Calling all folks in their 20s and 30s! Join Rabbi Adam Rosenwasser of Temple Emanuel in Kensington, Maryland and the Reform Alumni For Israel (RAFI) fellows for a FREE delicious dinner on Sunday, February 1st at 6pm at Zaytinya in Washington, DC. We'll schmooze, do a little learning, eat, drink, and be merry. Feel free […]
Governor Wes Moore is confirmed as the keynote speaker for Maryland Jewish Advocacy Day on Tuesday, February 3rd in Annapolis.
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 […]
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.
Join the Jewish Community Foundation for a community dialogue centered on the theme of giving Jewishly with Rabbi Aderet Drucker, Executive Director of the Den Collective.
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. […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]