Selichot with Lloyd Wolf, A Joyful Noise: Klezmer in Motion! with Kol Ami September 13, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Lincoln Memorial 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW , United States We invite you to usher in the High Holiday season with our Selichot gathering–a meaningful evening of connection, prayer, and inspiration. We'll begin with a community potluck dinner, followed by a dip into the Selichot (Forgiveness) prayers, and a special presentation by Lloyd Wolf, an internationally recognized and award-winning photographer and educator. Lloyd is the author of several photography books, including his most recent, A Joyful Noise: Klezmer in Motion. For over thirty years, he has documented the vibrant world of klezmer musicians, creating the first-ever comprehensive photographic archive of this uniquely Jewish art form. Join us for an uplifting evening of community as we celebrate the joyful resurgence of a vibrant genre of Jewish music.
S’lichot: Gateway to the High Holy Days with Bet Mishpachah September 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location will be shared after registration Washington, DC, United States Join us for a shabbat program on forgiveness preceding the S'lichot service, and get in the mood for the High Holy Days.
Selichot: Havdalah + Singing Circle with the Den Collective September 13, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Dupont Circle. Address will be shared with registrants. , United States Selichot = Prayers asking for forgiveness. On the Saturday night before we move into the new year, it is an ancient custom to enter the week of the High Holy Days with the tunes of the season in our ears and on our hearts. Everyone is invited to join us for this in-person Selichot Service experience, complete with havdalah marking the end of Shabbat and soulful singing with members of our Den Music Team. We will gather at a location in DC, specific location will be shared with registrants. Everyone is welcome.
Selichot Program & Service with Tifereth Israel Congregation September 13, 2025 @ 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church 1525 Newton St NW , United States Selichot Program - 8:30 pm Featured Speaker: Carolivia Herron, Playwright and TI Member For Our Many Transgressions: Exploring Themes of the High Holidays Through a Reading of Pharsalia, or, For Crying out Loud Selichot Service - 10 pm
The Elul Experience with Adas Israel Congregation September 14, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm RSVP for exact location. , United States Join us for a transformative experience dedicated to the Hebrew month of Elul. Rooted in the power of community, this gathering will provide space for connection in community as well as personal growth and learning. Participants will leave feeling renewed, grounded, and ready to step into the new year with clarity and intention. Our full day (beginning with prayer experiences at 9 am) includes breakfast and lunch, text learning, embodied spiritual practice and special musical experiences, focused on the High Holy Day season and preparing ourselves for renewal. Participants will get a chance to select numerous sessions including: Text Study, Acupuncture, Meditation, and Yoga. $40
HiHo Hike + Learn: Adventures in Nature with the Den Collective September 14, 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.
The Revival of a Language: Lecture and Brunch by Gil Hovav with Bet Mishpachah September 14, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location will be shared after registration Washington, DC, United States Please join us for an exciting in-person lecture and brunch about the revival of Hebrew as a modern language. The speaker is Gil Hovav, great-grandson of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, who was the driving force behind the incredible rebirth of a "dead" language. Cost Range: 0 - 18 $9
NIF and MoHo CoHi Picnic with Moishe House Columbia Heights September 14, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, Virginia, United States Join us for an afternoon picnic in collaboration with the New Israel Fund (NIF). Come soak up the sun and crisp fall air as we snack, relax, and chat about some of the work that the NIF does.
Jewish Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Group with Moishe House Adams Morgan September 14, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Kennedy Center Terrace Theatre 2700 F St NW, Washington, District of Colombia, United States Moishe House Adams Morgan is starting a Jewish science fiction and fantasy book club! Come to our first meeting to enjoy tasty treats and to discuss what we should read first! We will set our reading list for the next few months and a find regular meeting time moving forward.
