YP Kiddush with Adas Israel Congregation January 11, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Il Supremo Italian Restaurant II 4400 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States Join your fellow 22- to 35-year-olds after services at a YP-dedicated table during kiddush. We'll have some nice conversation with good companyÉand maybe a game or two as well!
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...
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
Rising Song Shabbat and Dinner with Tifereth Israel Congregation January 17, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church 1525 Newton St NW , United States The TI Ritual Committee invites you to "circle up" in song to propel the community into a soul-filling Shabbat. Have little ones in your family? Come early for snacks a half hour before the service. Come and sing, stay to eat and sing some more! Please register by Monday, January 13 by 9 am. $22
Lecture on Operation Benjamin with Kesher Israel Congregation January 18, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Ilicia Rosenberg Come hear Shalom Lamm, the co-founder and Chief Historian of Operation Benjamin. The Mission of Operation Benjamin is to find American Jewish soldiers who died in service in WW2 and who were mistakenly buried under Latin Crosses in America's foreign cemeteries. Working with the families and the American Battle Monuments Commission, they replace the crosses with Stars of David in beautiful ceremonies. To date, they have successfully completed 30 replacements in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, and the Philippines. The work of Operation Benjamin has been featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Post. ***This event will take place at the home of Judah Rose and Alisa Schreier. Please register in order to get the exact location.
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...
Havdalah and Hot Chocolate (and dinner!) with Adas Israel Congregation January 25, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Il Supremo Italian Restaurant II 4400 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States Join Young Professionals at Adas Israel for Havdalah and a Hot Chocolate Bar - including regular, spiked, and vegan options - followed by FREE dinner from Shouk. Get ready for this fun, meaningful, and tasty experience! We'll meet in Kay Hall (the big social hall downstairs). RSVP required by Wednesday, January 22: https://www.adasisrael.org/form/YP-Havdalah-and-dinner.html
Annual TI Game Night with Tifereth Israel Congregation January 25, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church 1525 Newton St NW , United States Continuing the TI tradition, Kol Nashim and Gevarim are sponsoring Game Night for one and all! Board games for all ages Mah Jongg Poker Puzzles Word games If you have a favorite game, bring it! Puzzlers and knitters welcome Here's your chance to mingle and schmooze with congregants and guests. Sweet and salty snacks, soft drinks, wine and beer provided. Contributions accepted.
MLK Service Day at the J with Pozez JCC January 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Near the Court House Metro Station Apartment Building Community Room -- Address emailed out after registration, Arlington, Virginia, United States Join us on January 26, 2025 for a meaningful and impactful Martin Luther King, Jr Day of Service (MLK) at the JCC. Honoring the legacy of MLK, we invite you to give back to the community, while making new friends, and learning together. Whether you enjoy building things or are a craft enthusiast, there's a project for you to enjoy. This day is about coming together, making an impact, and honoring the spirit of service. No experience necessary–just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to contribute! For Families with Young Children: Kick off the day at 10am with Drew Blue Shoes' magical performance! Bring brand-new pajamas for children of all ages to donate, and enjoy a pizza lunch while helping sort the pajamas & writing cards for distribution to children in need. For Adults, Teens, and Tweens: At 11am, choose between two impactful service projects: Build garden boxes for our new community garden, helping provide fresh produce to those in need. Create cozy fleece blankets for hos $12
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
