VIRTUAL: Jonathan Greenblatt

In Conversation with Jodi Rudoren

In It Could Happen Here, Greenblatt, the CEO of the ADL sounds an alarm, warning that antisemitism, racism, and other insidious forms of intolerance are gathering momentum in the U.S., and violence on an even larger, more catastrophic scale could be just around the corner if we don’t act now.

VIRTUAL: Group Chat: An Open Space for Women

Leading up to the launch of a new programming series for women in their 20s and 30s, Rabbi Nora facilitates an evening of conversation, contemplation, connection, and community-building. This is an open space to share, listen, learn, and offer input on the topics you’d most like to explore during future events.

VIRTUAL: Essential Jewish Cooking

Ashkenazi Recipes

Chef Vered Guttman will discuss and demonstrate dishes, predominantly from the Ashkenazi tradition, to provide beginners with a set of foundational Jewish recipes.

VIRTUAL: Essential Jewish Cooking

Ashkenazi Recipes

Chef Vered Guttman will discuss and demonstrate dishes, predominantly from the Ashkenazi tradition, to provide beginners with a set of foundational Jewish recipes.

VIRTUAL: Essential Jewish Cooking

Ashkenazi Recipes

Chef Vered Guttman will discuss and demonstrate dishes, predominantly from the Ashkenazi tradition, to provide beginners with a set of foundational Jewish recipes.

Shabbat at Home Resources

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat into their own homes, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

VIRTUAL: Purim Uncensored

A far cry from the sanitized version often taught to children, the real Purim story offers complex and decidedly mature themes around antisemitism, misogyny, and genocide. Rabbi Nora leads a no-holds-barred deep dive into the Book of Esther, unmasking the role of women and the unexpected heroes of this classic story.

VIRTUAL: Jewish Flavor: Purim Sweets

Watch as Chef Vered Guttman demos sweet treats to help you create the ultimate gift basket or take your Purim party to the next level.

VIRTUAL: Reshma Saujani

In Conversation with Sally Buzbee

In Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It’s Different Than You Think), Girls Who Code founder and bestselling author of Brave, Not Perfect confronts the “big lie” of corporate feminism and presents a plan for innovative corporate leadership, government intervention, and sweeping culture shift.

Shabbat at Home Resources

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat independently, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

CANCELED: Jewish Flavor: Passover Prep

Whether you’re cooking a delicious meal to enjoy during your Passover seder or looking for some variety after too much matzah, learn to cook a kosher-for-Passover seder that won’t fall flat during this class led by chef Vered Guttman.

Start Fresh: Monthly Morning Intention-Setting

Inspired 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: What it Takes: How to Lead a Seder

Whether this is your first time hosting or if you need a refresher, Rabbi Aaron explores ways to spice up your seder, liberate your mind, and keep guests engaged.

VIRTUAL: Susan Cain

In Conversation with Daniel Pink

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Quiet comes Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, revealing the power of a bittersweet, melancholic outlook on life and why we’ve been so blind to its value.

VIRTUAL: Let My People Flow: A Passover Yoga Class

In celebration of Passover, liberate your mind and body with a gentle yoga flow and guided meditation led by Jewish mindfulness teacher Alison Waldman.

Shabbat at Home Resources

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat independently, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

Interfaith Couples Workshop

Rabbi Aaron facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their non-Jewish partners to talk, learn, and grow – together and as individuals.

Start Fresh: Monthly Morning Intention-Setting

Inspired 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: Your Mane Identity

Our feelings about hair are anything but straightforward. Is straightening curly hair denying your Jewish heritage? How is hair tied to expressions of gender, sexuality, religious observance, and ethnicity? With Rabbi Nora, tease out connections between hair and identity, and pick up a product recommendation or two.

Shabbat at Home Resources

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat independently, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

VIRTUAL: Jewish Flavor: Shavuot Feast

Before Shavuot, Chef Vered Guttman honors the Ashkenazi tradition of eating dairy dishes on the holiday.

Shabbat at Home Resources

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat independently, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

Start Fresh: Monthly Morning Intention-Setting

Inspired 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: Linda Holmes

In Conversation with Ari Shapiro

The New York Times bestselling author of Evvie Drake Starts Over and host of NPR’s “Pop Culture Happy Hour” returns with Flying Solo, a novel about growing up, coming home, and learning to make a life for yourself on your own terms.

VIRTUAL: Katy Tur

In Conversation with Jake Sherman

In Rough Draft, the MSNBC anchor charts her path from local reporter to globe-trotting foreign correspondent and writes about her eccentric and volatile California childhood—all seen from a thousand feet in the air.

Shabbat at Home Resources

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat independently, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

Shabbat at Home Resources

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat independently, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

VIRTUAL: Henry Kissinger

In Conversation with Andrea Mitchell

In Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy, the former National Security Advisor and Secretary of State under Presidents Nixon and Ford examines six twentieth-century leaders through the distinctive strategies of statecraft and brings to life a unifying theory of leadership and diplomacy.

Start Fresh: Monthly Morning Intention-Setting

Inspired 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.

Shabbat at Home Resources

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat independently, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

Start Fresh: Monthly Morning Intention-Setting

Inspired 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.

Shabbat at Home

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat independently, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

Shabbat at Home

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat independently, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

Shabbat at Home

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat independently, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

Shabbat at Home

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat independently, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.