Shabbos Brunch with Moishe House Columbia Heights June 21, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sixth & I 600 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 , United States Join us for a cozy Shabbat brunch as we try out a delicious new recipe together and enjoy good company. We'll also take time to dive into this week's parsha, Shlach, exploring the story of the spies and what it means to trust and act with courage. Come hungry for food and thoughtful conversation!
Pool Party with Moishe House Bethesda June 21, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Capital Camps , United States Make a splash with Moishe House Bethesda at our summer Pool Party! We're heading to the beautiful Somerset Pool for a relaxing afternoon of sun, swims, and good vibes. Bring your towel, sunscreen, and your best poolside energy. It's the perfect way to unwind, connect with friends, and soak up the start of summer. Light snacks and drinks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own favorites. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up in advance to secure your place! Free
Family Day: Full of Pride with Capital Jewish Museum June 22, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Reflection location TBA. , United States A Pride party for all ages! Dance to live music courtesy of the Hill Havurah ensemble at 10:15 am, listen to the fabulous Jewish Drag Story Time at 12pm, and explore LGBTJews in the Federal City with our Family Guide or kid's scavenger hunt. Plus, drop in crafts and activities all day - design a Pride float, play games on the Museum terrace, create a colorful collage out of the Museum's collections, and write a supportive letter to queer and trans folks for Point of Pride, and more. Please note: Tickets for both adults and children are $5, but no family need pay more than $20. Please read follow instructions at the point of purchase to ensure you are not overcharged. Ticket includes complimentary access to our special exhibition, LGBTJews in the Federal City. $6
John Wesley AME Zion Church Juneteenth Service w/ Washington Hebrew Congregation June 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Once again, you are invited to join other WHC members in an interfaith celebration at John Wesley AME Zion Church for their Juneteenth service. Where: 1615 14th St NW, Washington D.C., DC 2000 When: Service runs from 10 am to noon What: Wesley AME Zion Church, led by Pastor Christopher Zacharias, will conduct their Sunday service with an emphasis on celebrating Juneteenth. Members of WHC and the JCC are invited to attend and participate. Meet at the Edlavitch DCJCC Coffee Bar/Library, entrance on Q St NW at 16th Street at 9:30 am Walk two blocks east to Wesley AME Zion Church Parking will be neighborhood on-street
AFAC Volunteering with Rodef 2100 June 22, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Location will be shared with registered participants. , United States Join Rodef 2100 for an afternoon of community service and volunteering at the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)! We will be organizing and packing food at the center with Temple Rodef Shalom members. We have 7 slots open for this shift and will organize rides from the metro.
“The Berlin Diaries” Closing Night with Theater J June 22, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Nelson Mullins LLP 101 Constitution Ave. NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC, United States Oregon Book Award-winning playwright Andrea Stolowitz opens the pages of her great-grandfather's journal to discover a previously unknown genealogy that propels her on a search for home, heritage, and repairing her own story within the Jewish diaspora. Cost Range: 0 - 49.99 $50
Jewish Matchmaking Virtual Info Session with Luv with Lev June 22, 2025 @ 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm Washington Hebrew Congregation 3935 Macomb Street Northwest Washington, DC 20016 , United States Come learn more about a new Jewish community initiative to support people who are looking for a relationship! No registration required. More info and get the Zoom link on the website.
Lashir B’yachad – Singing Together with Segulah Minyan June 23, 2025 @ 7:20 pm - 8:30 pm Lashir B'yachad (Singing Together), a niggun circle co-sponsored by Ohev Shalom, Minyan Roeh, Segulah, and Tifereth Israel, will meet June 23, beginning at 7:20 pm, at TI. We'll sing for about an hour, after which people can munch on snacks and shmooze. At least a week in advance, we'll send out song sheets with links to the melodies we plan to use. We are grateful to Hadar for the financial and programmatic support that makes this song circle possible. Please RSVP by so we can plan appropriately, and so we can share links to the melodies we plan to use, a playlist, and a lyric sheet.
