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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
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SUMMARY:D.C. - Navigating Pregnancy Loss and Infertility Through Jewish Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Join the Den Collective Executive Director Rabbi Aderet Drucker\, At The Well Founder & CEO Sarah Waxman\, and Jewish Fertility Foundation Greater DC Program Manager Shannon Rubin for a gentle evening of listening and tender presence. In this gathering\, we will hold community around the pain\, hope\, and resilience that comes with fertility challenges and pregnancy loss. \nPregnancy loss and infertility are among the most tender\, complex experiences many people face\, yet they are often carried in silence. Judaism\, however\, does not turn away from this pain. Our tradition lifts up the stories of Hannah and Sarah\, honoring their longing\, heartbreak\, and resilience\, and reminding us that  yearning\, grief\, hope\, and healing are all part of a deeply human spiritual journey. \nJoin us for an evening of compassionate community\, gentle ritual\, and Jewish wisdom as we create a brave\, sacred space for anyone navigating these experiences\, either currently or in the past. \nTogether\, we will ground ourselves\, learn from sacred stories\, reflect in small groups\, and explore Jewish healing practices\, including the mikvah\, a ritual bath for reflection and renewal\, as tools for emotional\, spiritual\, and communal support. \nLeave feeling held in deep care\, tenderness\, and belonging. \n* Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the mikvah as a healing practice and may view a mikvah\, but will not immerse during the evening. \nWho This Gathering Is For: \nThis evening is designed for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss\, infertility\, or related challenges recently or at any point throughout their lives. We welcome people of all identities\, backgrounds\, and levels of Jewish knowledge.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/d-c-navigating-pregnancy-loss-and-infertility-through-jewish-wisdom/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260121T013751Z
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UID:10007557-1769149800-1769202000@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim January Shabbat Dinner
DESCRIPTION:1840 University Blvd. W.\nSilver Spring\, Maryland 20902\n(301) 649-3800\ninfo@htaa.org\, htaa.org\nFriday\, January 23\, 6:30 PM\n$25 per person\, children FREE\nJoin us for a joyful January Shabbat dinner filled with community\, connection\, and delicious food.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/congregation-har-tzeon-agudath-achim-january-shabbat-dinner/
LOCATION:Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim\, 1840 University Blvd W\, Wheaton\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim":MAILTO:info@htaa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20251110T162134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T162134Z
UID:10006826-1769245200-1769250600@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Awakened Heart: A Contemplative Shabbat Morning Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Aderet for Awakened Heart\, a holistic and soulful mindfulness experience that will take us on an individual journey from being present to what is in our hearts to connecting with the community around us. Together\, we will foster a space to deepen care for ourselves – mind\, body\, heart\, and soul. Grounding in Torah learning\, mindfulness meditation\, and sacred chanting\, we will move through our soulful and uplifting Shabbat contemplative service together. \nNo experience necessary. Everyone is welcome. You are invited to dress in comfortable clothing. \nthe Den Collective serves 20s\, 30s\, and 40s throughout the Greater Washington Area.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/awakened-heart-a-contemplative-shabbat-morning-experience/
LOCATION:Location will be shared with registered participants.\, 8215 Old Georgetown Road\, Apt 724\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Jewish Holidays, Rituals, and Traditions,Jewish Identity & Inclusion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20251023T232803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T232803Z
UID:10006607-1769281200-1769288400@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Family Melava Malka
DESCRIPTION:Join Berman Hebrew Academy for a beautiful evening of music and community.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/family-melava-malka/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260114T201053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T201053Z
UID:10007824-1769335200-1769342400@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Teddy Bear Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Pajamuary Teddy Bear Story time! Wear your pajamas\, bring your favorite stuffy and a set of new pajamas to donate to the community. Enjoy storytime\, singing and craft\, connect with families with young children and browse Gesher’s Book Fair through the morning from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/teddy-bear-story-time/
LOCATION:Gesher Jewish Day School\, 4800 Mattie Moore Ct.\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings,Jewish Identity & Inclusion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gesher Jewish Day School":MAILTO:frontdesk@gesher-jds.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260109T211725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T211725Z
UID:10007413-1769342400-1769349600@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Simcha Fair
DESCRIPTION:“Plan your event in one day!” \nIf you are planning a b’nei mitzvah\, wedding\, or any other celebratory event\, this fair is for you! These fairs feature many of the area’s best vendors for your party\, luncheon\, dinner\, or any other celebratory events. Meet DJs\, décor companies\, event planners\, caterers\, photographers & videographers\, and more! There will also be raffles offering prizes and discounts. \nComplete the registration form at the bottom of this page – there is no cost to attend\, and walk-ins are welcome\, but we encourage advanced registration\, which also entitles you to receive an additional raffle ticket upon arrival.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/simcha-fair/
