Explore some upcoming events in Jewish DMV, from Sukkot and Simchat Torah celebrations to Oktoberfest at the Capital Jewish Museum.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
J-MEN’S GROUP GATHERING AT POZEZ JCC
Calling all men: Whether you’re new to the Pozez JCC men’s group or a familiar face, come share a story and schmooze with great company. This event will take place from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Pozez JCC, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Free for members; $15 for nonmembers. Register at thej.org/event/j-mens-group-gathering-in-person-8.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
UNWIND AND RELAX: YOGA FOR IMPACTED WORKERS
Join others impacted by federal job cuts for an all-levels, slow-flow yoga class. Designed for beginners and seasoned yogis alike, this class aims to allow time to deepen awareness, decompress and move with intention. This free event will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Edlavitch DC JCC, 1529 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/unwind-and-relax-yoga-for-impacted-workers-2.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
SUKKAH VILLAGE: SHABBAT SHABANG 2025
Celebrate Sukkot with the Bender JCC with a “pizza in the hut,” and the hut is the sukkah! Each family will receive a pizza party pack. After dinner, enjoy a family-friendly movie on an outdoor screen. This event will take place from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bender JCC, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Admission is $20 per adult and $15 per child. Register at jconnect.org/event/sukkah-village-shabbat-shabbang-2025.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
J-FIT PICKLEBALL CLINIC
Join Pozez JCC’s J-Fit to learn how to improve your pickleball skills. Learn scoring rules, serving, returns, volleys, blocks and dinking with a certified pickleball coach in these monthly clinics designed for those who are newer to the game or building toward advanced play. This event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Pozez JCC, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Admission is $35 for members; $45 for nonmembers. Register at thej.org/event/j-fit-pickleball-clinic-2.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
FALL INTO WELLNESS: A COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR
Join the EDCJCC for a fun, interactive day of movement, health and community connection featuring live group exercise sessions, Brazilian jiu-jitsu demonstrations, free giveaways, raffles, health information and more. Open to all ages and fitness levels. This event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edlavitch DC JCC, 1529 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/fall-into-wellness-a-community-health-wellness-fair.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
DANCIN’ IN THE STREETS: A SIMCHAT TORAH CELEBRATION WITH SIXTH & I
Simchat Torah, which means “Rejoicing in Torah,” is the day when we gather to renew ourselves as we begin the cycle of reading from Genesis once again. Let loose and dance like no one’s watching as you enjoy live music, themed cocktails and mocktails, and lively dancing on I Street, led by Sixth & I’s rabbis and musicians. Before the main event, take a class with Rabbi Jenna and explore the first few lines of the Torah, or meet new people at happy hour. This event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Sixth & I, 600 I St., NW, Washington, D.C. Admission is $5 to $22. Register at sixthandi.org/event/dancin-in-the-streets-a-simchat-torah-celebration-7.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
PAMELA NADELL: ‘ANTISEMITISM, AN AMERICAN TRADITION’
Award-winning historian and American University professor Dr. Pamela Nadell returns to Washington Hebrew Congregation to discuss her timely new book, “Antisemitism, An American Tradition.” Set to be published on Oct. 14, Nadell’s book explores the deep roots of antisemitism in the U.S. — from colonial times to the present — and the powerful ways American Jews have resisted this hatred and bigotry. This event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St., NW, Washington, D.C. Register at whctemple.org/event/opening-amram-pam-nadell.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
CJM AFTER SUNSET: LATE TO THE PARTY OKTOBERFEST
Continue the Oktoberfest celebrations at the Capital Jewish Museum after hours. Hear stories about the first German Jews to arrive in Washington, D.C., with curator spotlight talks. Sip on German beers, decorate your own beer stein, compete in trivia and dance along to your klezmer favorites; must be at least 21 years old. This event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Capital Jewish Museum, 575 3rd St., NW, Washington, D.C. Admission is $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Register at capitaljewishmuseum.org/events/cjm-after-sunset-late-to-the-party-oktoberfest.