Narcan Training with Hill Havurah June 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join Hill Havurah for a free and potentially life-saving Narcan Training on Tuesday, June 24th at 6:00 PM, led by Yannira Lopez Perez, the Community Mobilizer for the DC Prevention Center (DCPC) Opioid Response (DCOR) serving Wards 1 & 2. This hands-on training will empower participants to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses using Narcan (naloxone)–a safe, easy-to-use medication that can reverse the effects of an overdose. All attendees will receive free Narcan to take home following the training. Free dinner and babysitting will be provided!
Hunger Action at DC Central Kitchen with the EDCJCC June 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street, NW, Washington, DC , United States Join us to volunteer with DC Central Kitchen, a close partner organization that uses volunteer help to transform 3,000 pounds of otherwise wasted food into 5,000 healthy meals for schools, homeless shelters, and social service agencies. Volunteers will work in their professional kitchen to chop vegetables, sort fresh produce, mix salads, portion meals, and more! Please note that DCCK welcomes volunteers ages 12 and older for this opportunity. Teens ages 12-18 are invited to volunteer with the Youth Action Institute. We will meet at the DC Central Kitchen located in southwest DC. The address will be provided with registration. There is limited space for this program and registration is required for participation. As DC Central Kitchen relies on a specific number of volunteers to be able to produce the meals they need, we ask that you only register if you are committed to showing up to volunteer on this day. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mira at msmith@edcjcc.org.
We Love Game Night with Moishe House Arlington June 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm National Union Building 918 F St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States Game night? Agaaaain? OF COURSE! Back by the most popular demand. Bring games or use ours! All players will have pizza and drinks provided! (GF pizza as well of course!) Free
FreeWork Wednesdays with the EDCJCC June 25, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Aimed at supporting individuals impacted by federal workforce reductions and government contracting changes, this is our take on WeWork - but at no cost and with free coffee! Come gather with others in community to network, share information/resources, and plan next steps. On June 25, we will meet at The Mark at Manhattan Laundry, a co-working space close to U Street. Free to attend, but space is limited to 10 people and registration is required. If you have any questions, please reach out to Adam Cooper, director of Capital J, at acooper@edcjcc.org. Free
GatherDC June 2025 Happy Hour June 25, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Agudas Achim Congregation 2908 Valley Dr, Alexandria, VA, United States Hey DMV Friends! We are so excited to invite you to our next happy hour! Join us on Wednesday, June 25th from 6-9 pm at Problem Child for good vibes, great convos, and a fun evening with familiar (and new!) faces. When: Wednesday, June 25 from 6-9 pm Where: Problem Child, 1201 Half St SE What to Expect: A ton of fun and an opportunity to meet and mingle with other Jewish 20s & 30s in DC! Cost*: $5 (pay now to avoid long lines at the door) NOTE: If this is your first GatherDC experience, or if you're just feeling nervous to come alone, email GatherDC's Community Coordinator, Jenna, at jennas@gatherdc.org - we'll make it as easy and not-awkward as possible for you to meet new people. $5
Ice Cream Social with Moishe House Adams Morgan June 25, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Ceder Lane Unitarian Church 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, Maryland, United States Welcome to the new Moishe House Admo! Jonah Baskin, Juliet Brooks, Ben Fleisher, and I are excited to kick off the new era! There will be lots of ice cream and various toppings to go around (with kosher and non-dairy options). Please come schmooze, hang out for a while, and get to know new residents and other community members over yummy desserts. And to get into the building, please give me a call at 585-329-2605 or try to follow someone else in!
Book Club with EntryPointDC June 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm National Gallery of Art - exact meeting spot will be shared with registered participants. , United States Our June book will be The Bookbinder by Pip Williams. Come join for conversation and connection even if you have not read the entire book! Location to be shared upon registration.
