SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION
As summer comes to a close, bring family and friends to an end-of-summer celebration and Himmelfarb School Open House to learn about Tifereth Israel Congregation’s social action initiatives, Jewish worship and learning, the SHALEM speaker series, book clubs, youth groups, hiking and yarning groups and more. Enjoy coffee, cotton candy, lemonade and free treats from an ice cream truck. This free event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at Tifereth Israel Congregation, 7701 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Register at tifereth-israel.org/event/end-of-summer-celebration-and-himmelfarb-open-house.html.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
NJB+ PAGEANT WITH SIXTH & I
Enjoy a showcase of talent, style and Jewish queerness as contestants compete for the honor of winning the annual NJB+ Pageant, formerly known as the “Nice Jewish Boy Pageant,” after happy hour. Proceeds benefit The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center. This event will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. virtually and in person at Sixth & I, 600 I St., NW, Washington, D.C. Admission is $18-$36. Register at sixthandi.org/event/njb-pageant-2.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
DINING OUT CEREMONY WITH JEWISH WAR VETERANS MID-ATLANTIC & ISRAEL
The Jewish War Veterans of the United States – Department of the Mid-Atlantic Area and Israel – invites you to its annual Dining Out Ceremony, a night of honor, tradition and fanfare. You don’t have to be a veteran to attend. Anyone who loves food, live music and good company is welcome to dine and hear from guest speaker Colonel Ed Rothstein, the newly appointed secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families. This event will take place at 5 p.m. at Kemp Mill Synagogue, 11910 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring. Admission is $118 per person. Register at KempMillJWV.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
GREAT BIG CHALLAH BAKE 2025
Join Jewish women and girls of all ages for an annual evening of connection, tradition and community. Sing, dance and knead and braid challot to take home and bake. Come early to explore the Sponsor Fair in the auditorium, featuring local Jewish organizations and businesses. This event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pozez JCC, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Admission is $24 for adults and $12 for children. Register at thej.org/event/great-big-challah-bake-2025.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
ELUL LETTER WRITING
Join Moishe House Columbia Heights in the magic of letter writing for Elul, a month of reflection. Take time to write letters and send cards to someone in your life. It could be to ourselves, to loved ones, to Hashem or to a friend. This free event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Columbia Heights. Exact address provided upon registration. Register at partiful.com/e/nGKN38S8CNht88IFVksX.
MONDAY, AUGUST 25
NOURISHMENT, NOT DEPRIVATION: STOP COUNTING CALORIES, TRY THIS INSTEAD
Learn about how to adequately nourish your body and maintain healthy, sustainable eating habits from the Bender JCC’s wellness coordinator, Emma Hertzberg. This event will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Bender JCC, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Admission is $15-$20. Register at benderjccgw.org/calendar/nourishment-not-deprivation-stop-counting-calories-try-this-instead.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26
ART & REFLECTION FOR THE NEW YEAR
Prepare for the Jewish New Year with a hands-on art workshop designed for personal reflection and renewal. In this four-part Rosh Hashanah workshop, use creative expression and Jewish tradition to explore themes of growth, letting go and fresh beginnings. No prior art experience is needed; open to any adults age 18 and older from any Jewish background. This event will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Edlavitch DCJCC, 1529 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Admission is $75 for the full series. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/make-your-mark-art-and-reflection-for-the-new-year.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28
BUILDING COMMUNITY WORKSHOP WITH COMMUNITY LAY LEADERS
Do you want to be a lay leader in your community? Are you interested in learning useful skills for creating close connections with people? Or have you ever thought to yourself that you wish you had a friend group? Come to this community-building workshop to learn skills for initiating, building and sustaining communities, geared towards young adults ages 22 to 35. This free event will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the GatherDC Townhouse, 1817 M St., NW, Washington, D.C. Register at forms.gle/QMv71nveiarvfnTL8.
