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In the wake of the Holocaust, an unpublished manuscript was found in the rubble of the Warsaw Ghetto. Written before the war, the author— Hasidic rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira—buried his life’s work shortly before his death. In doing so, he preserved his “Hakhsharat HaAvrekhim,” a spiritual guidebook seeking to speak to the life experiences and …
“Religious Adulting”: A Spiritual Approach to Young Adulthood Read More »
Join us for a magical evening of soulful music and connection as we come together for a fresh take on the Den’s approach to curating spirited communal singing experiences. A renewed offering of our beloved “Den Vibes” singing and havdalah (end of Shabbat ritual) gatherings, we will be held and led in communal singing by …
Den Vibes Remix: A New Evening of Communal Music + Spirit Read More »
Get ready for Purim with an evening of learning and creativity! As we prepare for this holiday of bold reversals, colorful costumes, and spirited festivities, join Rabbi Emmanuel to study the story of Queen Esther and Mordechai’s rescue of the Jewish people in Ancient Persia. Through their tale, we’ll explore many of Purim’s rich themes—concealed …
Purim Unmasked: A Creative Journey of Learning + Art Read More »
Thank you for opening up your homes to the Den community! When hosting for the Den community, you can receive a generous subsidy to offset costs through OneTable, as well as facilitation guidelines and support from the Den rabbis in crafting a meaningful rituals and Jewish teachings. This year we’ve partnered with OneTable again so that …
Hosting Den Community-Led Passover Seders: the Den + OneTable! Read More »
Join members of Avodah and Sea Change for a conversation between cross-generational members fighting for social change and building relationships in coalition spaces, exploring real-life examples of leaning into relationships and community organizing. Moderated by the Den’s Rabbi Emmanuel Cantor.
Join the Den for a night at Theatre J—a project of the Edlavitch DC JCC. We will see Your Name Means Dream, José Rivera’s poignant play that explores the evolving relationship between an aging woman, Aislin, and her AI caregiver, Stacy, as they navigate questions of humanity, connection, and the soul. Blending magical realism with …
A Night at the Theater Exploring: Humanity, Connection, The Soul (EDCJCC X the Den) Read More »
Join Rabbi Emmanuel to enjoy a home-cooked meal, meaningful Shabbat rituals, and lots of opportunity for connection and conversation with community members. Together, we'll study a range of Jewish teachings on the upcoming holiday of Passover, reflecting on its varied themes and traditions while exploring resonances with our lives today. We will gather in a Metro …
Join Rabbi Emmanuel for a meaningful and fun-spirited trip to the National Gallery! Together, we’ll take a leisurely look at works by Jewish artists and others, reflecting on their artistic contributions, life stories, and resonances with our own perspectives. Afterward, we’ll gather for learning, discussion, and time to connect with one another over snacks and conversation. …
Join Rabbi Aderet for a night of learning and lively discussion as we explore the intersection of law, practice, and custom when it comes to Passover preparations and observance. You’ll walk away with a tangible understanding of the why, how, and what, as you prepare to enter the Festival of Passover. No experience necessary. All …
Passover Deep Dive: Jewish Customs, Practice, and Law Read More »
Jewish mystics sought out nature as a way to experience a more profound sense of intention and attention to their lives. In this spirit, we’ll prepare for Passover—known in the Torah as Chag Ha-Aviv (“spring holiday”)—by immersing ourselves in the blooming natural beauty of our region. We’ll be led on our hike by Den member …
Join Rabbi Emmanuel for a leisurely, scenic bike ride as we emerge from Passover and embrace the season of renewal and rebirth with a day of nourishing our minds, bodies, and souls. We'll meet at a bike path in DC near a bike share station for those without bikes, with a mid-ride stop for Jewish …
Join Rabbi Emmanuel at 12:30pm on Saturday, May 3rd for Shabbat lunch and learning with the Den! We’ll enjoy a home-cooked meal, Shabbat rituals, and lots of opportunities for conversation with community members as we explore the weekly Torah portion while exploring resonances with our lives today. We will gather in a Metro accessible location …