World’s Largest Swim Lesson with the EDCJCC June 26, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States Join the EDCJCC swim teachers for The World's Largest Swimming Lessonª, an event designed to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching kids to swim. Classes available for children and adults. The World's Largest Swimming Lessonª is a 45 minute lesson and promotional event designed to build awareness and generate local and national media attention about the vital importance of teaching kids to swim to help prevent drowning and improve quality of life. The WLSL event helps capture the passion we have for this critical issue as individuals and focuses all that energy on one message for one day. Registration is required. Please note that no refunds are available for this program. If you have any questions, please reach out to aquatics manager Christina Spann at cspann@edcjcc.org.more information
Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean with Congregation Adat Reyim June 26, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Ahoy mates! Discover the historical connections between Jews and pirates. Jewish educator Zina Segal will present an interesting and surprising chronology of Jewish involvement in piracy, the Inquisition, commerce, and exploration of the New World. While enjoying refreshments, interactively learn about the Jewish pirates of the Caribbean and more. Light refreshments and wine will be served. Pirate costumes are optional! Fee: $18 in advance; $25 at the door $25
Born to Rise: CBG Turns 5! with Challah Back Girls June 26, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Berman Hebrew Academy 13300 Arctic Avenue, Rockville, Maryland, United States We're turning five and throwing a birthday bash the only way we know how–with challah, community, and a whole lot of loaf! Join us for a hands-on challah braiding party filled with sweet memories, bold flavors, drinks, nosh, and a few surprise twists along the way. Whether you've been with us since day one or you're new to the Challah Back Squad, there's a seat for you at this extra special table. Let's braid, rise, and celebrate five flavorful years of baking a difference together! To ensure security, the event's exact location will be provided the week of. $36
Shabbat Evening Services with the New Synagogue Project June 27, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm We are excited to meet for indoor, in-person Shabbat Evening Services followed by a potluck dinner from 6:30- 8:30pm. LOCATION: St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church (1525 Newton St NW). The church is .4 miles from the Columbia Heights metro station. POTLUCK: Please bring a dish labeled with the ingredients! Index cards, pens, and allergen labels will be available if you don't have a chance to label your dish before you arrive. The potluck will generally be in the backyard of St. Stephen's Church. In the case of inclement weather (less than 50 degrees or raining), the potluck will be inside, in the basement at St. Stephen's Church. If you can, consider volunteering this week! If you have questions or would like to learn more, please email administration@newsynagogueproject.org
Farewell Shabbat for Rabbi Nora with Sixth & I June 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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.
New Moishe House Potluck Dinner with Moishe House Adams Morgan June 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Hawk Brewery & Pizza 1201 S Joyce St, Arlington, Virgina, United States Join us for our first Shabbat as a Moishe House. We'll be hosting a potluck in Woodley Park - come for the food, leave with some new friends. The meal will be dairy with kosher options. Share what you're bringing with us here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j_9JorHhPo34Bg1RfKHdFQJob9kPzaZnv03dWnWdLPM/edit?usp=sharing Free
Josh’s 1000 Day Duolingo Streak Shabbat with Moishe House Bethesda June 27, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Capital Camps , United States Come toast an achievement of biblical proportions–Josh has hit 1,000 straight days on Duolingo! That's right, 1,000 days of owls, streak freezes, and still somehow not knowing how to say ÒWhere is the bathroom?' in Hebrew. We're honoring this heroic feat with a Shabbat party full of laughter, lox, and linguistic confusion. Expect a live Duolingo demo from Josh himself–watch him decode sentences that may or may not be real Hebrew. Whether you speak fluent Ivrit or just fluent emoji, this night will be _______ (that means Òcrazy,' probably). Don't miss the fun–we promise it'll be more coherent than the Duolingo owl's notifications at 11:59 PM! Please--even if you are a 'maybe'--RSVP on the Onetable link above as well as on Partiful Free
