Havdalah Ecstatic Dance with Mayim Chayim Community November 22, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm School of Musical Traditions 7112 Willow Ave, Takoma Park, Maryland, United States It's getting cooler, but our spirits are still flowing! Join the Mayim Chayim community as we celebrate the closing of...
Israel Conversation and Bagel Brunch with 2239 November 23, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Washington Hebrew Congregation 3935 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC, United States Join us for a conversation with Rabbi Naama from WHC's sibling synagogue. Join us for a bagel and schmear lunch... $10
Public Tour of the Ongoing Exhibitions with Capital Jewish Museum November 23, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street Northwest, United States Join a 45 minute tour of the Capital Jewish Museum's Ongoing Exhibitions on Sundays at 12 pm. Tour includes: Introduction... $5
Closing Performance of An Enemy of the People with Theater J November 23, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Theater J 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States By Henrik Ibsen, in a new adaptation by Amy Herzog. Directed by János Szász. Drama Desk Award winner for Outstanding... $74
JxJ Best of Fest – 6 Israeli Short Films with Pozez JCC December 4, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cinema Arts Theatre 9650 Main St, Fairfax, VA, United States The Pozez JCC, in partnership with Edlavitch DCJCC, is thrilled to present JxJ BEST OF FEST: Monthly Film Screenings at... $15
Lala Tamar with the Micah Storefront Project December 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Atlas 1333 H St NE, DC, D, United States Lala Tamar & Friends, featuring Yacouba Sissoko Lala Tamar is what happens when Moroccan soul and Brazilian beats meet on... $21
Dreidel Players Present: Best Hanukkah Show Ever with Sandy Spring Theatre Group December 5, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Gaithersburg Arts Barn 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States The show is about a ragtag group of mostly Jewish individuals who want to put on their town;'s first Hanukkah... $25
Seudah Shelishit: Dinner, Havdalah, and Discussion with Am Kolel December 6, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Am Kolel's Center 1729 Wilmart Street, Rockville, Maryland, United States Join us for a discussion between Israeli Americans and American Jews about Jewish identity and Israel-Diaspora relations. Opening panel: Vered...
Dreidel Players Present: Best Hanukkah Show Ever with Sandy Spring Theatre Group December 6, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Gaithersburg Arts Barn 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States The show is about a ragtag group of mostly Jewish individuals who want to put on their town;'s first Hanukkah... $25
Dreidel Players Present: Best Hanukkah Show Ever with Sandy Spring Theatre Group December 7, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Gaithersburg Arts Barn 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States The show is about a ragtag group of mostly Jewish individuals who want to put on their town;'s first Hanukkah... $25
Spirit of Humanity: Love Matters Of The Heart with Mosaic Visions December 7, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Eaton DC 1203 K Street Northwest, Washington, D.C, United States A night of art, music, and words exploring love in all its forms. Spirit of Humanity returns December 7 at... $20
Capital J Mainstage: David Frum and Hanna Rosin with the EDCJCC December 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Edlavitch DC JCC 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States David Frum, staff writer at The Atlantic and host of The David Frum Show podcast, and Hanna Rosin, senior editor... $91
Dreidel Players Present: Best Hanukkah Show Ever with Sandy Spring Theatre Group December 12, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Gaithersburg Arts Barn 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States The show is about a ragtag group of mostly Jewish individuals who want to put on their town;'s first Hanukkah... $25
Cultivating Hope + Resilience this Hanukkah with the Den Collective December 14, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Meeting location will be shared with registrants , United States Join Rabbi Aderet as we explore contemplative traditions such as Hitbodedut—a personal, spontaneous conversation with God or your inner self—and...
Dreidel Players Present: Best Hanukkah Show Ever with Sandy Spring Theatre Group December 14, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Gaithersburg Arts Barn 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States The show is about a ragtag group of mostly Jewish individuals who want to put on their town;'s first Hanukkah... $25
Celebrate Chanukah with New Synagogue Project December 14, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Peoples Church 4704 13th St, Earlysville, VA, United States Chassidic thinkers say that on Chanukah, when we light the candles, we are re-lighting our neshamot (our souls). In a...
