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The Queer Rosh Chodesh Group will draw on the tradition of feminist Rosh Chodesh gatherings to explore the themes of the upcoming Jewish month through a queer lens. This gathering, led by Based-In DC’s Rabbi Avigayil Halpern, will take place monthly on or before Rosh Chodesh, the first day of the Jewish month, and is …
Written and directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz (Resistance with Jesse Eisenberg, Hands Of Stone with Robert De Niro), Soul of a Nation is the first great documentary of 2025. This inspiring and eye-opening film delves into a perilous chapter in Israeli history, a time of profound internal conflict and external danger. Faced with deep divides, political unrest, and tremendous threats, the …
Join EntryPointDC and Trybal Gatherings for an opportunity to meet new friends, enjoy drinks and delicious Kosher Middle Eastern food from Oh Mama Grill, and participate in engaging activities that will deepen your connection to Jewish culture and people in the community. Whether you’re a seasoned Shabbat-goer or new to the experience, this event is …
Just shortlisted for the 2025 Oscars! The Bibi Files is a documentary with never-before-seen interrogation footage of Benjamin Netanyahu and his inner circle. The film provides an unflinching gaze into the private world behind the headlines. Petty vanity and a sense of entitlement leads to corruption and the unwillingness of the Netanyahu’s to give up power. The extreme right senses opportunity in Bibi’s …
Join other young professionals to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday, January 15, with an evening of volunteering. We’ll be making dry food jars, warm winter packs, trail mix bags, and creating Valentines Day cards for neighbors experiencing homelessness and living in transitional housing. This shift will run from …
Join fellow knitters and crocheters to make handmade goodies for a great cause! Our goal is to contribute as many warm winter items as possible to distribute to individuals experiencing homelessness in the DC area. All levels of knitters and crocheters are welcome. Don’t know how to knit or crochet? We’ll teach you! What …
Shop handmade goods from independent artists from holiday cards to jewelry to baked goods. It’s Etsy IRL! Join us for our annual EDCJCC Chanukah Holiday Market which will take place throughout the building. We’ll have musical performances by Jewish a capella group Makela, a hot chocolate bar, dinner food to purchase, and classes available for …
Enjoy an evening meeting new people and playing games! Join the Board Game Interest Tribe for this fun monthly event. We will meet at the EDCJCC.
The recent television series The Gilded Age depicts the birth of New York’s Metropolitan Opera House as a class war between the city’s established “old money” clan and its newly wealthy arrivals. In this talk, historical musicologist Dr. Samantha M. Cooper draws on archival, oral history, and press findings to reveal the real-life dynamics that characterized Jewish involvement with …
The Wexler Lecture on Jewish History: Jews and the Metropolitan Opera House Read More »
Join us for a Turkey Burner Group Fitness Class on Thanksgiving Day. This class will feature a combination of cardio and strength training to leave you feeling great all day long. Come shake your tail feathers! Free for EDCJCC Fitness Members. Pre-registration is required on the My J app. Please contact Dena with questions at dkatz@edcjcc.org.
Join the EDCJCC community to welcome Israeli and Palestinian alumni of the Arava Institute, which advances peace work through environmental activism. They look forward to sharing insights that highlight the role of environmental cooperation in the path toward a better, more sustainable future for Palestinians and Israelis. Their work and lived experiences portray the layered …
Building Hope for Peace: Arava Institute Alumni Panel Read More »
The Unkosher Stand-Up Comedy Tour is back! The best young Jew-ish stand up comedians in the DC area share their hilarious transgressions in honor of Yom Kippur and are here to make you laugh if you are having a tough week. Mix and mingle at happy hour before the show – drinks and snacks will …
