A Light in the Dark: DC Unity Suppers by Leap Forward & Herut DC January 9, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Reflection location TBA. , United States Breaking bread together is a beautiful way to get to know our neighbours, hear each other's stories, and build strong communities. The Unity-Building Supper Series is a series of interactive dinners designed to honor and celebrate culture, artistry, and the unique traditions that shape us as human beings in the greater Baltimore and Washington DC region. We work to center creativity, collaboration, and community building with a focus on Black, Jewish, and Black-Jewish relations. For our event on January 9th, we will connect over a meal and have a conversation about what brings meaning to our lives as well as navigating the journey of being human and returning to the core truths within us. This month, we will discuss the theme of being a light in the dark, particularly centring the holidays of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Cost Range: 10 - 18 $14
Prophetic Voice for Today: Heschel with The Den January 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mira Smith Scion of a Hasidic dynasty, professor at Reform and Conservative seminaries, mystical social critic, civil rights and anti-war advocate–Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel embodied many of the biggest questions about spirituality, politics, and technology that continue to shape the Jewish community and our world today. Led by Rabbi Emmanuel, we will explore the life of one of the 20th century's greatest Jewish thinkers, reflecting on Heschel's lessons for our own lives and current moment. 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.
Middle East Expert Panel: Presented By IPF Atid Bay Area and Emanu-El YALC January 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm RSVP for Address 1817 M Street Northwest, Oakland, CA, United States Join IPF Atid Bay Area and Emanu-El YALC for a conversation featuring Shira Efron, Israel Policy Forum Diane and Guilford...
In Conversation with Red Tent Fund founder Alli Korman with Adas Israel January 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm RSVP for exact location. , United States The Red Tent Fund, a nonprofit abortion fund rooted in the Jewish values and teachings that affirm the right to abortion Why The Red Tent Fund? Historically, American Jews have supported abortion access in the United States. According to the Pew Research Center, over 80% of Jewish adults believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases. This deep-seated support often translated into contributions to abortion funds, which aligned donors' contributions with the Jewish values and teachings affirming the right to abortion. After the tragic events of October 7th, many abortion organizations refused to acknowledge the atrocities and sexual violence against Jews and made Jews feel that they had to pick between their Jewish identity and their support for reproductive rights. This false choice created a disconnect for many Jewish supporters of abortion funds. In November 2023, Allison Korman resigned from her position with the DC Abortion Fund for these same reasons and pub
Have You Made Art About It Yet? Dreams Edition! with Rabbi Adina Allen January 16, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Zoom , United States Dreaming of a world to come invites us into the sacred act of envisioning what could be. In this session...
Cultivating a Culture of Innovation: Lessons from a Solar Rock Star January 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Zoom , United States Get inspired by Dan Shugar — solar pioneer by day, and rock star by night! Join us for an exciting...
1st Meeting of Understanding and Navigating Antisemitism Series with the Den January 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Joel Taubman Join Rabbi Aderet for an in-depth exploration of Antisemitism from past to present. From Antisemitism's historical roots and pervasive nature to its detrimental impact on our society today. How do we navigate Antisemitism? We will also foster a guided space for reflection of how people have experienced antisemitism, especially during the past year. Please note, this is a 3-part series. Please plan to attend each class in the series as material builds from class to class and we will develop a cohort feel to enable us to cover these sensitive matters in community. No experience necessary. Everyone welcome. A central location will be shared with registrants once we see where registrants are traveling from Class Dates: Tuesdays: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 (7-8:45pm) Sign Up by Jan. 7
Film Screening: Batman and Bill with Capital Jewish Museum January 26, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm Reflection location TBA. , United States 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
Mourners Studio with Jeanne Reisman and Jewish Studio Project January 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Jewish Studio Project 940 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA, United States Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one, approaching a Yahrzeit, or navigating other significant losses—whether personal or communal?... $18
Open Studio at JSP Berkeley! January 28, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Jewish Studio Project 940 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA, United States Join in creative community to make art about it at JSP Open Studio! Drop by the Berkeley Studio to explore... $22
On ÒJewBarrassment’: Jewish Wisdom on Not-Knowing with the Den Collective January 30, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Samantha Greenwald 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.