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Join us for meaningful events that honor tradition, spark connection, and celebrate Jewish life—together. Whether you’re looking for soulful services, seasonal gatherings, or community moments, there’s always something coming up.
The State of the Supreme Court
November 21 · 6:30–9:30pm EST
Mark Joseph Stern is a senior writer covering courts and the law for Slate and co-host of the Amicus podcast and frequent guest on MSNBC
Movie Preview: Holding Liat
November 23 · 6:00–8:00pm EST
An award-winning documentary film by local documentarian Brandon Kramer and award-winning filmmaker Darren Aronofsky. After the screening, we'll be led in a discussion by Prof. Boaz Atzili of American University and cousin of Liat.
Women Leading the Way
December 12, 2025
Three of Marylands most dynamic leaders are women representing Montgomery County.Collapse of Civilizations
January 9, 2026
Archaeologist Eric Cline uncovers how climate change, invasions, and rebellion combined to bring down the great empires of 1177 B.C.—and what their collapse reveals about our own world.
Past Events
Wellness & Wonder: A Fall Retreat
October 31 - November 2, 2025
A retreat for wellness and wonder, featuring Craig Taubman, Dr. David Elcott, Yogi Debi Schenk and Fitness Trainer Jeff Contract
Selichot
Saturday, September 13
Prepare for the new year with music and stories to inspire your transformation!
High Holidays
September 22, 6pm - September 24, 12pm
The High Holidays offers the opportunity to grow in community, be inspired by our tradition, enjoy beautiful music and strengthen ourselves. Again this year, our services will be at the Bender JCC in Rockville, MD.
New High Holiday Study Classes
All Fridays of September
With Danya Ruttenberg's book as our guide, we will explore how the High Holidays can help prepare us to improve ourselves and the world.
Lag B’Omer
Let's celebrate the holiday with a big barbecue and fantastic music from Jessi Roemer and David Abramowitz. We'll be in the Bumper Car Pavilion at the historic Glen Echo park.
Shabbat, Shaboom!
We join together for a special Shabbat featuring our musical friends, Rabbi Mark Novak, Rabbi Sunny Schnitzer, and Cantor Stephanie Weishaar for our annual start to summer outdoors at the Bender JCC in Rockville. Come join us for great music, and bring a picnic dinner. We'll provide drinks, challah, and more. Register here through Eventbrite.Renewing Freedom: A Seder
Based upon the model of a Passover Seder, the African American and Jewish communities will share the imperative to sustain freedom for ourselves and future generations. We will sing with the Scotland AME Zion Church Choir and Cantor David Abramowitz. We will hear from Pastor Evalina Huggins and learn with Rabbi Evan Krame. In addition,…Purim Party
Let's have a Purim Party! We will celebrate Jewish unity and the importance of friendship and community. It's a time to rejoice with song and schnapps! So we chose a venue known for music, camaraderie, and getting buzzed!Technology and Ethics with Ben Leiner
Ben Leiner is a Lecturer at UVA's Darden School of Business teaching, "Technology and Ethics." His interests lie at the intersection of technology and democracy, specifically how technology helps and hinders civic participation and individual wellbeing. Off grounds, he leads product marketing and consumer insights at SmartNews, a news aggregation platform with over 20 million…
Dr. Vonnetta L. West – Friday, February 7
'Examining History, Inspiring Hope' is the theme of Dr. West's presentation. As consultant to the King Center and founder of Go West, Vonnetta West has been working to form a better society here in America and around the world. Inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King and Elie Wiesel, Dr. West has challenged…
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