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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 …
With so much pain and brokenness in the world, hope can feel naive, far-reaching, or even irresponsible. With Rabbi Jenna, explore how to approach hope not as a tool to escape, but as a practice of staying present and engaged. Drawing on the wisdom of Rebecca Solnit, Adrienne Maree Brown, and ancient Jewish texts, reflect …
Who will take the crown this year? Enjoy the showcase of talent, style, and Jewish queerness as contestants compete for the honor of winning the annual NJB+ Pageant. Proceeds benefit The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center, a local organization that educates, empowers, uplifts, celebrates, elevates, and connects LGBTQIA+ communities through health and wellness, arts and culture, …
Whether you feel you don’t know enough about Shabbat, live in a small or shared space, or are lacking culinary confidence, hosting a meaningful Shabbat dinner is easier than you’d think. Rabbi Aaron, your host with the most, will cover why the practice of Shabbat can be a value-add to your week, walk you through …
6:00 pm – Happy Hour* 7:00 pm – Service 8:15 pm – Dinner This service is: Inclusive and contemporary with familiar Shabbat elements You can expect: Uplifting music and a thought-provoking sermon. Meet Sixth & I’s new Associate Rabbi, Jenna Shaw (they/them), during happy hour! It’s a good fit for: Shabbat newcomers or those looking …
This is a four-week discussion-based course designed for couples in their 20s and early 30s who do not yet have children. The workshop is held four to five times throughout the year. This cohort meets on Wednesdays, August 6 – 27 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Rabbi Aaron facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their …
This experience is: Laid-back, intimate, heavy on music, and lighter on prayer It’s led by: Musician Aaron Shneyer You can expect: Stirring music, a collaborative feel, and intentions that strike a chord It’s a good fit for: Those unafraid to sing like no one’s listening
6:00 pm – Happy Hour* 7:00 pm – Service 8:15 pm – Dinner 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 …
6:00 pm – Happy Hour 7:00 pm – Service As Rabbi Nora leads her last service at Sixth & I, bid her farewell and celebrate her impact on our community at a thoughtful, accessible, and radically welcoming service. Want to share a message of thanks for Rabbi Nora? Click here.
Antisemitism has been alarmingly on the rise for years. Recent antisemitic attacks include arson at the residence of Governor Josh Shapiro, the murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim just blocks from Sixth & I, and a dozen people—including a Holocaust survivor—burned in Boulder, Colorado, while peacefully demonstrating for the release of hostages held by …
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At Rabbi Nora’s last class at Sixth & I, explore texts that capture what she has learned from Sixth & I’ers over her time here. Bring your good wishes and be prepared to laugh, chat, learn, and maybe cry (Rabbi Nora definitely will).
6:00 pm – Happy Hour* 7:00 pm – Service 8:15 pm – Dinner* *Happy Hour + Dinner are 21+ Rabbi Aaron and the Sixth & I musicians lead an inclusive service celebrating the diversity of DC Jewish life. Hear from Sixth & I community speakers about the impact of LGBTQ+ spiritual safe spaces and a …