Unwind and Relax: Yoga for Impacted Workers with the EDCJCC September 15, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. , United States Join the EDCJCC for an all-levels, slow flow yoga class that blends mindful movement with breath-based transitions to create a grounding and accessible yoga experience. Designed for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, the pace is unhurried – allowing time to explore alignment, deepen awareness, and build strength and flexibility without rushing. Let the stresses of the world go for one hour as you reconnect with your body, decompress, and move with intention. Free to attend, but space is limited and registration is required. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sonya Weisburd at sweisburd@edcjcc.org. Please note that this free class is solely intended for people impacted by federal job cuts. It is open to current or former federal and federal-adjacent employees only. If this does not apply to you please join us for a different yoga or fitness offering at the EDCJCC. Free
Karaoke Night with Moishe House Bethesda September 15, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Capital Camps , United States One of our most popular classic events is back–Karaoke Night at Moishe House Bethesda! __ Whether you're a shower singer, stage star, or just here to cheer, this is always one of our most fun and lively evenings. We'll have plenty of snacks and drinks to keep the energy high all night long. Our karaoke setup is top-notch, so bring your favorite songs and get ready to belt it out. Don't worry if singing isn't your thing–there's always room for dancing, laughing, and supporting your friends. Come join us for a night of music, community, and unforgettable memories! Free
Zodiac Night with Hill Havurah September 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Am Kolel Jewish Resource Center 1729 Wilmart Street, Rockville, Maryland, United States Join us for a magical evening of astrology, self-discovery, and connection at Zodiac Night! _Together we'll delve into the fascinating intersection of ancient wisdom and modern insight as we explore astrology's place within Jewish tradition. Rabbi _anina said: What is the meaning of the verse 'And it was evening and it was morning, one day'? It teaches that the Holy Blessed One arranges the constellations for hours and momentsÉ -Masechet Shabbat Ever wondered what your birth chart says about you? _ Our astrology guide will introduce birth charts–what they are, how to read them, and what they reveal. You'll also have the opportunity to get a personal chart reading Dinner and childcare provided!
Workshop on Grief, Mourning, and Healing with the New Synagogue Project September 16, 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.
First Meeting of How to be a Jewish Adult with Sixth & I September 16, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm This 10-week workshop meets Tuesdays starting September 16, with some exceptions. The full dates are Tuesdays September 16, 30, October 21, 28, November 4, 11, December 2 and Thursdays October 9, 16, and November 20 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Do you ever feel like you could use a handbook for how to build a Jewish life? If you identify as Jewish or Jew-ish but aren't sure how to incorporate Judaism into your day-to-day life, this 10-week series offers equal parts community-building and deep-dive into core lessons from our tradition to help you feel more Jewishly connected. Each class will take on an essential Jewish value or teaching including big topics ranging from love and relationships, social justice, unpacking what it means to be spiritual, and more. In a judgement-free space, you'll consider how to apply these teachings to your life in a way that feels personal, meaningful, and authentic to you as you build community with others in their 20s and 30s who are curious to engage wi $318
GatherDC September 2025 Happy Hour September 17, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chabad East DC Jewish Center 406 8th Street SE, Washington, DC, United States Join GatherDC for our next happy hour on Wednesday, September 17 at Barley Mac in Arlington! We'll be hanging out from 6-9 pm, enjoying good drinks, great food, and even better company. Whether you're new to the area, looking to meet other Jewish young adults, or just want a midweek pick-me-up, this is the perfect chance to connect with community.
