Special MLK & Heschel Shabbat Potluck with Am Kolel January 17, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Provided to ticketholders Downtown, Washington, District of Columbia, United States Join Am Kolel for a Special Shabbat Potluck Dinner in honor of MLK's birthday and the yortzeit of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. A potluck (vegetarian/dairy) dinner will be followed by reflections and singing songs of freedom. Please RSVP to admin@amkolel.org
Annual TI Game Night with Tifereth Israel Congregation January 25, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church 1525 Newton St NW , United States Continuing the TI tradition, Kol Nashim and Gevarim are sponsoring Game Night for one and all! Board games for all ages Mah Jongg Poker Puzzles Word games If you have a favorite game, bring it! Puzzlers and knitters welcome Here's your chance to mingle and schmooze with congregants and guests. Sweet and salty snacks, soft drinks, wine and beer provided. Contributions accepted.
Lunar New Year Shabbat Lanterns Making & Potluck with New Synagogue Project January 31, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Easy Tiger Tavern 1817 Columbia Rd NW Washington, DC 20009 , United States New Synagogue Project's Kaleidoscope is celebrating the Lunar New Year with lantern making, learning, and a Shabbat potluck dinner. This gathering is for Jews of color and Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews, along with their loved ones.
Malka Productions: Jewish Voices: Disrupting the White Colonizer Narrative April 9, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm TBA 24hrs in advance of event- mission district san francisco, CA, United States Malka Productions Presents Jewish Voices: Disrupting the White Colonizer Narrative & Reclaiming the Mizrahi Experience in the Fight Against Antisemitism... $22
Kaleidoscope Second Night Seder with New Synagogue Project April 13, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Easy Tiger Tavern 1817 Columbia Rd NW Washington, DC 20009 , United States We're excited to host an outdoor seder on the second night of Passover. This seder is through New Synagogue Project's Kaleidoscope , which is designed for those who are directly impacted by racism, colonization, and/or Ashkenazi dominance and their loved ones.
Interfaith Freedom Seder with Am Kolel April 19, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm GatherDC Townhouse 1817 M Street NW Washington, DC , United States Join Am Kolel and Cedar Lane for an Interfaith Freedom Seder, April 19 at 5:30PM at Cedar Lane (9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814). It will be a powerful evening of ritual, music, and reflection across traditions. We'll lift up stories of liberation and resilience - and share a delicious vegetarian potluck afterward!
Twist of Tradition: Hands-on Challah April 25, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Jewish Community Center of San Francisco 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA, United States Braid your own challah to take home and bake, filling your kitchen with the comforting aroma of tradition and joy....
DC’s 11th Official Mimouna Festival at the Smithsonian with SHIN DC April 27, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Washington Hebrew Congregation 3935 Macomb St NW Washington, DC 20016 , United States You are Cordially Invited to Our 11th Annual DC's Official Mimouna Festival of Good Neighbors with SHIN DC at the Smithsonian When: Sunday, April 27, 12:30-4:30 PM (EST) Where: Smithsonian National Museum of African Art Featuring Singer NETA ELKAYAM & Mimouna Ensemble including Moshe Elmakias, Chakib Hilali, Almog Sharvit, Abderrahim Amtheqal, Maya Cohen, and Mohcine Saqi LIVE MUSIC FINE ART LEARN POPULAR/CHAABI MOROCCAN DANCE TRADITIONAL KOSHER MOROCCAN SWEETS COOKING DEMOS SOUK/SHOUK In Person and Live Stream _______________________ RSVP Required (free): shindc.org/mimouna2025 _______________________ Questions? Email info at shindc dot org _______________________ SHIN DC: https://shindc.org/ Keep up w/ SHIN DC on Facebook: http://facebook.com/Sephardic.Heritage.IN.DC Follow SHIN DC on Instagram/Twitter (X)
The 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Service Satellite Ceremony April 29, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Jewish Community Center of San Francisco 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA, United States One of the largest global peace events in history, the ceremony provides a unique opportunity for Israelis and Palestinians to...
Yom Hazikaron: Israel’s Memorial Day April 29, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Jewish Community Center of San Francisco 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA, United States Join the Consulate General of Israel, Israeli American Council and the Israeli House to remember and pay tribute to the...
