10:30 am Sunday Series – Prophetic Voices with Am Kolel June 1, 2025 @ 10:30 am 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
10:30 am - 12:30 pm What Is Kosher And Why? Exploring Practice and Meaning with the Den Collective June 1, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm What Is Kosher And Why? Exploring Practice and Meaning with the Den Collective Join the Den and Rabbi Emmanuel for a relaxed and meaningful Sunday morning in the park with a picnic-style brunch and learning with lots of opportunities for meaningful conversations and connections with fellow community members. We'll spread out on blankets, share bagels, coffee, and treats while we dive into questions about keeping kosher. Together we'll explore both the Òwhat'–what's traditionally in, what's traditionally out–and the Òwhy': what deeper meanings and motivations shape the diverse ways people keep kosher today? All are welcome–whether you keep kosher, don't, are skeptical, enthusiastic, curious, or questioning–or all of the above! No prior experience necessary. We will gather at a park in DC that is Metro accessible. Exact meet up location will be shared with registrants. Minimum Suggested Donation Amt: 18
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Free Press in a Free Society with Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia June 1, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Free Press in a Free Society with Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia A free press is one of the bedrock principles of American democracy. However, in recent years, amid extreme polarization, the media has come under scrutiny for how they deliver the news, while public figures have demonized the journalism industry and stoked anger among viewers. Once-revered journalists like Murrow, Cronkite, Woodward and Bernstein have been replaced in part by a new generation of news professionals who emphasize social media views and sensationalist commentary over accurate and well-sourced information. Our distinguished panel of diverse journalists will discuss how we arrived in an era where the weaponization of information has become commonplace in media and the public discourse. We'll also assess whether the Fourth Estate can still be a beacon of truth in our deeply divided society and what can be done to regain the trust of skeptical consumers. Audience Q&A to follow panel discussion. Panelists: Marvin Kalb, veteran journalist, author, and Founding Direct $20
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Italian Food & Torah: Pre-Shavuot Gathering with Adas Israel Congregation June 1, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Italian Food & Torah: Pre-Shavuot Gathering with Adas Israel Congregation Kick off Shavuot with Adas YPs over dinner and learning at Il Supremo in Van Ness! We'll gather for good food (pay your own way-style) and some bite-sized Torah that'll get you thinking and connecting with those at your table. Then we'll walk or Metro over to Adas together for a night of Shavuot programming, deep dives, and sweet treats. Wait, what's Shavuot again? It's the holiday where we celebrate receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai–think spiritual birthday party meets late-night study sesh. We also wrap up the Omer (that 7-week countdown since Passover)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Embodied Torah Class Series June 3, 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 June 4, 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
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Monuments and Memory: Walk + Learn on the National Mall with the Den Collective June 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Monuments and Memory: Walk + Learn on the National Mall with the Den Collective Wind down your day with Rabbi Emmanuel and the Den with a summer evening stroll through the monument along the National Mall–one of DC's best after-work traditions. A chance to make new friends or reconnect with familiar faces, we'll go for a leisurely, scenic stroll with a mid-break rest for Jewish learning and meaningful conversation. In keeping with our historic surroundings, we'll explore Jewish texts on leadership and collective memory–focusing on the curious question of why the Torah records that no monument was built for its greatest leader: Moses. We will gather at a Metro accessible location on the National Mall. All are welcome, with no prior experience necessary. Meet up spot will be shared with registrants.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Embodied Torah Class Series June 17, 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
June 1, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm What Is Kosher And Why? Exploring Practice and Meaning with the Den Collective
June 1, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Italian Food & Torah: Pre-Shavuot Gathering with Adas Israel Congregation
June 4, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesdays for Women: Torah’s Blueprint for Love and Connection! with Mesorah DC
June 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Monuments and Memory: Walk + Learn on the National Mall with the Den Collective
