Explore some upcoming events in Jewish DMV, including various author talks and a mimosa minyan.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
THE DAVID DISCOVERY: J-TALK WITH ERIC ROZENMAN
Join Pozez JCC for an afternoon of history, mystery and imagination as author Eric Rozenman discusses his new novel, “The David Discovery: A Novel of the Near Future,” which spans centuries, weaving together lives touched by faith, power and prophecy. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This event will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Pozez JCC, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Admission is free for members; $15 for nonmembers. Register at thej.org/event/the-david-discovery.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
THE COLLAPSE & SURVIVAL OF CIVILIZATIONS
Hear from Eric H. Cline, a professor of classical and ancient near Eastern studies at George Washington University. Known for his work on the late Bronze Age collapse, his book, “1770 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed”, focuses on how the late Bronze Age systems collapsed when multiple crises, including climate change, invasions and internal rebellions, struck simultaneously. He also explores the resilience and survival of various peoples in his subsequent work. This free event will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Bender JCC, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Register at thejewishstudio.org/tribe_events/collapse-of-civilizations.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
JANUARY MIMOSA MINYAN WITH WASHINGTON HEBREW CONGREGATION
Join Washington Hebrew Congregation for an uplifting morning service, followed by bagels, mimosas and conversation. This event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. Admission is $15-$18. Register at eventbrite.com/e/january-mimosa-minyan-tickets-1976498753979.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13
TOVA MIRVIS, ‘WE WOULD NEVER’
Women of Washington Hebrew Congregation Literary Club presents a literary discussion with Tova Mirvis, author of “We Would Never.” Her book shows the extremes to which a family will go in order to protect their own. Inspired by a true story, “We Would Never” is a mysterious, intimate family drama and a provocative exploration of loyalty, betrayal and the blurred line between protecting and forsaking the ones we love most. This virtual event will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. Register at whctemple.org/event/tova-mirvis-2026.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
WINTER LUNCHEON LECTURE
The Captain Avery Museum was once the Masonic Fishing Club in 1923, which began when a few Jewish families bought the property. Due to antisemitism and segregation at the beaches of southern Maryland at the time, Jewish families purchased land so they could swim and fish. Learn about the Masonic Fishing Club, which was known as “Our Place” by the Jewish families who spent time there. This event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Captain Avery Museum, 1418 E. West Shady Side Road, Shady Side. Admission is $25-$35. Register at shalomdc.org/event/winter-luncheon-lecture.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
MYTHS, LEGENDS & MONUMENTS: THE POPULAR LEGACY OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY
Join the Haberman Institute to explore how Jewish experiences in early America, during the Revolution, the era of slaveholding and the push westward, have been imagined, commemorated and often mythologized. Look at how stories about relationships between Jews and Native Americans, as well as Jews and Black Americans, are reinterpreted through the lens of today’s political climate. This virtual event will take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. via Zoom. Register at habermaninstitute.org/events-20252026/2026/1/14/myths-legends-and-monuments-the-popular-legacy-of-early-american-jewish-history.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
EILU V’EILU: AN OPEN REFLECTION PROJECT
How do you feel about complicated Jewish topics — ideas that can be deeply personal and sometimes hard to talk about? This series, led by Rabbi Miriam of Am Kolel, offers a warm, respectful space for curiosity, honesty and connection. Attend as many or as few sessions as you’d like. This session is about God and is a reflection of how your understanding and experience of the Divine have evolved over your life. This event will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. A donation of $10 per session is requested. Register at amkoleljewishrenewalcommunity.breezechms.com/form/eiluveilu.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
GIVING JEWISHLY: FIRESIDE CHAT WITH RABBI ADERET DRUCKER
Join the Jewish Community Foundation for a fireside chat with Rabbi Aderet Drucker, the executive director of the Den Collective, who will facilitate three community dialogues centered on the theme of giving Jewishly. Participants will surface values, stories and perspectives and interpretations of Jewish philanthropy within the context of Jewish values. This event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in Bethesda. Register at jcfgw.org/events/giving-jewishly-fireside-chat-2.