LOCATION:Julia Bindeman Suburban Center\, 11810 Falls Rd\, Potomac\, MD\, 20854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Hebrew Congregation":MAILTO:communications@whctemple.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260107T181842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T190006Z
UID:10007389-1769344200-1769349600@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Family Swim: Float-Off Cardboard Boat Race (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.  \nGet ready to build\, float\, and race in our Noah’s Ark-themed cardboard boat challenge! Families will team up to design\, build and decorate their own boats—think animal pairs\, rainbows\, and more—then race across the pool in a fun-filled celebration of creativity\, teamwork\, and Jewish storytelling. \nAll boats must follow construction and safety guidelines. Full rules available upon registration. \nFree admission for Members\, $20 per family for Non-members – payment received at front desk day-of.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/family-swim-float-off-cardboard-boat-race/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:shalom@jccnv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260121T014117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T014117Z
UID:10007834-1769351400-1769356800@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:End of Life Issues: Thinking Through the Unthinkable
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Gilah and end-of-life doula Alison Butler for a three-part series exploring both the practical and spiritual dimensions of end-of-life planning. They will walk through key topics\, including advance directives\, funeral arrangements\, burial versus cremation\, and creating ethical wills. As well as discuss the Jewish perspectives on the afterlife and how these traditions can offer grounding\, guidance\, and compassion as we navigate important choices.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/end-of-life-issues-thinking-through-the-unthinkable/2026-01-25/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kol Ami%3A Northern Virginia Reconstructionist Community":MAILTO:admin@kolamivirginia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260106T150133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T150133Z
UID:10007227-1769425200-1769428800@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:“Israel’s Innovative Spirit and the Economic Impact on the State of Maryland”
DESCRIPTION:What factors have led to Israel’s remarkable achievements? You’ll hear answers about how a tiny country is disrupting markets around the globe and bringing change to the world. You will learn more about the Economic Impact on the State of Maryland\, as well as number of jobs created by the 45+ Israeli Companies in Maryland. To register go to: https://MDIsraelEconomicImpact.eventbrite.com.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/israels-innovative-spirit-and-the-economic-impact-on-the-state-of-maryland/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Israel & Global Jewish Life,Israel Connections
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland/Israel Development Center":MAILTO:nboguslaw@MarylandIsrael.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260123T204401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T204401Z
UID:10007859-1769428800-1769430600@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Ogen: Anchoring Together Cultivating a Practice of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:“Ogen” is Hebrew for “anchor.”  \nThis six-week workshop is an invitation to cultivate a practice of resilience with insight and connection\, anchoring our week with 30 minutes of Jewish wisdoms of self-awareness and emotional precision. Join us on Mondays at 12pm ET from Jan 26-Mar 2. Come when you can. Attend all sessions\, or join us for the ones you can. \nTaught by beloved SVIVAH educator\, Dr. Naama Sadan\, Ogen offers a much-needed space to explore resilience through the spiritual teachings of Yemima Avital\, renowned feminist psycho/spiritual scholar and educator.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/ogen-anchoring-together-cultivating-a-practice-of-resilience/2026-01-26/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="SVIVAH":MAILTO:connect@svivah.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260109T211841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T211841Z
UID:10007418-1769454000-1769461200@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Camp Yavneh Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about Camp Yavneh\, meet staff and campers\, and discover what makes our camp community so special! \nMonday\, January 26 – 7 pm\, Chevy Chase\, MD\nTuesday\, January 27 – 6:30 pm\, Pikesville\, MD\nThursday\, January 29 – 6:30 pm\, Silver Spring\, MD \nAddress to be provided upon RSVP. A Kosher dairy dinner will be served.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/camp-yavneh-info-sessions/2026-01-26/
LOCATION:Location will be shared with registered participants.\, 8215 Old Georgetown Road\, Apt 724\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Yavneh":MAILTO:zvi@campyavneh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260126T231846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T230034Z
UID:10007934-1769520600-1769524200@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:JShield Training: Security as a Culture
DESCRIPTION:This training is being delivered on-site at a local Jewish institution as part of JShield’s community security support. \nJShield helps Jewish organizations across the region stay safe\, prepared\, and resilient customized training sessions build awareness\, confidence\, and readiness to respond to potential threats. Learn more at shalomdc.org/jshield
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/jshield-training-security-as-a-culture/
LOCATION:Chevy Chase\, MD*\, Chevy Chase\, MD*\, MD*
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Community Security & Antisemitism
