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SUMMARY:Rhythm 'N' Ruach | October - December 2026
DESCRIPTION:Music helps to anchor a child’s cultural identity. Rhythm ‘N’ Ruach high energy music and movement to encourage joyful Jewish learning. Ideal for children ages 0 – 4 years old\, this program encourages children and their loved ones to participate in the music with real instrument and yoga poses\, creating an inspirational and educational experience. Caregivers will be required to stay for the entirety of the program.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/rhythm-n-ruach-october-december-2026/2026-12-14/
LOCATION:Bender JCC of Greater Washington\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bender JCC of Greater Washington":MAILTO:mregev@benderjccgw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T123000
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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/2026-12-14/
LOCATION:DC
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:20261214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T195958Z
CREATED:20260819T195958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T195958Z
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SUMMARY:Men’s Mifgash: Gather\, Connect\, Discover (December 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow men and male-identifying folks at the Den for an evening of meaningful connection\, good conversation\, and shared reflection. \nMifgash\, the Hebrew word for “gathering” or “encounter\,” invites us to come together with openness and curiosity\, creating space to connect with one another and explore what feels most relevant and nourishing in this season of life. Through thoughtful conversation and authentic relationships\, we’ll build community one gathering at a time. \nWhether you’ve been part of the Den for years or are joining us for the first time\, come as you are. No experience is needed\, only curiosity\, openness\, and a willingness to connect with others. \nSpecific locations and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline. \nPlease note: Each Men’s Mifgash is a standalone gathering. Registration is required for each gathering individually. \nSign Up by Dec 9 \nthe Den Collective serves 20s\, 30s\, and 40s throughout the Greater Washington Area.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/mens-mifgash-gather-connect-discover-december-2026/
LOCATION:Exact location will be shared with registered participants.
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings,Jewish Holidays, Rituals, and Traditions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260121T013838Z
CREATED:20260121T013838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T013838Z
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SUMMARY:Israeli Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun on Monday nights!\n$10 per session\nAll levels and ages are welcome\nNo partner needed\nNo experience necessary\nIsraeli dancing is a great way to feel a part of a community; there’s nothing better than a circle of friends dancing together!\nRegister at https://www.htaa.org/event/israelidancing\n1840 University Blvd. W.\nSilver Spring\, Maryland 20902\n240-495-8736\nxtc0yes@aol.com
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/israeli-dancing-112/2026-12-14/
LOCATION:Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim\, 1840 University Blvd W\, Wheaton\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings,Israel Connections,Jewish Identity & Inclusion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim":MAILTO:info@htaa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260727T144352Z
CREATED:20260727T144352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T144352Z
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SUMMARY:Theater J's The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk
DESCRIPTION:Theater J presents THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK by Daniel Jamieson with music by Ian Ross and Sarah O’Halloran Directed by Hayley Finn. \nBefore the paintings\, poems\, and fame\, Bella and Marc Chagall were two young dreamers whose love transformed the world around them. Through music\, movement\, and theatrical magic\, their journey unfolds from a small Jewish town into a vivid landscape of imagination\, devotion\, and resilience. Tender\, whimsical\, and visually enchanting\, THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK is a love story that reminds us how art and love can lift us beyond the gravity of everyday life. Hailed as “gorgeous” by The New York Times and “a heart-lifting\, heart-piercing delight” by The Stage\, Ian Ross’ music brings Daniel Jamieson’s passionate words to life for the first time in DC. \nTickets are available at theaterj.org starting Wednesday\, August 12 or by calling 202-777-3210.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/theater-js-the-flying-lovers-of-vitebsk/2026-12-14/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theater J":MAILTO:theaterj@theaterj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T101500
DTSTAMP:20261002T135434Z
CREATED:20261002T135434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T135434Z
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SUMMARY:Gan HaYeled at Adas Israel Congregation Prenatal Groups
