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DC Minyan is a traditional egalitarian Jewish community located in Dupont Circle. We seek to create an environment that will welcome, enrich, and challenge people of all ages, from all backgrounds, and with all levels of familiarity with Jewish texts and ritual. As a lay-led community, DC Minyan derives its strength and its warmth from you.

Shabbat Services

SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES - 12/21

Join us for Shabbat Morning Services on Saturday, December 21 at 9:15 am at Friends Meeting of Washington (2111 Decatur Pl NW). Kids programming will begin at 10:30 am.

Kiddush is sponsored by

Stephanie Schwartz, Noam Kutler, and Judah Schwartz Kutler in celebration of Marjorie and Len Schwartz’s 50th anniversary, which is tomorrow. Judah picked out special treats in honor of Grandmom and GP.

Lisa Kempler and Bruce Weinstock in honor of Ronit Kempler's birthday.

FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES  - 12/27

Join us for Friday night davening on Friday, December 27 at 6:00 pm at The Chastleton (1701 16th St NW).

Upcoming events and programs

EntryPointDC CHANUKAH HAPPY HOUR: FIRE & ICE - TONIGHT

Join EntryPointDC, DC Minyan, and other young professional community organizations TONIGHT (December 18) from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at MetroBar (640 Rhode Island Ave NE) for the largest annual Chanukah happy hour in the DC area. Come out for specialty drinks, s’mores bar and firepits, Israeli dance music, candlelighting, sufganiyot, quiet smaller spaces for crafts and dreidel playing, and more! Be sure to bring warm winter items such as socks and gloves for our clothing drive for D25 Day of Service.

This event is 21+ and is for young professionals 21–45. Register in advance for $8 or at the door for $10.

PRE-CHANUKAH MATCH-UP MEAL - 12/21

The Pre-Chanukah Match-Up Shabbat Lunch is this Saturday, December 21. Registration has now closed. Please contact Adam Fineberg at hospitality@dcminyan.org with any questions.

CELEBRATE FESTIVUS WITH DC MINYAN, ROSH PINA, AND KESHER ISRAEL - 12/24

Join DC Minyan, Rosh Pina, and Kesher Israel on Tuesday, December 24 from 7:30 to 10:30 pm for the Jew-ish tradition inspired by a festivus for the rest of us. The event will take place at a bar in Parkview (address will be provided to registrants) and will include catering from David Chu's China Bistro in Baltimore.

Early-bird tickets are $18 through TODAY (December 18); regular price is $23. Sign up here by Sunday, December 22.

DC MINYAN NIGGUN CIRCLE

Join a group interested in learning new niggunim and strengthening their ability to share those melodies with our community. The group will meet twice a month during the spring (once a month after shul and once a month on a weeknight). Participants will have access to Hadar's singing communities resources as part of the program and will help shape the goals and structure of the niggun circle. Participants are asked to commit to attending at least 75% of the sessions and to support other members of the group as they implement what we learn together at DC Minyan.

Sign up here for the Niggun Circle before December 31. Reach out to Deena Fox and Noam Kantor at niggunim@dcminyan.org with any questions.

Get Involved

FAMILY KABBALAT SHABBAT AND COMMUNITY DINNER

We are seeking 1–2 volunteers to coordinate an upcoming Family Kabbalat Shabbat and Community Dinner on Friday, January 24. Coordinators will oversee the following, in partnership with the Programming and Lifecycle chairs and other volunteers:

  • Food ordering
  • Creating a registration form (using drafts from past years)
  • Creating name tags
  • Supporting additional logistics

Please contact programming@dcminyan.org or volunteer@dcminyan.org to express interest.

SHABBATON PLANNING COMMITTEE

The DC Minyan Shabbaton will take place March 14–16, 2025, and we are looking for volunteers to help plan it! If you’re interested in helping with Shabbaton recruitment, programming, logistics, or fundraising, email shabbaton@dcminyan.org.

COMMUNITY NEWS

MAZAL TOV

Mazal tov to Talya Bock, Rafi Cohen, Vered, Noam, and Eitan on the birth of their son and brother Ori Zev on December 1. You can sign up here to provide a meal for the family.

PROGRAMMING SURVEY

By now, all adult members should have received a personalized link to the DC Minyan Programming Survey from noreply@surveyking.com, which the Governance and Strategic Planning's Programming Subcommittee is fielding to gather feedback from members about the Minyan's programming. This survey was not sent to associate members. Please contact Rivka Friedman at strategy@dcminyan.org with any questions. The survey remains open until January 5.

REMINDER ABOUT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

If you wonder what gets discussed in DC Minyan Board of Directors meetings—or you want a peek at what is on the horizon for the minyan—we encourage you to check out our board meeting minutes on the Records and Minutes page! The page has been updated through November. 

Sat, December 21 2024 20 Kislev 5785