Week of Events
MakomDC: Revealed and Retold: The Narrative Heart of Judaism
MakomDC: Revealed and Retold: The Narrative Heart of Judaism
“Revealed and Retold: The Narrative Heart of Judaism”Tuesday Evenings: December 2nd and 9th, January 6th, 13th and 20th* 6:30 pm Snacks, Drinks and Schmoozing 7:00 pm LearningA five part series wherein we will explore the storytelling soul of Jewish tradition through the lens of A Heavenly Torah by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Together we’ll delve […]
Men’s Support Group
Men’s Support Group
First Wednesday of the Month at 7pm – Participants will support each other navigating life stages drawing upon an established men’s group model. The group generally meets the first Wednesday of each month. Interested in receiving updates on Brotherhood activities? Email us here.
MakomDC: The Necessity of Narrative in Halakhic Decision Making with Rabbi Aaron Alexander
MakomDC: The Necessity of Narrative in Halakhic Decision Making with Rabbi Aaron Alexander
The Necessity of Narrative in Halakhic Decision MakingShabbat afternoons Dec 6th, Feb 14th, March 28thIf a Jewish Legal (halakhic) decision is made in the forest with nobody present, did it actually happen? Maybe. The reality is that written law–case-law (responsa) and codes–significantly depend on the very human stories that animates both the unique questions, and […]