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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 - December 1, 2021
COVID Survey
With temperatures of 40 degrees and lower expected as we head into winter, we want your input about how we should hold services moving forward. Please fill out this survey by Sunday, December 5 at 9:00 pm to let us know your thoughts on holding services indoors versus outdoors, and on our COVID protocols in general. If you've been boosted since you filled out the form, had your kids vaccinated, or otherwise have something new to tell us, email sc@dcminyan.org.
Shabbat Chanukah - 12/4
Register here for Shabbat Morning Services on December 4 at 9:15 am.
Kiddush is sponsored by Joanna Freudenheim and Robert Schwartz in honor of the aufruf celebrating their upcoming wedding.
Only those who have registered and received a confirmation email may attend services. Registration is required by our venue due to capacity limits and for contact tracing purposes. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. All individuals over the age of 12 must be fully vaccinated in order to attend. Masks are not required outside during services for those who are fully vaccinated. Masks remain required for non-fully vaccinated children above age 2 at all times except when eating or drinking. Masks are required inside (e.g., when using the restrooms) for everyone.
Kids Chanukah Havdalah - 12/4
Join Kesher Kids and DC Minyan for havdalah, candle lighting, snacks, and glowing favors on the 7th night of Chanukah. Events begin at 6:00 pm on Saturday evening, December 4, in Francis Playground (2500 N St NW by the school). Please RSVP here by tomorrow (Thursday) at 6:00 pm so we can make sure we have enough favors and snacks for everyone.
Shabbat Services - 12/10
Register here for Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat Services on December 10 at 6:00 pm. Please note this will be held indoors.
Social Action Survey
The Social Action Committee is trying to get a sense of how DC Minyan members would like to engage in justice work. The hope is to move away from one-off service projects (which are great!) to deeper understanding, partnership, and solidarity focused on 1–2 issue areas per year. Since we’ve already committed to helping resettle Afghan refugees, we are purely in the data-gathering phase. Please fill out this quick survey by Sunday, December 12 at 9:00 pm. Contact Jesse Rabinowitz at jesselrabinowitz@gmail.com with any questions/feedback.
DC Minyan's 20th Anniversary Celebration
This February, DC Minyan will officially turn 20! We'll be embarking on a year-long celebration of this milestone, with opportunities for everyone in the Minyan to join. We'll have a full slate of activities to celebrate our Minyan's accomplishments in the last 20 years, and launch us towards the next 20.
Mark your calendars (tentatively) for February 4–6, 2022 for our 20th Anniversary Kickoff Shabbaton.
If you're interested in helping out with planning the kickoff weekend or other activities (including learning, social action, social events, shabbats, and more), please email 20years@dcminyan.org.
Tue, December 7 2021
3 Tevet 5782
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayigash
| Shabbat, Dec 11 |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Dec 10 Kabbalat Shabbat Davening Friday, Dec 10 6:00pm |
Dec 18 Shabbat Morning Davening Shabbat, Dec 18 9:15am |
Jan 7 Board Games and Shabbat Oneg Friday, Jan 7 8:00pm |
Jan 8 Shabbat Morning Davening Shabbat, Jan 8 9:15am |
Jan 14 Kabbalat Shabbat Davening Friday, Jan 14 6:00pm |
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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 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.