Jewish Life

What It Takes: How to Talk About Israel-Palestine

It’s never been easy to talk about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but the escalation over the past few weeks has made the topic even more highly charged. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the news or your social media feed, or just don’t know how to approach having these hard conversations with a partner, friend, or colleague, Rabbi Aaron offers tips to help you have more productive discussions across differences and approach this emotional topic with open-mindedness, nuance, and respect.

Friday Night Services

with Rabbi Nora

This inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora and Sixth & I’s musicians blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh.

Five Decades: Kronos Quartet

One of the most influential groups of our era, the Quartet celebrates 50 years of artistic leadership with music from their legacy initiative, 50 For the Future: The Learning Repertoire, a series of commissions by composers from around the world.

Arabs and Jews Choosing a Shared Future 

During this critical moment of tension and strife between the Arab and Jewish communities in Israel, hear from voices seeking to build bridges and promote justice and democracy. Sally Abed and Alon-Lee Green, leaders of the grassroots movement Standing Together (Omdim Beyachad) will discuss their community of Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel who are working together for change in the shared interest of peace and security

How Are You, Really?

A Creative Processing Space

Through meditation, writing and reflection exercises, and conversation facilitated by Rabbi Nora, take time to connect to yourself and others and process what’s been coming up for us in response to the attack on Israel and the ensuing war in Israel and Gaza. Come with your favorite art supplies, a journal, and an open mind.  

An Evening of Music with Valerie June, Rachael Davis, Thao, Yasmin Williams

Influenced by a kaleidoscope of musical traditions, this powerhouse collective of women from uniquely different backgrounds, ages, and views weaves interactive conversation segments with songs in a Nashville-style round.

Rock Creek Kings, Aaron Shneyer, and Eli Waltz

DC Jewish Musicians Spotlight

Experience a showcase of Jewish musicians from DC’s vibrant local music scene.

Friday Night Services + Dinner

with Rabbi Aaron

This inclusive service led by Rabbi Aaron and Sixth & I’s musicians blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh.

Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and Jon Langford: Song for Song

Two legendary artists, Will Oldham (a.k.a. Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy) and Jon Langford (of the Mekons and Waco Brothers), recreate their exclusive pandemic live-stream performance, song for song, for a live, in-person audience.

Office Closed

Sixth & I is closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 for Thanksgiving. We will re-open on Monday, November 27 at 9:00 am.