WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
LASHIR B’YACHAD: UPPER 16TH STREET SONG CIRCLE
Lashir B’Yachad, “singing together,” is a niggun circle co-sponsored by Ohev Sholom, Minyan Roeh, Segulah Minyan and Tifereth Israel. Sing with the group for about an hour, then munch on snacks and schmooze. This free event will take place from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at Tifereth Israel Congregation, 7701 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Register at least 24 hours in advance at gatherdc.org/calendar/?id=701Jw00000qLhiOIAS.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
SHABBAT(CHI) WITH RODEF 2100
Join Rodef 2100 for a delicious, immersive hibachi experience prepared by professional chefs, followed by Havdalah to close out Shabbat. This event will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland St., Falls Church. Register at templerodefshalom.shulcloud.com/form/rodef-2100-shabbat(chi)-august-2025.html.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
JFAMILY: EXPLORE CALVERT CLIFFS WITH A GEOLOGIST
Join Pozez JCC’s JFamily for a hands-on, family-friendly adventure at Calvert Cliffs. Explore the beach, hunt for fossils and enjoy the park’s amenities, including hiking trails, marshland and a recycled tire playground. This event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Calvert Cliffs State Park, 10540 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby. Admission is $10 per family plus park admission. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/jfamily-field-trip-explore-calvert-cliffs-with-a-geologist.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17
UPLIFTING INCARCERATED VOICES WITH FREE MINDS
Join EDCJCC for an afternoon of service with Free Minds Book Club and Writing Workshop, which supports incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals. Hear from Free Minds graduates about their experiences in the program, then read poetry written by current students and provide feedback. This event is a combined program of the Center for Social Responsibility and the Youth Action Institute. This free event will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Edlavitch DCJCC, 1529 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/uplifting-incarcerated-voices-with-free-minds.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19
MEN’S CLUB LECTURE: TRACING YOUR JEWISH ROOTS
Join the Bender JCC Men’s Club for a talk by Harry Moatz, the president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Washington. This presentation will help you navigate the genealogical research into your family’s story. Learn how to get started, confront Jewish genealogical myths and whether and when to rely on family “facts.” All are welcome. This event will take place from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. at the Bender JCC, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Register at benderjccgw.org/calendar/mens-club-lecture-tracing-your-jewish-roots.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19
WHAT IT TAKES: HOSTING SHABBAT DINNER
Hosting a Shabbat dinner is a lot easier than you’d think. Rabbi Aaron Potek of Sixth & I will cover why the practice of Shabbat can be a value-add to your week, walk you through how to perform Friday night rituals and share hosting tips inspired by Priya Parker’s “The Art of Gathering.” This event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Sixth & I, 600 I St., NW, Washington, D.C. Admission is $18-$36. Register at sixthandi.org/event/what-it-takes-hosting-shabbat-dinner-2.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19
JEWS LIKE FREE SPEECH, ACTUALLY: COMEDY & FUNDRAISER
The progressive Jewish community could really use a laugh right about now, and the Just Kidding Comedy Collective is excited to deliver with a lineup of local Jewish comedians. A portion of the proceeds go to Jews United for Justice, a local nonprofit organization doing the work that exemplifies progressive Jewish values: immigrant justice, housing justice, racial equality and coalition building. This event will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Pikio Taco in the Generator Hotel, Washington, D.C. Admission is $25. Register at eventbrite.com/e/jews-like-free-speech-actually-comedy-show-tickets-1417903731229.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
LEARNING CIRCLES AT CJM
Don’t miss the first installment of Learning Circles at the Capital Jewish Museum, a program series designed to bring educators from across the region together to learn from their colleagues. In this inaugural session, participants will tour “LGBTJews in the Federal City” and join one of three conversations held by local educators to delve into topics related to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the classroom and curriculum. This event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Capital Jewish Museum, 575 3rd St., NW, Washington, D.C. Register at capitaljewishmuseum.org/events/learning-circles-at-cjm-lgbtjews-in-the-federal-city.
