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Please join Kesher member, Mark Kahan for a discussion on "Airline Deregulation and your Ticket on El-Al". Mark is a Senior Counsel with HCH Legal, specializing in Aviation Regulatory and Transactional Law. Mark has four decades of experience in the commercial aviation industry, beginning with the original deregulation of the industry at the Civil Aeronautics …
Ruth Elenberg Eisenberg (born Rachel Sygal Epstein in 1935 in Skalat, Poland) is a Holocaust survivor and volunteer at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. During the Nazi occupation, Ruth survived multiple Nazi actions and the liquidation of the Skalat ghetto by hiding in basements, barns, and forests, with the help of courageous non-Jewish rescuers, …
Tisha B’Av – Conversation with Holocaust Survivor Ruth Elenberg-Eisenberg Read More »
Join us for an informal and reflective gathering, two days after Tisha b’Av. We'll begin with dinner (since the fast has passed), followed by a short study of Eicha and a powerful sharing from second-generation Holocaust survivor Dianne Schafer. This evening will offer space to sit with difficult emotions—around antisemitism, trauma, and the fragile yet …
This is a four-week discussion-based course designed for couples in their 20s and early 30s who do not yet have children. The workshop is held four to five times throughout the year. This cohort meets on Wednesdays, August 6 – 27 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Rabbi Aaron facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their …
Join the Edlavitch DCJCC and HiringCoach for a two-hour workshop designed specifically for federal employees and contractors impacted by the recent federal workforce cuts. During the first hour we’ll discuss leveraging AI tools including HiringCoach.ai, Happenstance, and ChatGPT for a more successful job search. Then, during the second hour, we’ll connect in small discussion groups …
Join Rabbi Eliana Fischel in a deep exploration of Moses’ first encounter with the Holy One. The beginning of Moses and God’s relationship can teach us about our own fears, vulnerabilities, and power when in relationship with others. In another year of “unprecedented times,” this text feels particularly poignant. Who knows?! Your insight may even …
Wednesday Study Group: “Moses, Moses” & the Burning Bush Read More »
Cool off with some ice cream as we welcome in the new week with Havdalah and practice our language skills. Let's chat about the connection between Judaism and ice cream in the language of your choice! There will be English, Spanish, Hebrew, French, and more!
Whether you feel you don’t know enough about Shabbat, live in a small or shared space, or are lacking culinary confidence, hosting a meaningful Shabbat dinner is easier than you’d think. Rabbi Aaron, your host with the most, will cover why the practice of Shabbat can be a value-add to your week, walk you through …
Join Rabbi Eliana Fischel in a deep exploration of Moses’ first encounter with the Holy One. The beginning of Moses and God’s relationship can teach us about our own fears, vulnerabilities, and power when in relationship with others. In another year of “unprecedented times,” this text feels particularly poignant. Who knows?! Your insight may even …
Wednesday Study Group: “Moses, Moses” & the Burning Bush Read More »
Join Moishe House Columbia Heights and Keshavam DC for a vibrant afternoon of cultural exchange, where Jewish and Hindu traditions come together through food, music, and meaningful conversation. Celebrate community and connection as we explore shared values and diverse stories across cultures.
Havdalah & Rosh Chodesh Elul (Aug 23, 7pm, in person): What does it mean to prepare? Themes of the High Holidays. --- Elul - the Hebrew month before Rosh HaShanah - is a time for spiritual preparation. We are meant to begin taking an account of our souls, thinking about the moments we missed the …
Join Moishe House Bethesda for Shmear & Shiur, our new monthly series where we dive into Jewish texts with local rabbis over bagels. This month, we’re excited to welcome Rabbi Sender from Chevy Chase Chabad for an informal and engaging discussion. He’ll be guiding us through a thought-provoking Jewish topic of his choosing—come ready to learn, ask questions, …