“LGBTJews In the Federal City” Opening Day with Capital Jewish Museum May 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Provided upon RSVP. , United States LGBTJews in the Federal City explores a turbulent century of celebration, activism, and change in the nation's capital. This landmark exhibition is the first of its kind to explore DC history, Jewish history, and LGBTQ+ history together, drawing from the Museum's robust LGBTQ+ archive. Immerse yourself in historical and contemporary photography, artifacts, and oral histories. Learn about legal milestones, far-ranging protests, vibrant cultural life, and change in religious spaces. The exhibition will open in time for Washington, DC's observation of its 50th Capital Pride celebration and as the city hosts World Pride for the first time, offering an unprecedented opportunity to infuse Pride with local Jewish history. $12
Jews of Color and their Families Summer Picnic with the EDCJCC August 24, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Come hang out with other Jews of Color and their families for a laid-back summer afternoon at the park. Join us with a picnic blanket or some chairs, snacks to share, and any outdoor games you'd like to bring. We will also bring snacks, drinks, games, and other summer fun! If you have any questions, please contact Sonya Weisburd at sweisburd@edcjcc.org. Free to attend, but advance RSVP is requested so we know how many people to expect. Please note this program is specifically curated for community members who identify as Jews of Color and for their families. If you do not identify as being part of this community, we invite you to attend a different event happening at the EDCJCC this summer. Free
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.
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
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.
Kaleidoscope Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner with the New Synagogue Project September 22, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Punch Bowl Social 4238 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, United States NSP's annual Rosh Hashanah seder for people of color and Sephardi/Mizrahi Jews along with our loved ones. As the sun sets, we will enjoy a serene and joyful start to the new year over a table of good food and the simanim (symbols) of renewal and auspiciousness. 6:00-6:30pm Kids Program followed by 6:30-8:30pm Seder.
Erev Rosh Hashanah with the Interfaith Families Project September 22, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm National Museum of African American History and Culture 1400 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20560 , United States Celebrate the 2025/5786 High Holy Days with IFFP - A Community for Interfaith Families Join the Interfaith Families Project (IFFP) for our warm, inclusive High Holy Days services–created especially with interfaith families in mind. Whether you're Jewish, part of an interfaith family, or simply seeking meaningful spiritual connection, our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services offer a welcoming space for reflection, renewal, and community. Services are led by Rabbi Debbie Reichmann, who brings a thoughtful, inclusive approach to Jewish tradition–rooted in community, meaning, and accessibility for all. Minimum Suggested Amt: 150.00
Rosh Hashanah Evening Service with Am Kolel September 22, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm The Mark at Manhattan Laundry 1328 Florida Avenue NW Washington, District of Columbia , United States Am Kolel welcomes your participation in services this Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur led by Rabbi David Shneyer, a singer and guitarist. He will be accompanied by members of the Fabrangen Fiddlers and other klezmer. We will also offer a children's service on the first day of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur day. Adult services will also be live-streamed for those who prefer or cannot attend in person. Minimum Suggested Donation Amt: 36
Rosh Hashanah Service with Am Kolel September 23, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm St Mark Presbyterian Church 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD, United States Am Kolel welcomes your participation in services this Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur led by Rabbi David Shneyer, a singer and guitarist. He will be accompanied by members of the Fabrangen Fiddlers and other klezmer. We will also offer a children's service on the first day of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur day. Adult services will also be live-streamed for those who prefer or cannot attend in person. Minimum Suggested Donation Amt: 36
Rosh Hashanah Morning with the Interfaith Families Project September 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm National Museum of African American History and Culture 1400 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20560 , United States Celebrate the 2025/5786 High Holy Days with IFFP - A Community for Interfaith Families Join the Interfaith Families Project (IFFP) for our warm, inclusive High Holy Days services–created especially with interfaith families in mind. Whether you're Jewish, part of an interfaith family, or simply seeking meaningful spiritual connection, our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services offer a welcoming space for reflection, renewal, and community. Services are led by Rabbi Debbie Reichmann, who brings a thoughtful, inclusive approach to Jewish tradition–rooted in community, meaning, and accessibility for all. Minimum Suggested Amt: 150.00
2nd Day of Rosh Hashanah Services with Am Kolel September 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Address will be shared with registrants. , United States Am Kolel welcomes your participation in services this Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur led by Rabbi David Shneyer, a singer and guitarist. He will be accompanied by members of the Fabrangen Fiddlers and other klezmer. We will also offer a children's service on the first day of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur day. Adult services will also be live-streamed for those who prefer or cannot attend in person. Minimum Suggested Donation Amt: 36
Kaleidoscope and Queer Space Families Picnic with New Synagogue Project September 27, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Location shared after RSVP. , United States Gather in community with other Jews of color, Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews, and/or queer folks and our loved ones. Enjoy the holiday with a festive outdoor meal (seudah) together!