Rikud By The Bay January 16, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 10:00 pm Congregation Chevra Thilim 751 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States Rikud By The Bay is bringing you an Israeli Dance event every month in San Francisco! Join us on Thursday... $17
“Return from the Other Planet” Screening with Avalon Theatre January 23, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Gesher Jewish Day School 4800 Mattie Moore Court Fairfax, VA 22030 , United States Director Assaf Lapid in person! Winner of the Best Documentary Award at the Jerusalem Film Festival, RETURN FROM THE OTHER PLANET is an enthralling film that delves into the life of an author who initially wrote using a pseudonym, only to later unveil his true and complex identity. Cost Range: 9.43 - 14.15 $12
Courage in Solitude: The Lone Soldier Experience with Friends of the IDF February 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm RSVP for Arlington address! , United States Young Leadership D.C. invites you to an engaging conversation of The Lone Soldier Experience in Washington, D.C., Discover valuable insights, network with like-minded professionals, and be part of meaningful conversations, while enjoying a kosher wine. The event is intended for young professionals of the age 21-40. Questions? YLDC@fidf.org. $40
JNFuture Tu Bishvat Wine & Trees with Jewish National Fund February 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Kesher Israel Social Hall 2801 N Street, NW Washington, DC , United States Join young Zionists and commemorate Tu BiShvat, the original Earth Day. Learn about Jewish National Fund-USA's crucial work in preserving the beautiful land of Israel. Connect with like-minded visionaries and hear how you can be part of a movement that is building a greener, brighter future for the people of Israel. This event is open to young philanthropists ages 22-40. Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:00 - 9:00 pm Metro Center, NW Address Provided Prior to Event Email jkaplan@jnf.org for more information. Cost Range: 0 - 54 $54
The American Jewish Community: New Identity Challenges After Oct. 7 with WHC February 23, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am HIGHLINE RxR 2010 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 , United States The killing of 1,200 Israelis on Octo_ber 7, 2023, by Hamas mil_i_tants becomes a hor_ri_ble crime that chal_lenges the core of Rabbi John Rosove's beliefs. For months, he finds him_self lost in doubt and grief and, yes, a desire for revenge. In the end, as the tragedy of Gaza unfolds, his brave voice does not waver in its deter_mi_na_tion to see peace and social jus_tice come to the Mid_dle East, for the chil_dren of Pales_tine and Israel. Rabbi Rosove and WHC Rabbi Sue Shankman will discuss the challenges facing the American Jewish community since October 7.
Poems for Our Days with the Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies February 25, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm RSVP for Woodley Park address. , United States Presented by Dr. Rachel Korazim, Israeli Scholar and Educator The calamity of October 7 and the war that followed had left Israel and the Jewish world in shock and despair. The unimaginable became our reality. As more details of the horror unfold, as we are facing the painful daily losses in battle and the plight of the hostages and their families. Not less troubling, are the terrible losses and devastation in Gaza. We find ourselves less and less able to talk about it. The expression most commonly used is ein milim -- No Words! Yet - some struggle and do find words to express pain and anger, despair and abandonment. In our session, we will read and discuss poetry written these very days. The poems are often raw and painful, while at the same time full of love and even hope. Some are in the form of prayers such as a new ÒKadish', and many reference biblical motifs, such as the Akeida or Joseph. Others address the new Òcorrect' language since one cannot say any more simple thin
Mediterranean Shabbat with Moishe House Georgetown March 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Inbar Turjeman Shabbat Shalom, Hey! Mediterranean food, Yay! Shabbat with friends, Slay! Challah candles and wine, pray! RS-VP, Today!
Virtual Info Session with Honeymoon Israel March 23, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Washington Hebrew Congregation 3935 Macomb Street Northwest Washington, DC 20016 , United States Join us and Honeymoon Israel alumni couples at our online info session where we will share what Honeymoon Israel is all about, our safety procedures to keep you and your loved one safe on an international trip, and how to apply!
