Joan Nathan, My Life in Recipes at Clio’s Oakland January 30, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Clio's Bookstore and Bar 353 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA, United States Please join cookbook writer Joan Nathan for a night of celebration and inspiration at Clio's on Thursday, January 30th. She... $22
Open House & Book Signing with Joan Nathan at the Edible Schoolyard Project February 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Edible Schoolyard Project, Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School 1781 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA, United States We’re excited to welcome families to a special open house and book signing featuring Joan Nathan, celebrated author and expert...
Tu Bisvhat Seder: Celebrating Nature’s New Year with the Den Collective February 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Maxwell Silverstein Join Rabbi Emmanuel + Rabbi Aderet for a spirited, soulful gathering in honor of the holiday of Tu BiShvat, or Ònew year for trees.' Like Passover, Tu BiShvat is celebrated with a Seder featuring special foods, storytelling, reflective discussion, singing, and four symbolic cups of grape juice or wine. A beloved tradition among Jewish mystics, Tu BiShvat offers us a unique opportunity to come together to take stock of our relationships to the natural world, community, and year so far. No prior experience necessary. Seating is limited, with registration on a first-come, first-served basis. We will gather at a home in DC that is Metro accessible. Address will be shared with registrants.
Brewed Traditions: A Celebration of Coffee and Culture with Abrahamic House February 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Location shared after registration. , United States Abrahamic House is a multi-faith co-living and co-creating space to learn, share, pray, celebrate, connect, and serve. Its vision includes maintaining the positive elements of religious traditions while simultaneously integrating those traditions into an intersectional model of community across faiths, backgrounds, and beliefs. Join us for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and community as we transform our space into a coffee house highlighting drinks from across the globe. From TŸrk kahvesi to Cˆ Ph S_a _‡ to caff, we are excited to teach you about different coffee traditions and explore how coffee can play a role in fostering hospitality, reflection, and unity across different religious and cultural traditions. Whether you're a coffee aficionado, matcha lover, or just simply curious, this event will allow you to connect with others in the community and see, in action, how coffee can serve as a bridge between different cultures, faiths, and traditions. This event will
Matzah Making Workshop with Mickey Davis March 23, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Urban Adamah 1151 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA, United States Get ready for Passover by making Matzah on the farm! We will start with a text study examining the significance... $36
2nd Generation: An Evening with Jeremy Salamon & Joan Nathan w/ Bold Fork Books March 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Mt Pleasant address shared upon RSVP! , United States Join Bold Fork Books and chef Jeremy Salamon and Joan Nathan for an evening of conversation celebrating the release of Jeremy's first cookbook, Second Generation : Hungarian and Jewish Classics Reimagined for the Modern Table. ABOUT THE COOKBOOK From the chef and owner of Agi's Counter in Brooklyn comes 100 classic Hungarian and Jewish recipes reinvented for a new generation. Growing up a second-generation Hungarian Jew meant Jeremy Salamon spent a lot of time with family, gathered around a good meal. Jeremy honored both his grandmothers, Agi and Arlene, in 2021 by opening up his restaurant Agi's Counter in Brooklyn where he carries on the culture, flavors, and recipes from his heritage. He's reimagined those traditions with an eye towards seasonality, market-driven ingredients, and a touch of American influence, plus the technical expertise of a career spent in some of New York's best kitchens. In Second Generation, traditional Hungarian classics like Meggyleves, a Sour Cherry S $24
Matzah Pizza Party with Moishe House Georgetown April 15, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm TO BE Announced upon registration , United States Come celebrate passover over food and company as we eat/make Matzah pizza.
GURSHA: An Evening with Beejhy Barhany with Bold Fork Books April 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Mt Pleasant address shared upon RSVP! , United States Join Bold Fork Books and Beejhy Barhany for a can't-miss event focused on her debut cookbook, GURSHA: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond: A Cookbook. ABOUT THE COOKBOOK A joyous celebration of Ethiopian Jewish cuisine: more than one hundred accessible and healthy recipes, stories, and traditions from the intersection of the African and Jewish diasporas. In Gursha, which loosely translates to Òthe act of feeding one another,' the acclaimed chef and restaurateur Beejhy Barhany shares the food of the Beta Israel, Ethiopian Jews. She explores the rich culinary history of her native Ethiopia while showcasing the resilience and generosity of her Beta Israel family. Born in Ethiopia, Barhany fled to Sudan with her family when she was just four, en route to Israel. Eventually, she made her way to Harlem, where she became the chef and owner of the celebrated Tsion CafŽ. In Gursha, she tells her story through food, bringing together more than $7
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....
