February 2021
We All Belong: A Discussion about Inclusion and Accessibility (Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month Panel)
Three synagogues will be represented: Adas Israel, a large Conservative congregation in Washington, DC (Judy Heumann); Kol Ami, a small Reconstructionist congregation in Arlington VA (Rayna Aylward and Toni Popkin) and Ohr Shalom Synagogue (Jeanne Argoff). We will begin by briefly discussing how each synagogue initially addressed inclusion and accessibility issues, what they do now, what they plan for the future, and what we can learn from each other. We will segue into Judy's story, which interweaves her Jewish upbringing,…
Find out more »Virtual Trivia Night for Adults
With celebrations including costumes, skits and songs, noisemakers, and gifts of food, Purim is definitely full of fun! This year, we are hosting a fun virtual trivia night for adults. Register today for Zoom Team Trivia with Brian Jones: All the fun of pub quiz from the comfort of your own home! With several years of experience hosting in-person games throughout the DC metro area, Brian brings his fun and accessible approach to trivia online. Using Zoom's Breakout Rooms feature,…
Find out more »March 2021
Virtual Passover Seder Plate Fused Glass Workshop
Beth Israel is proud to present this unique virtual seder plate workshop led by Ilanit Shalev. Glass artist Ilanit Shalev takes you step-by-step in creating your own one-of-a-kind creation. Learn the process of fused glass making and let your creative side shine. What a wonderful gift for someone you love or for yourself. Ilanit was born and raised in Israel and studied at the World Center for Glass while residing in Portland, Oregon. Create your own Passover Seder Plate with…
Find out more »Scholar-In-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan
Dana Evan Kaplan is Rabbi of Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley in Sun City, Arizona. He was ordained as a rabbi by Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion in Jerusalem. He holds a Ph.D. in American Jewish history from Tel Aviv University. He has led congregations in the United States, Jamaica, South Africa, Australia, and Israel, and has taught in several colleges and universities. Kaplan has written numerous articles and academic papers on a diverse range of topics relating…
Find out more »Ultimate Passover Food Guide and Cooking Demo with Leah Koenig
Join Leah as she explores how we can take our Passover foods to the next level. She will present a live demonstration of two dishes, and recipes will be provided. Get ready to learn how to craft a delicious mina (Sephardic matzo pie with leeks, dill, and feta), and a sweet and simple dessert of chocolate dipped figs. Leah Koenig is the author of six cookbooks including The Jewish Cookbook (Phaidon, 2019) – a 400+ recipe collection of Jewish dishes from around the globe, and Modern Jewish…
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