La Nona Kanta–The Remarkable Life of Flory Jagoda with Pozez JCC January 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Near the Court House Metro Station Apartment Building Community Room -- Address emailed out after registration, Arlington, Virginia, United States La Nona Kanta–The Remarkable Life of Flory Jagoda Monday, January 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Featuring Trio Sefardi A Concert in Commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day Join us for a special multi-media show by Trio Sefardi in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. ÒLa Nona Kanta' is a tale of survival and courage that has significant relevance in today's turbulent world. In filmed interviews, Flory Jagoda tells the true story of how music helped her escape from Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia when she was a teenager; how she made a life in the United States; and how she turned the tragic fate of her family and Balkan Sephardic culture into a celebration of five centuries of faith and tradition, giving meaning to the rest of her life, and delighting audiences worldwide. After the show there will be a short discussion/question & answer session with the audience. ÒLa Nona Kanta' spotlights the age-old existential threat of prejudice and hatred and is a moving $25
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
Shvat New Moon Circle with At The Well January 28, 2025 @ 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm RSVP for exact location. , United States In Shvat we find rejuvenation through our connection to the natural world - just like the trees we celebrate on Tu B'Shvat (full moon), we continue to grow and renew even through the harshness of winter. We will be awakening from our hibernation and planting seeds for the spring to come. Join At The Well in partnership with Adas Israel for this welcoming and renewing gathering, led by Sarah Waxman with guest facilitator Amy Golen. $18
Comics, Comedy and Cocktails with Pozez JCC January 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Near the Court House Metro Station Apartment Building Community Room -- Address emailed out after registration, Arlington, Virginia, United States Comics, Comedy and Cocktails Wednesday, January 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Session 1: Jewish History of Comics: A detailed history of what it means to be Jewish on a comic book panel Join us for an engaging evening of drinks, jokes and comics. Between giants of the comic book industry like Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, or Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, there are also Jewish characters like Ben Grimm and Magneto. How does a Jewish industry create and portray Jewish characters and superheroes? Join us as we explore the history of Jewish creators and their creations and finally answer the question: Are Spider-Man and Superman Jewish? Featuring Sasha Kaplan, Comic Book Historian Sasha Kaplan is a comic book historian, Jewish representation expert, and pop culture commentator. She holds a master's degree in US History and educates people about Jewish history, Jewish people, and issues of Jewish portrayal in TV, film, and comics at various events, synagogues, and comic cons. Her work has bee $25
Wednesdays for Women – GO GREEN! with Mesorah DC January 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm National Museum of American Jewish Military History 1811 R St NW, Washington, DC, United States Join us for an evening of inspiration and creativity as we explore the power of "Green Speech", transforming the way we speak to remove negativity and toxicity...Includes a light dinner and an activity (decorate a friendship mug). $8
ReelAbilities Film Festival – Opening Night with Pozez JCC January 30, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Near the Court House Metro Station Apartment Building Community Room -- Address emailed out after registration, Arlington, Virginia, United States ReelAbilities Film Festival - Opening Night Thursday, January 30 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Breaking Barriers: The Intersection of Disability and Creativity 7pm-9pm (Film and Panel), 9pm-10:30pm (Reception) Experience an inspiring evening as we explore the powerful intersection of disability and creativity. The evening will feature a screening of Left Alone Rhapsody, a documentary about pianist and composer John Bayless, who, after a life-altering stroke, reinvents himself as a one-handed musician and storyteller. Following the film, engage in a thought-provoking discussion on how individuals with disabilities are reshaping the arts and pushing creative boundaries. This event celebrates the resilience and innovation of artists who prove that disability is not a limitation but a powerful tool for unique expression. We invite you to stay for a special reception to continue the conversation in a more relaxed setting. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while you experience the new gallery exhib $15
Havdalah Yoga with Rodef 2100 February 1, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States Close out Shabbat with a relaxing yoga class and havdalah, followed by dinner! Anne Zappas, the founder of Rooted Rainbow Yoga, will lead Rodef 2100 through a yoga class. Join us for class, dinner, or both! And if you'd like, afterwards is a great TRS event/concert celebrating 50 years of Women in the Cantorate!
