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  • Workshop on Grief, Mourning, and Healing with the New Synagogue Project

    Friends Meeting of Washington 2111 Decatur Pl NW Washington, DC 20008 , United States

    Step into the High Holidays with intention. The Jewish month of Elul invites us to slow down and turn inward. This allows us to gently open ourselves to an emotion we often avoid: grief. We are given the spiritual space to sit with grief to experience healthy mourning and comfort.

    ___ September 9 Workshop One will dive into resources to explore the sacred tasks of caring for mourners and end-of-life journeys. The workshop focuses on practical information while giving opportunities to share experiences and feelings of grief in a supportive and safe environment.

    __ September 16 Workshop Two will utilize the healing and creative process of Huichol yarn art, accessible to all skill levels, to process grief in a nonverbal way. There will also be small group conversations on mourning and healing as people work on their art.

    Childcare and a light dinner are provided with prior registration. Attend one or both sessions–each stands on its own while building on shared themes.

  • Selichot with Am Kolel

    Provided to ticketholders Downtown, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    Deep dive into vidui (the confessional prayer), personal reflections
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    Elul - the Hebrew month before Rosh HaShanah - is a time for spiritual preparation. We are meant to begin taking an account of our souls, thinking about the moments we missed the mark, and how we can do better in the coming year. This year, we are offering space to start doing this work together. We will discuss themes of the High Holidays, explore the theological implications of the prayers, and start our own reflections. It will all culminate on Selichot, when we will take a look at the confessional prayers as a community. We hope you will join us.
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    Am Kolel is a welcoming and diverse Jewish Renewal community located in Montgomery County, Maryland and serving the Greater Washington, D.C. metro area. Am Kolel is devoted to the revitalization of the Jewish heritage and the Jewish community, seeking to discover and rediscover a Judaism that is spiritually and socially meaningful.

  • HiHo Hike + Learn: Adventures in Nature with the Den Collective

    Dupont Circle. Address will be shared with registrants. , United States

    Jewish mystics retreated into nature as a way to experience a more profound sense of intention and attention to their lives. We'll be guided on our hikes by our very own Òhike captains' (nature lovin' folks from the Den), followed by learning and discussion to get us warmed up for the High Holy Day season.

    Meeting location will be shared with registrants; hikes will be centrally located and transit-accessible. No experience necessary. All are welcome! BYO snack + water bottle.

  • Challah Bake with Challah Back Girls and YWIN DC

    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

  • First Session of Living Mindfully: Be here. Be mindful. Be you with WHC

    HIGHLINE RxR 2010 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 , United States

    "Wherever our thoughts may be, that is where we really are.' – Baal Shem Tov

    ÒThe challenge is to develop the capacity to be fully aware of the workings of our minds and hearts, to be able to sense when our actions fully express our intentions, without closing off the fullness of our awareness.' – Rabbi Jonathan Slater

    Join Rabbi Shankman and Cantor Bortnick for Living Mindfully, a six-week journey into cultivating awareness through a Jewish lens. Together, we will explore how listening, thought, word, and deed reflect and shape the fullness of who we are. Drawing on Jewish texts, soulful chant, and accessible mindfulness practices, each class invites you to notice, awaken, and align your inner and outer lives with greater intention.

    The series culminates with an optional Shabbaton (retreat) on Saturday, November 22, at JBSC, where we will have a Shabbat of practice and study. Together, we'll bring awareness to our senses and connect the six days of creation to the ongoing cre

    $195

  • First Session of 12 Jewish Questions: A Learning Community for Adults with WHC

    HIGHLINE RxR 2010 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 , United States

    Do I need to believe in God to be Jewish? What happens after I die? Where is God in times of tragedy? How do I rest when I have no time? 12JQ brings Jews and non-Jews together to draw upon 3,500 years of Jewish wisdom as we deeply explore 12 of life's most essential questions. Each class will explore a different topic to help broaden your understanding of Judaism and yourself.

    ASL interpreters are provided for each session. Dinner from some of your favorite DC restaurants is included.
    Cost Range: 330 - 385

    $330

  • Voter Information Session with UUCA and Kol Ami

    UUCA - Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA 4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA, United States

    Join us for a non-partisan voter information session as our two congregations come together to educate and empower members before...

  • First Session of Strengthen Your Steps: Jewish Guide to Ethical Living with WHC

    HIGHLINE RxR 2010 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 , United States

    For generations, the Jewish practice of mussar has helped guide people to a greater understanding of who they are and, more importantly, who they can be. Every other week, we'll come together as a whole group to learn and share ways we can cultivate inner qualities like acceptance, generosity, forgiveness, and gratitude. During the Òoff weeks,' you will meet with assigned study partners to explore and discuss Jewish texts. Using Ruchi Koval's Soul Construction: Shape Your Character Using 8 Steps from the Timeless Jewish Practice of Mussar as the starting point, Rabbi Rachel Schmelkin leads this 10-week group through a series of practices to strengthen your ethical and spiritual self.

    The group will meet in person during Mondays@Macomb every other week, and in the off weeks will arrange for independent small group sessions on their own.

    Cost is $150 for WHC Members, $175 for Non-Members.
    Cost Range: 150 - 175

    $175

  • Striving to Belong: LGBTQ+ Jews in Orthodox Communities w/ Capital Jewish Museum

    Reflection location TBA. , United States

    This roundtable discussion examines shifts in the Orthodox community towards greater inclusion of LGBTQ+ Jews. Panelists include Peninah GershmanÊand Rabbi Hyim Shafner, more panelists coming soon. Moderated by Miryam Kabakov.
    Cost Range: 0 - 18

    $9

  • First Meeting of Sex, Love, and Relationships with Am Kolel

    RSVP for Adams Morgan address. , United States

    This 5-session class invites adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to reflect on sex, love, and relationships through the lens of Jewish wisdom. Together we'll engage with Jewish texts as a starting point for exploring our own lives and values. Come ready for open conversation, self-reflection, and meaningful dialogue about how Judaism can help us navigate connection and intimacy today! **No prior Jewish knowledge necessary! Everyone is welcome.

    Am Kolel asks for a donation of $90 for individuals and $150 for couples to it's programming fund in order to take this course. If you are on limited income or are otherwise unable to afford the class, Am Kolel offers scholarships.

    This series is co-hosted by the Bender JCC.

    $90

  • A Bookish Night at the Museum with Capital Jewish Museum

    Reflection location TBA. , United States

    Have you ever wanted to spend a cozy fall evening reading in a museum? Grab your book and join fellow bibliophiles for a relaxing and enlightening evening of reading and discovery. Explore our exhibitions, find a quiet nook to read, hear from book lovers (including our staff) about what they're currently reading, and participate in a book swap.
    Cost Range: 0 - 0

    Free

  • Queering our Mother Rebekah with Am Kolel

    On Zoom , United States

    Join Rabbi Miriam on Wednesday, November 12 (7PM - 8:30PM) on Zoom for Queering Our Mother Rebekah. Rebekah doesn't fit...

  • Israel Conversation and Bagel Brunch with 2239

    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