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March 2026
Special Exhibition at the Capital Jewish Museum: Blacklisted
Step into one of the most charged moments in American history. Blacklisted: An American Story explores the Hollywood blacklist and the federal government’s loyalty investigations that upended thousands of lives during the Red Scare. Through powerful personal stories, rare artifacts, and film clips, the exhibition reveals how fear, politics, and identity collided—and what was lost when dissent was silenced. On loan from Jewish Museum Milwaukee, the exhibition incorporates film, archival material, oral histories, costume, and photography to examine the shifting definition of…
Find out more »April 2026
The Interfaith Families Project presents: An Evening of Interfaith Storytelling
The Interfaith Families Project (IFFP) joyfully invites you to this unique and meaningful event. The theme will be "Entrances and Exits." Together, we will hear personal, real-life stories from people of all ages living in interfaith families and interfaith community. Please arrive at 4:45pm to claim your seat and order food and drinks to enjoy. Space is limited and registration is required. Register here. Note: if we sell out, you can join the waitlist here. For additional questions contact Rev. Samantha Gonzalez-Block. The event will take place on…
Find out more »A Shared Meal for Muslim and Jewish Leaders
This meeting is intended for Muslim and Jewish clergy in the Greater Washington D.C. Area, as well as lay leaders who serve in an executive capacity in their congregations (e.g., Board President, Chair of the Interfaith or Social Action Committees). Please RSVP - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-shared-meal-and-conversation-for-muslim-and-jewish-religious-leaders-tickets-1982118464685?aff=oddtdtcreator
Find out more »Money in Politics, Polarization, and Possible Pathways Forward
Most Americans—left, right, and independent—feel something isn’t working. But what, exactly, is driving it? Do the systems that shape our politics bring us together—or quietly pull us apart? Join the Braver Governance team for a cross-partisan panel to unpack one of the biggest forces behind our political system: money. Hear from leading voices across the spectrum as we explore how money flows, how it shapes incentives, and whether it may be fueling division—or simply reflecting it. No talking points. No…
Find out more »May 2026
Vesak
As Vesak approaches, an invitation is extended to the wider interfaith community to join the gatherings at the Amata Meditation Center and Gallery this May. This year’s Vesak marks both the annual observance and the opening of the space. The gatherings will be simple and open: a Vesak ceremony, several days of interfaith and arts-based programming, and an exhibition by Chou Chen. The intention is to offer a setting where people from different traditions may come together quietly—in reflection, conversation,…
Find out more »Dialogue in an Age of Social Media
We live in a time of extreme polarization. How is social media impacting our ability to dialogue? Is it helping us better understand different voices, or driving us into narrow and often hateful bubbles? JIDS will focus on these issues with the help of renowned expert, Dr. Sahar Khamis, Assoc. Professor, University of Maryland and co-author of Islam Dot Com: Contemporary Islamic Discourses in Cyberspace. This event will take place on May 3rd from 2-4pm at Temple Emaunel. Please RSVP to [email protected].
Find out more »Braver Governance Citizen Town Hall: What Now?
You’ve heard the arguments. But what do you actually think—and where do we go from here? If the systems shaping our politics are part of the problem… what role can citizens play in the solution? Join us for a Braver Governance Citizen Town Hall—where the conversation shifts from listening to thinking together. In a structured, cross-partisan setting, we’ll test ideas, challenge assumptions, and explore whether any real common ground exists. What actually rang true—and what didn’t? Is money in politics dividing us,…
Find out more »Interfaith Comedy Night
You are welcome to an evening of Laughter, Connection, and Community. The Interfaith Comedy night will be taking place on May 14, 7 pm at Grace Episcopal Church (1607 Grace Church Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20910) Light, Kosher-Vegetarian appetizers will be served. Please click here to RSVP.
Find out more »June 2026
2026 Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival
The 2026 Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival is grounded in a mission to honor ancestors, commemorate emancipation, and empower their descendants through initiatives that support economic growth, community redevelopment, social progress, improved health outcomes, and expanded educational opportunities. The vision is to carry this legacy forward by creating tangible pathways for economic, social, educational, health, and community advancement. Join in celebrating freedom, culture, and community while uplifting Scotland and historic Black communities across the region. This year’s festival is not only…
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