“The Milky Way” Screening with Avalon Theatre March 26, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm Gesher Jewish Day School 4800 Mattie Moore Court Fairfax, VA 22030 , United States Tala, an Israeli offbeat musician, just had her first baby. With no father in the picture and desperate to make a living to support her child , Tala takes up a job at the ÒMilky Way'' an upscale dairy specializing in premium breast milk for affluent families. Cost Range: 9.43 - 14.15 $12
A Breakfast for Defense: A Conversation with NGO Monitor with Friends of the IDF March 27, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am RSVP for Arlington address! , United States YL-DC invites you to an exclusive Young Leadership event in Washington, D.C.! Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with NGO Monitor, where lawyers and consultants will engage in an insightful conversation. Enjoy a kosher breakfast while networking and connecting with like-minded professionals. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation! This Young Leadership event is open to individuals ages 21-40. The event is open for all networks! $36
Israeli Dance Party with Israeli Dance Festival DC March 29, 2025 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm Aaron Traub Community Israeli Dance Party/Harkada Brand new and classic circles, lines, & couples dances. Minimum Suggested Donation Amt: 5.00
Performance with Israeli Dance Festival DC March 30, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Melissa Eisen Israeli Dance Festival DC showcases DC area dance troupes composed of young children dancing in their first festival to veterans of many performances. Over 200 dancers on stage! Cost Range: 10.00 - 25.00 $18
From Bondage to Healing: Freedom to Grieve and Rebuild w/ the Haberman Institute April 3, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm RSVP for Woodley Park address. , United States The Haberman Institute is honored to welcome the volunteers behind the Shiloni Project, back to our community. This grassroots organization was formed immediately after October 7, 2023, by volunteers initially committed to supporting soldiers and evacuees. We invite you to learn how the Project has evolved to focus on the needs of hostage families–parents, siblings, children, and spouses–some of whom have returned, while others remain in captivity. Today, the Shiloni Project has developed a thoughtful, grassroots effort to support these families who have faced an unimaginable reality. These families have devoted themselves entirely to fighting for their loved ones, postponing their own healing after experiencing profound loss. While some continue the fight, others are just beginning their long journey of recovery. Register to learn about the Shiloni Project's key initiative: therapeutic retreats on the peaceful island of Pilion, Greece, gifting hostage families a chance to esca
Virtual Info Session with Honeymoon Israel April 8, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Washington Hebrew Congregation 3935 Macomb Street Northwest Washington, DC 20016 , United States Join us and Honeymoon Israel alumni couples at our online info session where we will share what Honeymoon Israel is all about, our safety procedures to keep you and your loved one safe on an international trip, and how to apply!
Malka Productions: Jewish Voices: Disrupting the White Colonizer Narrative April 9, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm TBA 24hrs in advance of event- mission district san francisco, CA, United States Malka Productions Presents Jewish Voices: Disrupting the White Colonizer Narrative & Reclaiming the Mizrahi Experience in the Fight Against Antisemitism... $22
Community Garden Groundbreaking with Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia April 27, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Join us in cultivating community and compassion! We're thrilled to announce the groundbreaking of our new community garden, a collaborative effort with our neighbors at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Together, we'll lay the foundation for a flourishing space, installing a fence, garden boxes, and storage, and establishing pathways to the garden - all while enriching our soil with mulch and hope. Roll up your sleeves and make a difference! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or new to the soil, there's a place for you. Come dressed ready to work outdoors, and let's create something beautiful together. Our harvest will nourish local veterans. We're proud to partner with Cook for VETS, a vital nonprofit providing free meals to those who served. Founder LJ Raspler will join us at the groundbreaking, sharing her inspiring vision and helping us kickstart this meaningful endeavor. This is just the beginning! We'll be planting on May 18th, and hope you'll join us again as we watch our gard Free
DC’s 11th Official Mimouna Festival at the Smithsonian with SHIN DC April 27, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Washington Hebrew Congregation 3935 Macomb St NW Washington, DC 20016 , United States You are Cordially Invited to Our 11th Annual DC's Official Mimouna Festival of Good Neighbors with SHIN DC at the Smithsonian When: Sunday, April 27, 12:30-4:30 PM (EST) Where: Smithsonian National Museum of African Art Featuring Singer NETA ELKAYAM & Mimouna Ensemble including Moshe Elmakias, Chakib Hilali, Almog Sharvit, Abderrahim Amtheqal, Maya Cohen, and Mohcine Saqi LIVE MUSIC FINE ART LEARN POPULAR/CHAABI MOROCCAN DANCE TRADITIONAL KOSHER MOROCCAN SWEETS COOKING DEMOS SOUK/SHOUK In Person and Live Stream _______________________ RSVP Required (free): shindc.org/mimouna2025 _______________________ Questions? Email info at shindc dot org _______________________ SHIN DC: https://shindc.org/ Keep up w/ SHIN DC on Facebook: http://facebook.com/Sephardic.Heritage.IN.DC Follow SHIN DC on Instagram/Twitter (X)
Virtual Info Session with Honeymoon Israel April 28, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Washington Hebrew Congregation 3935 Macomb Street Northwest Washington, DC 20016 , United States Join us and Honeymoon Israel alumni couples at our online info session where we will share what Honeymoon Israel is all about, our safety procedures to keep you and your loved one safe on an international trip, and how to apply!
