1:00 pm - 2:45 pm Film Screening: Batman and Bill with Capital Jewish Museum January 26, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm Film Screening: Batman and Bill with Capital Jewish Museum Learn about pop culture anthropologist and DC-local Marc Tyler Nobleman and his quest to tell the story of Bill Finger, the previously uncredited co-creator of Batman. Visitors to our JewCE: The Jewish Comic Experience exhibition learn about DC-local Marc Tyler Nobleman and his quest to tell the story of Bill Finger, the uncredited co-creator of Batman. Dig deeper into this story with a documentary about Nobleman's crusade to bring Bill Finger justice. Runtime 1h 33m. Cost Range: 0 - 5.72 Free
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mourners Studio with Jeanne Reisman and Jewish Studio Project January 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mourners Studio with Jeanne Reisman and Jewish Studio Project Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one, approaching a Yahrzeit, or navigating other significant losses—whether personal or communal?... $18
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Open Studio at JSP Berkeley! January 28, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Open Studio at JSP Berkeley! Join in creative community to make art about it at JSP Open Studio! Drop by the Berkeley Studio to explore... $22
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm On ÒJewBarrassment’: Jewish Wisdom on Not-Knowing with the Den Collective January 30, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm On ÒJewBarrassment’: Jewish Wisdom on Not-Knowing with the Den Collective Several years ago, the term ÒJewBarrassment' came on the scene to describe a negative feeling some experience when they make a ritual Òmistake,' or don't know something relating to Jewish culture or observance. Whether you have heard of ÒJewBarrassment' or are new to the term, many of us can identify with the fear of not-knowing the Òright' thing to do in one setting or another–regardless of Jewish background, upbringing, or experience. In this spirit, join Rabbi Emmanuel for an open-hearted conversation and learning exploring Jewish wisdom and personal reflections on a wide-range of experiences and feelings associated with ÒJewBarrassment.' All are welcome and no prior experience necessary. We will gather at a home in Arlington that is Metro accessible. Address will be shared with registrants.
10:00 am - 11:00 am Book Talk w/ Barbara Ostfeld: First Female Reform Cantor w/ Temple Rodef Shalom February 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Book Talk w/ Barbara Ostfeld: First Female Reform Cantor w/ Temple Rodef Shalom Temple Rodef Shalom invites you to a morning of reflection and inspiration as we welcome Cantor Barbara Ostfeld to share her groundbreaking journey. Falls Church, VA - In celebration of 50 years of women in the cantorate, Temple Rodef Shalom is thrilled to host Cantor Barbara Ostfeld, the first woman to be ordained as a cantor in Jewish history. Cantor Ostfeld will share insights from her memoir, Catbird: The Ballad of Barbi Prim, an engaging and deeply personal reflection on her path to breaking barriers and finding her voice. Catbird: The Ballad of Barbi Prim tells the story of a brave and quirky eight-year-old girl whose love of singing and determination to overcome societal challenges eventually led her to become a trailblazer in the Jewish world. Along the way, she confronts personal and family struggles, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, and ultimately becomes a role model for courage and resilience. With humor, insight, and honesty, Cantor Ostfeld shows that we are all
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm GatherBay Book Club: The Place of All Possibility February 5, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm GatherBay Book Club: The Place of All Possibility What can Judaism teach us about creativity? And, particularly in our current challenging times, how can that creativity help us... $15
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Nights at the Round Table: Ending Homelessness with Capital Jewish Museum February 11, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Nights at the Round Table: Ending Homelessness with Capital Jewish Museum Hear from expert panelists on the topic of homelessness in the DC area. Learn about the roots of the problem, misconceptions about people experiencing homelessness, and the path forward to eradicating this issue. Then, join the discussion and learn ways to take action and address the issue over dessert. Panelists include James Davis, Member of National Coalition for the Homeless Faces of Homelessness Speakers Bureau, Lara Pukatch, Chief Advocacy Officer, Miriam's Kitchen, and Amber W. Harding, Executive Director, Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless. Moderated by Rabbi Atara Cohen, Director of Jewish Life and Learning, Edlavitch DCJCC. In partnership with Edlavitch DCJCC's Center for Social Responsibility and Jews United for Justice. Nights at the Round Table is a discussion-based series that promotes conversation, community-building, and civic engagement around contemporary issues. If the ticket price is a barrier to entry, please contact Lisa Del Sesto at ldelsesto@ca $15