DESCRIPTION:Prenatal Support & Birth Education Meetings are designed for parents who are preparing to welcome a baby into their family. These points of connection focus on the preparatory stage\, what to expect after your baby arrives\, and everything in between. The meetings create a supportive relationship between the expecting parent(s) and Darci Lewis\, DONA PCP & CLC. Both first-time parents and parents with more than one child are encouraged to participate\, and all questions are welcome. Darci tailors the content and conversations to the individual needs of the expectant family. Prenatal Support & Birth educations are three week sessions that lead into the Gan HaMishpacha Postpartum Group.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/gan-hayeled-at-adas-israel-congregation-prenatal-groups/2026-12-15/
LOCATION:Adas Israel Congregation\, 2850 Quebec St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings,Jewish Identity & Inclusion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adas Israel Congregation":MAILTO:adasoffice@adasisrael.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260701T172300Z
CREATED:20260701T172300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T172300Z
UID:10008828-1797330600-1797332400@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Crafty Tots | September-October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Crafty Tots is a multi-sensory experience designed for our littlest artists. Each class begins with story time to spark imagination and inspire the arts and crafts project. Caregivers will participate alongside their child\, making it a special bonding experience filled with mess\, imagination\, and lots of smiles. Each class also includes free time at the end for children to connect\, move around\, and get their wiggles out in our fun play space. This class will be lead by Ally Jakov\, Bender JCC’s J Family Ambassador Lead.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/crafty-tots-september-october-2026/2026-12-15/
LOCATION:Bender JCC of Greater Washington\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bender JCC of Greater Washington":MAILTO:mregev@benderjccgw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260212T133823Z
CREATED:20260212T133823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T133823Z
UID:10008067-1797357600-1797368400@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:JSSA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All meetings are held from 6 – 9 pm. Our schedule for 2026 is:\nFeb 24\nApril 14\nJune 9\nSeptember 29\nNovember 10\nDecember 15
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/jssa-board-meeting/2026-12-15/
LOCATION:Private\, Private
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)":MAILTO:contactus@jssa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T183500Z
CREATED:20260623T203922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T183500Z
UID:10008662-1797361200-1797366600@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:The Promised Land: Text\, Tradition\, and Interpretation
DESCRIPTION:INSIGHTS & IDEAS: TUESDAY NIGHT LEARNING WITH GIDEON AMIR\nAugust 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 | 7-8:30 PM ET\nLocation: Zoom Classroom \nGod promised Abraham\, Isaac\, and Jacob that their descendants would inherit the land of Canaan. After the Exodus from Egypt and forty years of wandering in the desert\, the Israelites\, under Joshua’s leadership\, conquered the Promised Land and settled there. \nHowever\, the biblical text raises difficult geographical and ethical questions. \nJoin us to explore these questions and examine how they have been understood and addressed across generations.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/the-promised-land-text-tradition-and-interpretation/2026-12-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:info@habermaninstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T213000
DTSTAMP:20260727T144352Z
CREATED:20260727T144352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T144352Z
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SUMMARY:Theater J's The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk
DESCRIPTION:Theater J presents THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK by Daniel Jamieson with music by Ian Ross and Sarah O’Halloran Directed by Hayley Finn. \nBefore the paintings\, poems\, and fame\, Bella and Marc Chagall were two young dreamers whose love transformed the world around them. Through music\, movement\, and theatrical magic\, their journey unfolds from a small Jewish town into a vivid landscape of imagination\, devotion\, and resilience. Tender\, whimsical\, and visually enchanting\, THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK is a love story that reminds us how art and love can lift us beyond the gravity of everyday life. Hailed as “gorgeous” by The New York Times and “a heart-lifting\, heart-piercing delight” by The Stage\, Ian Ross’ music brings Daniel Jamieson’s passionate words to life for the first time in DC. \nTickets are available at theaterj.org starting Wednesday\, August 12 or by calling 202-777-3210.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/theater-js-the-flying-lovers-of-vitebsk/2026-12-15/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theater J":MAILTO:theaterj@theaterj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T110000
DTSTAMP:20261002T135808Z
CREATED:20261002T135808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T135808Z
UID:10009710-1797415200-1797418800@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Gan HaYeled at Adas Israel Congregation Postpartum Group (Fall)
DESCRIPTION:These groups are for families who have just welcomed a baby into their family. There will be opportunities for discussions around all things postpartum as well as time for practical questions and answers. We will create an intentional community\, a safe space for sharing and discussion\, and provide practical\, applicable information that can ease the experience of life with a new baby.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/gan-hayeled-at-adas-israel-congregation-postpartum-group-fall/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Adas Israel Congregation\, 2850 Quebec St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings,Jewish Identity & Inclusion,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adas Israel Congregation":MAILTO:adasoffice@adasisrael.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260727T144702Z