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ORGANIZER;CN="JShield%3A Security by The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington":MAILTO:security@shalomdc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20251223T150340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T184905Z
UID:10007216-1769526000-1769538600@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Gathering of Jewish grandparents and grandchildren
DESCRIPTION:Join the Jewish Grandparents Network’s first global virtual gathering of grandparents with Jewish grandchildren. The program will feature clinical psychologist and social media megastar Dr. Becky Kennedy as the keynote speaker\, along with 10 expert-led sessions and small-group meetups around shared interests. \nRegister by January 19\, 2026
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/virtual-gathering-of-jewish-grandparents-and-grandchildren/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Jewish Identity & Inclusion,JFNA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20251120T213239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T001222Z
UID:10006997-1769538600-1769545800@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:NEXUS 2026: Welcome Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/nexus-2026-01-27-26/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Federation,Next Gen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20251223T184746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184746Z
UID:10007070-1769538600-1769549400@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:The Jewish Dating Game
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Dating Game is leaving New York and heading straight to the capital for a State of the Shidduch! Whether you’ve got the chutzpah to be a contestant or just coming to mingle\, this event promises to be an unforgettable night – and you might even meet your beshert among the crowd!
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/the-jewish-dating-game/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20251223T184621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184621Z
UID:10007048-1769540400-1769545800@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Temple Rodef Shalom January 27 Early Childhood Center Open House
DESCRIPTION:Temple Rodef Shalom’s Early Childhood Center offers joyful\, play-based learning for 2’s\, 3’s\, 4’s\, Junior Kindergarten\, and Kindergarten\, with half-day\, extended-day\, and full-day options\, plus parent-and-child programs. Join us for our ECC Open House on Tuesday\, January 27 at 7:00 PM to meet our teachers\, explore classrooms\, and experience our warm\, welcoming community. Families who do not attend the Open House may begin enrollment on Wednesday\, January 28. \nBonus: Refer a new family and receive $125 off your tuition for each referral. New families enrolling full-day\, full-year for the 2026–27 school year receive an $1\,800 enrollment discount. \nhttps://www.templerodefshalom.org/contact-trsecc/
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/temple-rodef-shalom-january-27-early-childhood-center-open-house/
LOCATION:Temple Rodef Shalom\, 2100 Westmoreland Street\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Rodef Shalom":MAILTO:info@templerodefshalom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260113T190942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T205137Z
UID:10007823-1769542200-1769544000@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Enduring Music: Compositions from the Holocaust
DESCRIPTION:To mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day\, the Counter Extremism Project’s ARCHER at House 88 presents a landmark concert of works composed in the ghettos and death camps. These works were composed with dignity more than eighty years ago. We play them today in defiance of a resurgent global antisemitism. \nThis concert will bring classical\, folk\, and popular music nearly erased by atrocity back into public consciousness through the work of world-renowned composer\, conductor\, and musicologist Francesco Lotoro.  Written on scraps of paper or transcribed from memory\, these works stand as a testament to the cultural brilliance almost extinguished by the Holocaust. The program will include world and U.S. premiere performances from Maestro Lotoro’s archive\, honoring and bringing to life a repertoire of music that defied evil and endured. \nMaestro Francesco Lotoro is an Italian pianist\, composer\, and conductor who has dedicated over 30 years to collecting\, preserving\, and performing music composed in concentration camps. Lotoro has painstakingly excavated and cataloged thousands of musical scores\, songs\, and instruments created by prisoners during the Holocaust\, representing a remarkable legacy of resilience and creativity in the face of unimaginable adversity. In recognition of his cultural and historical contributions\, Maestro Lotoro has been awarded the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture and Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. His collection includes: Over 10\,000 musical scores composed in concentration\, extermination\, and POW camps between 1933 and 1953; 10\,000 documents related to music production in the camps\, including microfilms\, diaries\, musical notebooks\, phonographic recordings\, and interviews with surviving musicians; 5\,000 academic publications\, essays on concentrationary music\, and musical studies produced in the camps; 400 hours of interviews with survivors and their children. Lotoro’s archive also includes numerous musical instruments that were played and hidden by prisoners in the camps—physical representations of the role music played in sustaining morale and resilience.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/enduring-music-compositions-from-the-holocaust/
LOCATION:Eisenhower Theater\, Washington\, DC
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Community Security & Antisemitism,Jewish Identity & Inclusion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20251223T184800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184800Z
UID:10007071-1769625000-1769635800@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:The Jewish Dating Game: LGBTJEW!
