Kesher Israel Congregation

04/13/2026

Join us as we bring together generations of Kesherites to reminisce and take part in a remarkable Shabbat weekend. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with old friends and meet some new faces over a shared Shabbat experience. This will truly be a memorable and enriching weekend for all who attend.

Meals will be thoughtfully catered, with Shabbat lunch taking place in a beautiful private setting designed to enhance the experience. We hope you are able to join us for this meaningful weekend.

https://www.kesher.org/event/Shabbaton2026

03/05/2026

Who do you think had the best costume at our Purim party?

02/16/2026

This is a reminder that we have two events coming up for Purim and the sign up deadline for both is early next week!

YP Purim Party
Monday March 2 at 7:30 PM at the Admiral!

Event ticket includes dinner from David Chu's and an open bar (until supplies last)!

Members: $40-50

Non-Members: $50-55

Early Bird Pricing ends on 2/23 and registration closes on 2/25!

https://www.kesher.org/event/YP_Purim_Party

Kesher Purim Seudah
Tuesday March 3 at 4:30 PM.

Price includes full dinner and wine!

The deadline to register is Sunday, February 22.

Price
Members: $22
Nonmembers: $30

If you have any dietary restrictions, please email [email protected] by 2/22 as well.

https://www.kesher.org/event/PurimSeudah

We look forward to celebrating Purim with you at Kesher's annual Purim Seudah! The deadline to register is Sunday, February 22.

02/12/2026

Kesher Israel is excited to host an Alumni Shabbaton in June 2026. We hope our alumni can join us for a Shabbat of new and old friends, divrei torah, a taste of Washington, and to see how Kesher has both stayed the same and changed in the years since it was your home shul. To help us gauge interest and to select the specific Shabbat for this event, interested alumni are asked to complete this survey by February 15. Thank you!

We are beginning to plan an Alumni Shabbaton- let us know if you are interested. Please fill out by 2/15 before we confirm the date. Our iniital Host committee includes: Linda Lourie, Jim Cleeman, Lori Fein, Edith Gelfand, Fran Kritz, Jess Levi, Jeff Mendelsohn, Natasha Rosenstock Nadel, Michael She...

12/18/2025

We had a wonderful family Hanukkah party yesterday with a Mad scientist show about light and color! The kids loved it! Happy Hanukkah to everyone!

12/09/2025

We have reached the final 12 hours of our annual campaign to reach our goal of $180,000! That means that for just 12 more hours, your gift will be quadrupled by our generous campaign sponsors!

With your help, we will be able to meet and even exceed our potential — strengthening today as we build for our future. You can make your gift NOW at www.charidy.com/kesher_israel

12/08/2025

Our 2025 Annual Fundraiser is now LIVE! For the next 36 hours, every single donation to Kesher is QUADRUPLED. Help us hit our goal of $180,000, so we can continue to strengthen today as we build for Kesher’s future!

charidy.com/kesher_israel

09/12/2025

Sign up now for Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Menachem Penner next Shabbat September 20, 2025 12:30 PM at Kesher Israel

https://www.kesher.org/event/lunch-and-learn-with-rabbi-menachem-penner.html

05/16/2025

Unfortunately, Rabbi Yitz and Blu Greenbergs’ flight has been cancelled and they will not be in DC this weekend. They send their profound regrets and hope to reschedule their scholar in residence at some point soon.

The lectures for tomorrow and Sunday have been cancelled. The communal lunch is still on. Rabbi Shafner will give a short shiur right after Kiddush that everyone is welcome to stay for on, “How often should the blessing of the Kohanim be given? A strange historical twist”. We apologize for the inconvenience.