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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DC Chanukah Happenings 5772!
Posted in Upcoming Events, tagged Aish DC, American Friends of Lubavitch, B'nai B'rith Young Leadership, Birthright Israel NEXT, DCJCC, GatherTheJews, JCC of GW, Jewish Holidays, Kesher Israel, PJLL, Sixth & I, The Jewish Federation, WHC 2239, YP@AI on December 20, 2011 | 1 Comment »
The winter season is upon us- the weather turns cold and icy and people begin to count the days until they get a little time off from work or school. Why not warm yourself by the kindling Chanukah lights? Local Jewish groups are getting ready to roll out the red carpet for this well-known religious [...]
Celebrate Purim in 5771!
Posted in Upcoming Events, tagged DC Minyan, DCJCC, JCC of GW, Jewish Study Center, Jews United for Justice, Kesher Israel, MesorahDC, Moishe House DC, Sixth & I, The Jewish Federation, WHC 2239, YP@AI on March 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Purim starts next weekend, a festive holiday of rejoicing, yet again, in the fact that we (the Jews) have survived an attempt at persecution. Though not as noticeable to the outside world as, say, Chanukah, it is definitely as fun—allowing people of all ages to dress up, eat special sweets, and wave noisemakers called groggers [...]
Upcoming Events: October 4-10
Posted in Upcoming Events, tagged DCJCC, Foundation for Jewish Studies, JCC of GW, JCRC, Jewish Study Center, JSSA, Kesher Israel, Sixth & I, The Jewish Federation, YP@AI on October 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
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, October 4 Discrimination on College Campuses http://www.jcouncil.org/site/Calendar/1614258628?view=Detail&id=104201 American University: Terezin Remembered http://www.shalomdc.org/calendar/index.aspx?startdate=10/4/2010 7:00:00 PM&enddate=10/4/2010 7:30:00 PM&id=75&eventid=516546&recurrenceid=0 JSC: Biblical Themes [...]
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