Back by popular demand… ! Presented by Saul Lilienstein Music Historian, Smithsonian Affiliates in D.C., Johns Hopkins University, Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center Ragtime swept the nation in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate the culmination of the exhibition “A Joyful Noise: Photographs of Klezmer Musicians” with a live klezmer concert! 7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Reception for “A Joyful Noise: Photographs of Klezmer Musicians” […]
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 […]
“Shavua tov,” may it be a good week. That’s what we say when Shabbat ends and the week begins. May it be a good one. Words that are themselves a […]
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. In 2003, Army […]
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 […]
Tu B’Shvat paint & sip Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM Join us for a creative, community‑filled Tu B’Shevat afternoon. Enjoy provided supplies, kosher sparkling cider, and sweet treats as […]
As we mark Tu BiShvat, we can think of no better group to celebrate the “New Year for the Trees” than Roots Society donors whose enduring commitment has helped shape and […]
A Tu B'Shevat Seder is a Kabbalistic tradition where people come together to celebrate Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish holiday marking the new year of the trees. Whether you’re new to […]
Celebrate Tu BiShvat: The New Year of the Trees with a meaningful, hands-on seder centered on environmental responsibility and renewal. Through ritual, learning, and shared reflection, we’ll explore our connection to the earth, honor the wisdom of the seasons, and consider how Jewish values call us to protect the planet. Join us for fruit, wine, conversation, and practical inspiration for caring for our world—together. 🌱