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  • Sabbath Queen Documentary Screening and Q&A with JxJ

    Temple Emanuel 10101 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD, United States

    After its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, 65 film festivals, 50 cinemas, 8 awards, a New York Times Critic's Pick and sell-out screenings in New York, Los Angeles, Santa Fe, and the Bay Area, SABBATH QUEEN, directed by Sandi Dubowski, has the following screenings and Q&A's in Washington D.C.:

    June 8, 6:00PM screening - Q&A with director Sandi DuBowski, Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie and Ilyse Hogue, Fellow at New America overseeing the Gender, Extremism, & Engagement Project. Former President & CEO of NARAL Pro-Choice America (now Reproductive Freedom for All).

    June 9, 7:30PM screening - Q&A with director Sandi DuBowski, Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie and Ari Shapiro, host of NPR's All Things Considered

    June 10, 7:30PM screening - Q&A with director Sandi DuBowski, Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie and Rabbi Aaron Potek, Senior Rabbi and Executive Director of Jewish Life at Sixth & I.

    Sabbath Queen, a feature documentary filmed over 21 years, follows Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie's epic journey as

    $16

  • Monuments and Memory: Walk + Learn on the National Mall with the Den Collective

    RSVP for location , United States

    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.

  • Embodied Torah Class Series

    Chochmat HaLev 2215 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    How does it feel to be wrapped by a tallis? What happens when you use your hands to draw the...

    $123

  • Egalitarian services and potluck with Tikkun Leil Shabbat

    Gesher Jewish Day School 4800 Mattie Moore Ct, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

    Please join Tikkun Leil Shabbat this week to welcome Shabbat, to recharge and find warmth and comfort in community. This month we celebrate 20 years of TLS! Come help us celebrate, and bring joy to each other! 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. More Covid protocols below.

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  • Havdalah and Community Potluck with Kol Ami

    7701 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20012 , United States

    Celebrate the closing of Shabbat with a brief Havdalah service followed by a potluck dinner. We invite participants to contribute by signing up for a potluck category (e.g., sides, desserts, or beverages.)

    Please RSVP to let us know how many will be attending and what potluck item you plan to bring.

    Let's come together to make this evening special for everyone!

    Free

  • Textual Audacity: Talmud for the Progressive Soul with Rav Avigayil Halpern

    Address provided upon registration. , United States

    Each class will be a deep dive into one Talmudic text on a topic relevant to Jews engaged with the Left. We'll use some supplemental materials to inform our reading, but the core of our study will be the Talmud and its commentaries. Everyone is welcome, but the target audience is Jewish people seeking spiritual nourishment as we engage in the work of building a better world, whatever that looks like for you!

    The class time will be split between chavruta (paired independent study, with guidance from me) and full-group discussion. My goal is for the full-group discussion to feel exciting, stimulating, and accessible to people with a wide range of previous Talmud experience, whether this is your first time encountering the Talmud or you learn Gemara regularly. I will strive to match chavrutot based on your learning needs and goals, particularly around preferring to learn in the original language or in translation. Consider inviting a friend who you might like to be your chavruta!

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    $18

  • Textual Audacity: Talmud for the Progressive Soul with Rav Avigayil Halpern

    Address provided upon registration. , United States

    Each class will be a deep dive into one Talmudic text on a topic relevant to Jews engaged with the Left. We'll use some supplemental materials to inform our reading, but the core of our study will be the Talmud and its commentaries. Everyone is welcome, but the target audience is Jewish people seeking spiritual nourishment as we engage in the work of building a better world, whatever that looks like for you!

    The class time will be split between chavruta (paired independent study, with guidance from me) and full-group discussion. My goal is for the full-group discussion to feel exciting, stimulating, and accessible to people with a wide range of previous Talmud experience, whether this is your first time encountering the Talmud or you learn Gemara regularly. I will strive to match chavrutot based on your learning needs and goals, particularly around preferring to learn in the original language or in translation. Consider inviting a friend who you might like to be your chavruta!

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    $18

  • Egalitarian Services and Potluck with Tikkun Leil Shabbat

    Gesher Jewish Day School 4800 Mattie Moore Ct, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

    Please join TLS this week to welcome Shabbat, to recharge and find warmth and comfort in community. If you have any questions, please contact the organizers at tikkunleilshabbat@yahoo.com. We will learn about Free DC this week, an organization fighting for DC self-determination.

    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. There will be optional outdoor space for the potluck portion. Please get tested prior to attending, or allow for extra time to get tested on site. TLS will have a limited number of Covid rapid tests for day-of testing. More Covid protocols below.

    POTLUCK DINNER:
    Please bring a vegetarian entree or salad/side to s

  • Departure for “Backpacking the Last Frontier” with Lech-Lecha Journeys

    Ready to hike where few ever tread?
    Join us this August on Alaska's Kesugi Ridge: 31 miles of alpine lakes, open tundra, and epic views of Denali. Led by Noam, who grew up in these mountains, this 6-day trek during peak season is sure to be epic.
    Unplug. Recharge. Adventure.