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm GatherBay Book Club: The Place of All Possibility February 12, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm GatherBay Book Club: The Place of All Possibility What can Judaism teach us about creativity? And, particularly in our current challenging times, how can that creativity help us... $15
9:00 am - 10:30 am Have You Made Art About It Yet? Tu BiShvat! with Rabbi Adina Allen & Dayenu February 13, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Have You Made Art About It Yet? Tu BiShvat! with Rabbi Adina Allen & Dayenu Tu BiShvat invites us to reflect on our connection to the earth, the ecosystems that sustain us, and our place...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Emmy Winning Writer David Sacks – Personal Journey Discussion with Mesorah DC February 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Emmy Winning Writer David Sacks – Personal Journey Discussion with Mesorah DC Join us to hear from David Sacks, Emmy Award Winning Writer as he shares his personal journey. $5
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Sunday Series – Prophetic Voices with Am Kolel February 23, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Sunday Series – Prophetic Voices with Am Kolel Join Reb David for a monthly Sunday Series on Prophetic Voices. You are welcome to come to as many as you'd like. There is a discount for registering for all four sessions. Each session will be in person at Am Kolel's Rockville Center & on Zoom at 10:30AM. Session 1 - February 23 - Hebrew Prophets 1: Amos, Isaiah, and Jeremiah Recommended Text: The Prophets, An Introduction by Abraham Joshua Heschel Session 2 - March 30 - Hebrew Prophets 2: Hosea, Micah, and Ezekiel Session 3 - April 27 - Modern Prophetic Voices: Martin Buber and Hannah Arendt Martin Buber is an Austrian Jewish philosopher, author of On Zion and A Land of Two Peoples. Hannah Arendt is a twentieth century German Jewish philosopher who wrote on wealth, power, democracy and totalitarianism. Session 4 - June 1 - Erev Shavuot, Prophetic Voices Today Standing at Sinai with Arthur Waskow, Ernestine Rose, Judith Plaskow, and Peter Beinhart Use discount code SUNDAY4 if you'd like to join us for all 4 se $20
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm “The Merchant of Venice” Screening & Panel with Washington Hebrew Congregation February 24, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm “The Merchant of Venice” Screening & Panel with Washington Hebrew Congregation Washington Hebrew is excited to present a special screening of Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice." Directed by Abigail Graham, and performed by Shakespeare's Globe, this is an incredible opportunity to see this timeless story in a unique setting. Following the screening, we will have a panel discussion on the representation of antisemitism in the play. Cost Range: 10 - 25 $10
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ÒReligious Adulting’: A Spiritual Approach to Adulthood with the Den Collective February 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ÒReligious Adulting’: A Spiritual Approach to Adulthood with the Den Collective In the wake of the Holocaust, an unpublished manuscript was found in the rubble of the Warsaw Ghetto. Written before the war, the author– Hasidic rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira–buried his life's work shortly before his death. In doing so, he preserved his ÒHakhsharat HaAvrekhim,' a spiritual guidebook seeking to speak to the life experiences and religious questions facing communities of young adults. Join Rabbi Emmanuel for study and conversation about this unique text, exploring its wisdom and takeaways for our lives today. All are welcome and no prior experience necessary. We will gather at a home in DC that is Metro accessible. Address will be shared with registrants.
January 30, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm On ÒJewBarrassment’: Jewish Wisdom on Not-Knowing with the Den Collective
February 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Book Talk w/ Barbara Ostfeld: First Female Reform Cantor w/ Temple Rodef Shalom
February 11, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Nights at the Round Table: Ending Homelessness with Capital Jewish Museum
February 13, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Have You Made Art About It Yet? Tu BiShvat! with Rabbi Adina Allen & Dayenu
February 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Emmy Winning Writer David Sacks – Personal Journey Discussion with Mesorah DC
February 24, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm “The Merchant of Venice” Screening & Panel with Washington Hebrew Congregation
February 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ÒReligious Adulting’: A Spiritual Approach to Adulthood with the Den Collective
