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Jewish Seasonal & Holiday Events in District of Columbia

Experience Jewish Seasonal & Holiday Events in District of Columbia that celebrate cultural traditions and create memorable moments for your community. These events bring people together through entertainment that honors Jewish heritage and fosters community connections.
Rosh Hashana Brisket Dinner
Rosh Hashana Brisket Dinner
Join us for a Rosh Hashanah Brisket Dinner! Celebrate the new year with delicious food, great company, and festive vibes Join us for a Rosh Hashanah Brisket Dinner! Celebrate the new year with delicious food, great company, and festive vibes. No affiliation or prior experience necessary. Here’s the delicious Menu! First Course: Round Challah Bread: Freshly baked challah served with honey. Honey-Glazed Carrots: Roasted carrots drizzled with honey and topped with fresh thyme. Apple and Salad: Mixed greens with sliced apples, dressed with honey-mustard dressing. Main Course: Braised Brisket: Slow-cooked brisket in a rich red wine and onion sauce, served with caramelized onions. Roasted Mashed Potatoes: Creamy mashed potatoes infused with spices. Honey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes: Baked sweet potatoes with a honey glaze and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Red Wine: A nice Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon to complement the brisket. White Wine: A crisp Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc for a lighter option. Desserts: Apple Cake: Moist apple cake with a cinnamon streusel topping. Honey Cake: Classic honey cake served with a dollop of whipped cream. Rosh Hashanah Cookies: Assorted cookies shaped like apples and shofars. Sweet Wine: A Moscato or dessert wine for those who enjoy something sweeter. Rosh Hashana Mincha/Ma'ariv Services begin at 7PM, with dinner following. Dinner will begin approximately 8PM

Friday, 11, 20.00 - Friday, 11, 22.30 Washington, DC _$25

Sukkot Party in Eastern Market Park
Sukkot Party in Eastern Market Park
Children will gather to sing and dance with the Torah, joyfully celebrating our heritage. 11:00 AM - Lunch 11:15 AM - Story, kids' craft, and game 11:30 AM - Singing and dancing 12:00 PM - Program concludes This event is designed for the whole family, with activities for parents and children ages 0-12.

Sunday, 04, 11.00 - Sunday, 04, 12.00 Washington, DC _$25

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Sukkot Party in Eastern Market Park
Sukkot Party in Eastern Market Park
Community Sukkot celebration with Magic Show! Please Note: This event will take place at this location rain or shine. See you! Celebrate Sukkot and fulfill the special Shaking the Lulav and Etrog! Hop inside the sukkah, and make a blessing on some delicious snacks! Magic Show Performance – Fun for all ages! Special activity! Location: This event will take place at the Eastern Market Playground, located between D St SE and Pennsylvania Ave SE, between 8th St SE and 9th St SE. For the easiest directions, enter 820 D St SE, Washington, DC 20003 into your GPS. The playground is just steps away. See you there!

Sunday, 27, 11.00 - Sunday, 27, 12.00 Washington, DC _$25

Shofar Experience in Lincoln Park!
Shofar Experience in Lincoln Park!
Hear the shofar, explore our shofar display, and enjoy apples and honey, honey cake, Rosh Hashanah songs, all the shofar sounds! We will meet at the NW corner – 11th and Massachusetts Ave NE. What makes a horn fit for Rosh Hashana? Check out the beautiful Horn/Shofar display in Lincoln Park to find out! All ages welcome – a great way to include the whole family in the Rosh Hashana traditions! Songs, stories, snacks, and shofar!

Sunday, 13, 15.30 - Sunday, 13, 16.30 Washington, DC _$25

High Holy Days at Georgetown University 2026
High Holy Days at Georgetown University 2026
Georgetown University Jewish Life will host Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services for Georgetown students & the greater community. Georgetown Students, Faculty and Friends of Georgetown University: Every year, Jewish Life at Georgetown strives to make the High Holy Days a vibrant and meaningful season for connection and community on campus. We are excited to welcome students, faculty, staff, and the broader community to services in Gaston Hall. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services will be led by Rabbi Ilana Zietman, the Director for Jewish Life, and our new High Holy Day prayer leader, Rabbi Allen Lipson. We ask that you register for Georgetown’s High Holy Days services and please consider supporting Jewish Life at Georgetown with a donation which helps make these offerings possible. High Holy Days 5787/2026 Schedule All services will be held in Gaston Hall on the third floor of Healy Hall. Friday, September 11, 2026 EREV ROSH HASHANAH Ma’ariv (evening) service, 7:30 PM Saturday, September 12 - Sunday, September 13, 2026 ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1 Shacharit (morning) service, 9:30 AM, Torah Service, 10:30 AM, Musaf (afternoon service): 11:45 AM ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2 off-campus options around the DMV. Sunday, September 20, 2026 KOL NIDRE Ma’ariv (evening) service, 6:30 PM Monday, September 21, 2026 YOM KIPPUR Shacharit (morning) service, 9:30 AM; Torah Service, 10:30 AM; Musaf (afternoon) service 11:45 AM; Yizkor (memorial) service, 1:00 PM, Neilah (concluding) service, 6:45PM If you have any accessibility requests, please email.