    $680

  • Textual Audacity: Talmud for the Progressive Soul with Rav Avigayil Halpern

    Address provided upon registration. , United States

    Each class will be a deep dive into one Talmudic text on a topic relevant to Jews engaged with the Left. We'll use some supplemental materials to inform our reading, but the core of our study will be the Talmud and its commentaries. Everyone is welcome, but the target audience is Jewish people seeking spiritual nourishment as we engage in the work of building a better world, whatever that looks like for you!

    The class time will be split between chavruta (paired independent study, with guidance from me) and full-group discussion. My goal is for the full-group discussion to feel exciting, stimulating, and accessible to people with a wide range of previous Talmud experience, whether this is your first time encountering the Talmud or you learn Gemara regularly. I will strive to match chavrutot based on your learning needs and goals, particularly around preferring to learn in the original language or in translation. Consider inviting a friend who you might like to be your chavruta!

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    $18

  • Havdallah & Rosh Chodesh Elul with Am Kolel

    Chabad of Potomac 11621 Seven Locks Road Potomac, MD , United States

    Havdallah & Rosh Chodesh Elul (Aug 23, 7pm, in person): What does it mean to prepare? Themes of the High Holidays.
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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 soc

  • Open House with Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation

    A Backyard in Petworth TBA, Washington, DC, United States

    Ready to take the next step in your Jewish journey? Come see what NVHC has to offer! Clergy and leadership will be on hand- as will representatives from our young Jewish professionals, LGBTQ+, Inclusion, Social Action and many other committees and affinity groups. We embrace interfaith couples and families and children are welcome to attend. We looking forward to welcoming you at our Open House event!

  • Textual Audacity: Talmud for the Progressive Soul with Rav Avigayil Halpern

    Address provided upon registration. , United States

    Each class will be a deep dive into one Talmudic text on a topic relevant to Jews engaged with the Left. We'll use some supplemental materials to inform our reading, but the core of our study will be the Talmud and its commentaries. Everyone is welcome, but the target audience is Jewish people seeking spiritual nourishment as we engage in the work of building a better world, whatever that looks like for you!

    The class time will be split between chavruta (paired independent study, with guidance from me) and full-group discussion. My goal is for the full-group discussion to feel exciting, stimulating, and accessible to people with a wide range of previous Talmud experience, whether this is your first time encountering the Talmud or you learn Gemara regularly. I will strive to match chavrutot based on your learning needs and goals, particularly around preferring to learn in the original language or in translation. Consider inviting a friend who you might like to be your chavruta!

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    $18

  • DC New Moon Circle: Elul with At the Well

    RSVP for exact location. , United States

    Jewish tradition holds the world's best-kept wellness secrets–these ancient practices support our wholeness individually and in community. Please join in this collaborative experience as At The Well and the Wellness Center @ Adas partner to explore the wisdom of the lunar calendar through the sacred technology of Rosh Chodesh. The Hebrew Calendar invites each of us into cyclical time, present-moment awareness, embodiment, and collective care.

    Wednesday, Sept 3rd 6:45pm @ 6:45pm-ELUL
    Co-Facilitator: Rabbi Aninna Dassa
    In Elul we dive deep into the work of personal reflection and forgiveness. We seek spiritual alignment as we take stock of the past year and ask ourselves how we want to show up to meet the new one.

    $18

  • Entering the Narrow Space with Am Kolel

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

    Entering the Narrow Space (Sept 4, 7pm, in person): Who is the God of the High Holidays? Who have I been and who do I want to be?
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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 spir

  • Intro to Jewish Learning & Conversion Class with Kol Ami

    Lincoln Memorial 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW , United States

    Curious about Jewish traditions, culture, or deepening your understanding? Join us for our Intro to Jewish Learning & Conversion class, where we explore key Jewish concepts, engage in meaningful discussions, and build connections with others in a supportive, open environment. Whether you're new to Judaism or looking to revisit foundational topics, this class is designed for all levels.
    All are welcome – no prior experience necessary!
    Start your journey with us today.

    For more details and to register, visit www.kolamivirginia.org/learn.

  • 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.

  • Rabbi Dalia Marx: “The Cycle of Forgiveness” with Temple Rodef Shalom

    Congregation Olam Tikvah 3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22031 VA, United States

    Temple Rodef Shalom presents Rabbi Dalia Marx: "The Cycle of Forgiveness"
    Learn more at https://www.templerodefshalom.org/rabbi-dalia-marx-the-cycle-of-forgiveness/

    Why is Yom Kippur the ÒSabbath of Sabbaths'? What makes this day so powerful–drawing more people to synagogue than any other? Join Rabbi Dr. Dalia Marx for a compelling look at how Yom Kippur became a timeless call to reflection, renewal, and hope. More than a fast, it's a feast for the spirit–and a mirror for the soul.

    We'll start at 10:00 AM with coffee and a nosh, followed by Dr. Marx's presentation.
    Come curious. Leave inspired.
    Location: Temple Rodef Shalom, Falls Church, VA
    Registration required: https://templerodefshalom.shulcloud.com/form/the-cycle-of-forgiveness.html

  • 2025 IFC Unity Walk with Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington

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

    IFC's annual Unity Walk is a public demonstration of love and support for all who live in our region. Walk with participants of all ages to visit different houses of worship and spiritual centers in upper Northwest DC to learn about and experience diverse faith traditions. There will be new opportunities to engage through teen dialogues, family activities, dance and drumming workshops, and more! Come by yourself or bring friends to celebrate the wonderful diversity that exists in our region.