The Afro-Semitic Experience: Evening of Music & Songs About Freedom w/ Pozez JCC February 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Near the Court House Metro Station Apartment Building Community Room -- Address emailed out after registration, Arlington, Virginia, United States The Afro-Semitic Experience - A Special Evening of Music & Songs About Freedom Thursday, February 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm In Honor of Black History Month Featuring The Afro-Semitic Experience, an American roots jazz band Join us for an evening of unique entertainment and ruach with The Afro-Semitic Experience, a group of Jewish American and African American musicians who have been performing, recording, and teaching together for 25 years. Their friendship ignites their passion and purpose. Together, as a band, they merge their musical roots - Jewish and Afro-diasporic melodies, grooves, and cultures, combining the core concepts of ˆse and shalom - power, action, unity, and peace. Their music embodies the radical notion that people of different faiths, races, and beliefs can come together, celebrate and build community. The band's repertoire is a mix of original compositions and arrangements that bring the message of Unity in the Community to all audiences. ÒImagine Charles Mingus sit $30
Day 1 of Sacred Grounds Shabbaton with Tifereth Israel Congregation February 7, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church 1525 Newton St NW , United States Join together for joyous song, delicious food, prayer, learning, and exploration of next steps for our Sacred Grounds community. The National Wildlife Federation's Sacred Grounds program supports houses of worship in achieving their visions around a wide range of interests and needs such as community building, increasing access to safe outdoor spaces for all, improving water quality, and creating new wildlife habitat. In May of 2024, TI became a Sacred Grounds Synagogue, joining a multi-faith cohort of communities committed to respecting and preserving the sanctity of our planet. The Shabbaton will begin on Friday night with services and dinner, and will continue throughout the day on Saturday. $22
bell hooks, Buddhism, & Beloved Community: Valentine’s Day with Abrahamic House February 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Location shared after registration. , United States Abrahamic House is a multifaith co-living and co-creating space to learn, share, pray, celebrate, connect, and serve. We welcome individuals from all faiths to join us in sharing traditions and creating community. As a Christian Buddhist, Black scholar, and love theorist, bell hooks teaches us what is means to be in better relationship with ourselves and the world. While alive, bell hooks frequently quoted Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh saying, ÒLet's throw this pebble into the water, it may not go far in the beginning, but it will ripple out." That's the power of a single loving act. This Valentine's Day, we'd like to invite you to throw pebbles into the water with us. Come join us from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST on Saturday, February 8, to make cards for the friends, family members, and loved ones who remind you that healing is always an act of communion. We will be celebrating bell hooks' legacy through sharing excerpts of her work and engaging in what hook's referred to
Day 2 of Sacred Grounds Shabbaton with Tifereth Israel Congregation February 8, 2025 @ 12:15 pm - 8:00 pm St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church 1525 Newton St NW , United States Join together for joyous song, delicious food, prayer, learning, and exploration of next steps for our Sacred Grounds community. The National Wildlife Federation's Sacred Grounds program supports houses of worship in achieving their visions around a wide range of interests and needs such as community building, increasing access to safe outdoor spaces for all, improving water quality, and creating new wildlife habitat. In May of 2024, TI became a Sacred Grounds Synagogue, joining a multi-faith cohort of communities committed to respecting and preserving the sanctity of our planet. The Shabbaton will begin on Friday night with services and dinner, and will continue throughout the day on Saturday. $22
Ice Skating and Dinner with Rodef 2100 February 8, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Carmiya Weinraub Join Rodef 2100 for our annual ice skating afternoon in Pentagon Row in Arlington. Join us for ice skating at 3 PM. Don't ice skate, no problem! We will gather for dinner around 5 PM at Nighthawk Brewery and Pizza. Cost of ice skating is covered with your registration fee. Dinner is on your own. $10
Drag Queen Bingo with Pozez JCC February 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Near the Court House Metro Station Apartment Building Community Room -- Address emailed out after registration, Arlington, Virginia, United States Drag Queen Bingo Saturday, February 8 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Glamour, Games, and Giggles. It's Drag Queen Bingo at the J! Doors Open: 7:00 PM Bingo Games and Entertainment: 7:30 PM to 10:30PM Bring your friends and join us for an outrageous evening of fun and entertainment, fabulous prizes, and loads of laughs as two dazzling local drag queens emcee the evening. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun! Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy during the event. Cash bar will be available to keep the good times flowing. Reserve your tickets today! For more information, sponsorship inquiries, or to purchase tickets, email Michelle Pearlstein at Michelle.Pearlstein@theJ.org. Tickets: $36 per person (available for purchase in advance or at the door) $200 for a table that seats six people Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities? Contact us to learn how you can showcase your business and support this grand event! Cost Range: 36 - 200 $118
Creating with the Moon: Rosh Chodesh Shevat with Kohenet K’ Keshira haLev Fife February 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Zoom , United States As the tiny crescent becomes visible in the night sky, Rosh Chodesh offers us an opportunity to refresh our dreams...