CBG Shabbat Birthday Dinner with Challah Back Girls June 27, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Berman Hebrew Academy 13300 Arctic Avenue, Rockville, Maryland, United States Let's raise a glass to 5 years of baking a difference! You're invited to an evening of joy, tradition, and community as we celebrate 5 years of Challah Back Girlsª __ Join us in Washington, D.C. on Friday, June 27th at 7:30 PM for a birthday Shabbat dinner that's got all the Jewish goods–flavorful food, l'chayims, challah to break, and enough yentas to keep things lively. __ Location shared upon RSVP ___ Space is limited | Ages 21+ Come for the carbs, stay for the company–and help us toast to five flavorful, meaningful, chutzpah-filled years ____ Questions? Reach out to info@challahbackgirls.org $36
Bagels and the Book with 2239 June 28, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm HIGHLINE RxR 2010 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 , United States Ever wish Shot of Torah was longer? Do you want the opportunity to share your thoughts on Torah with other like-minded folks? Join 2239 and Rabbi Rachel as we grapple with this week's Torah portion in chavruta (study groups). Brunch will be served, so come with an appetite for study and delicious food! Please note, this event is intended for the young professionals group. $13
Post-Show Chat with Zachary Levine of US Holocaust Memorial Museum w/ Theater J June 28, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Nelson Mullins LLP 101 Constitution Ave. NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC, United States Oregon Book Award-winning playwright Andrea Stolowitz opens the pages of her great-grandfather's journal to discover a previously unknown genealogy that propels her on a search for home, heritage, and repairing her own story within the Jewish diaspora. After the matinee, Theater J Artistic Director Hayley Finn speaks with Zachary Levine, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, about the significant role archival materials play in Holocaust education and research. $79
National Museum of African American History and Culture Visit with WHC June 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm With Juneteenth on the horizon, WHC is partnering with the Edlavitch DCJCC for a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. On Sunday, June 29, we'll explore a powerful exhibit on slavery and freedom in the United States, hear from a guest expert in African American history, and gather afterward for a conversation and lunch. Free to attend, but RSVP is required to secure your spot.
Ga’avah Learning and Reflection Space with Adas Israel Congregation June 29, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rabbi Krinsky will be leading a learning session for LGBTQIA! members focusing on texts and practices of resilience in person at Adas Israel. It's a great opportunity to meet other Ga'avah folks and learn together. Mimosas and bagels provided. Free
What’s New at Family Tree Maker with Jewish Genealogy Society June 29, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Reflection location TBA. , United States Mark Olsen will discuss Family Tree Maker and its current features with many tips and tricks to make your use of the program more effective. He will also demonstrate the recently announced FTM 2024 with some amazing new features. This presentation is for all levels of genealogists whether you are just getting started or very experienced. The meeting starts at 2:00 PM, but you are invited to come early to mingle and shmooze. For Security Reasons, MEMBERS must register, if you log in first, there is no fee. Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $5. Speaker: Mark Olsen is the Family Tree Maker Ambassador to historical and genealogical societies around the world, working to support their members as they use Family Tree Maker. Mark is a graduate of Brigham Young University and holds a bachelor's degree in Family History with a Spanish records emphasis. He has been working in the genealogy industry since 2007 and has been the Family Tree Maker Ambassador since 2016. C $3
Drumming Workshop and Jam Session with Magen David Sephardic Congregation June 30, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Edlavitch DCJCC 1529 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC , United States Join us for an engaging drumming workshop and jam session with Yogev Shetrit, an internationally renowned composer and drummer. Influenced by his Moroccan heritage, Yogev's music blends traditional music from North Africa and Andalusia with jazz.
Schmear and Shiur with Moishe House Bethesda June 30, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Capital Camps , United States Join Moishe House Bethesda for Shmear & Shiur, our new monthly series where we dive into Jewish texts with local rabbis over bagels. This month, we're excited to welcome Rabbi Berkowitz from B'nai Israel for an informal and engaging discussion. He'll be guiding us through a thought-provoking Jewish topic of his choosing–come ready to learn, ask questions, and share your thoughts. Whether you're a Torah scholar or just curious, this is a welcoming space for all. We'll provide the bagels, you bring the appetite for carbs and conversation. Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and nosh with your MoHo community!
