Let's prepare for the new year with provocative discussions about how Judaism is (or is not) adapting to the modern world. We will meet at Java Nation by 9 a.m. and study for an hour. Drop in once or come to all. I'll bring the texts. You buy your coffee—meeting on August 17, 24 and […]
“Lisa Sokolov delves into the magical possibilities of the voice and the beauty and mystery of words.” (All About Jazz) “…exceptional, expressive, dramatic, ecstatic, masterful, stunning, and life affirming” (Downbeat) Lisa Sokolov is a frontline jazz vocalist, improviser, and composer. Based in New York, she began her studies as a classical pianist and singer. Intrigued […]
Seeking forgiveness is a communal effort. Judaism is concerned with both our community identity and our individual development. We gather together as a community to start the path of forgiveness. Our inspiration comes from music and stories which stir the soul. The service which starts this process before the High Holidays is called Selichot. Selichot […]
Embark on a Journey of Renewal: Join Us for High Holiday Services! Are you ready to welcome the New Year with a heart full of hope and inspiration? Join us for a truly uplifting experience as we celebrate the High Holidays. Let the melodies of ancient traditions and modern harmonies fill your soul with joy […]
Embark on a Journey of Renewal: Join Us for High Holiday Services! Are you ready to welcome the New Year with a heart full of hope and inspiration? Join us for a truly uplifting experience as we celebrate the High Holidays. Let the melodies of ancient traditions and modern harmonies fill your soul with joy […]
After Friday Night services and dinner, Avi Meyerstein will discuss the war between Israel and Hamas and rescuing peace. He is the founder and president of the Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP). Starting in 2003, Avi brought together dozens of NGOs to build an umbrella coalition that would significantly expand resources, scale up Israeli-Palestinian […]
One of the most inspiring Rabbis in America today, we are delighted to welcome Jessica Kate Meyer back to the Jewish Studio for a musical and magical Shabbat.
Jordan Fabian is the White House Reporter for Bloomberg News. He is also known for working as a political editor for Univision News and helped launch their English-language digital portal. He attended the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School and Capitol Camps, later enrolling at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where he graduated in 2009 […]
Jennifer Rubin writes reported opinion for The Washington Post. She covers politics and policy, foreign and domestic, and provides insight into the conservative movement, the Republican and Democratic parties, and threats to Western democracies. Rubin, also an MSNBC contributor, came to The Post after three years with Commentary magazine. Before her career in journalism, Rubin […]
Rabbi Shir Meira Feit engages people around the world, building spiritual communities, facilitating and inspiring communal music, and helping people connect with their inner wisdom and truth. He works as a spiritual leader, teacher, and musician. Shir Yaakov has recorded and released four albums of original music and co-founded and performs with The Darshan Project. His song “Broken-hearted” recently won […]
A lifelong musician, cantorial soloist Caitlin McLaughlin has been a service leader and band member at Temple Emanuel of Kensington, MD since 2011, has led alternative High Holiday and Women’s Retreat worship services, and has also taught music in the Religious School since 2020. She joined the Jewish Studio worship leading team in Rockville MD in 2021.
Caitlin completed vocal studies at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and a master’s degree in Music (Choral Conducting) at the University of California, Irvine. She has led choral groups in schools and congregations in California, New England and Minnesota before settling in Maryland. Beginning in 2021, Caitlin will be a member of Cohort 11 of the Davennen Leadership Training Institute. She has taken part in other Jewish music workshops including Shabbat Shirah and Hava Nashira at OSRUI, NewCAJE and the Jewish Collaborative Songwriters’ Retreat.
She lives in Silver Spring MD with her family.
David Abramowitz was ordained as a Cantor by the ALEPH Ordination Program in January 2016 and received his certificate as a spiritual director in January 2017. David enjoys leading Shabbat morning services at the Charles E. Smith Life Communities in Rockville, Maryland twice a month and officiates life cycle events year round.
In his other professional life, David is the Mid-Atlantic regional technical lead at Trend Micro, a specialist in computer and network security. In his free time, he enjoys playing drums and singing in a rock cover band, and playing in an adult ice hockey league.
David graduated from Brandeis University with a B.S. in Computer Science and received his Masters in Computer Science from The George Washington University.
Evan J. Krame was ordained as a rabbi by the ALEPH Ordination Program in January 2015 and is currently a fellow of Rabbis Without Borders. He has served as president of several non-profit organizations, including the Hillel at George Washington University and Shared Horizons, Inc.
In addition to leading the Jewish Studio, Evan also serves as a founding builder of Bayit, a national organization that provides innovative tools to build a new Judaism. His honors include Hillel’s Exemplar of the Year, Israel Bonds Young Leadership Award, the Jewish Federation of Washington’s Campaigner of the Year, ORT’s community leadership award and the Shared Horizons Humanitarian award.
In addition to his religious activities, Evan is also a partner at Krame and Biggin, a Maryland law firm specializing in estates and trusts work with a focus on assisting families of persons with special needs. Evan is a graduate of Brandeis University and George Washington University Law School and has an LLM in Taxation.
