Explore some upcoming events in Jewish DMV, from a community Shabbat service to a musical theater showing of “Guys and Dolls.”
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26
COMMUNITY SHABBAT SERVICE
Honoring an annual tradition, Washington Hebrew Congregation, Temple Sinai, Temple Micah and Adas Israel join for the final Shabbat service of the year. The service begins at 6:30 p.m., after an 6 p.m. oneg. It’s all at Temple Sinai, 3100 Military Road, NW, Washington, D.C. Register at templesinaidc.org/event/community-shabbat-service-2.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28
PUBLIC TOUR OF ONGOING EXHIBITIONS WITH CAPITAL JEWISH MUSEUM
Join a 45-minute tour of the Capital Jewish Museum’s Ongoing Exhibitions on Sundays at noon. The tour includes an introduction in the lobby, then a film about early Jewish Washington and a look at the core gallery with several exhibiion spaces and interactive opportunities. This event will take place from noon to 12:45 p.m. at Capital Jewish Museum, 575 3rd St., NW, Washington, D.C. Admission is $5. Register at simpletix.com/e/public-tour-of-the-ongoing-exhibitions-tickets-183300.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28
FAMILY SWIM: DIVE-IN MOVIE
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a splash. Join the Pozez JCC for an afternoon of glowing fun at this Chanukah-themed dive-in movie event. Enjoy a vibrant, illuminated pool atmosphere, a family-friendly movie shown poolside, Chanukah-themed games and activities and quality time for families to connect and celebrate together. This free event will take place from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the JCC, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Register at thej.org/event/family-swim-dive-in-movie.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28
GUYS AND DOLLS AT THE SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY WITH BENDER JCC’S COMING OF AGE
“Guys and Dolls” is considered one of the greatest Broadway shows. This Tony Award-winning, much-loved musical features the charming story of Nathan Detroit and Sky Masterson, who navigate love and gambling in New York City. Sing along to classic tunes at this must-see show with fellow community members. This event will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., leaving from either Bender JCC or Leisure World. Admission is $140, including transportation and tickets. Register at benderjccgw.org/calendar/coa-excursions-guys-and-dolls-at-the-shakespeare-theatre-company.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1
J-FIT: NEW YEAR’S DAY 2026 BOOTCAMP
Join Pozez JCC for a pair of workouts on New Year’s. The extreme session at 9:30 a.m. will be a boot camp-style workout targeting intense exercise, high heart rates and as many reps as possible. The classic session at 10:30 a.m. will be a traditional circuit workout with moderate, scaled exercises. For ages 13 and older. Pozez JCC, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Admission is free for members; day pass required for guests. Register at thej.org/event/j-fit-new-years-day-2026-bootcamps/2026-01-01/1.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JANUARY 2 AND 3
SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE SHABBAT
Join Kesher Israel Congregation for a fun-filled Shabbat of learning with scholar-in-residence Rabbi Francis Nataf, a veteran Tanakh instructor, author and editor, who will discuss “Rav Kook, Nietzsche and Jewish intellectual pluralism.” Enjoy a communal Shabbat dinner of Chinese food catered from David Chu’s. This event will take place from 7 p.m. on Friday to 5 p.m. Saturday. Dinner is $18 for members; $25 for nonmembers. Register by Dec. 29 at kesher.org/event/Rabbi-Nataf.
