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Who is the God of the High Holidays? Who have I been and who do I want to be? 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 mark, and …
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 …
Unprepared Together: A High Holiday Reading Series for Ages 35-50 Read More »
6:00 pm – Happy Hour* 7:00 pm – Service *Happy Hour is 21+ This service is: Inclusive and contemporary with familiar Shabbat elements It’s led by: Rabbi Aaron with Sixth & I’s musicians You can expect: Uplifting music and a thought-provoking sermon It’s a good fit for: Shabbat newcomers or those looking for an unexpected …
Join 2239 for Metro Minyan at the Capital Jewish Museum. We are so excited to once again fill the oldest synagogue in D.C .with music, prayer, and spirituality. It will be your familiar, accessible, and musical Metro Minyan service and dinner, just in an old/new beautiful space! The Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum …
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 …
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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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
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. …
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 …
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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Come one, come all, families, grandparents, singles — apple picking is fun for everyone! You know fall is here when warm apple pie, cider, and apples are calling. Meet us at Stribling Orchard – a gorgeous drive west, about an hour from the Pozez JCC! Please bring your own picnic blanket or camp chair and …
Rosh Hashanah Honey Resin Women's Event Take your High Holiday season to the next level with inspirational insights. Make your own Rosh Hashanah Resin Honey Dish!
