The spiritual realm and the natural world are often thought of as two separate planes of existence. Judaism, however, understands that the spiritual and the physical exist together, simultaneously - we cannot have the natural without the spiritual. How do we connect our spirituality + the Divine presence with the grounding, presence, and connections we feel in nature? Join the Den for a hike through nature and a discussion connecting that experience with our spiritual consciousness.

This gathering will be held in DC close to NoVA. All are welcome!

RAIN PLAN UPDATE:

Friends - Due to the rainy weather, the Wharf boathouse has cancelled our kayak reservations.

FEAR NOT, our rain plan B is to come together at the Wharf on the dock for our Tashlich service and ritual of casting away. We will meet at the Wharf boathouse at 11am.

Questions? Reach out to us.

ORIGINAL PLAN: Join Rabbis Aderet + Jenna on the Potomac River for a meaningful and fun way to take part in the powerful ritual of Tashlich. Tashlich, or “casting away”, is performed during the Ten Days between the start of Rosh Hashana and the beginning of Yom Kippur. We’ll experience this ritual on the water in community, then folks are welcome to enjoy the riverside scenery and eat lunch together.

We’ll meet at the Wharf boathouse for introductions + intention setting before heading out. Please reserve a kayak for one hour (from 11am-12pm). All are welcome!

Tu B’Av, meaning the 15th day of the month of Av, is the Jewish holiday of love! During the Temple period, it was celebrated as a matchmaking holiday; today it is commemorated as a day of sharing love with everyone in your life. It’s a time to express your love in any and all of your relationships - friends, family, partners, etc.

Come row down the flowing Potomac river while we explore the how love flows through the Jewish tradition. All are welcome!

We will meet at the Wharf boathouse. Please reserve your own kayak for the 6-7pm hour. Sign up below by July 28th.

Shabbat afternoon in the summer is wonderfully long. Shabbat afternoon is a time for learning, singing, hanging out - whatever brings us joy and makes space to soak up the hours of Shabbat!

Join us to create a meaningful, relaxing Shabbat experience together. The Den will bring challah and a bit of this week’s Parashah (Torah portion) to learn; everyone is invited to bring blankets, snacks, board/card games, frisbees, etc. Come ready to relax and enjoy Shabbat in community; All are welcome!

We will meet at a park in Arlington. Please sign up by July 20th.

Shabbat afternoon in the spring + summer is wonderfully long. Shabbat afternoon is a time for learning, singing, hanging out - whatever brings us joy and makes space to soak up the hours of Shabbat!

Join us to create a meaningful, relaxing Shabbat experience together. The Den will bring challah and a bit of this week’s Parashah (Torah portion) to learn; everyone is invited to bring blankets, snacks, board/card games, frisbees, etc. Come ready to relax and enjoy Shabbat in community; All are welcome!

We will meet at a park in Maryland. Sign up below by June 15th.

Shabbat afternoon in the spring + summer is wonderfully long. Shabbat afternoon is a time for learning, singing, hanging out - whatever brings us joy and makes space to soak up the hours of Shabbat!

Join us to create a meaningful, relaxing Shabbat experience together. The Den will bring challah and a bit of this week’s Parashah (Torah portion) to learn; everyone is invited to bring blankets, snacks, board/card games, frisbees, etc. Come ready to relax and enjoy Shabbat in community!

We will meet at a park in Maryland. Sign up below by May 11th.

We’ll enjoy a hike in the great outdoors and then break for snacks and learning more about the spiritual grounding and renewal of counting the Omer, and the spiritual prep of the weeks between Passover and Shavuot.

Beginning on the 2nd night of Passover, we count the Omer, for 49 days, until we arrive at the holiday of Shavuot. Counting the Omer began as a count toward the Spring harvest, and it has evolved into a spiritual accounting. The Omer is a period for introspection and personal growth, in preparation for receiving the Torah on Shavuot.

As we experience nature blooming and blossoming around us, we will look inward to find what parts of ourselves will bloom and blossom too. Hikers of all levels welcome!

We will be meeting at a park in DC - in the city proper! Sign up below for details by May 5th.

Join Rabbi Aderet and other folks from the Den for an awesome bike ride in DC paired with some learning as we emerge from Passover and savor the season of renewal and rebirth with a day of nourishing our minds, bodies, and souls. We will meet at a bike path in DC, stop for some learning and snacking. Everyone of all biking abilities welcome!

This gathering will meet in DC. Details shared with registrants. Sign up below by April 27h.

Let’s explore the Nile we have in our own backyard - the Potomac river! Join us for a morning of kayaking followed by learning as we enjoy a picnic lunch.

This gathering will meet at Fletcher’s Boathouse. Please reserve your own kayak for one hour, 10-11am.

Sign up below by April 21st.

We’ll enjoy a hike in the great outdoors and then break for snacks and learning about how the celebration of Passover includes themes of nature, springtime, and renewal. We will experience the natural renewal of the earth we’re walking on as we explore spiritual renewal from within.

Hikers of all levels welcome! We will be meeting at a park in DC. Sign up below for details by March 24th.

Join Rabbi Jenna at the Washington Harbour Ice Rink to learn what the connection is between ice skating and Judaism. We will enjoy a round of skating (90 minutes) followed by learning + discussion with hot beverages to warm us up from the inside out. No skating experience required!

Please plan to pay for your own rental skates + rink fee (with the group price, it will be $13 per person) — If you need financial assistance, please reach out: rabbijenna@thedencollective.org

This gathering is intended for folks who identify as single/unpartnered.

Let’s hit the rink!

Do you find nature to be a spiritual place? Judaism agrees with you! Join us as we explore the nature around us on a scenic hike, and discuss what Judaism comes to teach us about finding gratitude and connecting to our spirituality in nature.

At the Den we are grateful to have a diverse community in so many ways. We have heard from some folks who are single - excited for opportunities to come together for learning and other gatherings with other singles. To that end - we're excited to offer this an opportunity for single/unpartnered folks to come together.

This hike will meet at the Tregaron Conservancy. Specific meet-up details will be shared upon signing up.

Please sign up by November 25th.