CREATED:20260727T144702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T144702Z
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SUMMARY:Theater J's Tropical Secrets
DESCRIPTION:Theater J presents TROPICAL SECRETS by LM Feldman based on the novel Tropical Secrets by Margarita Engle. \nDaniel\, a young German Jewish refugee\, finds himself on the shores of Havana and meets Paloma\, a young Cubana with some painful secrets of her own. The two children on the verge of adolescence try to save themselves and others in a world of borders\, violence\, and family separation. TROPICAL SECRETS is a dark and beautiful theatrical quest for audiences ages 9 & up about the families we lose and the families we make\, about how the world changes us and how we change the world\, and about oranges and drums and becoming someone new. \nBased on the multi-award-winning book Tropical Secrets by author Margarita Engle\, the first Latine author to receive the Newbery Award\, LM Feldman’s theatrical adaptation crafts the poetic literature into a world for the stage where the visual playfulness illustrates the powerful wisdom of our world through the eyes of children and how small human moments can contain enough hope to change the world.\nTickets are available at theaterj.org or by calling the box office 202-777-3210 beginning August 12\, 2026.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/theater-js-tropical-secrets/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theater J":MAILTO:theaterj@theaterj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T203256Z
CREATED:20260617T203256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T203256Z
UID:10008610-1797445800-1797453000@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Bender JCC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board Meetings and Annual Meeting on June 9\, 2027
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/bender-jcc-board-meeting-15/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Bender JCC of Greater Washington\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bender JCC of Greater Washington":MAILTO:mregev@benderjccgw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T213000
DTSTAMP:20260727T144352Z
CREATED:20260727T144352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T144352Z
UID:10009066-1797449400-1797456600@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Theater J's The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk
DESCRIPTION:Theater J presents THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK by Daniel Jamieson with music by Ian Ross and Sarah O’Halloran Directed by Hayley Finn. \nBefore the paintings\, poems\, and fame\, Bella and Marc Chagall were two young dreamers whose love transformed the world around them. Through music\, movement\, and theatrical magic\, their journey unfolds from a small Jewish town into a vivid landscape of imagination\, devotion\, and resilience. Tender\, whimsical\, and visually enchanting\, THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK is a love story that reminds us how art and love can lift us beyond the gravity of everyday life. Hailed as “gorgeous” by The New York Times and “a heart-lifting\, heart-piercing delight” by The Stage\, Ian Ross’ music brings Daniel Jamieson’s passionate words to life for the first time in DC. \nTickets are available at theaterj.org starting Wednesday\, August 12 or by calling 202-777-3210.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/theater-js-the-flying-lovers-of-vitebsk/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theater J":MAILTO:theaterj@theaterj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T230000
DTSTAMP:20260319T182920Z
CREATED:20260319T182920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T182920Z
UID:10008297-1797449400-1797462000@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:CESJDS Board Mtg
DESCRIPTION:CESJDS Board Mtg
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/cesjds-board-mtg/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School\, 1901 E. Jefferson Street\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School":MAILTO:rvangorden@cesjds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T011418Z
CREATED:20260501T183101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T011418Z
UID:10008416-1797494400-1797501600@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Federation Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/federation-board-meeting-4/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Governance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T101500
DTSTAMP:20261002T170321Z
CREATED:20261002T170321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T170321Z
UID:10009786-1797499800-1797502500@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Shir a Song with Ms. Ellie (Gan HaMishpacha at Adas Israel Congregation)
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready to Sing and Celebrate!  \nJoin Ms. Ellie for another delightful season of Shir-a-Song in Fall 2026! Use this form to register and secure your spot in this magical musical journey. Come sing\, dance\, and share smiles with us—Thursday mornings have never sounded so sweet! This heartwarming program is open to both Adas Israel members and non-members.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/shir-a-song-with-ms-ellie-gan-hamishpacha-at-adas-israel-congregation/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Adas Israel Congregation\, 2850 Quebec St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Jewish Identity & Inclusion,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adas Israel Congregation":MAILTO:adasoffice@adasisrael.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260727T144702Z
