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What are we talking about when we talk about antisemitism? Discussing this topic can feel fraught and overwhelming, opening up big questions related to Jewish identity, history, and discrimination in the past and the present. With Rabbi Nora, discuss definitions of antisemitism including how it manifests in a post-October 7th world.
Join U.S. News & World Report at the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. for an exclusive morning of conversations around the LGBTQ+ movement. Opening Remarks Marion Phillips III, Senior Vice President for Community Development and DEI, U.S. News & World Report Beatrice Gurwitz, Executive Director, Capital Jewish Museum Talk …
Pride: Policy Accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ Movement Read More »
Nissimmi is a chef, ordained rabbi, international educator and speaker, who combines his love of food and people with his commitment to building connections between culture, Jewish identity, and tradition. From flavorful foundations in his grandmother Miriam’s kitchen to working in some of Israel’s most renowned restaurants, Nissimmi’s culinary journey is rooted in the traditions …
Cooking Jewish, with Israeli Chef Nissimmi Naim Naor Read More »
Join us for a Torah on Tap event brought to you by Kesher Israel and Moishe Houses Arlington, Bethesda, Columbia Heights, and Georgetown! The event will include drinks, a brief Torah discussion, and time to socialize.
Join us for light meal and a three-part series/discussion 'Sacred Spark' - the Torah's blueprint for love and connection!
Rosh Chodesh celebrates the passage of Jewish time with the arrival of a new Hebrew month, offering us a chance to renew, craft an intention or "kavanah" for the month ahead, and gather in community. Led by Den members Heather Brody and Maxwell Thompson, this gathering is intended for all 20's-30's-40's who identify as LGBTQ+ …
Queer Rosh Chodesh Circle: Intention-Setting for the New Month Read More »
Join the Den and Rabbi Emmanuel for a relaxed and meaningful Sunday morning for brunch and learning with lots of opportunities for meaningful conversations and connections with fellow community members. We’ll spread out on blankets, share bagels, coffee, and treats while we dive into questions about keeping kosher. Together we'll explore both the “what”—what’s traditionally …
Brunch & Big Questions: What Is Kosher—And Why? Exploring Practice and Meaning Read More »
In Partnership with JCRC of Greater Washington Featuring a Distinguished Panel of Journalists: Marvin Kalb, veteran journalist, author, and Founding Director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University’s Kennedy School Josh Kraushaar, Editor-in-Chief, Jewish Insider Hayvi Bouzo, Co-Founder and Host, Yalla Moderator: Vicki Fishman, Director of Virginia Government and …
Kick off Shavuot with Adas YPs over dinner and learning at Il Supremo in Van Ness! We’ll gather for good food (pay your own way-style) and some bite-sized Torah that’ll get you thinking and connecting with those at your table. Then we’ll walk or Metro over to Adas together for a night of Shavuot programming, …
Join us Sunday, June 1st for our annual Tikkun Leil Shavuot, an evening of deep learning, reflection, and connection. This year, we explore the layered nature of relationships—between people, between communities, and between ourselves and the Divine. Our night begins with a panel featuring voices from technology, diplomacy, counseling, and the arts: Kate Berman, Mickie …
Join us for light meal and a three-part series/discussion 'Sacred Spark' - the Torah's blueprint for love and connection!
In the era of the internet and social media, questions about speech, truth, and misinformation are more pressing than ever. Join Rabbi Emmanuel and Den member Rebecca Barabas for a learning session exploring the intersection of misinformation and the Jewish ethical tradition of lashon hara—often translated as “gossip,” but more broadly understood as a call …
Truth, Trust, and Talking Online: Jewish Ethics in the Age of Misinformation Read More »
