Rabbi Esther Lederman
Rabbi Esther is the Vice President of Leaders in Action at the Union for Reform Judaism. She believes in creating powerful Jewish experiences of meaning and belonging.
Services with Rabbi Esther
and musicians Ami Yares (guitar/bass), Adam Green (percussion), and Sage Snider (fiddle)
LOCATION: Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th Street, NW
PRAYERBOOK: Reform
This accessible and soulful service offers uplifting music, thought-provoking reflections, and modern interpretations of ancient texts and rituals. Designed to help you cultivate deeper meaning, emotional connection, and spiritual focus at the start of the New Year, this service blends contemporary and traditional elements including music, text, poetry, and Jewish wisdom. Whether you’re newer to High Holiday observance, a longtime Sixth & I’er, or just looking for a more unexpected lens for reflection, this service is for you. We hope you’ll be there as we enter 5785 in community.
During services, most prayers are in Hebrew, with accompanying intentions in English. We’ll use a Reform prayerbook with transliteration (Hebrew prayers written in English characters) and translations.
Rabbi Esther’s Service Schedule:
ROSH HASHANAH
Thursday, October 3 from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
KOL NIDRE
Friday, October 11 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
YOM KIPPUR
Saturday, October 12 from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm (Yizkor at approximately 12:30 pm)