CREATED:20260727T144702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T144702Z
UID:10009395-1797534000-1797541200@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Theater J's Tropical Secrets
DESCRIPTION:Theater J presents TROPICAL SECRETS by LM Feldman based on the novel Tropical Secrets by Margarita Engle. \nDaniel\, a young German Jewish refugee\, finds himself on the shores of Havana and meets Paloma\, a young Cubana with some painful secrets of her own. The two children on the verge of adolescence try to save themselves and others in a world of borders\, violence\, and family separation. TROPICAL SECRETS is a dark and beautiful theatrical quest for audiences ages 9 & up about the families we lose and the families we make\, about how the world changes us and how we change the world\, and about oranges and drums and becoming someone new. \nBased on the multi-award-winning book Tropical Secrets by author Margarita Engle\, the first Latine author to receive the Newbery Award\, LM Feldman’s theatrical adaptation crafts the poetic literature into a world for the stage where the visual playfulness illustrates the powerful wisdom of our world through the eyes of children and how small human moments can contain enough hope to change the world.\nTickets are available at theaterj.org or by calling the box office 202-777-3210 beginning August 12\, 2026.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/theater-js-tropical-secrets/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theater J":MAILTO:theaterj@theaterj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T213000
DTSTAMP:20260727T144352Z
CREATED:20260727T144352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T144352Z
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SUMMARY:Theater J's The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk
DESCRIPTION:Theater J presents THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK by Daniel Jamieson with music by Ian Ross and Sarah O’Halloran Directed by Hayley Finn. \nBefore the paintings\, poems\, and fame\, Bella and Marc Chagall were two young dreamers whose love transformed the world around them. Through music\, movement\, and theatrical magic\, their journey unfolds from a small Jewish town into a vivid landscape of imagination\, devotion\, and resilience. Tender\, whimsical\, and visually enchanting\, THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK is a love story that reminds us how art and love can lift us beyond the gravity of everyday life. Hailed as “gorgeous” by The New York Times and “a heart-lifting\, heart-piercing delight” by The Stage\, Ian Ross’ music brings Daniel Jamieson’s passionate words to life for the first time in DC. \nTickets are available at theaterj.org starting Wednesday\, August 12 or by calling 202-777-3210.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/theater-js-the-flying-lovers-of-vitebsk/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theater J":MAILTO:theaterj@theaterj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T103000
DTSTAMP:20260810T174827Z
CREATED:20260810T174827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T174827Z
UID:10009448-1797584400-1797589800@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:First Year Moms Group
DESCRIPTION:Join other moms and babies (infants under 1 year) once a week when our Early Childhood Center is in session for a relaxed and supportive gathering. Together\, you’ll build community\, share the joys and challenges of new motherhood\, and connect through conversation\, friendship\, and Shabbat celebration. Led by an ECC teacher\, this special time includes songs\, traditions\, and meaningful moments for both moms and babies. This is for first time moms and fourth time moms\, alike! \n2026-2027 Dates: Sept 18\, 25; Oct 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30; Nov 6\, 13\, 20; Dec 4\, 11\, 18; Jan 8\, 15\, 22\, 29; Feb 5\, 12\, 19\, 26; Mar 5\, 12\, 19; Apr 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30; May 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \nIn the event of an unexpected school closure (i.e. for weather)\, the First Year Moms Group will not meet. The TRS ECC follows Arlington County Public Schools for school closures and delays. \nCost \nDrop-in Class: TRS Members/Free\, Non-Members/$18 \nIf you are interested in participating for the full school year\, please contact Sarah Rogoff for special pricing.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/first-year-moms-group/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:Temple Rodef Shalom\, 2100 Westmoreland Street\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Rodef Shalom":MAILTO:info@templerodefshalom.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T110000
DTSTAMP:20251103T171438Z
CREATED:20251103T171438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T171438Z
UID:10006712-1797589800-1797591600@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Fridays @ 10:30 AM\nDates: 11/21/25 – 1/30/26\nSkip Dates: 11/28\, 12/26 \nBest suited for ages 0 – 4 years old \nJoin us for a fun-filled morning celebrating Shabbat. Learn about customs\, traditions\, and prayers through music\, and movement.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/shabbat-playgroup-51/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:Bender JCC of Greater Washington\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Jewish Holidays, Rituals, and Traditions,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bender JCC of Greater Washington":MAILTO:mregev@benderjccgw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260727T144352Z
CREATED:20260727T144352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T144352Z
UID:10009068-1797622200-1797629400@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Theater J's The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk
DESCRIPTION:Theater J presents THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK by Daniel Jamieson with music by Ian Ross and Sarah O’Halloran Directed by Hayley Finn. \nBefore the paintings\, poems\, and fame\, Bella and Marc Chagall were two young dreamers whose love transformed the world around them. Through music\, movement\, and theatrical magic\, their journey unfolds from a small Jewish town into a vivid landscape of imagination\, devotion\, and resilience. Tender\, whimsical\, and visually enchanting\, THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK is a love story that reminds us how art and love can lift us beyond the gravity of everyday life. Hailed as “gorgeous” by The New York Times and “a heart-lifting\, heart-piercing delight” by The Stage\, Ian Ross’ music brings Daniel Jamieson’s passionate words to life for the first time in DC. \nTickets are available at theaterj.org starting Wednesday\, August 12 or by calling 202-777-3210.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/theater-js-the-flying-lovers-of-vitebsk/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theater J":MAILTO:theaterj@theaterj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T094500
DTSTAMP:20260106T172708Z
CREATED:20251107T164613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T172708Z
UID:10007375-1797670800-1797673500@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Music Together
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays @ 9:45 AM & 10:45 AM\nDates: 1/10/26 – 3/14/26 \nBest suited for ages 0 – 3 years old (older sibling’s welcome!)\nBuild on your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement and learn the skills to support the natural process of music development.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/music-together-163/2026-12-19/
LOCATION:Bender JCC of Greater Washington\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Youth & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Bender JCC of Greater Washington":MAILTO:mregev@benderjccgw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T223000
DTSTAMP:20261007T015049Z
CREATED:20261007T015049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T015049Z
UID:10009898-1797672600-1797719400@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Tot Shabbat Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Head to the Temple Sinai Library for a special Shabbat Storytime with librarian Ruth Polk. We’ll also enjoy challah\, juice\, crafts\, and have some time to browse the shelves!
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/tot-shabbat-storytime/2026-12-19/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai\, 3100 Military Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Jewish Holidays, Rituals, and Traditions,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Sinai":MAILTO:eagler@templesinaidc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T170730Z
CREATED:20260506T183458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T170730Z
UID:10008574-1797674400-1797677100@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Music Together | Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:Build on your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement and learn the skills to support the natural process of music development. Pricing per family depends on how many children are enrolled in the class.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/music-together-9am-march-june-2026-2/2026-12-19/
LOCATION:Bender JCC of Greater Washington\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bender JCC of Greater Washington":MAILTO:mregev@benderjccgw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260928T174941Z
CREATED:20260928T174941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T174941Z
UID:10009634-1797692400-1797703200@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Day at the J
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something to do on a Saturday afternoon that the kids will love and you’ll enjoy yourself? Day at the J gives the kids an afternoon of play and the adults a few hours to enjoy all the JCC has to offer before coming together for dinner and Havdalah to close out Shabbat. \nWhile the younger kids spend the afternoon playing and doing activities with our dedicated preschool staff\, adults (and kids ages 8 and up!) are invited to Theater J’s production of Tropical Secrets. This play tells the story of Daniel\, a young German Jewish refugee\, and Paloma\, a Cuban girl with secrets of her own\, as they navigate a world of borders and family separation together. If you don’t want to see the play\, help with gift wrapping for our annual toy drive or – as always – play games\, enjoy drinks\, work out at the gym\, or just hang out with other adult friends.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/day-at-the-j-4/
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:20261219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260727T144702Z
CREATED:20260727T144702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T144702Z
UID:10009396-1797706800-1797714000@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Theater J's Tropical Secrets
