September Metro Minyan with 2239 September 5, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Provided upon RSVP. , United States Join 2239 for Metro Minyan at the Capital Jewish Museum. We are so excited to once again fill the oldest synagogue in D.C .with music, prayer, and spirituality. It will be your familiar, accessible, and musical Metro Minyan service and dinner, just in an old/new beautiful space! The Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum opened in June 2023, and 2239 has made it a second home for Metro Minyan since. Cost Range: 18 - 23 $21
Friday Night Services with Rabbi Aaron with Sixth & I September 5, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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 way to wind down
We Are All DC Shabbat Service with Jews United for Justice September 6, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road, Farifax, Virginia, United States JUFJ and Sixth & I will hold a Shabbat Service to sing, pray, and hold each other in community immediately before the We Are All DC march begins. Following the service, we will gather and march together as a Jewish contingent in the march and rally. We encourage anyone coming to the service and march to bring a tallit (prayer shawl) as a symbol of our Jewish spiritual practice. If you have them, also please wear your JUFJ tshirt and bring any relevant JUFJ signs.
Intro to Jewish Learning & Conversion Class with Kol Ami September 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Lincoln Memorial 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW , United States Curious about Jewish traditions, culture, or deepening your understanding? Join us for our Intro to Jewish Learning & Conversion class, where we explore key Jewish concepts, engage in meaningful discussions, and build connections with others in a supportive, open environment. Whether you're new to Judaism or looking to revisit foundational topics, this class is designed for all levels. All are welcome – no prior experience necessary! Start your journey with us today. For more details and to register, visit www.kolamivirginia.org/learn.
HiHo Hike + Learn: Adventures in Nature with the Den Collective September 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Dupont Circle. Address will be shared with registrants. , United States Jewish mystics retreated into nature as a way to experience a more profound sense of intention and attention to their lives. We'll be guided on our hikes by our very own Òhike captains' (nature lovin' folks from the Den), followed by learning and discussion to get us warmed up for the High Holy Day season. Meeting location will be shared with registrants; hikes will be centrally located and transit-accessible. No experience necessary. All are welcome! BYO snack + water bottle.
Rabbi Dalia Marx: “The Cycle of Forgiveness” with Temple Rodef Shalom September 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Temple Rodef Shalom presents Rabbi Dalia Marx: "The Cycle of Forgiveness" Learn more at https://www.templerodefshalom.org/rabbi-dalia-marx-the-cycle-of-forgiveness/ Why is Yom Kippur the ÒSabbath of Sabbaths'? What makes this day so powerful–drawing more people to synagogue than any other? Join Rabbi Dr. Dalia Marx for a compelling look at how Yom Kippur became a timeless call to reflection, renewal, and hope. More than a fast, it's a feast for the spirit–and a mirror for the soul. We'll start at 10:00 AM with coffee and a nosh, followed by Dr. Marx's presentation. Come curious. Leave inspired. Location: Temple Rodef Shalom, Falls Church, VA Registration required: https://templerodefshalom.shulcloud.com/form/the-cycle-of-forgiveness.html
Chai There: Growing Your Jewish Family with Temple Rodef Shalom September 7, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Whether parenthood is years away or just around the corner, learning your risk of passing on a genetic condition can help you make informed choices for you and your family. Taking a proactive approach now will provide valuable insights and empower you to plan with confidence. Join Rabbi Jeffrey Saxe for a special luncheon and presentations alongside jscreen, Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington, and the Jewish Fertility Foundation. Engage with expert speakers as they share personal stories and explore key topics on genetic inheritance and assisted reproductive technologies. For those interested, on-site genetic testing kits will be available at an additional, subsidized cost, along with actionable next steps to guide you forward. $10
2025 IFC Unity Walk with Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington September 7, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm HIGHLINE RxR 2010 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 , United States IFC's annual Unity Walk is a public demonstration of love and support for all who live in our region. Walk with participants of all ages to visit different houses of worship and spiritual centers in upper Northwest DC to learn about and experience diverse faith traditions. There will be new opportunities to engage through teen dialogues, family activities, dance and drumming workshops, and more! Come by yourself or bring friends to celebrate the wonderful diversity that exists in our region. $5
