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Machar - The Washington Congregation for Secular Humanistic Judaism
6045 16th St NW, Washington DC 20015
Sean Faircloth, Director of strategy and policy for the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science, will speak about his book "Attack of the Theocrats! How the Religious Right Harms us All and What We Can Do About It". Join us at 9:30 am for a continental breakfast before the presentation. Adult small group discussion will continue until 12:30 pm.
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Seniors, DC, Humanist, Adult Education, Politics
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Foundation for Jewish Studies
10001 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda MD 20814
One of the most interesting aspects of biblical history is the cyclical changes that occurred within the leadership of the Children of Israel. Beginning with a singular leader (the Patriarchs), they transitioned into a tribal system (the 12 sons of Jacob), then reverted to a single leader after the Exodus from Egypt (Moses, Joshua), then back to a tribal system of Judges, followed by a single spiritual leader, Samuel, who eventually anointed a new kind of leader - a king (Saul). Saul's reign led...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, Seniors, Maryland, History/Education
Event Cost: Free; Free
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Sun
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Washington DCJCC
1529 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington DC 20036
Theater J presents
The Religion Thing
JANUARY 4 - 29
A World Premiere Comedy
By Renee Calarco
Directed by Joe Calarco
Designed by Cory Ryan Frank, Jim Kronzer, Frank Labovitz and Veronika Vorel
Featuring Will Gartshore, Kimberly Gilbert, Liz Mamana and Chris Stezin
Mo and Brian are a picture-perfect DC couple: they’re smart, they’re witty, and they have a beautifully remodeled kitchen. But when Mo’s best friend Patti announces she’s found Jesus and is putting her own career on...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Couples, Families, GLBT, Singles, DC, Arts & Culture
Event Cost: $25 - $50; Varies by night
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Tifereth Israel
7701 16th St. NW, Washington DC DC 20012
Join us for a panel discussion on the current state and future of democracy in Israel today, in light of proposed laws targeted at groups such as Peace Now and the New Israel Fund, and challenges to women’s rights from the ultra-Orthodox community.
Speakers:
• Naomi Paiss, Communications Director, New Israel Fund
• Ori Nir, Spokesman, Americans for Peace Now
• Noam Katz, Minister of Public Diplomacy, Embassy of Israel
Moderator:
• David Cohen, Senior Advisor, Civic Ventures
Refreshments are ...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Families, Seniors, DC, History/Education, Israel
Event Cost: $1 - $9; $5.00
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Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington
6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville MD 20852
Brilliant pianist Brian Ganz continues his "Extreme Chopin" quest, begun a year ago, to perform all of Frédéric Chopin's works. Hear Mr. Ganz in a free preview mini-concert here at the JCCGW as he presents a sampling of pieces to be performed in full at his upcoming recital at the Music Center at Strathmore.
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, Couples, Seniors, Singles, Maryland, Arts & Culture
Event Cost: Free; Free; Tickets not required
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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Washington DCJCC
1529 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington DC 20036
Theater J presents
The Religion Thing
JANUARY 4 - 29
A World Premiere Comedy
By Renee Calarco
Directed by Joe Calarco
Designed by Cory Ryan Frank, Jim Kronzer, Frank Labovitz and Veronika Vorel
Featuring Will Gartshore, Kimberly Gilbert, Liz Mamana and Chris Stezin
Mo and Brian are a picture-perfect DC couple: they’re smart, they’re witty, and they have a beautifully remodeled kitchen. But when Mo’s best friend Patti announces she’s found Jesus and is putting her own career on...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Couples, Families, GLBT, Singles, DC, Arts & Culture
Event Cost: $25 - $50; Varies by night
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7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Congregation Beth El
8215 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda MD 20814
Special Service with Prayers and Songs of Comfort, Healing and Renewal. Music-suffused traditions have long served to comfort us in the face of life’s challenges, and to help us find renewal when we and those we love are confronted by emotional, physical, or spiritual pain. In recognition of this truism, a new service meant to engage our community in an exploration of faith, comfort, and healing through the liturgies, melodies, and poetry of Jewish music will take place This service will be f...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, Families, Seniors, Maryland, Conservative, Counseling/Support, Holiday/Shabbat (High Holidays, Chanukah, Passover)
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8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Sulam, Inc.
