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SUMMARY:Books & Bubbles | Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some music\, bubbles\, and stories!! We will also leave plenty of free time for families to hang out and get to know each other. \nThis class will be led by Jen Radosh\, Bender JCC’s J Family Programs Director. Jen has over a decade of experience creating and teaching programs\, events\, classes\, and playdates for families with children ages 0–5. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Health with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health\, bringing both expertise and heart to every class she leads.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/books-bubbles-summer-2026/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Bender JCC of Greater Washington\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bender JCC of Greater Washington":MAILTO:mregev@benderjccgw.org
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SUMMARY:DC Tikkun Circle Meetup for Rosh Chodesh Av
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first DC area JVL Tikkun Circle meetup\, a casual evening of good food and good company to celebrate the Hebrew month of Av. \nThe month of Av marks major historic events in the Jewish calendar\, and it teaches us how brokenness can become the beginning of repair. It invites us to begin turning it toward compassion\, healing\, and hope\, through food\, conversation\, Jewish wisdom\, and community. \nEvent Details \nDC Tikkun Circle Meetup\nCelebrating Rosh Chodesh Av\nWed Jul 15\, 6:30 PM\nBethesda\, MD (exact address shared upon RSVP) \nWhat to Expect \nA relaxed\, come as you are evening to meet new people\nOrder and pay for your own meal off the menu\, whatever you are in the mood for\nA short reflection on Rosh Chodesh Av and what it means to choose compassion this season\nTime to connect with fellow Jews in the DC area\nThe start of an ongoing Tikkun Circle community right here in DC \nWho This Is For \nLongtime vegans and the vegan curious alike\nAnyone exploring the connection between Jewish values and compassionate living\nDC area residents looking for meaningful community\nFamilies\, students\, and young professionals alike\nYou do not need to be vegan to join us. You just need to care about building a more compassionate world. \nAbout the DC Tikkun Circle \nThe JVL DC Tikkun Circle brings people together to explore Jewish wisdom\, compassionate living\, and our relationship with the earth through shared meals and meaningful gatherings. We create spaces for reflection\, connection\, and collective renewal.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/dc-tikkun-circle-meetup-for-rosh-chodesh-av/
LOCATION:Bethesda\, MD*\, Bethesda\, MD*
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings,Jewish Holidays, Rituals, and Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Vegan Life":MAILTO:michael@jewishveganlife.org
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SUMMARY:Summer Limmud Series: America at 250
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, July 8\, 15\, and 29\, and Tuesday\, July 21\, 2026 | 7:00 PM \nAs America approaches its 250th anniversary\, join the clergy of Temple Rodef Shalom for a four-part Summer Limmud series exploring the rich and evolving story of Jewish life in the United States. Through history\, music\, culture\, and ideas\, we’ll examine the changing role of Jews in America\, the influence of Jewish composers and artists\, the history of Mah Jongg\, and American Jewish perspectives on nationhood and identity. \nSession Topics:\nJuly 8: The Role of Jews as Citizens in America and the DMV\, with Lauren Strauss and Rabbi Jeffrey Saxe \nJuly 15: America’s Most Influential Jewish Composers\, with Cantor Michael Shochet and Cantor Sydney Michaeli \nJuly 21: The Jewish History of Mah Jongg\, with Professor Annelise Heinz and Rabbi Sarah Tasman \nJuly 29: Prayers for Our Country: American Jewish Voices on Nation and Identity\, with Rabbi Alexandra Stein \nOpen to the community. Attend one session or the entire series. \nRegistration: https://templerodefshalom.shulcloud.com/form/summer-limmud-america-250.html
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/summer-limmud-series-america-at-250/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Temple Rodef Shalom\, 2100 Westmoreland Street\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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