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Dating Game presents LGBTJEW in DC: one fabulous night where queer Jews and allies take the mic\, take up space\, and take each other out for dinner. Whether you’ve got the chutzpah to be a contestant or just coming to mingle\, this event promises an unforgettable night where you might even meet your beshert among the crowd!
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/the-jewish-dating-game-lgbtjew/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20251224T191304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T191304Z
UID:10007219-1769625000-1769635800@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Donor Appreciation Dinner
DESCRIPTION:This special event is for donors who gave $500 or more to CESLC in 2025. Your meaningful contribution is essential to sustaining compassionate care and life-enriching experiences for CESLC residents and their families. \nThe evening includes cocktails\, dinner\, and entertainment. \nWe are delighted to welcome Jackie Hoffman\, actress\, comedian and singer\, best known for her Emmy nominated role of ‘Mamacita’ from FX’s “Feud: Betty and Joan.” She also was recently seen in Paramount +’s “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” as Assistant Principal McGee\, and held a role in Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”   She currently enjoys a recurring role in the SAG nominated cast of HULU’s “Only Murders in the Building.”
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/donor-appreciation-dinner/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charles E. Smith Life Communities":MAILTO:info@ceslc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260102T171129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T171129Z
UID:10007218-1769625000-1769635800@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Charles E. Smith Life Communities Donor Appreciation Dinner
DESCRIPTION:This special event is for donors who gave $500 or more to CESLC in 2025.Your meaningful contribution is essential to sustaining compassionate care and life-enriching experiences for CESLC residents and their families. \nThe evening includes cocktails\, dinner\, and entertainment. \nWe are delighted to haveWe are delighted to have Jackie Hoffman\, actress\, comedian and singer\, best known for her Emmy nominated role of ‘Mamacita’ from FX’s “Feud: Betty and Joan.” She also was recently seen in Paramount +’s “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” as Assistant Principal McGee\, and held a role in Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”   She currently enjoys a recurring role in the SAG nominated cast of HULU’s “Only Murders in the Building.”
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/charles-e-smith-life-communities-donor-appreciation-dinner/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
ORGANIZER;CN="Charles E. Smith Life Communities":MAILTO:info@ceslc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260111T193150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T193554Z
UID:10007487-1769628600-1769634000@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Unreported Story Society Presents OCTOBER 7
DESCRIPTION:A historic performance of “October 7: In Their Own Words”\, a powerful 100% verbatim play\, drawn directly from survivor testimonies of October 7\, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel. Written by Phelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney\, directed by Jeff Gurner and produced by Unreported Story Society\, this staged reading presents a story of Israel’s darkest day\, but it is also a story of survival\, hope and resilience\, and fighting back against the forces of darkness.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/unreported-story-society-presents-october-7/
LOCATION:Terrace Theater\, Washington\, DC
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Crisis Response & Resilience,Israel & Global Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260121T014250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T014250Z
UID:10007846-1769628600-1769634000@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Echoes of Old New York: The Black-Jewish Musical Connection
