National Refugee Shabbat

Celebrate National Refugee Shabbat at this inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora. With reflections from guest speakers and music from Sixth & I musicians, the service blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh. Stay after for a seasonal meal prepared by chefs at Emma’s Torch, a social enterprise that empowers refugees through culinary education and job readiness training.

Happy Hour – 6:00 pm (must be 21+)

Service – 7:00 pm

Dinner – 8:15pm

To start

Kunik bloomy rind cheese with baguette, cherry mustard, and spiced nuts (vegetarian)

Kale salad with roasted winter squash, dried cherries, red onion, spiced nuts, and maple vinaigrette (vegan, GF)

Dinner

Pan-seared fish with Hoppinʼ John, green onions & sauce piquant (GF)

Butternut squash pasta with red onion, sage, and pumpkin seed gremolata (vegan)

Dessert

Knafeh (shredded filo dough) layered with cheese and topped with orange syrup (vegetarian, GF and vegan dessert available by request)

The meal provided will be kosher-style pescatarian buffet with gluten-free and vegan offerings. We may not be able to accommodate additional dietary restrictions or allergies. If you have any questions about this, please contact Erica at [email protected]. Please note: tickets are non-refundable.

Sixth & I strives to be an accessible and welcoming resource for the community by offering affordable experiences, including Shabbat dinners. The subsidized price of $18 is intended for young professionals or those with financial need and does not reflect the true cost of the meal provided ($36). If you are able, please consider covering the full cost of this special Shabbat meal. No one will be turned away from any of our programs due to lack of funds. For more information, please contact Erica at .

Sixth & I Event Policies

• Seating is general admission; first-come, first-served.
• If you are unable to use your tickets, you may transfer them to another person here.
• For accessible entry and accessible seating requests, email Amanda at [email protected].

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Please be aware that you may be filmed, videotaped, photographed, and/or recorded. By entering the event space, you consent to your voice, image, and likeness being used, without compensation or prior approval, for exploitation in any and all media, whether now known or hereinafter devised, and you release Sixth & I and its program partners from any liability on account of such usage.

This event has been generously underwritten by The Revada Foundation of the Logan Family.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sixth & I, 600 I St NW, Washington, United States