DESCRIPTION:Theater J presents TROPICAL SECRETS by LM Feldman based on the novel Tropical Secrets by Margarita Engle. \nDaniel\, a young German Jewish refugee\, finds himself on the shores of Havana and meets Paloma\, a young Cubana with some painful secrets of her own. The two children on the verge of adolescence try to save themselves and others in a world of borders\, violence\, and family separation. TROPICAL SECRETS is a dark and beautiful theatrical quest for audiences ages 9 & up about the families we lose and the families we make\, about how the world changes us and how we change the world\, and about oranges and drums and becoming someone new. \nBased on the multi-award-winning book Tropical Secrets by author Margarita Engle\, the first Latine author to receive the Newbery Award\, LM Feldman’s theatrical adaptation crafts the poetic literature into a world for the stage where the visual playfulness illustrates the powerful wisdom of our world through the eyes of children and how small human moments can contain enough hope to change the world.\nTickets are available at theaterj.org or by calling the box office 202-777-3210 beginning August 12\, 2026.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/theater-js-tropical-secrets/2026-12-19/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theater J":MAILTO:theaterj@theaterj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T213000
DTSTAMP:20260727T144352Z
CREATED:20260727T144352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T144352Z
UID:10009069-1797708600-1797715800@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Theater J's The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk
DESCRIPTION:Theater J presents THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK by Daniel Jamieson with music by Ian Ross and Sarah O’Halloran Directed by Hayley Finn. \nBefore the paintings\, poems\, and fame\, Bella and Marc Chagall were two young dreamers whose love transformed the world around them. Through music\, movement\, and theatrical magic\, their journey unfolds from a small Jewish town into a vivid landscape of imagination\, devotion\, and resilience. Tender\, whimsical\, and visually enchanting\, THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK is a love story that reminds us how art and love can lift us beyond the gravity of everyday life. Hailed as “gorgeous” by The New York Times and “a heart-lifting\, heart-piercing delight” by The Stage\, Ian Ross’ music brings Daniel Jamieson’s passionate words to life for the first time in DC. \nTickets are available at theaterj.org starting Wednesday\, August 12 or by calling 202-777-3210.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/theater-js-the-flying-lovers-of-vitebsk/2026-12-19/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theater J":MAILTO:theaterj@theaterj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260727T144702Z
CREATED:20260727T144702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T144702Z
UID:10009397-1797775200-1797782400@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Theater J's Tropical Secrets
DESCRIPTION:Theater J presents TROPICAL SECRETS by LM Feldman based on the novel Tropical Secrets by Margarita Engle. \nDaniel\, a young German Jewish refugee\, finds himself on the shores of Havana and meets Paloma\, a young Cubana with some painful secrets of her own. The two children on the verge of adolescence try to save themselves and others in a world of borders\, violence\, and family separation. TROPICAL SECRETS is a dark and beautiful theatrical quest for audiences ages 9 & up about the families we lose and the families we make\, about how the world changes us and how we change the world\, and about oranges and drums and becoming someone new. \nBased on the multi-award-winning book Tropical Secrets by author Margarita Engle\, the first Latine author to receive the Newbery Award\, LM Feldman’s theatrical adaptation crafts the poetic literature into a world for the stage where the visual playfulness illustrates the powerful wisdom of our world through the eyes of children and how small human moments can contain enough hope to change the world.\nTickets are available at theaterj.org or by calling the box office 202-777-3210 beginning August 12\, 2026.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/theater-js-tropical-secrets/2026-12-20/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 Sixteenth Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theater J":MAILTO:theaterj@theaterj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T204038Z
CREATED:20260826T204038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T204038Z
UID:10009535-1797775200-1797782400@www.shalomdc.org
SUMMARY:Polinger Artists of Excellence concert: Chee-Yun and Ellen Hwangbo - Violin and Piano
DESCRIPTION:Chee-Yun\, violin\, has captivated audiences on five continents with her passionate artistry and charismatic performances. A winner of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions and recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant\, she has appeared with many of the world’s leading orchestras and conductors. Her recording Serenata Notturno went platinum in Korea. Pianist Ellen Hwangbo has built an international career as a soloist and chamber musician\, performing at Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center\, and the Kennedy Center. She is also founder and Artistic Director of Constellations Chamber Concerts.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/polinger-artists-of-excellence-concert-chee-yun-and-ellen-hwangbo-violin-and-piano/
LOCATION:Bender JCC of Greater Washington\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bender JCC of Greater Washington":MAILTO:mregev@benderjccgw.org
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