Hanuka Concert with HaKol with Bet Mishpachah December 14, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Bet Mishpachah at the Edlavitch DCJCC 1529 16th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States 4:00 PM — Doors open 4:30 PM — HaKol concert & sing-along 5:00 PM — Candlelighting, latkes & sufganyot HaKol,... $9
First Night of Hanukkah with metrobar December 14, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm metrobar 640 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC, United States Join metrobar for a celebration of the first night of Hanukkah! Visit metrobar for the first night of the festival...
Chanukah Extravaganza with Tifereth Israel Congregation December 14, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tifereth Israel Congregation 7701 16th St. NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States Light up the Night at the Chanukah Extravaganza. Enjoy delicious food, music, drinks, crafts, Adult Learning, and more!Organization: Tifereth Israel...
Spotlight: Stories by LGBTQ+ Jews in the Federal City with Capital Jewish Museum December 16, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Reflection location TBA. , United States Don't miss the final LGBTJews in the Federal City program featuring Story District! Hear local community members perform their stories on stage for you. Inspired by themes of Hannukah, including perseverance, bravery, and light, join us for an inspirational and imaginative evening of live storytelling featuring the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ Jewish Washingtonians. Includes access to LGBTJews in the Federal City. Come early to see the exhibit! Cost Range: 25 - 54 $40
Hanukkah Party with National Museum of American Jewish Military History December 17, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm National Museum of American Jewish Military History 1811 R St NW, Washington, DC, United States Join us at our annual Hanukkah Party for latkes, jelly doughnuts, gelt and song! Explore the museum and we'll eat,...
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
Ladino End-of-Year Concert with the Embassy of Bulgaria and SHIN-DC December 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The address of the event will be provided to those who RSVP, one day prior to the event itself. Washington, District of Columbia, United States Sephardic Heritage International Presents Ladino Hanukkah & End-of-Year Concert in Partnership with the Embassy of Bulgaria. FEATURING DR. JUDITH COHEN... $18
Hanukah Freedom Concert + Coffee House with Am Kolel, Fabrangen, and Cheder December 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Washington Ethical Society 7750 16th Street, N.W., Washington, DC, United States Am Kolel, Fabrangen, & Cheder Jewish communities present a Hanukah Freedom Concert and Coffee House in loving memory of Rabbi... $12
Christmas Market + hot chocolate + mulled wine with Moishe House Adams Morgan December 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm DuPont Holiday Market Dupont Circle, Washington, DC, United States The title says it all. Come to the DuPont "Holiday" market with Moishe House Adams Morgan. See the sights, buy...
Jewish Christmas Eve with 2239 December 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm NA 406 8th St SE, Washington, DC, United States Celebrate Christmas Eve like our ancestors: with Chinese food! First round of dumplings is on us! Event is in person....
Mad Mahj: Week 1 of Winter 2026 Season with DC Drop-In Mahjongg January 7 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Urban Roast 916 G ST NW, Washington, DC, United States JOIN OUR NEW SOCIAL MAHJONGG LEAGUE for weekly game play based on the NMJL (American-style) Mahjongg rules — PLUS some... $160
Israel at a Turning Point with Pozez JCC of Northern VA January 8 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Pozez JCC of North Virginia 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031, Fairfax, VA, United States What Comes After War, Ceasefire, and Global Shifts? A Special Evening with Yaron Deckel, Journalist and Jewish Agency’s Regional Director...
Mad Mahj: Week 2 of Winter 2026 Season with DC Drop-In Mahjongg January 14 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Urban Roast 916 G ST NW, Washington, DC, United States JOIN OUR NEW SOCIAL MAHJONGG LEAGUE for weekly game play based on the NMJL (American-style) Mahjongg rules — PLUS some... $160
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...
