Explore some upcoming events in Jewish DMV, from Friday night services to an evening with freed hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES & DINNER WITH RABBI JENNA WITH SIXTH & I
Join Sixth & I for an inclusive and contemporary Friday night service led by Sixth & I’s new associate rabbi, Rabbi Jenna Shaw, and Sixth & I’s musicians. It’s a great fit for newcomers or those looking for a way to wind down the week. This event will take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Sixth & I, 600 I St., NW, Washington. Dinner is $45; services are free. Register at sixthandi.org/event/friday-night-services-dinner-22.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
GRATITUDE SHABBAT WITH MOISHE HOUSE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Join Moishe House Columbia Heights for a warm and festive dinner celebrating community and thankfulness before Thanksgiving. Share a delicious meal, reflect on what you’re grateful for and welcome Shabbat together in a spirit of connection and joy. This free event will take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Columbia Heights, Washington. Register at dinners.onetable.org/events/a817a54c-64e0-4ebc-a644-5cf6743decf4/details.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
SHABBAT EVENING SERVICE WELCOMING RABBI RICK JACOBS
Join Temple Rodef Shalom for a Shabbat service and hear from Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the president of the Union for Reform Judaism. This event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland St., Falls Church.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
GARY GULMAN: GRANDILOQUENT
Over 30 years in comedy, Gary Gulman has established himself as an eminent performer and writer. “Grandiloquent” is his new show about insecurity, empathy and self-acceptance, exploring how a thoughtful boy learned to use humor, reading and writing to cope with the consequences of his parents’ blunders. This event will take place at 7 p.m. at Sixth & I, 600 I St., NW, Washington. Admission is $65. Register at sixthandi.org/event/gary-gulman-grandiloquent.
SUNDAY & MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23-24
EVERYTHING BUT THE TURKEY
Join hundreds of volunteers at the Edlavitch DCJCC to spend the evening preparing Thanksgiving side dishes for those experiencing hunger and homelessness in our region — make everything but the turkey! Each table fits eight people and no cooking experience is necessary. This event will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at EDCJCC, 1529 16th St., NW, Washington. Requested donation of $22 per person. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/ebtt-sunday-25.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
CAPTIVITY TO COURAGE: AN EVENING WITH KEITH & AVIVA SIEGEL
Join Operation Embrace for a meaningful evening as Keith and Aviva Siegel share their story of survival, resilience and hope after Aviva endured 51 days and Keith 484 days of captivity as hostages of Hamas. This event will take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Beth Sholom Congregation, 11825 Seven Locks Road, Potomac. Admission is $50 per attendee. Register at shalomdc.org/event/captivity-to-courage-an-evening-with-keith-aviva-siegel.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
CLOSING PERFORMANCE OF ‘AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE’
The story follows a small-town doctor who considers himself a proud, upstanding member of his close-knit community. When he discovers a catastrophe that risks the lives of everyone in town, he raises the alarm. But he is shaken to the core when those in power, including his own brother, try not only to silence him, but to destroy him. This event will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Theater J, 1529 16th St., NW, Washington. Admission is $70-80. Register at edcjcc.org/theater-j/show/an-enemy-of-the-people.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING TURKEY BURNER
Join J-Fit coach Matt Alvin for his annual intense Thanksgiving Day workout. Matt will push attendees for 75 grueling minutes of exercise to kick off the holiday. This scalable workout has a range of difficulties, so all fitness levels are welcome. Attendees must be at least 13 years old and able to handle high aerobic work. This event will take place from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Pozez JCC, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Free for members; day pass required for guests. Register at thej.org/event/matt-alvins-annual-thanksgiving-turkey-burner-2.
