10:30 am - 12:00 pm Sunday Series – Prophetic Voices with Am Kolel April 27, 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
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Iyar Rosh Chodesh Circle at Urban Adamah April 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Iyar Rosh Chodesh Circle at Urban Adamah Join us for our monthly Rosh Chodesh gatherings, an opportunity to come together and get rooted in our Jewish tradition... $27
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm East Bay Jewish Writing Circle April 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm East Bay Jewish Writing Circle Join fellow community members for a monthly generative writing experience. With an open theme, facilitators will bring to the table... $18
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Zochrim: Singing in Their Memory for Yom Ha’Zikaron with Pozez JCC April 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Zochrim: Singing in Their Memory for Yom Ha’Zikaron with Pozez JCC Yom Ha'Zikaron, Israel's Memorial Day, is a time of profound reflection. We gather to honor fallen soldiers lost in service to Israel and the victims of terror, sharing in the collective sorrow of those left behind. Let's join together for an evening of remembrance as we listen to five poignant Israeli songs, each carrying a unique story of sacrifice and resilience. Through these melodies, we'll connect with the spirit of Yom Ha'Zikaron and find comfort in the shared experience. Light refreshments will be served.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day with New Israel Fund and Tifereth Israel May 4, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day with New Israel Fund and Tifereth Israel The Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony, led by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle Families Forum in Israel/Palestine, is the largest Israeli-Palestinian jointly organized peace event in history. Now in its 20th year, the Joint Memorial is a beacon of hope in the darkness - a space for Israelis and Palestinians to defy the forces that seek to divide them, grieve together, and choose hope over despair. Join us as we gather in solidarity to echo the message of our allies in Israel/Palestine. We will view videos from the main event*, hear from local Palestinian and Israeli speakers, and have an opportunity to reflect and connect in small-group settings. * The DC event will not be livestreamed. There's an option to view the main Israel/Palestine event online on April 29.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Embodied Torah Class Series May 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Embodied Torah Class Series How does it feel to be wrapped by a tallis? What happens when you use your hands to draw the... $123
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Learning + Art-Making: Blessing the Ordinary with the Extraordinary with the Den May 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Learning + Art-Making: Blessing the Ordinary with the Extraordinary with the Den Judaism offers a wide range of blessings to honor everyday moments in addition to times for daily and holiday prayers–traditionally covering everything from travel and using the bathroom to surviving life-threatening experiences. Contemporary Jewish poets and writers have also crafted liturgies for seemingly mundane occasions, such as going to a party or even watching TV. Join Rabbi Emmanuel to explore the traditions and practices of "everyday" blessings, followed by art inspired by our learning: creative writing, poetry, interpretive translation, drawing, sketching, and more. This session is designed with first-time poets or painters in mind–nobody will be put on the spot! All are welcome and no prior experience necessary. We will gather at a home in Arlington, VA that is Metro accessible. Address will be shared with registrants.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesdays for Women: Pre-Shavuot Sushi-Making! with Mesorah DC May 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesdays for Women: Pre-Shavuot Sushi-Making! with Mesorah DC Join us for a hands-on sushi making with a twist - as we dive into the deeper layers of Shavuot! $5
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kabbalah-Dating May 18, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kabbalah-Dating Learn about how the Tree of Life can be seen as a guide for dating! Elly Malka has taught this...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Book of Ruth: Inspiring Torah for a World in Crisis with the Den Collective May 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Book of Ruth: Inspiring Torah for a World in Crisis with the Den Collective Traditionally read on the upcoming late-spring holiday of Shavuot, the biblical book of Ruth takes place in the backdrop of ecological crisis, political instability, and a breakdown of social trust and institutions. Yet amidst it all, Ruth's characters learn to care for one another and lay the foundations for a better future. Join Rabbi Emmanuel for learning and conversation as we explore the Book of Ruth and reflect on its resonances with our current moment and lives today. We will gather in a Metro accessible location in Central DC. All are welcome, with no prior experience necessary. Address will be shared with registrants.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesdays for Women: Torah’s Blueprint for Love and Connection! with Mesorah DC May 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesdays for Women: Torah’s Blueprint for Love and Connection! with Mesorah DC Join us for light meal and a three part series/discussion 'Sacred Spark' - the Torah's blueprint for love and connection! $5
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cooking Jewish with Chef Nissimmi Naim Naor with Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia May 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cooking Jewish with Chef Nissimmi Naim Naor with Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia 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
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spring Shabbat Schmooze: Eat, Play, Learn with the Den Collective May 24, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spring Shabbat Schmooze: Eat, Play, Learn with the Den Collective Shabbat afternoon in late spring is wonderfully spacious, with long sunny hours filled with learning, singing, conversation, and play. Together with Rabbi Emmanuel, we'll enjoy the magic of Shabbat in community. The Den will bring snacks and a taste of the week's Torah portion to learn and discuss, while everyone is invited to bring blankets, board/card games, frisbees, etc. Come ready to relax, meet new friends and reconnect with old ones, and enjoy Shabbat. No prior experience is necessary, all are welcome! We will gather in a central park location determined by registrant sign ups. Exact meet-up location will be shared with registrants.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Embodied Torah Class Series May 27, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Embodied Torah Class Series How does it feel to be wrapped by a tallis? What happens when you use your hands to draw the... $123
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesdays for Women: Torah’s Blueprint for Love and Connection! with Mesorah DC May 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesdays for Women: Torah’s Blueprint for Love and Connection! with Mesorah DC Join us for light meal and a three part series/discussion 'Sacred Spark' - the Torah's blueprint for love and connection! $5
April 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Zochrim: Singing in Their Memory for Yom Ha’Zikaron with Pozez JCC
May 4, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day with New Israel Fund and Tifereth Israel
May 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Learning + Art-Making: Blessing the Ordinary with the Extraordinary with the Den
May 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Book of Ruth: Inspiring Torah for a World in Crisis with the Den Collective
May 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesdays for Women: Torah’s Blueprint for Love and Connection! with Mesorah DC
May 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cooking Jewish with Chef Nissimmi Naim Naor with Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia
May 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesdays for Women: Torah’s Blueprint for Love and Connection! with Mesorah DC
