This is one of our favorite holidays at the Den! (Can you have favorites?!)

Join Rabbi Aderet for a night of learning and lively discussion as we explore the intersection of law, practice, and custom when it comes to Passover preparations and observance. You’ll walk away with a tangible understanding of the why, how, and what, as you prepare to enter the Festival of Passover.

No experience necessary, everyone welcome.

This will be a virtual gathering.

Discover a unique opportunity to engage in a collaborative, peer-led exploration of the weekly Torah portion!

Whether it’s your first time exploring a text of Torah or you’ve done this for years - this peer-led setting will spark robust dialogue and conversation as we lift up relevant teachings for our daily lives from our ancient texts.

If you are curious about eventually leading (or co-leading) a future peer-led Torah study session, this is a great place to start. Please join us, all are welcome.

This gathering will be virtual. Please join using the link below!

Discover a unique opportunity to engage in a collaborative, peer-led exploration of the weekly Torah portion!

Whether it’s your first time exploring a text of Torah or you’ve done this for years - this peer-led setting will spark robust dialogue and conversation as we lift up relevant teachings for our daily lives from our ancient texts.

If you are curious about eventually leading (or co-leading) a future peer-led Torah study session, this is a great place to start. Please join us, all are welcome.

This gathering will be hosted by Den member, Richard Swanson in Alexandria, VA.

Location details will be shared with registrants. Please sign up below by Friday, 3/1 @ 3pm

A traditional and accessible deep dive into the weekly Torah portion, tying ancient stories to real life meaning. We ask questions of ourselves and our Biblical ancestors to learn from their experience and apply the meaning of their stories to our Jewish journeys. We study the Torah portion as well as commentaries from rabbis throughout history, to gain more insights into the text and its relevance for us today. We incorporate current events, acknowledging that the Torah can provide wisdom for our current moment. All are welcome.

Location details will be shared with registrants. Please sign up here by Monday, 2/12 @ 3pm

A traditional and accessible deep dive into the weekly Torah portion, tying ancient stories to real life meaning. We ask questions of ourselves and our Biblical ancestors to learn from their experience and apply the meaning of their stories to our Jewish journeys. We study the Torah portion as well as commentaries from rabbis throughout history, to gain more insights into the text and its relevance for us today. We incorporate current events, acknowledging that the Torah can provide wisdom for our current moment. All are welcome.

This gathering will be held in Arlington. For in person location for this class, please contact Rabbi Jenna by 12pm on the day.

A traditional and accessible deep dive into the weekly Torah portion, tying ancient stories to real life meaning. We ask questions of ourselves and our Biblical ancestors to learn from their experience and apply the meaning of their stories to our Jewish journeys. We study the Torah portion as well as commentaries from rabbis throughout history, to gain more insights into the text and its relevance for us today. We incorporate current events, acknowledging that the Torah can provide wisdom for our current moment. All are welcome.

This gathering will be held in Arlington. For in person location for this class, please contact Rabbi Jenna by 12pm on the day.

Tu B’Shvat, the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shvat, is the new year for trees! This holiday originates from the rabbis of the Talmud, and there is a tradition established by Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, to have a Tu B’Shvat Seder. We will explore Jewish texts, fruits, and themes connected to each of the year’s seasons. Join us for a Seder that will explore this holiday and the spirituality we can find in nature, through study + experience. We will enjoy a variety of fruits, nuts, and wines on our journey through the seasons.

All are welcome. This gathering will be held in Arlington.

To help cover the costs for this gathering, we are asking everyone to please contribute $18. If this is cost prohibitive for you, please be in touch as we don’t want this to be a barrier to participating.

A traditional and accessible deep dive into the weekly Torah portion, tying ancient stories to real life meaning. We ask questions of ourselves and our Biblical ancestors to learn from their experience and apply the meaning of their stories to our Jewish journeys. We study the Torah portion as well as commentaries from rabbis throughout history, to gain more insights into the text and its relevance for us today. We incorporate current events, acknowledging that the Torah can provide wisdom for our current moment. All are welcome.

This gathering will be held in Arlington. For in person location for this class, please contact Rabbi Jenna by 12pm on the day.

Wisdom + Wellness experiences at the Den offer a unique experience to holistically care for ourselves - mind, body, and soul through text study, exploring different wellness practices, and connection to Jewish ritual and wisdom.

The Wisdom + Wellness Circle aims to connect thematically with timely events in the Jewish calendar, as well as what is relevant in our individual lives. Together, we will cultivate a space for reflection, thoughtful introspection, healing, and meaningful connection.

In this circle, we will explore how we can warm ourselves from the inside out, using mindfulness and Jewish wisdom to ignite the spark within us.

No experience necessary, everyone is welcome. This gathering will be held in DC.

Rosh Chodesh directly translates to “head of the month,” and it’s the time each lunar cycle when we have a new moon, meaning no visible moon, and the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.

