The Next Chapter: Israeli, Palestinian, and Saudi Voices in Conversation w/ IPF June 17, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm RSVP for Chevy Chase address , United States Join Israel Policy Forum for a compelling panel featuring Israeli, Palestinian, and Saudi voices offering diverse, firsthand perspectives on the Middle East's future. In a time of profound complexity, this conversation aims to foster deeper understanding and promote meaningful dialogue. Presented in proud partnership with Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, Adas Israel Congregation, Temple Micah, and Washington Hebrew Congregation. Following the program, young professionals in their 20s and 30s are invited to a special post-event reception, presented by IPF Atid, to enjoy refreshments and meet the speakers.
Personal Finance 1:1 Office Hours with the EDCJCC June 17, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States Talya Bock and Danielle Thibault, CFP¨ Wealth Management Advisors at Merrill Lynch, will be available for 10 minute complimentary personal finance conversations. They can provide guidance on a wide range of topics such as managing your personal budget in case of a career transition, portfolio strategies for turbulent markets, TSP choices, and how to navigate lifetime income in retirement. Please submit your questions in advance to Adam Cooper at acooper@edcjcc.org. This program is aimed at those who have been impacted by changes to the federal/contract workforce. Conversations are completely confidential and will take place in a private room. Space is limited and advance registration is requested; conversations will be held on a walk-in basis from 8:00-9:30 PM.
Very Happy Hour with Moishe House Arlington June 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm National Union Building 918 F St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States New to the area? MoHo regular? Looking for a fun Jewish crowd? Everyone's welcome to a VERY happy hour outside at Arlington Beer Garden. Stop by for a nice break from a busy week! Free
“Bad Shabbos” Screening with Bender JCC June 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm J-Fit Health Club at Pozez JCC 8900 Little River Turnpike Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States Bad Shabbos, this wickedly funny, highly entertaining, one-night-in-New-York story turns a Shabbat family dinner into a chaotic whirlwind. The son and his non-Jewish fiancŽ are about to have their parents meet each other when an accidental death gets in the way and threatens to unravel the whole evening. Kyra Sedgwick leads an outstanding ensemble cast in this fast paced, surprisingly profound film, finding humor in unexpected places. The film's true strength, however, is that no matter what your religion or how you practice it, you can appreciate its message: family matters! $15
ÒK for Kosher’ with Author Wesley Seidner with Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia June 20, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Wesley Seidner is a high school student who has loved baseball his entire life. With a grandfather who survived the Holocaust, he was always aware of his Jewish heritage but never showed much interest. Wesley started writing this manuscript just after his bar mitzvah in 8th grade and it is his first book. ÒThis is not just a collection of stories about great Jewish athletes; it's also the story of my journey into Judaism over the past two years, explored through my unique passion for baseball and its Jewish players. From interviews with players to rooting for Team Israel to playing baseball in Israel, this is my story.' Join Wesley as he shares his enthusiasm for America's favorite pastime and the Jewish players here and abroad who make it great. Light refreshments will be served. A book sale and signing will take place after the presentation. Ages 13+ In Partnership with Pozez JCC's J-Men's Group Fee: $0 JCC Members/$15 Non-Members $15
Juneteenth Shabbat with Washington Hebrew Congregation and 2239 June 20, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm HIGHLINE RxR 2010 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 , United States We celebrate and honor Juneteenth as members of our Jews of Color group share what the holiday means to them. You are also invited to join other WHC members at the Juneteenth service at John Wesley AME Zion Church on 14th St. NW, Sunday, June 22. We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! At 6:00 pm and again after the service: Have something to eat (to tide you over or as your dinner), a drink (we offer a full bar, plus non-alcoholic options), and connect with your community. Kids are always welcome, and they'll be able to eat before (and after) the service, play Connect 4, Jenga, and cornhole games, create at a coloring table, and do other arts & crafts activities. 6:30 pm - Our Shabbat service begins. After the service - Stay for dessert, or more dinner and drinks! Special thanks to our musicians who add so much to the service. We wouldn't have them without the support of the Irene & Abe Pollin Music Program Initiative.
Egalitarian services and potluck with Tikkun Leil Shabbat June 20, 2025 @ 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm Gesher Jewish Day School 4800 Mattie Moore Ct, Fairfax, Virginia, United States Please join Tikkun Leil Shabbat this week to welcome Shabbat, to recharge and find warmth and comfort in community. This month we celebrate 20 years of TLS! Come help us celebrate, and bring joy to each other! If you have any questions, please contact the organizers at tikkunleilshabbat@yahoo.com. Services: 6:45 PM Potluck: 8:00 PM - approximately Place: The Festival Center 1640 Columbia Rd NW Washington, DC 20009 We will meet in an indoor space at the Festival Center in Columbia Heights for a songful, soulful Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv, followed by potluck dinner. TLS will provide dessert! Covid rapid testing will be required and masks will be optional for this indoor gathering. To further mitigate Covid risks, there will be air filtration units and optional outdoor space for the potluck portion. Please get tested prior to attending, or allow for extra time to get tested at TLS. TLS will provide Covid rapid tests for day-of testing. More Covid protocols below. Please RS
Pride Shabbat Dinner with Rodef 2100 June 20, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Join us for Pride Shabbat and a fun Friday night at Temple Rodef Shalom! Following services, we will have dinner, catch-up, and schmooze. Just bring yourself and enjoy the night, whether for services and dinner, or just for dinner! We look forward to seeing you there. $10
YP Kiddush with Adas Israel Congregation June 21, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Il Supremo Italian Restaurant II 4400 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States Join your fellow 22- to 35-ish-year-olds after services at a YP-dedicated table during kiddush. We'll have some nice conversation with good companyÉand maybe a game or two as well!
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