Friday, 11, 19.30 - Monday, 21, 19.45 Washington, DC _$25

Sinai Slam: An Alternative Shavuot Experience
Sinai Slam: An Alternative Shavuot Experience
with Rabbi Aaron at Sixth & I During our take on the holiday of Shavuot, hear candid, autobiographical stories from Sixth & I’ers exploring themes of anticipation, revelation, and conversion, eat your fill of ice cream and cheesecake, and dive deep into Jewish texts during some late-night learning. 7:30 pm – Happy Hour 8:00 pm – Sinai Slam Storytelling Event 9:30 pm - Dessert and Text Study, Led by Rabbi Aaron Services at Sixth & I Seating is general admission; first-come, first-served. There are some partial view seats on the balcony level. Display screens supplement sightlines.

Thursday, 21, 19.30 - Thursday, 21, 22.30 Washington, DC _$25

The Bagel Ball 2025
The Bagel Ball 2025
Nowhere to go on Christmas Eve? Celebrate being Jewish with other young adults while the rest of the city is closed. Join us for the best place to hang with friends and meet Jews on Christmas Eve! The party starts at 9pm on Wesnesday, December 24 at Public Bar in Dupont Circle. We'll be spinning beats all night, drink specials + heavy snacks (including bagels, of course!), and there will be tons of people to mingle with. We'll have a quieter area with board games and card games on the second level on the bar if you're looking for a break from the dancing. Admission includes a free drink ticket if you arrive before 10PM. This event is organized by lay community leaders. While the event is priced to cover our costs, any profits will be re-invested into the DMV community. 🆕 Coming alone or want to meet new people? This year we're introducing smaller, pre-Bagel Ball pre-games so you'll show up with new friends 🆕 No Eventbrite fees! The price you see is the price you pay (plus tax) We will offer complimentary coat check Feel free to dress up or come as you are, please just keep it appropriate for a festive party ** This event is for those who are 22-45 **

Wednesday, 24, 21.00 - Thursday, 25, 02.00 Washington, DC _$25

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Rosh Hashana Brisket Dinner
Rosh Hashana Brisket Dinner
Join us for a Rosh Hashanah Brisket Dinner! Celebrate the new year with delicious food, great company, and festive vibes Join us for a Rosh Hashanah Brisket Dinner! Celebrate the new year with delicious food, great company, and festive vibes. No affiliation or prior experience necessary. Here’s the delicious Menu! First Course: Round Challah Bread: Freshly baked challah served with honey. Honey-Glazed Carrots: Roasted carrots drizzled with honey and topped with fresh thyme. Apple and Salad: Mixed greens with sliced apples, dressed with honey-mustard dressing. Main Course: Braised Brisket: Slow-cooked brisket in a rich red wine and onion sauce, served with caramelized onions. Roasted Mashed Potatoes: Creamy mashed potatoes infused with spices. Honey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes: Baked sweet potatoes with a honey glaze and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Red Wine: A nice Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon to complement the brisket. White Wine: A crisp Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc for a lighter option. Desserts: Apple Cake: Moist apple cake with a cinnamon streusel topping. Honey Cake: Classic honey cake served with a dollop of whipped cream. Rosh Hashanah Cookies: Assorted cookies shaped like apples and shofars. Sweet Wine: A Moscato or dessert wine for those who enjoy something sweeter. Rosh Hashana Mincha/Ma'ariv Services begin at 7PM, with dinner following. Dinner will begin approximately 8PM

Wednesday, 24, 21.00 - Thursday, 25, 02.00 Washington, DC 54.00

Sukkot Party in Eastern Market Park
Sukkot Party in Eastern Market Park
Children will gather to sing and dance with the Torah, joyfully celebrating our heritage. 11:00 AM - Lunch 11:15 AM - Story, kids' craft, and game 11:30 AM - Singing and dancing 12:00 PM - Program concludes This event is designed for the whole family, with activities for parents and children ages 0-12.

Wednesday, 24, 21.00 - Thursday, 25, 02.00 Washington, DC 0.00

Sukkot Party in Eastern Market Park
Sukkot Party in Eastern Market Park
Community Sukkot celebration with Magic Show! Please Note: This event will take place at this location rain or shine. See you! Celebrate Sukkot and fulfill the special Shaking the Lulav and Etrog! Hop inside the sukkah, and make a blessing on some delicious snacks! Magic Show Performance – Fun for all ages! Special activity! Location: This event will take place at the Eastern Market Playground, located between D St SE and Pennsylvania Ave SE, between 8th St SE and 9th St SE. For the easiest directions, enter 820 D St SE, Washington, DC 20003 into your GPS. The playground is just steps away. See you there!

Wednesday, 24, 21.00 - Thursday, 25, 02.00 Washington, DC 0.00

Pale pink cherry blossoms in full bloom on spreading branches against a bright blue sky with light clouds in Washington, DC.
Washington, DC is known for its spring cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin, its tree-lined avenues, and the parkland along the Potomac and Rock Creek.
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