Explore some upcoming events in Jewish DMV, from tashlich services in the park to Jewish educational lectures.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
SELICHOT WITH AM KOLEL
Together with Am Kolel, discuss themes of the High Holidays, explore the theological implications of the prayers and start our own reflections. It will all culminate on Selichot, when a look will be taken at the confessional prayers as a community. This free event will take place from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Am Kolel’s center, 1729 Wilmart St., Rockville. Register at amkoleljewishrenewalcommunity.breezechms.com/form/hihoprep5786.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 & 21
FITNESS CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Come check out everything the Edlavitch DCJCC fitness center has to offer. Enjoy a free group exercise class or workout and receive a special gift with every tour. Group exercise classes include total body strength, zumba, flow and restorative yoga and barre. Parents can also stop by the pool to observe a group swim lesson. This free event will take place at Edlavitch DCJCC, 1529 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/fitness-center-open-house-3.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
BUILDING THE STORIES: CREATING NARRATIVES & VIDEOS FROM RESEARCH WITH JGSGW
Ever spent countless hours researching your family history only to watch younger generations’ eyes glaze over when sharing your discoveries? In this presentation, learn how to transform your genealogical research into compelling narratives and engaging videos that resonate across generations with the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Washington and Gael Gilliland, the founder of The Legacy Recorder. This event will take place from 1:30 to 3 p.m. via Zoom. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. Register at jgsgw.org/store.php?sid=2.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
THE ART OF THE HIGH HOLIDAYS WITH JEWISH ART EDUCATION
Bring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur to life through 1,500 years of Jewish art. This presentation offers a chronological and topical overview of visual art objects and their symbolism related to these two holidays. Enjoy the powerful art shown in the slideshow as well as in-depth narration. This virtual event will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Admission is $9-$36. Register at jarted.org/event-details/the-art-of-the-high-holidays-38.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
TASHLICH SERVICES WITH FABRANGEN HAVURAH
Fabrangen Havurah invites you to join for a festive Tashlich with a potluck, live music and perhaps even dancing as you cast away your sins of the past year. This free event will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Glen Echo Park. 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Gather in the grove bordered by the Spanish Ballroom and the carousel. Register at fabrangen.org/event/tashlich-2025-5786.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
EXPRESS ROSH HASHANAH WITH SIXTH & I
Sometimes, we choose detours voluntarily, while other times, detours are forced upon us. Either way, life rarely turns out the way we hoped or imagined. Join Sixth & I to learn more about life’s detours and a life lived robustly with Rabbi Aaron Potek. This event will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Sixth & I, 600 I St., NW, Washington, D.C. Admission is $22-$72. Register at sixthandi.org/highholidays/aaron.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
NOVA TASHLICH WITH GATHERDC AND RODEF 2100
Join fellow community members in their 20s and 30s for this special Rosh Hashanah ritual of tashlich, in which participants throw pieces of old bread or pebbles into a body of water to symbolically cast away regrets and disappointments from the past year. GatherDC and Rodef 2100 will provide the materials and pizza; just bring yourself. This free event will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. in Arlington. Register at bit.ly/NoVaTashlich25.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
REVERSE TASHLICH WITH MOISHE HOUSE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Kick off the Jewish New Year with Moishe House Columbia Heights and the Potomac River Conservancy at this Reverse Tashlich. Instead of tossing breadcrumbs, pick up trash along the river to give back to the Earth and the community. Enjoy snacks to keep you fueled and start the year feeling connected and refreshed. This free event will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. at Gravelly Point Park in Arlington. Register at partiful.com/e/EyyfkMmCMcytRDVCfuja.
