• Temple Rodef Shalom February 3rd, Early Childhood Center Open House

    Temple Rodef Shalom 2100 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, VA, United States

    We can’t wait to welcome new families into our Early Childhood Center for the 2026–27 school year and Summer 2027. Our ECC offers joyful learning for 2’s, 3’s, 4’s, Jr. K, and Kindergarten, with half-day, extended-day, and full-day options, plus parent-and-child programs. Join us for our ECC Open House on Tues, Feb 3rd at 7:00 […]

    Free
    Passover Mini-Bazaar

    Passover Mini-Bazaar

    Temple Rodef Shalom 2100 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, VA, United States

    Have a wonderful Passover with fabulous items from our Passover mini-bazaar! We have a wide assortment of Passover goods, from vintage to modern Seder plates, decorative Matzah covers and Afikomen bags, enticing holiday items for children, distinctive Miriam and Elijah cups, unique Matzah trays, and lots of plagues.

    Free

    Censoring the Holocaust: How Books Shape Our View of a Painful Past

    Zoom Webinar 9915 Apple Ridge Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

    Presented by Dr. Edna Friedberg Ever since the 1940s, books about the Holocaust have proven flashpoints. From early editions of The Diary of Anne Frank that omitted controversial passages to more recent attempts to ban the graphic memoir Maus from some American classrooms, what we read about this difficult history often amplifies broader societal debates. […]

    Free

    Special Update: What’s Next for Iran

    Zoom Webinar 9915 Apple Ridge Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

    Join us on Thursday for a timely conversation on Iran. This webinar, hosted by the Jewish Federations of North America, explores the current tensions and military threats between Iran, Israel, and the United States. In it, we will learn about Iran’s global reach and its impact on Israel and North America, the regime’s military capabilities […]

    Federation Leadership Convening

    Rebuilding Community After October 7: What We Learned and Ideas for Moving Forward A Leadership Convening with Yehuda Kurtzer An evening of reflection on community through open dialogue and shared learning with Yehuda Kurtzer that explores how to hold difference, strengthen connection, and build a more caring and resilient Jewish community. Questions? Contact Rinat Kisin.

    Inventing New Jewish Rituals

    Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

    Explore how Jews have historically innovated rituals and how today’s Jews are inventing new ones with Rabbi Vanessa Ochs, PhD, University of Virginia Professor Emeritus. No Jewish ritual was created complete—consider the Passover Seder, the Jewish wedding ceremony, and more! Responding to current trends and challenges, rituals have developed over the centuries, along a winding […]

    $5 – $18

    Shabbat Morning Disability and Inclusion Service

    Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington 4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA, United States

    Join us for Inclusion Shabbat entitled "From Sinai to Inclusion", led by Kol Ami’s Care, Concern, and Inclusion Committee, for a morning of prayer, song, and reflection that celebrates the diversity, strength and oneness of our community. Together, we will honor the uniqueness that contributes to our circle of community, and by extension to the […]

    Goodnight Shabbat: Songs, Stories & Sweet Dreams Havdalah Pajama Party

    Congregation Beth Emeth 12523 Lawyers Rd, Herndon, VA, United States

    Come dressed in your PJs, for songs, stories, and a bedtime snack as we say goodbye to Shabbat and get ready for sweet dreams. Families will also create their own Havdalah kit to take home! Goodnight Shabbat: Songs, Stories & Sweet Dreams is a cozy Havdalah pajama party perfect for young children and their families, […]

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    Havdalah on the Rocks

    Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County 8215 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

    NextUp presents: Havdalah on the Rocks Join us on Saturday evening, February 7, at 6:30 pm for an Israeli-inspired cocktail experience. Gather with other Jewish young professionals (20s & 30s) for a spirited Havdalah and an interactive demonstration led by an Israeli mixologist. Enjoy an evening of rich conversation, expertly crafted drinks, and community centered […]

    Free

    Sacred Pesence: Mindfulness for Everyday Living

    Am Kolel Jewish Renewal Community 1729 Wilmart Street, Rockville, MD, United States +1 more

    Alison Cohen, mindfulness teacher and Jewish educator, presents an in-person Introduction to Applied Mindfulness Workshop.

    $54
    End of Life Issues: Thinking Through the Unthinkable

    End of Life Issues: Thinking Through the Unthinkable

    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 […]