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We all feel it—the distractions and the addictive focus on the wrong things for too long. We stare in pity at the people in the restaurant, all on their phones, and then we feel the buzz in our pocket. Something has changed: for most of human history, the boundary between public and private has been …
Brooke Shields has spent a lifetime in the public eye. Growing up as a child actor and model, her every feature was scrutinized, her every decision judged. Today, Shields faces a different kind of scrutiny: that of being a “woman of a certain age.” And yet, at fifty-nine, she feels more comfortable in her skin …
Brooke Shields In Conversation with Dr. Sharon Malone Read More »
Learn about Judaism with in a free course over five Thursdays, starting November 14th, at 8:00 PM. Register now in order to get the zoom link! (11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19) This crash course on Judaism is designed to provide an overview of the history of Judaism, its beliefs, practices, and cultural traditions. The course …
We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us as we celebrate Hanukkah together! Hanukkah doesn’t start until December 25 this year, and since many in our congregation may be away, we’re celebrating early! Join us as we bring the warmth of Hanukkah into the cold of winter with a celebratory oneg …
Learn about Judaism with in a free course over five Thursdays, starting November 14th, at 8:00 PM. Register now in order to get the zoom link! (11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19) This crash course on Judaism is designed to provide an overview of the history of Judaism, its beliefs, practices, and cultural traditions. The course …
Thurston Moore moved to New York City in 1978, wanting to be immersed in the feral energy of its nightclubs, the angular roar of its bands, and the magnetic personalities within its orbit. But more than anything, he wanted to make music that would move, provoke, and inspire. In 1981, he co-founded Sonic Youth with …
Thurston Moore In Conversation with Alec MacKaye Read More »
Learn about Judaism with in a free course over five Thursdays, starting November 14th, at 8:00 PM. Register now in order to get the zoom link! (11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19) This crash course on Judaism is designed to provide an overview of the history of Judaism, its beliefs, practices, and cultural traditions. The course …
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 »
Want to learn more about HMI Washington DC? Join Honeymoon Israel (HMI) at our upcoming info session where you'll connect with other unique couples like you and learn what Honeymoon Israel is all about! Enjoy drinks, snacks, and great conversation with couples from your city. It's a tough time to be Jewish or love someone …
The Third Gilmore Girl is the New York Times bestselling memoir from award-winning actress Kelly Bishop, spanning her six decades in show business from Broadway to Hollywood. Her storied career has been defined by winning a Tony Award for originating the role of Sheila Bryant in the original Broadway cast of A Chorus Line, her memorable performance as Marjorie Houseman, …
Learn about Judaism with in a free course over five Thursdays, starting November 14th, at 8:00 PM. Register now in order to get the zoom link! (11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19) This crash course on Judaism is designed to provide an overview of the history of Judaism, its beliefs, practices, and cultural traditions. The course …
Our November book will be The Women by Kristin Hannah. This meeting will be virtual. A Zoom link will be provided when you RSVP to Harley.
