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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 musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Fredrick, and Jeff Geld You can expect: Uplifting music and a thought-provoking sermon It’s a good fit for: Shabbat newcomers or those …
“Gone is the joy of our hearts; Our dancing is turned into mourning.” (Eicha/Lamentations 5:15) Tonight, we were supposed to transition into the holiday of Simchat Torah, defined by joyous dancing and singing. That joy is tempered this year. As many of you have likely heard by now, this Shabbat morning, Hamas militants attacked communities across …
** This event has been canceled ** Simchat Torah, which means “Rejoicing in Torah,” is the day when we gather together to celebrate the Torah and renew ourselves as we begin the cycle of reading from Genesis once again. We’re shutting down I Street for our signature Simchat Torah celebration. Let loose and dance like …
** Canceled ** Dancin’ In the Street: A Simchat Torah Celebration Read More »
This five-week workshop meets Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25 and November 1 from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Additionally, Shabbat on Friday, October 13 at 7:00 pm is a requirement of the course. Rabbi Nora and Rabbi Aaron lead an experiential introduction to Judaism course designed for those looking to reconnect with Judaism, as …
Mindfulness teacher Alison Cohen leads a series designed to help build stronger relationships by developing more compassionate communication skills. Cohen’s approach, called Mindfulness-Based Communication for Connection, draws on tenets of mindfulness, teachings from Brené Brown and Drs. John and Julie Gottman, nonviolent communication strategies, and Jewish perspectives on communication. Each interactive session will include brief …
From leaving a ready-made group of friends to moving to a new city and entering the workforce, your 20s can feel marked by countless unknowns: Who am I? Who are my people? Where do I belong? Designed with recent graduates in mind, this Shabbat experience led by Rabbi Nora is intended to foster connection, conversation, …
This service is: Inclusive and contemporary with familiar Shabbat elements It’s led by: Rabbi Aaron with musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Fredrick, and Jeff Geld You can expect: Uplifting music and a thought-provoking sermon It’s a good fit for: Shabbat newcomers or those looking for an unexpected way to wind down
Start the New Year off right as Chef Vered Guttman demonstrates how to make a Rosh Hashanah spread with recipes inspired by symbolic foods served at a Rosh Hashanah seder. The menu includes: Raw fish, herb, and pomegranate salad over labneh Butternut squash and leek soup Quick goat cheese dumplings Swiss chard burekas Israeli/Russian honey, cookies, …
This Shabbat experience is: Music-driven, laid-back, and soulful It’s led by: Musician Aaron Shneyer with Sarah Fredrick and Jeff Geld You can expect: A collaborative feel, and intentions that strike a chord It’s a good fit for: Those unafraid to sing like no one’s listening—and those who just like to listen
This inclusive service led by Rabbi Aaron and the Sixth & I musicians blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. Uplifting music and the rabbi’s thought-provoking sermon combine for a welcoming one-hour service that’s a good fit for those new to Shabbat or those looking for space to …
Are our destinies written in the stars? Do birth charts really reveal our character? Whether you’re a star student of astrology or a skeptic, discuss how it can help—or hinder—the process of finding clarity and better understanding ourselves. Rabbi Nora brings Cancer energy, and a Jewish perspective, to this chat.
This inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora and musicians Sarah Fredrick and Jeff Geld blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. Uplifting music and the rabbi’s thought-provoking sermon combine for a welcoming one-hour service that’s a good fit for those new to Shabbat or those looking for space …
