Check out upcoming events in Jewish DMV, from a conversation with Ambassador Alfred Moses to an Israeli cooking program.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
LESSANS FAMILY LITERARY SERIES: ‘ONE GOOD THING’
From the New York Times-bestselling author of “We Were the Lucky Ones,” a propulsive, heart-wrenching story of a young woman entrusted with a boy’s life as World War II rages in Italy. “One Good Thing” reminds us what is worth fighting for — and that love, even amidst a world in ruins, can triumph. Adults ages 18-plus are invited to join a discussion led by writer and editor Deborah Kalb. The event runs from 11 a.m. to noon at Bender JCC. Register at benderjccgw.org/calendar/the-lessans-family-literary-series-one-good-thing.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
CONVERSATION WITH AMBASSADOR ALFRED H. MOSES
Join Washington Hebrew Congregation for a program with Ambassador Alfred H. Moses, a Jewish leader and lifelong advocate for Jewish communal life. He will speak about the importance of remaining engaged in Jewish life and community throughout one’s lifetime, drawing on his personal journey and decades of leadership. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Register at whctemple.org/event/a-conversation-with-ambassador-alfred-h-moses.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
MUSEUM HOPPING: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE
Although D.C. is a city of incredible museums, many of us don’t find the time to visit. Join others ages 35 to 50 for a twice-monthly museum trip organized by the Edlavitch DCJCC. This time, meet at the National Museum of African American History and Culture to view the art collection, followed by a chat at a nearby cafe. The event runs from 3 to 5 p.m. at the NMAAHC. Admission is $8. Register at edcjcc.org/calendar/museum-hop-nmaahc.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
PIONEERING MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS AT BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY
After an Iranian missile strike destroyed their lab, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev’s Prof. Ehud Ohana and Ph.D. candidate Noa Yehoshua are rebuilding their work from the ground up, leading the way forward in medical innovation. Learn how BGU is shaping the future of health and healing with the Haberman Institute in partnership with Americans for Ben-Gurion University and B’nai Israel Congregation. The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at B’nai Israel in Rockville. Register at tinyurl.com/vfwswbhj.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
HOLY YUMS! COOK, TASTE & SHARE THE FLAVORS OF ISRAEL
In the second session of community shlicha Chen Mordechai’s Holy Yums! program, make Beit LaZayit, a warm bite made of an olive wrapped in flaky, golden dough. It’s a small Israeli-inspired snack. As the group prepares and bakes, discuss the flavors that return us to familiar places and how a tiny bite can spark memories. The free event runs from 7 to 8 p.m. at Pozez JCC. Register at thej.org/event/holy-yums-cook-taste-and-share-the-flavors-of-israel.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
UPPER 16TH ST. COMMUNITY BEIT MIDRASH
Dive into the special megillah with the help of midrashim in preparation for Purim alongside Tifereth Israel Congregation, Hadar and Minyan Segulah, taught by Rabbi Avi Strausberg of Hadar. All are welcome regardless of background. The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Register at tifereth-israel.org/event/upper-16th-st.-community-beit-midrash.html.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
WHAT’S JEWISH ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS?
Join the Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies and Rabbi Daniel G. Zemel for a timely conversation examining how Jewish wisdom informs a powerful moral vision of human dignity, equality and justice, and how those ideals are brought to life in the world today. One answer to this question can be found in the work of T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights. The virtual event runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Register at tinyurl.com/y6tmy874.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
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. The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. in Washington, D.C. Register by Feb. 20 at jcfgw.org/events/giving-jewishly-fireside-chat-3.