The Washington Area Movement to Free Soviet Jewry with Capital Jewish Museum September 7, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Reflection location TBA. , United States In the fight to free Soviet Jewry, the Greater Washington community played an outsized role on the national stage. Discover how local activists pioneered the movement's iconic tactics, like refusenik bracelets, bat mitzvah twinning, and more. Professor Kelner will be in conversation with refusenik, Yelena Luckert, discussing his book, A Cold War Exodus: How American Activists Mobilized to Free Soviet Jews. Followed by a Q&A and book signing. This event is offered both in person and virtually. $10
Pozez JCC Goes Apple Picking with Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia September 7, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Bender Jewish Community Center 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD, United States Apple Picking with Pozez JCC and PJ Library Sunday, September 7 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Location: Stribling Orchard, 11587 Poverty Hollow Lane, Markham, VA Come one, come all, families, grandparents, singles – apple picking is fun for everyone! You know fall is here when warm apple pie, cider, and apples are calling. Meet us at Stribling Orchard - a gorgeous drive west, about an hour from the Pozez JCC! Please bring your own picnic blanket or camp chair and look for the Growing Jewish Families sign and banner to find us. Our amazing photographer will return this year for fall photos. Make a Mitzvah Moment and donate apples for the food bank, look for the boxes at the registers! Sponsored by the Pozez JCC, PJ Library Greater Washington, Pozez JCC's Growing Jewish Families and more! Suggested donation of $18 per family. https://give.thej.org/campaign/710413/donate Minimum Suggested Donation Amt: 18
Jewish Heritage Night with Washington Spirit September 7, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Exact meet-up location will be shared with registrants. , United States Come out and support the Washington Spirit as they take on the Seattle Reign in a thrilling NWSL match at Audi Field on Sunday, September 7th! Bring your teammates, friends, and family for an exciting day of soccer and community. Let's Get Audi Rowdy and cheer the Spirit to victory! Don't miss out on a great night of soccer with teammates, friends, and family! Secure your seats today. Interested in bringing a group of 10+? Contact Mitchell Marcus at mmarcus@washspirit.com or 571-404-0566. $25
VA Farm to DC Table: 3 Course Dinner! with Chabad East DC Jewish Center September 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm True Foods Kitchen 7100 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, Maryland, United States Join us for an intimate kosher 3 course farm-to-table dinner experience featuring Star-K certified, pasture-raised meats, organic vegetables, farm ferments, and handcrafted teas with a cordial tasting. From the heart of Central Virginia to the heart of DC, this evening is rooted in rethinking kosher hospitality and celebrating the land that nourishes us. Date: Monday, September 8 Time: 7:00 PM __ Location: Chabad East DC Jewish Center 406 8th St SE Washington DC 20003 __ Tickets: $80 per person. (includes a 12% discount on all meat bundles purchased) __ Seating: Only 20 seats available Registration and payment are required to reserve your seat. HiddrMeatsVA will host a pop-up market at the event with take-home meats available at a discounted rate $80
Clarity Amid Crisis: American, Israeli, and Palestinian Perspectives with IPF September 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm GW Betts Theater 21st and H Streets NW, Washington, DC, United States The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached unprecedented levels, Israeli hostages remain in captivity, and U.S. policymakers face growing pressure to respond.Ê Join Israel Policy Forum and Edlavitch D.C. Jewish Community Center, in partnership with Washington Hebrew Congregation, Adas Israel Congregation, and Temple Micah, for a timely and nuanced conversation featuring American, Israeli, and Palestinian perspectives on this pivotal moment. Experts Michael Ratney, Shira Efron, and Samer Sinijlawi will share their insights in a discussion moderated by Rachel Brandenburg. The panel will examine the latest situation in Gaza, security challenges in the West Bank, shifting regional dynamics, and practical recommendations for U.S. engagement in pursuit of a more secure and peaceful future for both peoples. A Q&A session will follow the discussion.A reception for young professionals will follow the program, hosted by IPF Atid.Date: Monday, September 8, 2025Time: 7-8:30pm ETYoung pro
GRAND Re-Opening – Rooftop Event! with Mesorah DC September 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm National Museum of American Jewish Military History 1811 R St NW, Washington, DC, United States Sushi Bar/Open Bar/Hors D'oeuvres Join Mesorah DC as we move to our NEW JStation location! Cost is 10.00 if rsvp before 9/2, after that it is 15.00. Hope to see you there! Cost Range: 10 - 15 $13
FreeWork Tuesday with the EDCJCC September 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States Have you been impacted by the reductions in the federal workforce? Join us a few Tuesdays a month to get out of the house, network, be in community with others in the same boat, and get some tasks off of your job-search to-do list. This is our take on WeWork - but at no cost and with free coffee! Please note that we will not be offering professional career advice or services at these sessions. Free to attend, but registration is required since space is limited. Questions? Please reach out to Sonya at sweisburd@edcjcc.org. Free