1132 Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring MD 20902
Living a Jewish Life with ADHD and an Autism Spectrum Disorder featuring Ms. Beth Greene Perera and Dr. Rachel Ravin, Sulam Psychologist
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, Couples, Seniors, Singles, Special Needs, Maryland, Advocacy, Parenting, Professional Development
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Mon
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30
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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Congregation Har Shalom Early Childhood Education Center
11510 Falls Road, Potomac MD 20854
Come and spend some time at the Har Shalom Early Childhood Education Center.
Meet new friends as you and your child play with age appropriate toys.
This free program is open to adults and children under the age of 2 every Monday in the ECEC Playroom. Drop-ins are welcome!
Questions? Please contact Liran Laor,ECEC Director.
301-299-7087 ext 244 or llaor@harshalom.org
www.HarShalomECEC.org
Listed In: Families, Interfaith, Special Needs, Maryland, Conservative, Children/Teens/Family, Parenting, Social Events
Event Cost: Free; Free
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Tue
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31
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Congregation Har Shalom Early Childhood Education Center
11510 Falls Road, Potomac MD 20854
Ivrit La’mishpacha - Hebrew Parent & Child classes for childen ages 12-24 months at Congregation Har Shalom in Potomac.
Enjoy the Hebrew language through stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplay and much more with an Israeli preschool teacher.
Tuesdays, from 11:00 to 11:45a.m.
Listed In: Families, Maryland, Conservative, Children/Teens/Family, Arts & Culture, Israel, Parenting
Event Cost: $10 - $24; $15 / $18
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Tue
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31
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Foundation for Jewish Studies
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax VA 22031
This event is intended for participants to attend the entire scheduled time/series.Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Bruce Aft This event is intended for participants to attend the entire scheduled time/series.
Listed In: Seniors, Northern Virginia, Adult Education, History/Education
Event Cost: $25 - $50; $35 members / $45 non-members
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Tue
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31
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6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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JSSA
6123 Montrose Road, Rockville MD 20852
This event is intended for participants to attend the entire scheduled time/series.Post-Graduate Course for Professionals in Child, Adolescent, Adult, Family and Senior Mental Health: Early Childhood Program. 6 Sessions, 18 CEUs.
Participants will: Become familiar with the Diagnostic Classification 0-3 Revised (DC: 0-3R) as a diagnostic tool that guides understanding and treatment of young children aged birth to five years and their families; Understand the meaning of ...
Listed In: Maryland, Adult Education, Professional Development, Professional Development
Event Cost: more than $50; $425 for the 6-session program
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Tue
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31
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6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Magen David Sephardic Congregation
11215 Woodglen Drive, Rockville MD 20852
In addition to being an outstanding Torah Scholar, Rabbi Amsalem has been a voice of reason in the State of Israel and throughout the world, promoting the values of moderation, tolerance and unity that have been the hallmark of Sephardic tradition for generations. Most recently, Rabbi Amsalem separated himself from the Shas political party to create his own "Am Shalem" ("Unified Nation") movement that struggles to combat religious extremism in Israel.
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, Seniors, Maryland, Orthodox, Adult Education, Israel, Politics
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Tue
Jan
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31
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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Foundation for Jewish Studies
6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville MD 20852
"Music and the Immigrant Experience" will focus on the work created in this country by Jewish immigrants, reflecting their adjustments to a modern American environment and the ways in which mainstream American music itself changed because of them. Among the various musicians to be presented, two of the composers (George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein) whose work bridges the generations and cultures will be highlighted, revealing the Jewish roots in their music.
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, College (Late Teens/Early 20s), Seniors, Maryland, Adult Education, Arts & Culture, History/Education
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Tue
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31
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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Congregation Har Shalom
11510 Falls Road, Potomac MD 20854-2297
From the time of the first Rabbis over 2000 years ago, Jews have written midrashim. These Rabbis of the talmudic era taught that each verse, each phrase, each word of the Torah hints at new stories waiting to be discovered. Every reader of the Torah, though, can create midrash by reading the Bible sensitively, looking ofr hints of stories beyond the story and relying on her own imagination and experiences. Rabbi Cohen has written seven children and teen books, many of which are examples of moder...
Listed In: 20’s-30’s-40’s, Boomers, Couples, Seniors, Singles, Maryland, Conservative, Adult Education, History/Education, Holiday/Shabbat (High Holidays, Chanukah, Passover)
Event Cost: Free; Free
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