Nights at the Round Table: Ending Homelessness with Capital Jewish Museum February 11, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Reflection location TBA. , United States Hear from expert panelists on the topic of homelessness in the DC area. Learn about the roots of the problem, misconceptions about people experiencing homelessness, and the path forward to eradicating this issue. Then, join the discussion and learn ways to take action and address the issue over dessert. Panelists include James Davis, Member of National Coalition for the Homeless Faces of Homelessness Speakers Bureau, Lara Pukatch, Chief Advocacy Officer, Miriam's Kitchen, and Amber W. Harding, Executive Director, Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless. Moderated by Rabbi Atara Cohen, Director of Jewish Life and Learning, Edlavitch DCJCC. In partnership with Edlavitch DCJCC's Center for Social Responsibility and Jews United for Justice. Nights at the Round Table is a discussion-based series that promotes conversation, community-building, and civic engagement around contemporary issues. If the ticket price is a barrier to entry, please contact Lisa Del Sesto at ldelsesto@ca $15
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
Have You Made Art About It Yet? Tu BiShvat! with Rabbi Adina Allen & Dayenu February 13, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Zoom , United States Tu BiShvat invites us to reflect on our connection to the earth, the ecosystems that sustain us, and our place...
Tu Bisvhat Seder: Celebrating Nature’s New Year with the Den Collective February 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Maxwell Silverstein Join Rabbi Emmanuel + Rabbi Aderet for a spirited, soulful gathering in honor of the holiday of Tu BiShvat, or Ònew year for trees.' Like Passover, Tu BiShvat is celebrated with a Seder featuring special foods, storytelling, reflective discussion, singing, and four symbolic cups of grape juice or wine. A beloved tradition among Jewish mystics, Tu BiShvat offers us a unique opportunity to come together to take stock of our relationships to the natural world, community, and year so far. No prior experience necessary. Seating is limited, with registration on a first-come, first-served basis. We will gather at a home in DC that is Metro accessible. Address will be shared with registrants.
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
Shabbat Services and Potluck Dinner with Tikkun Leil Shabbat February 14, 2025 @ 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm Gesher Jewish Day School 4800 Mattie Moore Ct, Fairfax, Virginia, United States Please join us this week to welcome Shabbat, to recharge and find warmth and comfort in community. We are looking forward to being together for TLS this month of Shvat. Please invite your friends! If you have any questions, please contact the organizers at tikkunleilshabbat@yahoo.com. Services: 6:45 PM Potluck: 8:00 PM - approximately Place: The Festival Center 1640 Columbia Rd NW Washington, DC 20009 We will meet in an indoor space at the Festival Center in Columbia Heights for a songful, soulful Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv, followed by potluck dinner. TLS will provide dessert! Covid rapid testing will be required and masks will be optional for this indoor gathering. To further mitigate Covid risks, there will be air filtration units and optional outdoor space for the potluck portion. Please get tested prior to attending, or allow for extra time to get tested at TLS. TLS will provide Covid rapid tests for day-of testing. Free Covid rapid tests are provided at DC public libraries. M
