Looking for a place to dance on Simchat Torah? Or commemorate the third anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023? Check out these eight upcoming events.

FRIDAY, OCT. 2

EREV SIMCHAT TORAH FESTIVAL SERVICE

Celebrate Simchat Torah with Temple Rodef Shalom and restart the reading of the Torah. Designed for people of all ages, TRS’s Simchat Torah services involve a lot of singing and dancing with the Torah. During the service, there will also be a blessing of Consecration welcoming kindergarteners and new first graders into TRS’s religious school. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Temple Rodef Shalom. templerodefshalom.org/event/erev-simchat-torah-festival-service-with-consecration.

SATURDAY, OCT. 3

DANCIN’ IN THE STREETS: SIMCHAT TORAH

Let loose and dance like no one’s watching. Enjoy live music, themed cocktails and mocktails and lively dancing on I Street. Before the main event, choose from taking a class with Rabbi Jenna diving into Simchat Torah and exploring the first few lines of the Torah, or get social and meet new people at a happy hour. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. $5-$30. sixthandi.org/event/dancin-in-the-streets-a-simchat-torah-celebration-8.

SUNDAY, OCT. 4

KIDS SIMCHAT TORAH CELEBRATION

Children ages 0-9 and their families are invited to gather to sing and dance with the Torah, joyfully celebrating Jewish heritage. Join Chabad East DC for lunch, story time with a kids’ craft and game, and singing and dancing. 10-11 a.m. Chabad East DC Jewish Center. gatherdc.org/event/kids-simchat-torah-celebration-with-chabad-east-dc.

SIMCHAT TORAH PARADE

Gather for a joyful Simchat Torah service before taking a celebration to the streets with a Torah parade to the Capitol, accompanied by live klezmer musicians. Continue the festivities with music, dancing and a lively klezmer dance party. Enjoy vegetarian/dairy or vegan refreshments. All are welcome. 4:30-7 p.m. Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol St. NE, Washington, D.C. hillhavurah.org/events/simchat-torah.

OCT. 7 MEZUZAH DEDICATION

Join Chabad of NoVa on Simchat Torah for a mezuzah dedication, brunch and dancing. Chabad will dedicate a mezuzah from a home in Nir Oz, one of the communities devastated by the attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, giving the mezuzah a new life filled with Jewish pride, light and hope. On the Hebrew date of Oct. 7, come together to honor late hostage Itzik’s memory and celebrate the strength of Am Yisroel. 11 a.m. Chabad Luabvitch of Northern Virginia. chabadnova.org/hh5787.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7

SONGS OF REMEMBRANCE: OCT. 7 COMMEMORATION

Attend a commemorative concert to unite the Jewish community for an evening of shared music, memory, reflection and hope, in partnership with the Bender JCC of Greater Washington. Together, honor individuals murdered or killed in action, as well as the volunteers who stepped up to meet community needs. 7-8:30 p.m. Rockville. shalomdc.org/event/october-7-community-event-md.

REMEMBERING TOGETHER THROUGH MUSIC, STORIES & FOOD

Join the Pozez JCC for a meaningful community gathering marking three years since Oct. 7, 2023. The evening will feature a musical experience, where select community members have chosen songs that hold personal and collective memories connected to Oct. 7. Then, gather around food prepared in memory of those who were lost and the communities that were impacted that day. 7-9 p.m. Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia. thej.org/event/october-7th-commemoration.

COMMUNITY OCT. 7 COMMEMORATION

Come together with the community for an evening of stories, music and more that will bring us from the sadness of Oct. 7 to the hope we’re holding on to. The program, in partnership with Washington Hebrew Congregation, features a performance by Hashayara, a musical ensemble of Israeli musicians and educators traveling to Jewish communities across North America. 7:30-9 p.m. Northwest D.C. Register by Oct. 5 at whctemple.org/event/community-october-7th-commemoration.