Immigration Legislation: Then and Now with Capital Jewish Museum September 17, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Reflection location TBA. , United States Join us for a timely panel discussion examining key moments in U.S. immigration legislation–past and present–and how history continues to shape today's policies and debates.ÊThe conversation will explore how Jewish immigration and exclusion fit into the broader story of American immigration restrictions.ÊÊPanelists include Katherine Benton-Cohen, PhD, Professor of History, Georgetown University, Ted Gong, Executive Director of the 1882 Foundation, and Yael Schacher,ÊDirector for the Americas and Europe at Refugees International.ÊModerated by Arno Rosenfeld, reporter for The Forward.ÊThis event is offered both in person and virtually. Cost Range: 0 - 18 $9
Rosh Hashana Challah Bake + Learn with the Den Collective September 17, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Location will vary based on sign-up. , United States Join us for an intimate evening of deep connection, sweet challah baking, and exploration of Jewish teachings! We'll be joined by Rachel Jacobs from Walla Challah, who will guide us as as we braid and bake our round and sweet Rosh Hashana challahs. As our challahs bake in the oven, we'll gather together with Rabbi Aderet for a dynamic learning and discussion touching on the themes of the High Holy Day season. You'll take home your freshly baked challah bread to enjoy over the holiday (or on the way homeÉ we won't judge ;) We will gather in Bethesda, MD in a Metro accessible location. All are welcome. To help cover the costs for this gathering, please visit our website to make a $20 contribution that supports the Den and helps us continue to create these and future offerings. If the amount is cost prohibitive, please make a meaningful contribution that you are comfortable with. Thank you! Minimum Suggested Donation Amt: 20
Virtual Info Session with Honeymoon Israel September 17, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Washington Hebrew Congregation 3935 Macomb Street Northwest Washington, DC 20016 , United States Have questions about the Honeymoon Israel experience? At our info session, you'll have the chance to talk to alumni couples and HMI staff to learn how our trip to Israel provides you with a chance to deepen your connection with your partner and create a new community of lifelong friends while gaining your own perspective on the nuances and diversity of Israel. We're ready to share more details about our itinerary and answer all of your questions.
Community Active Shooter/Stop The Bleed Training with Kesher Israel Congregation September 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Religious Action Center 2027 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States Join Kesher Israel Congregation for a free informational community presentation on Active Shooter Training and Stop the Bleed Awareness on Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6p-8p, at Kesher Israel Congregation (first floor Social Hall). Registration is required.
Introduction to Judaism Session 1 with the Edlavitch DCJCC September 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Rayburn Congressional Building 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, United States Come explore the rich fabric of Judaism! Using traditional texts and modern examples, we will cover the fundamentals of Jewish life. This class is ideal for learners of all levels with questions. Cost Range: 178 - 232 $178
Shabbat Dinner with Mesorah DC September 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm AMC Movie RSVP for Location, Washington, DC, United States Enjoy Shabbat dinner! Meet old friends, make new friends! $15
Opposite Day Shabbat with Moishe House Bethesda September 19, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Capital Camps , United States If you are reading this and it is not Opposite Day, then we are definitely having Opposite Day Shabbat. But if you are reading this on Opposite Day, then it's actually Not Opposite Day ShabbatÉ except that would technically mean you're reading it on Not Opposite Day, which makes it Opposite Day Shabbat again. __ Either way, prepare yourself for the most confusingly fun Shabbat you've ever attended. We'll be flipping everything upside down–dessert before dinner, breakfast at night, and Shabbat activities in reverse order. Themed outfits are highly encouraged, so feel free to wear your pants as shirts, your shirts as pants, or anything else that makes no sense. Come ready for a topsy-turvy night where nothing makes sense and everything is exactly the opposite! Please sign up on Partiful and on the Onetable link provided. Even if you are a 'maybe', please sign up on Onetable because they give us more money if we get more signups. Free
Wine Tasting with Rodef 2100 September 20, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tifereth Israel Conregation 7701 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States Cheers to the new year! Join Rodef 2100 in a sommelier led wine tasting at Screwtop Wine Bar! We will be celebrating the new year with a sweet and bubbly wine tasting alongside cheese, charcuterie boards, and popcorn. We will have a seated area reserved for up to 15 people. Please RSVP prior to the event, as the sign up will close on September 13th and is limited to 15 people. Screwtop Wine Bar is conveniently located near the Clarendon metro station. $25
Selichot with Am Kolel September 20, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Provided to ticketholders Downtown, Washington, District of Columbia, United States Deep dive into vidui (the confessional prayer), personal reflections -- Elul - the Hebrew month before Rosh HaShanah - is a time for spiritual preparation. We are meant to begin taking an account of our souls, thinking about the moments we missed the mark, and how we can do better in the coming year. This year, we are offering space to start doing this work together. We will discuss themes of the High Holidays, explore the theological implications of the prayers, and start our own reflections. It will all culminate on Selichot, when we will take a look at the confessional prayers as a community. We hope you will join us. -- Am Kolel is a welcoming and diverse Jewish Renewal community located in Montgomery County, Maryland and serving the Greater Washington, D.C. metro area. Am Kolel is devoted to the revitalization of the Jewish heritage and the Jewish community, seeking to discover and rediscover a Judaism that is spiritually and socially meaningful.