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand… !\nPresented by Saul Lilienstein\nMusic Historian\, Smithsonian Affiliates in D.C.\, Johns Hopkins University\, Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center \nRagtime swept the nation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries\, a moment when two communities\, European Jewish immigrants seeking refuge and Black Americans searching for their own cultural sanctuary\, intersected. Instinctively\, they discovered a music that spoke powerfully to both. \nThis convergence is reflected in the story of Scott Joplin\, the Missouri-born composer who stood at the forefront of the ragtime movement. As a young musician\, Joplin studied piano with a Jewish immigrant from Germany and quickly gained early fame. When he later moved to New York\, he was embraced by African American musicians and noted Jewish influences woven into their improvisational styles. \nIn this presentation\, Saul Lilienstein will begin with an exploration of Joplin’s story\, and then discuss the other musicians who shaped this remarkable fusion\, sharing evidence of how these sounds came together to shape a uniquely American music.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/echoes-of-old-new-york-the-black-jewish-musical-connection/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 9915 Apple Ridge Road\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:info@habermaninstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260123T204458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T204458Z
UID:10007857-1769630400-1769635800@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:HerTorah: Miriam’s Song: Song as Language of the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the power and impact of singing\, music-making\, composing\, and song-sharing as a spiritual practice. We are excited to learn from (and listen to!) some of the most beautiful contemporary song leaders about how melody holds memory\, accesses emotion\, and speaks a language like no other. \nChana Raskin\, founder and facilitator of RAZA\, grew up entrenched in the world of Chabad Hasidut and its stirringly complex melodies. These nigunim (melodies) have carried her at every point on her journey. Chana leads RAZA circles—meditative nigun deep dives—for diverse communities around the world. You can sample the magic of her music-making here. Read more about Chana’s song journey here. \nAs vocalist\, composer\, anthropologist\, and producer\, Galeet Dardashti has earned a reputation as a trail-blazing performer and advocate for Middle Eastern and North African Jewish culture. She is the first woman to continue her family’s tradition of distinguished Persian and Jewish musicianship. Galeet will share her familial story of singing as well as songs of freedom that speak to her Iranian heritage — particularly resonant at this moment in history. Sample Galeet’s music here and explore her family’s connection to music in the excellent podcast with her sister Danielle\, Nightingale of Iran. \nJoin us if you love making music\, listening to music\, or if you want to explore a new language of the soul. \nNo prior music experience necessary. As always\, learners of all backgrounds are most welcome. Come when you can\, stay till you can’t. But\, come. We have so much to learn from you.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/hertorah-miriams-song-song-as-language-of-the-soul/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="SVIVAH":MAILTO:connect@svivah.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20251231T180759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T180759Z
UID:10007224-1769853600-1769864400@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat Sirah Service
DESCRIPTION:Join Kol Ami for Shabbat Shirah\, the “Shabbat of Song\,” with special guest Rabbi Rachel Hersh. Experience a lyrical and soulful morning of prayer\, meditation\, and song. Everyone is invited to stay for a potluck kiddush following the service. \nFor information on virtual service\, please contact us.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/shabbat-sirah-service/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Jewish Holidays, Rituals, and Traditions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260121T014042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T174203Z
UID:10007822-1769886000-1769893200@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:A Joyful Noise – Klezmer Performance and Exhibit Reception (New Date)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the culmination of the exhibition “A Joyful Noise: Photographs of Klezmer Musicians” with a live klezmer concert! \n7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Reception for “A Joyful Noise: Photographs of Klezmer Musicians” By Lloyd Wolf \nEnjoy light appetizers and drinks as you peruse the exhibition of award-winning photographer Lloyd Wolf’s pictures of klezmer musicians. These photographs sizzle with energy\, capturing the soul and sound of the performers in visual form. \n8:00 PM-9:00 PM: Live klezmer performed by Mrs. Toretsky’s Nightmare! \nAfter the reception\, be wowed by the local klezmer group Mrs. Toretsky’s Nightmare! This band fills the air with the celebratory\, dance-inducing music of Eastern European Jews\, from melodies unearthed in long-lost archives to complex tunes penned by today’s hottest young klezmer composers. The group is led by Jeff Toretsky (clarinet).