    $5

  • 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 Lloyd Wolf, A Joyful Noise: Klezmer in Motion! with Kol Ami

    Lincoln Memorial 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW , United States

    We invite you to usher in the High Holiday season with our Selichot gathering–a meaningful evening of connection, prayer, and inspiration.

    We'll begin with a community potluck dinner, followed by a dip into the Selichot (Forgiveness) prayers, and a special presentation by Lloyd Wolf, an internationally recognized and award-winning photographer and educator. Lloyd is the author of several photography books, including his most recent,

    A Joyful Noise: Klezmer in Motion. For over thirty years, he has documented the vibrant world of klezmer musicians, creating the first-ever comprehensive photographic archive of this uniquely Jewish art form.

    Join us for an uplifting evening of community as we celebrate the joyful resurgence of a vibrant genre of Jewish music.

  • Selichot: Havdalah + Singing Circle with the Den Collective

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

    Selichot = Prayers asking for forgiveness. On the Saturday night before we move into the new year, it is an ancient custom to enter the week of the High Holy Days with the tunes of the season in our ears and on our hearts. Everyone is invited to join us for this in-person Selichot Service experience, complete with havdalah marking the end of Shabbat and soulful singing with members of our Den Music Team.

    We will gather at a location in DC, specific location will be shared with registrants. Everyone is welcome.

  • The Elul Experience with Adas Israel Congregation

    RSVP for exact location. , United States

    Join us for a transformative experience dedicated to the Hebrew month of Elul. Rooted in the power of community, this gathering will provide space for connection in community as well as personal growth and learning. Participants will leave feeling renewed, grounded, and ready to step into the new year with clarity and intention.

    Our full day (beginning with prayer experiences at 9 am) includes breakfast and lunch, text learning, embodied spiritual practice and special musical experiences, focused on the High Holy Day season and preparing ourselves for renewal. Participants will get a chance to select numerous sessions including: Text Study, Acupuncture, Meditation, and Yoga.

    $40

  • 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.

  • Rosh Hashana Challah Bake + Learn with the Den Collective

    Location will vary based on sign-up. , United States

    Join us for an intimate evening of deep connection, sweet challah baking, and exploration of Jewish teachings! We'll be joined by Rachel Jacobs from Walla Challah, who will guide us as as we braid and bake our round and sweet Rosh Hashana challahs. As our challahs bake in the oven, we'll gather together with Rabbi Aderet for a dynamic learning and discussion touching on the themes of the High Holy Day season. You'll take home your freshly baked challah bread to enjoy over the holiday (or on the way homeÉ we won't judge ;)

    We will gather in Bethesda, MD in a Metro accessible location. All are welcome.

    To help cover the costs for this gathering, please visit our website to make a $20 contribution that supports the Den and helps us continue to create these and future offerings. If the amount is cost prohibitive, please make a meaningful contribution that you are comfortable with. Thank you!
    Minimum Suggested Donation Amt: 20

  • 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.
    --
    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.

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah with the Interfaith Families Project

    National Museum of African American History and Culture 1400 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20560 , United States

    Celebrate the 2025/5786 High Holy Days with IFFP - A Community for Interfaith Families

    Join the Interfaith Families Project (IFFP) for our warm, inclusive High Holy Days services–created especially with interfaith families in mind. Whether you're Jewish, part of an interfaith family, or simply seeking meaningful spiritual connection, our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services offer a welcoming space for reflection, renewal, and community.

    Services are led by Rabbi Debbie Reichmann, who brings a thoughtful, inclusive approach to Jewish tradition–rooted in community, meaning, and accessibility for all.
    Minimum Suggested Amt: 150.00

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Service with Reston Shoreshim

    Problem Child 1201 Half St SE, Washington, DC, United States

    It has been Shoreshim's honor and tradition to invite the wider Jewish community to join with us during our High Holidays observances at no cost, and without need for tickets. Our services will be held in-person at a Reston location.

  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service with Kehila Chadasha

    Congregation Adat Reyim 6500 Westbury Oaks Ct Springfield, Virginia , United States

    Kehila Chadasha warmly welcomes you to celebrate the High Holidays with our Spiritual Leader, Rabbi Ariel Tovlev. Together, we'll gather in prayer, song, and reflection, filling our services with ruach (spirit), uplifting music, and moments of deep contemplation.

    As a progressive and inclusive community, we embrace people of all backgrounds, identities, and family constellations. Whether you are Jewish, interfaith, LGBTQ+, a lifelong participant, or new to Jewish practice, you'll find a place of belonging and connection with us.

    For families, we offer lively, interactive Children's Services that bring the holidays to life for our youngest participants, as well as a special one-hour teen service on both holidays designed to engage and inspire.

    Come as you are, and join us in creating a High Holiday experience that is welcoming, meaningful, and deeply connected to community.

    $36