HiHo Hike + Learn: Adventures in Nature with the Den Collective September 21, 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.
Pre-Rosh Hashanah Seder Picnic with GatherDC September 21, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm RSVP for address. , United States We'll meet at the Dupont Circle Farmers Market and do some pre-learning about the Jewish tradition of Rosh Hashanah seders, followed by purchasing and curating our own using the local foods and produce at the market. We'll then reconvene for a shared picnic, as well as a deeper exploration of how a Rosh Hashanah seder can provide an entrance point to the High Holidays. Free
Public Tour of the Ongoing Exhibitions with Capital Jewish Museum September 21, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Reflection location TBA. , United States Join a 45 minute tour of the Capital Jewish Museum's Ongoing Exhibitions on Sundays at 12 pm. Tour includes: Introduction in the Lobby What is Jewish Washington?Ê(History Gallery) The Historic Sanctuary (1876) with a film about early Jewish Washington Connect. Reflect. Act.Ê(Core gallery with severalÊdifferent exhibition spaces and interactive opportunities) *Chai __ tickets include a $5 donation to help subsidize the cost of regular tickets, making tours more accessible to all. $5
Public Tour of LGBTJews in the Federal City with Capital Jewish Museum September 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Reflection location TBA. , United States Join a 45 minute tour of the Capital Jewish Museum's Special Exhibition LGBTJews in the Federal City on Sundays at 1 pm. Cost Range: 5 - 10 $8
Building the Stories: Creating Narratives and Videos from Research with JGSGW September 21, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Washington Hebrew Congregation 3935 Macomb Street Northwest Washington, DC 20016 , United States Ever spent countless hours researching your family history only to watch younger generations' eyes glaze over when sharing your discoveries? In this presentation, learn how to transform your genealogical research into compelling narratives and engaging videos that resonate across generations. Discover practical techniques for adding the crucial "why" behind events and choices. Learn how to integrate the contextual information that creates emotional hooks and bridges generational gaps, ensuring your family's legacy lives on through stories that future generations will actually want to hear and share. Additionally, you'll get introduced to a few timely tools to help you leverage tech in your narrative creation. This one-hour program, conducted over Zoom at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, is free for members. This is one of the many activities that is a benefit of JGSGW membership. Instructions for joining the online meeting will be placed under Meeting Info & Links in the Members Only Files. $3
The Art of the High Holidays with Jewish Art Education September 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Washington Hebrew Congregation 3935 Macomb Street Northwest Washington, DC 20016 , United States THE ART OF THE HIGH HOLIDAYS brings Rosh Hashanah (Head of the Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) to life through 1,500 years of Jewish art. The presentation offers a chronological and topical overview of visual art objects and their symbolism related to these two holidays. Enjoy the powerful art included in the slideshow as well as the in-depth narration. The presentation will be recorded. _All registrants will receive a link to the recording, which will be available for 14 days. Funds raised from our public programs will be used to assist organizations that could not otherwise afford our regular program fees. Cost Range: $9.00 - $36.00 $23