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/a-joyful-noise-klezmer-performance-and-exhibit-reception/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:shalom@jccnv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20251211T135148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T135148Z
UID:10007028-1769887800-1769893200@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:RAZA - Shabbat Shirah Prayer Concert
DESCRIPTION:RAZA is a musical listening project that explores the feminine voice in old Hasidic melodies. Meaning “secret” or “hidden” in Aramaic\, RAZA is an attempt to listen more deeply to sacred\, traditional melodies\, to ask a question of them\, and open up to hear them whisper something new into the world. RAZA explores both the notes and the wisdom surrounding these rich\, complex\, and uplifting melodies\, as passed down for centuries. Registration required.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/raza-shabbat-shirah-prayer-concert/
LOCATION:Adas Israel Congregation\, 2850 Quebec St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adas Israel Congregation":MAILTO:adasoffice@adasisrael.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260123T204441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T204441Z
UID:10007858-1769893200-1769895000@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Havdalah Together
DESCRIPTION:“Shavua tov\,” may it be a good week. \nThat’s what we say when Shabbat ends and the week begins. May it be a good one. Words that are themselves a prayer. Words filled with hope. \nJoin us this Saturday evening for Havdalah Together. \nHavdalah is the joyful ritual that closes Shabbat and opens the new week with song and sweetness. Join us for music and blessings over wine\, spices\, and a braided candle. Let’s pause\, breathe\, and carry Shabbat’s light into the days ahead. Registration opens soon! \nStarting the week together… with prayer\, with song\, with light. With each other.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/havdalah-together/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Jewish Holidays, Rituals, and Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="SVIVAH":MAILTO:connect@svivah.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260109T211841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T211841Z
UID:10007416-1769932800-1769954400@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Beyond the Outpost: An Army Cavalry Officer’s War Diary from Afghanistan
DESCRIPTION:Author Ross Berkoff joins us to discuss his new book Beyond the Outpost: An Army Cavalry Officer’s War Diary on the Frontlines of Afghanistan\, 2003 – 2007. \nIn 2003\, Army Cavalry Officer\, 2nd Lieutenant Ross Berkoff\, led his Scout Platoon from the 10th Mountain Division on more than 10\,000 miles of reconnaissance missions over a nine-month period across the dangerous southern provinces of Kandahar and Helmand—the birthplace of the Taliban. After his transition to Military Intelligence\, Captain Berkoff returned to Afghanistan in 2006\, once again assigned to the 10th Mountain Division’s Light Cavalry. This time\, the Taliban insurgency had escalated in sophistication\, with deadly effectiveness. Beyond the Outpost: An Army Cavalry Officer’s War Diary on the Frontlines of Afghanistan\, 2003 – 2007 is the first and only raw daily chronicle from the perspective of a junior officer covering this delicate and hostile early period of the U.S. Army’s 20-year campaign against the Taliban.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/beyond-the-outpost-an-army-cavalry-officers-war-diary-from-afghanistan/
LOCATION:National Museum of American Jewish Military History\, 1811 R Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Museum of American Jewish Military History":MAILTO:nmajmh@nmajmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20251223T194631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T194631Z
UID:10007217-1769943600-1769949000@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Book Brunch: Hyphen: Jewish Stories in Our Own Words
DESCRIPTION:What do a Laotian born refugee\, an Indian culinary creator\, a trans improv artist\, a Jewpanese podcaster\, and a Latinx storyteller have in common? They are all Jewish\, and their unique journeys are part of Hyphen\, a gorgeous comics anthology showcasing extraordinary stories of everyday people. Each story is told in the contributor’s own words and brought to life by international artists\, weaving together ancient traditions\, modern journeys\, and deeply personal experiences. \nThe Jewish people today are more diverse than ever in our history. At the heart of Hyphen is the belief that Jewish identity is not one-size-fits-all. By empowering contributors to tell their own stories\, Hyphen is a powerful celebration of what it means to be Jewish today —amplifying voices that have too often been overlooked. \nJoin us for mimosas\, bagels\, and rich conversation with the book’s creators and two featured storytellers. We’re thrilled to welcome Dubbs Weinblatt\, Eddna Samuel\, Fabrice Sapolsky and Julian Voloj in conversation with Chess Jakobs to share queer\, trans\, Indian\, Algerian\, and Colombian Jewish stories on our stage. \nThis program is brought to you by the Edlavitch DCJCC’s Capital J and GLOE program in partnership with Be’chol Lashon and Ammud: The Jews of Color Torah Academy. This event was made possible by the generosity of Jordan Bookey and Felix Lloyd\, Linda Adams\, Joshua Maxey\, and Heather Bramble\, with thanks to our promotional partners\, the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum\, Sixth & I\, and Bet Mishpachah.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/book-brunch-hyphen-jewish-stories-in-our-own-words/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101437
CREATED:20260121T013647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T013647Z
UID:10007558-1769954400-1769961600@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Tu B’Shvat Paint & Sip
DESCRIPTION:Tu B’Shvat paint & sip\nSunday\, February 1\, 2026 at 2:00 PM\nJoin us for a creative\, community‑filled Tu B’Shevat afternoon.\nEnjoy provided supplies\, kosher sparkling cider\, and sweet treats as our instructor guides you step‑by‑step to paint your\nown masterpiece.\n$18 members • $25 non‑members\nLimited to 30 spots\n1840 University Blvd. W. Silver Spring\, Maryland 20902\ninfo@htaa.org • Gem: (301) 649-3800×100\nRegister at www.htaa.org/event/TuB’ShvatPaint&Sip
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/tu-bshvat-paint-sip/
LOCATION:Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim\, 1840 University Blvd W\, Wheaton\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Jewish Holidays, Rituals, and Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim":MAILTO:info@htaa.org
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