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Welcome to DC Minyan!
DC Minyan is a traditional egalitarian Jewish community located in Dupont Circle, in the heart of our nation’s capital. 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. Our hope is that this young community will provide an inviting space for the members of the DC community to share their ideas, their aspirations, and their prayers. As a lay-led community, the Minyan derives its strength and its warmth from you.
On this website, you can find information about our events, how to get more involved, and more! To get more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions, please email info@dcminyan.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Weekly Announcements - November 23, 2022
Dvar Torah
Thank you our scholar-in-residence this past week, Rabbi Atara Cohen, for delivering the dvar Torah for Parshat Chayei Sara as well as an excellent shiur. If you missed it or would like to relive it, you can find the Dvar Torah here and the shiur here.
SHABBAT SERVICES
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
There will be no DC Minyan services this week due to the substantial amount of Thanksgiving travel.
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES - 11/19
Join us next week, Saturday, December 3 at 9:15 am for Shabbat Morning Services.
Kiddush will be sponsored by Stephanie Schwartz & Noam Kutler and Marjorie & Len Schwartz (also known as Grandmom and GP) in honor of Judah B's 5th birthday!
KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICES - 12/9
Join us in two weeks, Friday, December 9 at 6:00 pm, for Kabbalat Shabbat services followed by an oneg sponsored by Shira Klapper! Note: This will be the first Kabbalat Shabbat at our new Friday night location - The Chastleton (1701 16th St NW)! This will be our only Kabbalat Shabbat service in December.
Services are held at Friends Meeting of Washington (2111 Decatur Pl NW) and registration is not required, unless otherwise specified.
All attendees eligible for vaccination must be fully vaccinated.
Upcoming Events
In addition to our regular services, get excited for fun events this winter:
- Onegs!
- Chanukah match-up meal and candle lighting!
- Ice skating!
- More things TBA!
We will need volunteers to make these happen. If you are interested in getting involved with any of these events, or organizing a different event, please email sc@dcminyan.org!
DC Minyan on WhatsApp
Reminder that DC Minyan has a WhatsApp group! Click here to join.
Wed, November 30 2022
6 Kislev 5783
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayetzei
| Shabbat, Dec 3 |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Dec 3 Shabbat Morning Services Shabbat, Dec 3 9:15am |
Dec 9 Kabbalat Shabbat Services Friday, Dec 9 6:00pm |
Dec 17 Shabbat Morning Services Shabbat, Dec 17 9:15am |
Dec 18 Channukah Celebration Sunday, Dec 18 5:00pm |
Jan 7 Shabbat Morning Services Shabbat, Jan 7 9:15am |
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Mitzvah List
The Mitzvah Volunteer List is there when community members need a little extra support, whether it's an illness, a new baby, or some other event. To join the team, or to let them know that you or a friend needs help, email mitzvah@dcminyan.org.
Vaccination Policy
DC Minyan requires all eligible individuals age 5 and up to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend all events and services. See here for full details.
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Volunteer
As part of our continuing effort to maintain a strong and vibrant lay led community, we encourage our members to sign up to volunteer this coming year in some capacity, including volunteering to host new members and other hospitality guests, greeting on Shabbat, planning or volunteering at one of our events during the year, davening, leyning, or setting up/cleaning up Kiddush. Click to learn about volunteer opportunities.