Sarah Hurwitz Author Talk with Rabbi Aaron Potek at Sixth & I September 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm At thirty-six, Sarah Hurwitz–former head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama–attended an introduction to Judaism class on a whim and was astonished to discover thousands of years of wisdom about what it means to be human. Years later, as she wrestled with what it means to be Jewish at a time of rising antisemitism, she wondered where the beauty and depth of the Judaism she discovered as an adult had been all her life. Seeking answers, she went back through time to find how hateful myths about Jewish power, depravity, and conspiracy have shaped not just how others think about Jews, but how Jews think about themselves. She realized that her Jewish identity was the result of thousands of years of antisemitism and two centuries of Jews erasing parts of themselves in the hope of being accepted and feeling safe. In As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us, Hurwitz–the author of Here All Along–documents her quest to take back her Jewish id $26
Workshop on Grief, Mourning, and Healing with the New Synagogue Project September 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Friends Meeting of Washington 2111 Decatur Pl NW Washington, DC 20008 , United States Step into the High Holidays with intention. The Jewish month of Elul invites us to slow down and turn inward. This allows us to gently open ourselves to an emotion we often avoid: grief. We are given the spiritual space to sit with grief to experience healthy mourning and comfort. ___ September 9 Workshop One will dive into resources to explore the sacred tasks of caring for mourners and end-of-life journeys. The workshop focuses on practical information while giving opportunities to share experiences and feelings of grief in a supportive and safe environment. __ September 16 Workshop Two will utilize the healing and creative process of Huichol yarn art, accessible to all skill levels, to process grief in a nonverbal way. There will also be small group conversations on mourning and healing as people work on their art. Childcare and a light dinner are provided with prior registration. Attend one or both sessions–each stands on its own while building on shared themes.
Wellness Wednesday: Meditation, Yoga Style with the EDCJCC September 10, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States In these challenging times, one needs all the tools we can get to help manage our complicated lives. Consider meditation as one of those tools. There are many different types of meditation which serve many different goals. In this class, participants will explore Dharana, or One-Pointed Meditation, which, when practiced, will reduce stress, improve focus, and aid mental clarity by encouraging one to stay present. Learn briefly about the role of meditation in yoga and then try several one-pointed meditations, focusing on a single object such as the breath, a sacred image or image of a loved one, a sound, or a word or group of words, to name a few. We look forward to sharing this meditative exploration with you. This workshop is free to attend, but space is very limited so make sure to register early. If you have any questions, please reach out to Dena Katz at dkatz@edcjcc.org. Free
Wednesday Study Group: “Moses, Moses” & the Burning Bush with WHC September 10, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Washington Hebrew Congregation 3935 Macomb Street Northwest Washington, DC 20016 , United States Join Rabbi Eliana Fischel in a deep exploration of Moses' first encounter with the Holy One. The beginning of Moses and God's relationship can teach us about our own fears, vulnerabilities, and power when in relationship with others. In another year of Òunprecedented times,' this text feels particularly poignant. Who knows?! Your insight may even make it into Rabbi Fischel's High Holy Day sermon! Class Schedule Aug. 13–What Happens in the Wilderness? Ex. 3:1 Aug. 20–What Happens When We See? Ex. 3: 2-4 Aug. 27–What Happens When We Are Called? Ex. 3:4 Sept. 3–What Happens When We Are Mindful? Ex. 3:5 Sept. 10–What Happens When We Choose to Acknowledge Suffering? Ex. 3:6-10
Back to School with Housing Up with the EDCJCC September 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Seekers Church 276 Carroll St NW Washington, DC 20012 , United States Celebrate the start of the school year with Housing Up! We'll play games and distribute school supplies to celebrate the new school year. This Housing Up site serves 10 families who are overcoming homelessness, and volunteering is the perfect way to build community with the residents. Please note that program is open only to volunteers ages 18+ and is geared toward volunteers who love working with kids. This program will be held in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC, and the exact address will be provided upon registration. The apartment is accessible by bus and is located .6 miles from the Georgia Avenue/Petworth Metro station. Street parking is available. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mira Smith at msmith@edcjcc.org.
