Kol HaOlam National Collegiate Jewish A Capella Competition Returns to Adas Israel

Once again the seats of the Charles E. Smith Sanctuary were almost completely filled as somewhere between 900 and 1200 people, according to sources, came to show their support for Kol HaOlam, the National Collegiate Jewish A Capella Competition. Ten groups from across the country showed up this year, including Indiana’s Hooshir, Wisconsin’s Jewop, Bimingham’s [...]

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Upcoming Events: February 6-12

Shavua Tov! Below, I’ve compiled a list of Jewish events I’ve found to be going on next week. Please feel free to comment with any others, and I will add them. See you around town! Monday, February 6 Respect DC Coalition http://www.jufj.org/event/respect_dc_coalition_meeting_3 Labor Seder Planning Meeting http://www.jufj.org/event/labor_seder_planning_meeting_2 DC Noontime Series with D.C. Office of Planning [...]

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Tu B’shevat around DC: 5772!

Tu B’shevat,sometimes referred to as “the Jewish arbor day,” was a tithing holiday in ancient Israel and a way to count the seasons. It was never, however, without environmental impact; the Talmudic rabbis revered the trees of the land and dedicated this “birthday” for protecting fruit trees. By the medieval ages the Kabbalists added a [...]

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