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Week of Events
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Rabbi Dalia Marx: “The Cycle of Forgiveness”
Rabbi Dalia Marx: “The Cycle of Forgiveness”
Join us for an illuminating presentation by renowned scholar Rabbi Dr. Dalia Marx, as we explore how this day of atonement grew into the most powerful and widely observed of all Jewish holy days
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Frist Class: Intro to Jewish Learning & Conversion Class
Frist Class: Intro to Jewish Learning & Conversion Class
Join Rabbi Gilah Langner and Mike Jawer for an engaging and thought-provoking Judaism Conversion Class, designed for those who are considering conversion or those seeking to deepen their Jewish knowledge. This course will offer a survey of Jewish traditions, teachings, and practices. Throughout the year, we will explore topics such as Jewish holidays, prayer, …
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HiHo Hike + Learn: Adventures in Nature
HiHo Hike + Learn: Adventures in Nature
Jewish mystics retreated into nature as a way to experience a more profound sense of intention and attention to their lives. We’ll be guided on our hikes by our very own “hike captains” (nature lovin’ folks from the Den), followed by learning and discussion to get us warmed up for the High Holy Day season. …
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Chai There: Growing Your Jewish Family
Chai There: Growing Your Jewish Family
Whether parenthood is years away or just around the corner, learning your risk of passing on a genetic condition can help you make informed choices for you and your family. Taking a proactive approach now will provide valuable insights and empower you to plan with confidence. Join Rabbi Jeffrey Saxe for a special luncheon and …
$10
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The Washington Area Movement to Free Soviet Jewry
The Washington Area Movement to Free Soviet Jewry
In the fight to free Soviet Jewry, the Greater Washington community played an outsized role on the national stage. Discover how local activists pioneered the movement’s iconic tactics, like refusenik bracelets, bat mitzvah twinning, and more. Professor Kelner will be in conversation with refusenik, Yelena Luckert, discussing his book, A Cold War Exodus: How American …
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$10
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Class on Yonah with Yoetzet Rachel Cohen
Class on Yonah with Yoetzet Rachel Cohen
Yoetzet Rachel Cohen is teaching a class on Yonah on Monday evenings
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Make Your Mark: Art and Reflection for the New Year
Make Your Mark: Art and Reflection for the New Year
Big questions deserve bold expression. In this hands-on, four-part art workshop, we’ll explore personal growth, release, and renewal through a Jewish lens. As the New Year approaches, use creativity as your tool for reflection. No art skills needed. Just curiosity, a bit of courage, and a willingness to try. Registration is $75 for the full …
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$75
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Supporting the Soul Workshops
Supporting the Soul Workshops
Workshops on Grief, Mourning, and Healing with Kaleidoscope & Chevre Step into the High Holidays with intention. The Jewish month of Elul invites us to slow down and turn inward. This allows us to gently open ourselves to an emotion we often avoid: grief. We are given the spiritual space to sit with grief to …
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Wednesday Study Group: “Moses, Moses” & the Burning Bush
Wednesday Study Group: “Moses, Moses” & the Burning Bush
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 …
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Challah Bake
Challah Bake
Come learn how to braid a round challah as we prepare for Rosh HaShanah! We will make the dough together, let it rise while we shmooze about other Jewish foods, and then braid it together! You will be able to take your challah home to bake. Am Kolel asks for a donation, of $10 …
$10 – $15
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Unprepared Together: A High Holiday Reading Series for Ages 35-50
Unprepared Together: A High Holiday Reading Series for Ages 35-50
We all know the High Holidays are coming. Yet somehow, the deep spiritual work feels like something we consistently forget to schedule until it’s right around the corner. In this four-session series for 35- to 50-year-olds, we’ll read Rabbi Alan Lew’s This Is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared, unpacking the rituals, questions, and tough …
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$75
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Parsha, Pizza, and Prep
Parsha, Pizza, and Prep
Join us for Parsha, Pizza, and Prep*at Moishe House Columbia Heights, where we’ll dive into the weekly Torah portion over pizza and great conversation. We’ll also roll up our sleeves to help prep for Shabbat and bring the warmth of community into the weekend.
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Elul Tisch
Elul Tisch
Join us for multiple Shabbatot in Elul as we gather around the table to sing and learn together in advance of the High Holy Day season. Enter the High Holy Days uplifted, challenged, and ready for the growth mindset the season offers us. September 6 with Rabbi Krinsky September 13 with Rabbis Alexander, Holtzblatt & Dassa September 20 with Rabbi …