Welcome Hour Cereal Bar with Moishe House Arlington September 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm South Block 2121 N Westmoreland St. B, Arlington, VA, United States Come enjoy the start of another set of incredible events____ as we kick off our second year as residents with a cereal bar____!! We are welcoming anyone new to our community to grab some cereal__ to get you over the hump day and meet some new people__. This event is specifically geared to all the people who just moved to the area so come with a friend or come alone! As usual, we will have plenty of food with gluten free__ and dairy free __ options. Free
Impacted Workers OLAM Gathering with the EDCJCC September 11, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States Have you been let go from the fields of international development/humanitarian aid? Join the EDCJCC and OLAM for an exclusive gathering designed to connect Jewish professionals in the international development and humanitarian aid fields navigating career change. This is a chance to connect, exchange tips on job-hunting and career transition, and learn about membership in OLAM, a network of Jewish individuals and organizations committed to global service, international development, and humanitarian aid. Coffee and light snacks will be provided. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sonya at sweisburd@edcjcc.org. Free
Challah Bake with Am Kolel September 11, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Provided to ticketholders Downtown, Washington, District of Columbia, United States Come learn how to braid a round challah as we prepare for Rosh HaShanah! We will make the dough together, let it rise while we shmooze about other Jewish foods, and then braid it together! You will be able to take your challah home to bake. $15
Pizza, Parsha, Prep Take 3 with Moishe House Columbia Heights September 11, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Sixth & I 600 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 , United States Join us for Parsha, Pizza, and Prep*at Moishe House Columbia Heights, where we'll dive into the weekly Torah portion over pizza and great conversation. We'll also roll up our sleeves to help prep for Shabbat and bring the warmth of community into the weekend.
Shabbat Services and Dinner with Rodef 2100 September 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Join the Rodef 2100 (20s and 30s) community for Shabbat at Temple Rodef Shalom! First, we'll sit as a group at Shabbat Services (which will be special this week to welcome Rabbi Sarah Tasman, TRS' new Director of Congregational Learning!). Then we'll enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner together! All are welcome, for all of the night or just whichever parts work well for you. $10
Shabbat Services and Dinner with Rodef 2100 September 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Temple Rodef Shalom 2100 Westmoreland St., Falls Church, Virginia, United States Join the Rodef 2100 (20s and 30s) community for Shabbat at Temple Rodef Shalom! First, we’ll sit as a group... $10
Friday Night Services with Sixth & I September 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm 6:00 pm - Happy Hour* 7:00 pm - Service *Happy Hour is 21+ This service is: Inclusive and contemporary with familiar Shabbat elements 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
Honey Shabbat with Moishe House Columbia Heights September 12, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Sixth & I 600 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 , United States Sweeten your Friday night with our 2nd annual honey-themed Shabbat, just in time for Rosh Hashanah! We'll enjoy a cozy evening filled with honey-inspired dishes, good vibes, and plenty of time to connect with friends old and new. Come hungry, bring your sweetness, and help us welcome the New Year in the most delicious way possible.
YP Kiddush with Adas Israel Congregation September 13, 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 a new game this time as well!
Challah Off with Moishe House Columbia Heights September 13, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sixth & I 600 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 , United States Join us for a Challah-Off! Come to try challah and rank challah baked by RenŽe Bakes at MoHo Arlington, the Challah Back Girls, Moho Bethesda, Bubbe's Lil Chefs and Moho CoHi. Perfected your safta's recipe? You can also enter with your own challah entry! Winner will be crowned the best challah baker in the DMV.