At the Den’s Rosh Chodesh circle, we take time for personal reflection + intention-setting through learning, discussion, and rituals to honor the new moon.

On January 11th, we enter the month of Shevat, known as the month of the rainy season. In honor of MLK Day, we will explore Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings alongside Jewish wisdom to inspire our intention setting for the month, driving out the darkness and spreading light and love.

All are welcome. This gathering will be held in Maryland.

A traditional and accessible deep dive into the weekly Torah portion, tying ancient stories to real life meaning. We ask questions of ourselves and our Biblical ancestors to learn from their experience and apply the meaning of their stories to our Jewish journeys. We study the Torah portion as well as commentaries from rabbis throughout history, to gain more insights into the text and its relevance for us today. We incorporate current events, acknowledging that the Torah can provide wisdom for our current moment. All are welcome.

This gathering will be held in Arlington. For in person location for this class, please contact Rabbi Jenna by 12pm on the day.

Join Rabbi Avi Strausberg, Director of National Learning Initiatives of the Hadar Institute, for this learning experience prepared especially for the Den Collective.

In this session, we will look at a modern midrash (interpretive text) that imagines a grieving God deeply sad as God sees her worlds pool at her feet.  Rooted in the creation story in Genesis, we'll delve together into the creation and destruction of worlds and how to hold loss and hope together.

No experience necessary. Everyone throughout the community is welcome.

This gathering will be virtual; please register below.

A traditional and accessible deep dive into the weekly Torah portion, tying ancient stories to real life meaning. We ask questions of ourselves and our Biblical ancestors to learn from their experience and apply the meaning of their stories to our Jewish journeys. We study the Torah portion as well as commentaries from rabbis throughout history, to gain more insights into the text and its relevance for us today. We incorporate current events, acknowledging that the Torah can provide wisdom for our current moment. All are welcome.

This gathering will be held in Arlington. For in person location for this class, please contact Rabbi Jenna by 12pm on the day.

There is a rich history of rich, savory Jewish food, but where does it come from? Many of the beloved Jewish foods, recipes, rituals surrounding food, cooking methods, and more can be traced back to the discussions of the rabbis in the Talmud. The sages gathered around in their beit midrash, house of study, to debate and discuss all kinds of foods that are inherently part of Jewish practice, or have become a part of Jewish culture.

We are going to celebrate Hanukkah as we explore global historical cuisine inspired by the holiday. There are various versions of delicious fried foods that have developed in different regions and cultures across the globe, and we’re going to learn about their history while we enjoy tasting them too!

All are welcome. This gathering will be held in Arlington.

A traditional and accessible deep dive into the weekly Torah portion, tying ancient stories to real life meaning. We ask questions of ourselves and our Biblical ancestors to learn from their experience and apply the meaning of their stories to our Jewish journeys. We study the Torah portion as well as commentaries from rabbis throughout history, to gain more insights into the text and its relevance for us today. We incorporate current events, acknowledging that the Torah can provide wisdom for our current moment. All are welcome.

This week, in honor of Hanukkah, we will study the Torah portion alongside the story and rabbinic interpretations of Hanukkah. We will also celebrate the holiday with candle lighting and sweet treats.

This gathering will be held in Arlington.

A traditional and accessible deep dive into the weekly Torah portion, tying ancient stories to real life meaning. We ask questions of ourselves and our Biblical ancestors to learn from their experience and apply the meaning of their stories to our Jewish journeys. We study the Torah portion as well as commentaries from rabbis throughout history, to gain more insights into the text and its relevance for us today. We incorporate current events, acknowledging that the Torah can provide wisdom for our current moment. All are welcome.

This gathering will be held in Arlington. For in person location for this class, please contact Rabbi Jenna by 12pm on the day.

A traditional and accessible deep dive into the weekly Torah portion, tying ancient stories to real life meaning. We ask questions of ourselves and our Biblical ancestors to learn from their experience and apply the meaning of their stories to our Jewish journeys. We study the Torah portion as well as commentaries from rabbis throughout history, to gain more insights into the text and its relevance for us today. We incorporate current events, acknowledging that the Torah can provide wisdom for our current moment. All are welcome.

This gathering will be held in Arlington. For in person location for this class, please contact Rabbi Jenna by 12pm on the day.

Queering a text means to read, explore, and connect to that text through a queer lens; it’s a queer reading of source material. Queering the Torah means we explore all things Jewish (texts, sources, traditions, rituals, etc) through the lens of LGBTQIA+ identities. Through this exploration, our aims are to connect our queer identities to our Judaism, to create a safe space for sharing, and to establish a sense of community, camaraderie, and belonging.

Join Rabbi Jenna for an afternoon for safe space, sharing, and learning - from Jewish wisdom and each other - about chosen family, and the need for relationships built on mutual support + love.

