Better than bar mitzvah?
Washington Hebrew Congregation’s main hallway is lined with photographs of each of the Reform synagogue’s confirmation classes going back more than a century. And...
Cocktails to curtail a summer
“In general, gin and vermouth is more refreshing in summer months,” said Nick Farrell, a six-year veteran behind the bar, who works at the...
Tikvat Israel counts on the ‘omer’ to stimulate spirituality
Tikvat Israel Congregation in Rockville is marking the omer period between Pesach and Shavuot with a series of spiritual, dance and music workshops.
“We are...
Sweet success
Union Kitchen, a food incubator in Washington, hums with activity day and night as nearly 50 food companies prep, cook, bake and package their...
Old-school social media
Facebook may be the way to learn exactly what your co-worker had for dinner, which of your friends has the cutest baby or how...
Custom simchas
While Jewish weddings are usually highly ritualized, today’s engaged couples are increasingly looking to personalize their
celebrations.
“In general, I see a lot of wedding branding going...
Full-circle fairy tale
When Donna Vaccarezza flipped through bridal magazines, she found that designer wedding dresses cost thousands of dollars. To her, that just didn’t seem fair.
“I...
A minyan, a question and an engagement
Sitting through an entire Shabbat service next to his girlfriend was nerve-racking for Brian Posner. That’s because he was carrying a big ring in...
Young adults share D.C.-centric simchas at Metro Minyan
As day turns to night in downtown Washington, Shabbat begins and so does Metro Minyan – a monthly service for young Jewish adults sponsored...
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