Explore these upcoming events in Jewish DMV, from tashlich opportunities to a klezmer concert.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 19
SINS AND S’MORES
Join Congregation Beth El the weekend between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur for s’mores, socializing and a pinch of spirituality. Gather with fellow Jewish young professionals (20s and 30s) for Havdalah, wine, roasted marshmallows and chocolate, and a different spin on the tashlich experience around the firepit. 8 p.m. Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County. bethelmc.org/smores.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 19
REFLECT & STROLL: TASHLICH WITH JWI
A new year is the perfect time to pause, reflect, let go and look ahead. Join Jewish Women International’s Young Women’s Impact Network for a meaningful, refreshing tashlich experience. Gather for a brief tashlich service, taking a moment to note what we’re ready to leave behind and make space for the year ahead. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Rock Creek Park. jwi.org/calendar/ywin-dc-reflectandstrolltashlich.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 20
REVERSE TASHLICH TRASH CLEANUP
Spend the morning cleaning trash from the Anacostia River with Living Classrooms as you engage in reverse tashlich, an innovative approach to Jewish environmental stewardship. Hear from Living Classrooms about its work to protect the Anacostia River, then join the cleanup effort; open to volunteers of all ages. 10 a.m. to noon at Kingman and Heritage Islands. Register by Sept. 18 at edcjcc.org/calendar/reverse-tashlich-trash-cleanup-with-living-classrooms-sep26.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 20
END OF SUMMER POOL PARTY
Celebrate the end of summer with an afternoon of fun at the pool. This is a great opportunity for families to come together, enjoy time in the water and reconnect with friends in a lively, welcoming environment. Light refreshments will be served. 12:30-2 p.m. Pozez JCC. Free for members; all participants encouraged to donate gently used swim items (goggles, swim caps or towels). thej.org/event/float-into-fall.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 22
MONTGOMERY COUNTY VIRTUAL 50+ EMPLOYMENT EXPO
Calling all job seekers ages 50 and older. At this free virtual expo, network with age-friendly area employers and receive valuable information about resumes, interviewing, networking and discovering employment opportunities via Zoom. Each expo features multiple employers with available full-time and part-time job opportunities. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. jssa.org/virtualexpos.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23
NADINE EPSTEIN IN CONVERSATION WITH ROBERT SIEGEL
Join Moment Magazine editor-in-chief Nadine Epstein and former host of NPR’s “All Things Considered” Robert Siegel for a conversation about journalism, how we talk about the times we’re in and Jewish identity in America. Drawing on decades of experience, they’ll explore how journalism is evolving in an era of misinformation and why, in this profound time of change, thoughtful conversation matters more than ever. 7-8:30 p.m. in a private home in D.C. Register by noon on Sept. 22 at edcjcc.org/calendar/capital-j-salon-epstein-siegel.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23
WHAT’S NEW IN THE CAIRO GENIZA?
In 1897, 200,000 Jewish manuscript fragments arrived in Cambridge, England, from the Cairo Geniza, the worn manuscript repository of a medieval Egyptian synagogue, doubling the number of geniza fragments in public and private collections worldwide. This lecture will reveal some recent geniza discoveries and how they are rewriting the history of Jews in the premodern Middle East and beyond. Join the Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies to discover what these remarkable fragments are still revealing and how they are transforming our understanding of the Jewish past. 7:30-9 p.m. on Zoom. tinyurl.com/297xntmc.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24
CONCERT FEATURING SETH KIBEL & THE KLEZTET
Clarinet, flute and saxophone player Seth Kibel and The Kleztet will bring a program of upbeat klezmer music, along with some Yiddish folksong, jazz and swing. In addition to the music, enjoy Seth Kibel’s historical commentary and humorous anecdotes. But first, enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts and wine. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Bender JCC. $52. benderjccgw.org/calendar/coa-coffeehouse-concert-featuring-seth-kibel-the-kletzet.
