Post-Election Interfaith Dinner/Service of Prayer and Healing

Simpson-Hamline United Methodist Church 4501 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Hosted and led by Simpson-Hamline UMC and New Synagogue Project. Meal before (BYOF) - 6:00 -7:00 PM, prayer and song - 7:00 - 8:00 PM. It will also be online via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@shumcdc. Note: This will be a mask optional space as we are joining an event with another community. The sanctuary is very large … Continue reading Post-Election Interfaith Dinner/Service of Prayer and Healing

Shabbat Sukkot Community Potluck

Simpson-Hamline United Methodist Church 4501 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrate Shabbat and Sukkot in the NSP sukkah with a community potluck! If you can, please bring food for your group plus one person.The potluck will be vegetarian. Please be prepared to label ingredients to make sure everyone stays safe! Register here.

POSTPONED Workshop: Exploring Jewish Rhythms in Music, The Brain, & Life

Simpson-Hamline United Methodist Church 4501 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

*POSTPONED: NEW DATE TBD*This is a first ever, interdisciplinary collaboration between musician, composer and educator Zoë Aqua and music neuroscientist, artistic creator and educator Dr. Jessica Phillips-Silver.We will experience Jewish rhythms from slow and contemplative to fast and joyful, using traditional Yiddish dance gestures and simple, gentle movements to guide us deeper into the music. As we build … Continue reading POSTPONED Workshop: Exploring Jewish Rhythms in Music, The Brain, & Life

Queerspace Movie Night

Simpson-Hamline United Methodist Church 4501 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

We are excited to host a outdoor movie night on the lawn of Simpson-Hamline United Methodist Church to watch Torch Song Trilogy. Register and find more information here.QUESTIONS: If you have questions about the event or would like to learn more, please email maurie.kathan@gmail.com or juliadmerlin@gmail.com  

Collective Healing for Collective Action

Simpson-Hamline United Methodist Church 4501 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

This is the first session of a two-part workshop. Dates are Monday, September 9 & Monday, September 23 from 7pm-8:30pm, with optional dinner at 6:30pm. The event will take place outdoors, weather permitting.   All are welcome to join the Jews of Color Space and Justice Team for a two-part workshop on Collective Healing for Collective Action: … Continue reading Collective Healing for Collective Action

Mutinous Midrash Workshop

Simpson-Hamline United Methodist Church 4501 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Part text study/part creative writing; Midrashim are commentaries and interpretationson the Bible to try and make sense of text. Use your creativity to make midrashim that honor our texts while putting the power for change in our hands. Led by Elizabeth Narvaez, NSP Jews of Color Coordinator.Register here: https://newsynagogueproject.org/mutinous-midrash-workshop/