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. Chana Raskin, founder and facilitator of […]
Join us to learn about Camp Yavneh, meet staff and campers, and discover what makes our camp community so special! Monday, January 26 - 7 pm, Chevy Chase, MD Tuesday, January 27 - 6:30 pm, Pikesville, MD Thursday, January 29 - 6:30 pm, Silver Spring, MD Address to be provided upon RSVP. A Kosher dairy […]
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. For information on virtual service, please contact us.
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” By Lloyd Wolf Enjoy light appetizers and drinks as you peruse the exhibition of award-winning photographer Lloyd Wolf's pictures of klezmer musicians. These photographs sizzle […]
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 […]
“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 prayer. Words filled with hope. Join us this Saturday evening for Havdalah Together. Havdalah is the joyful ritual that closes Shabbat and opens the new […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 our instructor guides you step‑by‑step to paint your own masterpiece. $18 members • $25 non‑members Limited to 30 spots 1840 University Blvd. W. Silver Spring, […]
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 sustain Jewish life in Greater Washington. Please join Nadine Epstein, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Moment Magazine, in conversation with Gil Preuss, CEO of The Jewish Federation of Greater […]
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 this holiday or a lifelong tree lover, join us for an afternoon of connection, reflection, and delight. We’ll engage in some learning and discussion, exploring […]
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. 🌱