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May 2023
Days of Unity
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Find out more »SAVING LIVES AND BUILDING BRIDGES IN THE HOLY LAND
An interfaith panel including the Reverend Sari Ateek, Rector, St. John’s Norwood, Imam Faizul Khan, Islamic Society of the Washington Area, and Rabbi Greg Harris, Congregation Beth El of Bethesda, Maryland, will discuss from the perspective of their faith traditions how the imperative to care for the Other transcends divisions and binds us in our common humanity. Participation in the event is free but space is limited in person. To register as an in-person / online attendee please click here.
Find out more »June 2023
Religion 101: IFC Religious and Cultural Literacy Workshop
Join us for a virtual Religious and Cultural Literacy Workshop that focuses on the Baha'i and Jewish faiths. The workshop will include two 20 minute video presentations on both religions, including historical background, concepts of the Divine, forms of worship and core beliefs and values. The videos will be followed by a discussion with Hillary Chapman (Baha'i) and a Jewish representative. The session will conclude with small group reflections on what was heard and how it relates to the participants’…
Find out more »Abrahamic Interfaith Trivia Night
Do you enjoy learning about different religions and cultures? Do you have a competitive spirit and a sense of humor? Join us for a fun and friendly trivia night to test your knowledge of some major Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Baháʼí. You will be tested on the history, beliefs, practices and traditions of these religions, as well as their common ancestor: Abraham. You will also have a chance to meet new people, have lively discussions, and win prizes.…
Find out more »Screening of Soul Doctor
Be part of a one night only nationwide screening of "Soul Doctor" - a filmed musical story about the largely unknown friendship between Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach and Nina Simone in 1960's America. Their friendship transcended boundaries of faith, race, and culture, offering a powerful example of unity and harmony in a divided nation. The film will be shown in 600 theaters across the country on June 13, 2023. Find a theater close to you!
Find out more »Celebrate Juneteenth with Washington Hebrew Congregation
We invite you, your family, and members of your community to Washington Hebrew Congregation to share a special Juneteenth Shabbat Service with members and clergy of Washington Hebrew Congregation and others in our community in the spirit of unity. This celebration of freedom and friendship will take place on Friday June 16th at 6:00 PM at our Temple on Macomb Street. This Juneteenth Shabbat will be led by me and by our guests Rabbi Micah Lapidus and Melvin Myles in…
Find out more »29th Annual Spring Concert
Sharing and Celebrating Songs of Joy! Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Find out more »An Abrahamic Dialogue: What’s So Abrahamic About it?
In preparation for Eid al Adha, a Muslim festival that commemorates the sacrifice of Abraham, we will take a moment to reflect on the various narrations of Abraham’s sacrifice as recounted in the scriptures of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Each of these religions recounts and interprets Abraham's sacrifices in different ways, which helps define our understanding of our own faith identities and our interfaith interactions. Please join us, in conjunction with OneTable, for a Shabbat dinner and the latest installment…
Find out more »Eid al-Adha Celebration
Eid al-Adha is a celebration to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah and his readiness to sacrifice his son, Ismail. At the very point of sacrifice, Allah replaced Ismail with a ram to be slaughtered instead of Ibrahim's son. This command from Allah SWT ("Subhanahu wa ta'ala" or "Glorious and Exalted is He") was a test of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness and commitment to obey his Lord’s command, without question. Therefore, Eid al-Adha means the "Feast of Sacrifice." The true essence of Eid…
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