Lag Ba’omer BBQ and Live Music with Chabad East DC May 16, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Kracken Kourts 514 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, District of Columbia, United States Join us in celebrating the joyous day of Lag BaOmer with a family BBQ! We'll have BBQ, a live music, and fun crafts for everyone to enjoy. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and celebrate together on this joyous day! Lag B'Omer is a day of rejoicing and unity on the Jewish calendar, typically celebrated in the field! Fun for all ages! Activities include: __ Live Music __BBQ Dinner! __ Lag Ba'omer Craft!
Cooking Jewish with Chef Nissimmi Naim Naor with Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia May 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm RSVP for address! , United States Nissimmi is a chef, ordained rabbi, international educator and speaker, who combines his love of food and people with his commitment to building connections between culture, Jewish identity, and tradition. From flavorful foundations in his grandmother Miriam's kitchen to working in some of Israel's most renowned restaurants, Nissimmi's culinary journey is rooted in the traditions and flavors of the Jewish heritage, stories and memories. His work explores the central role food plays in shaping Jewish identity, using rich historic knowledge, Jewish texts, and of course, carbs. We invite you to a cooking demonstration with Nissimmi to learn more deeply about what connects Jewish kitchens worldwide, and to experience favorite contemporary Israeli dishes. Chef Bio: Beyond the cutting board, Nissimmi holds degrees in philosophy, economics, political science, and law. He received his rabbinical ordination from the Hartman Institute. He serves as a Casualties Notification Officer as p $30
Lactose and Learning: A Shavuot Celebration with the EDCJCC June 2, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Rayburn Congressional Building 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States Celebrate Shavuot, the traditionally dairy-filled holiday celebrating receiving the Torah, at this casual Torah study and dairy-themed happy hour! All texts will be provided with translation and no experience is needed. $10
Shabbat(chi) with Rodef 2100 August 16, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Join Rodef 2100 on Saturday, August 16 for a Havdalah service followed by a delicious and immersive hibachi dinner experience prepared by professional chefs.
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
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
Challah Bake with Challah Back Girls and YWIN DC October 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Logan Circle address to be shared with registrants. , United States Challah Back Girls™ and JWI's Young Women's Impact Network of DC are breaking bread just in time for the holiday... $36
Day of Learning 2025 with Temple Rodef Shalom October 18, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Temple Rodef Shalom 2100 Westmoreland St, Falls Church, VA, United States Join Temple Rodef Shalom for our Day of Learning: “Bereshit/Creation” on Saturday, October 18, 2025, 12:00 – 5:00 PM. After...
Artisanal Doughnut Making with Chabad East DC December 16, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm Chabad East DC Jewish Center 406 8th St SE, Washington, DC, United States Join fellow women for a hands-on doughnuts workshop! You’ll learn the skill of making donuts from scratch so you can... $20
Interfaith Cooking Workshop & Conversation with Interfaith Council of Washington December 18, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Zoom , United States Add different flavors to your holiday meal this December! Learn a new dish with our workshop hosts (virtually) as they... $7
Holy Yums! Cook, taste, and share the flavors of Israel with Pozez JCC of NoVA January 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pozez JCC of North Virginia 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031, Fairfax, VA, United States Holy Yums! Cook, taste, and share the flavors of Israel Tuesday, January 20, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm...
Challah Bake with Washington Hebrew Congregation January 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Washington Hebrew Congregation 3935 Macomb Street, Washington, DC, United States All are invited for an evening that mixes tradition, connection, and a little bit of flour-dusted fun. Each participant will... $55
Havdalah on the Rocks with NextUp Beth El February 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Congregation Beth El 8215 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, United States NextUp presents: Havdalah on the Rocks Join us on Saturday evening, February 7th @ 6:30pm for an Israeli-inspired cocktail experience....