This experience is designed specifically for folks who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

This gathering will be held in Arlington.

A traditional and accessible deep dive into the weekly Torah portion, tying ancient stories to real life meaning. We ask questions of ourselves and our Biblical ancestors to learn from their experience and apply the meaning of their stories to our Jewish journeys. We study the Torah portion as well as commentaries from rabbis throughout history, to gain more insights into the text and its relevance for us today. We incorporate current events, acknowledging that the Torah can provide wisdom for our current moment. All are welcome.

This gathering will be held in Arlington. For in person location for this class, please contact Rabbi Jenna by 12pm on the day.

Wisdom + Wellness experiences at the Den offer a unique experience to holistically care for ourselves - mind, body, and soul through text study, exploring different wellness practices, and connection to Jewish ritual and wisdom.

The Wisdom + Wellness Circle aims to connect thematically with timely events in the Jewish calendar, as well as what is relevant in our individual lives. Together, we will cultivate a space for reflection, thoughtful introspection, healing, and meaningful connection.

This month we will focus on how we craft and maintain a network of support that helps us continue to care for ourselves, particularly during this vulnerable time.

No experience necessary, everyone is welcome. This gathering will be held in DC.

A traditional and accessible deep dive into the weekly Torah portion, tying ancient stories to real life meaning. We ask questions of ourselves and our Biblical ancestors to learn from their experience and apply the meaning of their stories to our Jewish journeys. We study the Torah portion as well as commentaries from rabbis throughout history, to gain more insights into the text and its relevance for us today. We incorporate current events, acknowledging that the Torah can provide wisdom for our current moment. All are welcome.

This gathering will be held in Arlington. For in person location for this class, please contact Rabbi Jenna by 12pm on the day.

A traditional and accessible deep dive into the weekly Torah portion, tying ancient stories to real life meaning. We ask questions of ourselves and our Biblical ancestors to learn from their experience and apply the meaning of their stories to our Jewish journeys. We study the Torah portion as well as commentaries from rabbis throughout history, to gain more insights into the text and its relevance for us today. We incorporate current events, acknowledging that the Torah can provide wisdom for our current moment. All are welcome.

This gathering will be held in Arlington. For in person location for this class, please contact Rabbi Jenna by 12pm on the day.

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!

A traditional and accessible deep dive into the weekly Torah portion, tying ancient stories to real life meaning. We ask questions of ourselves and our Biblical ancestors to learn from their experience and apply the meaning of their stories to our Jewish journeys. We study the Torah portion as well as commentaries from rabbis throughout history, to gain more insights into the text and its relevance for us today. This week, we will explore what Abraham’s journey can teach us about guiding our souls through challenging times. All are welcome.

This gathering will be held in Arlington. For in person location for this class, please contact Rabbi Jenna by 12pm on the day.

A traditional and accessible deep dive into the weekly Torah portion, tying ancient stories to real life meaning. We ask questions of ourselves and our Biblical ancestors to learn from their experience and apply the meaning of their stories to our Jewish journeys. This week, we will explore what the story of creation can teach us about seeking spaces for solace. All are welcome.

This gathering will be held virtually; we’ll return to in-person study the following week.

In Jewish tradition, when we finish studying a text, it’s customary to get together for a siyum, a festive meal commemorating the conclusion of learning. Learners in the Den’s peer-led Mussar Circle have spent the past year studying and discussing the book, Everyday Holiness, inspiring an ethical framework for living and spiritual development. The rest of the Den community is invited to join in this siyum celebration! We’ll enjoy a delicious lunch in the Sukkah, learn about ways to integrate Mussar ethics into our lives, and celebrate our fellow community members for their incredible achievement! Everyone is truly welcome. Your presence will infuse joy and merriment into our communal celebration! No prior experience or involvement in Mussar necessary!

This gathering will be held in Maryland.

Sukkot is a holiday of joyous celebration, and it takes place in a temporary, not-so-sturdy structure. How do we understand the combination of this fragile home and the comfort of celebration + good company? Join Rabbi Jenna in the Congregation Etz Hayim of Arlington Sukkah for an evening of delicious food and community connections as we explore these contrasting themes and the symbolism of the sukkah. A kosher, vegetarian dinner will be provided. All are welcome!

Join Rabbi Aderet and her family in their Sukkah to celebrate the first night of Sukkot. We’ll gather outdoors and under the stars for an evening of dynamic learning, meaningful conversation, and a delicious kosher and vegetarian meal. Seating is limited and registration is on a first-come first-served basis. (We know life happens and plans change. If you signed up and for some reason your plans change, please contact us before the RSVP date so we can open up your seat for someone else, thank you!) The Sukkah is located in Bethesda. Address will be shared with registrants.

Sign-up for this gathering is full.

Reach out to us if you’d like to be connected with folks from the Den to share festive meals over Sukkot.