The 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Service Satellite Ceremony April 29, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Jewish Community Center of San Francisco 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA, United States One of the largest global peace events in history, the ceremony provides a unique opportunity for Israelis and Palestinians to...
Yom Hazikaron: Israel’s Memorial Day April 29, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Jewish Community Center of San Francisco 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA, United States Join the Consulate General of Israel, Israeli American Council and the Israeli House to remember and pay tribute to the...
Zochrim: Singing in Their Memory for Yom Ha’Zikaron with Pozez JCC April 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Kranken Courts 514 Rhode Island Ave NE,, Washington, DC, United States 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.
Yom HaAtzmaut: Laughter and Celebration w/ Comedian Joel Chasnoff with Pozez JCC May 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Give a Hoot Comedy 16143 Shady Grove RD, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States Celebrate Israel's Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) with a night of side-splitting laughter! The Pozez JCC is thrilled to present Comedy with Chasnoff, featuring the hilarious Israeli comedian and author, Joel Chasnoff, direct from his ÒYachad Tour.' Get ready to laugh! In these chaotic times, we could all use some laughs. Come to the J for an evening of good clean comedy and community. Joel Chasnoff will entertain us with his humorous take on life in Israel and being Jewish in today's world. Stick around after the laughs! Joel will be signing copies of his latest book, ÒIsrael 201,' at a special post-show book sale. Join us for a well-deserved escape from reality. $25
Young Leadership D.C. Yom HaAtzmaut Blue & White Party with Friends of the IDF May 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm RSVP for Arlington address! , United States Join FIDF Young Leadership D.C. for an unforgettable Yom Ha'Atzmaut Blue & White Party in the heart of the D.C. Metro Area! Celebrate Israel's Independence Day with a live DJ, great company, and your first drink on us! Connect with like-minded young professionals and show your blue & white pride. Get your tickets now! Questions? YLDC@fidf.org. Young Leadership events are for ages 21 - 40. Cost Range: 40 - 360
Young Leadership D.C. Yom HaAtzmaut Blue & White Party with Friends of the IDF May 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Location will share after registration TBD, Washington, District of Columbia, United States Join FIDF Young Leadership D.C. for an unforgettable Yom Ha’Atzmaut Blue & White Party in the heart of the D.C....
Young Zionist Yom HaAtzmaut: Panel & Garden Party! May 3, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cow Hollow - Actual Location TBA San Francisco, CA, United States Emanu-El's Young Adult Leadership Committee, in partnership with IPF Atid Bay Area and Malka Productions, presents Young Zionist Voices essayists... $9
We Will Dance Again: Zumba Class & Fundraiser with Rodef 2100 May 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Join Rodef 2100 and Temple Rodef Shalom's Israel Committee in celebrating Israel Independence Day and honoring the lives lost on October 7th at the NOVA music festival! Led by talented instructors, the event will feature a fun, high-energy, hour-long Zumba session–a cardio Latin dance workout perfect for all skill levels. Water and light snacks will be provided. Additionally, QR codes will be available for donations to organizations supporting the victims of October 7th. Let's come together to honor, remember, and celebrate resilience through the power of dance!
Israel at 77: Rising Together with Bender JCC of Greater Washington May 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm J-Fit Health Club at Pozez JCC 8900 Little River Turnpike Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States The Bender JCC's Community Celebration of Israel's 77th Birthday Celebrate Israeli Independence Day with an unforgettable experience for all ages and life stages! Immerse yourself in the rich culture, flavors, and vibrant spirit of Israel with a day full of exciting activities, including: ¥ Delicious Israeli food ¥ Shouk: Arts, Crafts and Authentic Israeli food influenced by a variety of cultures, including Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Eastern European ¥ Music by DJ Grace Mozes ¥ Engaging activities for all ages ¥ Israeli dance workshop, food workshop Questions? Contact Maytal Regev at mregev@benderjccgw.org or 301-348-3843 $10
