Sixth & I is a center for arts, entertainment, ideas, and Jewish life in Washington, DC. We inspire more meaningful and fulfilling lives through an unexpected mix of experiences that embrace the multi-faceted identities of those we serve.
Housed within a revitalized historic synagogue dating back to 1908 in the heart of the Nation’s Capital, Sixth & I reimagines how culture, community, and Jewish life can enhance people’s everyday lives. Across wide-ranging, thought-provoking, and accessible experiences, we celebrate the unexpected intersections between culture and spirituality and, in so doing, expand our sense of what’s sacred.
On the fifth night of Chanukah, enjoy festive drinks, sufganiyot, and a latke bar and compete in our dreidel tournament.Raise a glass to the fifth night of Chanukah with festive drinks and a latke bar from Buffalo and Bergen. Taste and vote on your favorite sufganiyot from local restaurants, light the menorah, and put your...
Liz Cheney at Sixth & IIn Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning, Cheney shares a gripping first-hand account of the January 6th, 2021 insurrection from inside the halls of Congress and tells the story of this perilous moment in our history—from those who helped Trump spread the stolen election lie to those whose...
Pause and Play: A Musical Friday NightThis experience is: Laid-back, intimate, heavy on music, and lighter on prayerIt’s led by: Musicians Aaron Shneyer & friends!You can expect: Stirring music, a collaborative feel, and intentions that strike a chordIt’s a good fit for: Those unafraid to sing like no one’s listening
Michele Norris at Sixth & IIn the twelve years since Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist Michele Norris first prompted people to share their thoughts on race in just six words, over half a million people have submitted their stories to The Race Card Project. Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race and Identity...
Moshe Kasher at Sixth & IIn Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six Scenes, the stand-up comedian, TV and film writer, and actor tells the story of the lives he has spent careening between and the wildly distinct subcultures a person can experience.This program will include a short stand-up set and a moderated conversation. All books...
Asking for a Friend: With Rhaina Cohen and Dr. Marisa Franco in conversation with Rabbi Aaron Potek at Sixth & IJust before Valentine’s Day, give some TLC to the less discussed relationship type, friendship. Amidst declining marriage rates and a loneliness epidemic, friends and authors Rhaina Cohen (The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship...
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