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.
Interfaith Couples Workshop
Rabbi Nora facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their non-Jewish partners to talk, learn, and grow – together and as individuals. The workshop will address timely issues for couples like navigating the holiday season together and how to approach hard conversations around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and recent escalation.
- Date:
- Nov 27, 2023 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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SOLD OUT. Sign up for our inquiry list for the next cohort.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Group Chat: What a Waste
A Jewish Take on Sustainability
In a world of fast fashion and clothing haul videos, the Jewish value of not wasting, ba’al tashchit, feels more relevant than ever. Over pizza and wine, explore with Rabbi Aaron our urge to splurge and how this ancient value can help us become more ethical consumers.
Swap and Shop
Refresh your wardrobe, free up some closet space, and practice sustainability at our clothing swap. Bring clothes, shoes, and accessories to trade. All sizes and genders are welcome.
Listen Up: A Mindful Communication Series
Mindfulness teacher Alison Cohen leads a series designed to help build stronger relationships by developing more compassionate communication skills.
Pause and Play
This laid-back, alternative Shabbat experience offers stirring music, a collaborative feel, and intentions that strike a chord.
Safer Spaces: Responding to Gun Violence
Hear from leading voices about the epidemic of gun violence in our country and city and what can be done to prevent it through legislation, policy, and community-building. Panelists include Kris Brown, President at Brady, DC Councilmember Robert White, and Pastor Delonte Gholston, Senior Pastor of Peace Fellowship Church and a member of the leadership team of Washington Interfaith Network’s public safety committee, in conversation with Sixth & I’s Rabbi Nora Feinstein.
Chanukah
- Date:
- Dec 7, 2023
JOSH THOMAS – LET’S TIDY UP
From the creator and star of the hit TV series “Please Like Me” and “Everything’s Gonna Be Okay” comes a new show co-written with award-winning playwright Lally Katz.
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.
- Date:
- Dec 8, 2023 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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In-Person
Service: Free; registration required
Shabbat Dinner (Subsidized): $18
Shabbat Dinner (Actual Cost): $36Virtual
Free via Facebook.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming