SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
TU B’AV HAVDALAH WITH RODEF 2100
Join Rodef 2100 for Havdalah and a candlelit picnic under the stars to celebrate Tu B’Av, Jewish Valentine’s Day. Enjoy light snacks and a short Havdalah service as you connect with others. Whether you are single and looking to meet someone new or in a relationship, all are welcome. This event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland St., Falls Church. Register at templerodefshalom.shulcloud.com/form/rodef-2100-tu-b’Av-havdalah-august-2025.html.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
LOX MEETS BAGEL: SPEED DATING FOR AGES 55-75
Lox Meets Bagel, the largest Jewish singles dating event in the D.C. area, is back, this time designed for Jewish folks ages 55 to 75. Enjoy seven or eight rounds of speed dating, then mingle during a tailored activity as you enjoy snacks and drinks. This event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Pozez JCC, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Admission is $40. Register at thej.org/event/lox-meets-bagel.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
TU B’AV WHITE PARTY WITH AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LUBAVITCH
Join fellow young Jewish professionals for a night under the stars in the nation’s capital. Enjoy an open bar with signature cocktails, buffet dinner, hors d’oeuvres, rooftop waterfront views, live music and community. Come dressed to impress in white. This even will take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Washington, D.C. Admission is $45. Register at eventbrite.com/e/tu-bav-white-party-a-premium-summer-soiree-for-young-professionals-tickets-1511076603799.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
BLOOD DRIVE
Blood supply is critically low in the D.C. region, putting trauma victims, women giving birth, cancer patients and thousands of others at risk. Donate blood to save a life through Inova Blood Services at the EDCJCC; all donations will stay in the D.C. area. This adults-only event will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Edlavitch DCJCC, 1529 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/summer-blood-drive-3.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
TEXTUAL AUDACITY: TALMUD FOR THE PROGRESSIVE SOUL
Dive deep into a Talmudic text on a topic relevant to Jews engaged with the political left. This class is titled “Is it Kosher? Eating Practices as a Study in Building Coalition Across Difference.” Everyone is welcome, but the target audience is Jewish people seeking spiritual nourishment. This event will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. at an outdoor location in Adams Morgan, Washington, D.C. Admission is $18-$36. Register at ravigayil.com/textual-audacity-talmud-for-the-progressive-soul.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
COMMUNITY DAY AT CAPITAL JEWISH MUSEUM
Join the Capital Jewish Museum for a monthly community day. The entire museum, including the new exhibition “LGBTJews in the Federal City,” will be free to the public. This event will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Capital Jewish Museum, 575 3rd St., NW, Washington, D.C. Register at capitaljewishmuseum.org/events/community-day-3.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS BOOK CLUB
Calling mental health professionals! Join the EDCJCC for a monthly peer-led book club, a space for mental health therapists to reflect, grow and connect together through thoughtful discussion about the field. This month, delve into Marisa G. Franco’s “Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make — And Keep — Friends.” This free event will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Edlavitch DCJCC, 1529 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/mhpros-book-club-aug25.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
SHABBAT CLUSTERS AND FRIENDS MID-SEASON MIXER
Celebrate the end of summer with camp-themed icebreakers and activities. Meet and mingle with fellow young professionals, with separate spaces for those in their 20s and 30s/40s. Connect with Shabbat Clusters members and friends; attendees do not have to be members. This event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Franklin Hall, 1348 Florida Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. Admission is $5-$10, which includes kosher snacks and activities. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/shabbat-clusters-and-friends-mid-season-mixer-2.
