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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

A NOTE ABOUT TU BISHVAT - 2/12–2/13

Tu Bishvat (ט״ו בִּשְׁבָט‎) is identified in the Mishna as the new year for trees, an important milestone for certain agricultural mitzvot. Since the Middle Ages, the day has been marked with a variety of customs, such as various forms of a "Tu Bishvat seder" focused on celebrating trees, fruits, and the seven species of the land of Israel.

SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES - 2/15

Join us for Shabbat Morning Services on Saturday, February 15 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 Avi, Naomi, Matan, and Raffi Fainchtein to celebrate Raffi's birth and to recognize this community for all the support our growing family has received over the last few years!

FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES - 2/21

Join us for Friday night davening on Friday, February 21 at 6:00 pm at The Chastleton (1701 16th St NW).

Board Elections

DC MINYAN BOARD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

The DC Minyan Nominations & Elections Committee is pleased to announce the candidate nomination period for Board of Director positions is NOW OPEN through Sunday, February 16.

CLICK HERE to nominate yourself or another member as a candidate for the DC Minyan Board.

The following positions are open (all 2-year terms, ending March 2027):

  • Executive Officer
  • Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
  • Finance Committee Chairperson
  • Community Relations Committee Chairperson
  • Lifecycle Committee Chairperson

For detailed descriptions of these positions, please visit dcminyan.org/leadership or check out the bylaws.

For additional information about the election, please visit dcminyan.org/election or email exec@dcminyan.org.

Upcoming events and programs

BLOOD DRIVE WITH DC MINYAN, KESHER ISRAEL, AND ROSH PINA - 2/23

DC Minyan is excited to partner with Kesher Israel and Rosh Pina for a blood drive on Sunday, February 23 from 10:15 am to 2:15 pm at Kesher Israel (2801 N St NW). Sign up for a time slot here

For any questions, contact Ethan Kahn and Reuben Jacobson at socialaction@dcminyan.org.

PURIM IS COMING! - 3/13–3/14

Get your costumes ready because Purim is around the corner! Mark your calendars for: kids’ programming, megillah reading #1, Purim shpiel, and a party the night of Thursday, March 13,  then megillah reading #2 and a bagel seudah the morning of Friday, March 14.

Look out for an email with complete Purim programming details soon. (Note that Friday, March 14, is the same day as the start of the DC Minyan Shabbaton.)

DC MINYAN SHABBATON - 3/14–3/16

Registration for the DC Minyan Shabbaton has now closed. There is limited space still available. Contact the Shabbaton Coordinators—Maya Levisohn, Ben Rosenbaum, and Beth Tritter—at shabbaton@dcminyan.org with any questions.

Get Involved

PUT YOUR BEST SHTICK FORWARD; SUBMIT IDEAS FOR THE PURIM SHPIEL!

This year we’re crowdsourcing ideas from the community for Purim shpiel. Got an idea for a bit, observations about unspoken norms at shul, or a scene that lovingly pokes fun at DC Minyan or Jewish-trad-egal culture? Do you make up silly songs? Have you recently performed at an improv show or competed in PunDMV? Submit your ideas/pitches/inspiration for our shpiel writers by the night of Sunday, February 23.

JOIN A COMMITTEE!

If a DC Minyan Board position is not right for you at this time, that’s OK! There are numerous other ways to get involved, including by becoming a committee member, or volunteering to chair a subcommittee. Please note, one must be a DC Minyan member to join a committee. Click here to join one or more committees or subcommittees.

Not seeing anything that calls to you, or would you like to discuss which team(s) you might want to plug into? Email volunteer@dcminyan.org to chat with our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator.

COMMUNITY NEWS

MAZAL TOV

Mazal tov to Abby Deift and Thomas Seay on the birth of their daughter, Rose Frances (Rosie) Seay, on January 22! You can sign up here to provide a meal for the family.

Mazal tov to Kerrin Ast and Josh Zimberg on the birth of their daughter, Nora Lielle, on January 29! You can sign up here to provide a meal for the family.

Mazal tov to Naomi, Avi, and Matan Fainchtein on the birth of their son and brother, Raphael "Raffi" Shai, on January 30! You can sign up here to provide a meal for the family.

Thu, February 13 2025 15 Shevat 5785