BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.5//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6608@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T190000 DTSTAMP:20260212T230819Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/in-person-shabbat-evening-servic e-led-by-rabbi-michael-hess-webber-and-cantor-steve-hummel-4-2026-01-02/ SUMMARY:[in-person] Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Michael Hess Webbe r and Cantor Steve Hummel DESCRIPTION:Click here  \;to \; access our Friday Night Prayerbook\ n\nTopic: Virtual Friday Shabbat Evening Service\n\nRegister in advance fo r Friday Shabbat Evening Services \;https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/re gister/vJYvfumuqjMq4tLHjzVl3wnDH8ADMs2vGg\nAfter registering\, you will re ceive a confirmation email containing information about joining the servic es.\n\nPlease note: If you have already registered and received a Friday e vening unique link\, no need to register again. If you have misplaced your link\, please email robin@columbiajewish.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2019/07/celebrateshabbatfriday-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6431@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T190000 DTSTAMP:20251205T200134Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/in-person-shabbat-evening-servic e-led-by-rabbi-michael-hess-webber-and-cantor-steve-hummel-4-2025-12-26-20 26-01-02/ SUMMARY:[in-person] ShabBirthday\, Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Mic hael Hess Webber and Cantor Steve Hummel DESCRIPTION:Tonight we celebrate January Birthdays!\n\n \;\n\nClick her e  \;to \; access our Friday Night Prayerbook\n\nTopic: Virtual Fr iday Shabbat Evening Service\n\nRegister in advance for Friday Shabbat Eve ning Services \;https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vJYvfumuqjMq4 tLHjzVl3wnDH8ADMs2vGg\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the services.\n\nPlease note: If you have already registered and received a Friday evening unique link\, no need to register again. If you have misplaced your link\, please email robin@columbiajewish.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2019/07/celebrateshabbatfriday-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5895@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T100000 DTSTAMP:20250226T174530Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/lay-led-shabbat-morning-service- 2-2026-01-03/ SUMMARY:[in-person] Lay Led Shabbat Morning Service DESCRIPTION:Register in advance for Virtual Shabbat Morning Services.\nhttp s://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/up0ucu-qqjIoFQZaL2R8lAK1qKIJwg_QPQ\n\ nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing info rmation about joining the meeting.\nYou only need to register once. The li nk you receive is good for ALL Shabbat Morning Services. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2021/04/shabbatMorningService800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6414@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T150000 DTSTAMP:20251201T230207Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/diving-into-judaism-5/ SUMMARY:Diving into Judaism DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/11/Diving-into-Judaism-800-x-533-px.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6491@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T163000 DTSTAMP:20251202T232150Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/choir-rehearsal-20/ SUMMARY:Choir Rehearsal DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2021/07/choir-rehearsal.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6509@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T134500 DTSTAMP:20260108T150659Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/weekly-torah-portion-with-marc-y oung-2026-01-05/ SUMMARY:Weekly Torah Portion with Marc Young DESCRIPTION:Weekly discussion group\, held via Zoom\nhttps://us02web.zoom.u s/j/82393660549 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/12/WTP-with-Marc-Young800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6406@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T190000 DTSTAMP:20251126T141418Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/cjc-mens-circle-13/ SUMMARY:CJC Men's Circle DESCRIPTION:CONTACT Larry Schoen larryschoen@gmail.com or \;Sam Stern&n bsp\;samuel.tair@gmail.com \;before registering.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/11/menscircle800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6263@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T203000 DTSTAMP:20250826T140040Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/travel-with-us-jewish-indonesia/ SUMMARY:TRAVEL WITH US -- Jewish Indonesia DESCRIPTION: \; \nwith Rabbi David Kunin\nRabbi Kunin will examine the diverse kehilot that comprise one of the most isolated re-emerging Jewish communities in the world. Descended from many different Jewish diasporas\, Indonesia’s Jews span the archipelago from Sumatra to Papua Indonesia. Each of their communities is unique\, with its own history and culture\, y et together they form a vibrant whole\, creating a Judaism which is absolu tely authentic\, yet at the same time uniquely Indonesian.\nRabbi David Ku nin graduated from Brandeis University with a degree in Medieval History a nd then attended the Jewish Theological Seminary of America\, where he was ordained as a Rabbi and received an MA in Judaic Studies. Rabbi Kunin has served communities as rabbi in Glasgow (Scotland)\, Elmira\, San Diego\, Edmonton\, and Tokyo (Japan). He now is rabbi of Congregation Beth Davud i n Saratoga\, CA. Rabbi Kunin has a strong commitment to Jewish learning\, and to a strong laity that play a central role in the religious leadership of the congregation. He believes that Jewish learning and growth is a lif e-long process. He also believes that spiritual growth\, as we build our r elationship with the community and God should be a continuous part of Jewi sh life. Rabbi Kunin is a strong believer in the importance of good and ha rmonious relations between people from diverse religious communities. Inte rfaith relations have therefore been a continuous mark of his rabbinate. H e served as the Chair of the Southern Tier Interfaith\nCoalition (Elmira\, NY)\, where he created the Walking Together program\, and was long time b oard member and president of the Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education and Action. He received the Alberta Centennial Medal in recognition of his community work. Rabbi Kunin has been working with the emerging Jewish Com munity of Indonesia for ten years and has spent more than 3 months in the archipelago.\nPlease register in advance\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2022/11/travel-with-us.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6066@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T173000 DTSTAMP:20250708T143152Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/menschkin-shabbat-15/ SUMMARY:Menschkin Shabbat DESCRIPTION:JOIN US EACH MONTH \;for a pizza dinner\, stories\, songs a nd crafts!\nFamilies with children ages 6 &\; under (and their siblings !) are invited to join Rabbi Michael\, Cantor Steve and Stacey for dinner and to welcome Shabbat. \;\nREGISTER ONLINE!  \;  \;COMMUNITY GUESTS WELCOME!\nFuture 2026 Dates: \; February 1\, March 20\, April 2 \, May 15\, June 12\n\nWatch your email for special Menschkin programs for Purim! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2023/12/menschkinShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6432@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T190000 DTSTAMP:20260212T230819Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/in-person-shabbat-evening-servic e-led-by-rabbi-michael-hess-webber-and-cantor-steve-hummel-4-2026-01-09/ SUMMARY:[in-person] Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Michael Hess Webbe r and Cantor Steve Hummel DESCRIPTION:Click here  \;to \; access our Friday Night Prayerbook\ n\nTopic: Virtual Friday Shabbat Evening Service\n\nRegister in advance fo r Friday Shabbat Evening Services \;https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/re gister/vJYvfumuqjMq4tLHjzVl3wnDH8ADMs2vGg\nAfter registering\, you will re ceive a confirmation email containing information about joining the servic es.\n\nPlease note: If you have already registered and received a Friday e vening unique link\, no need to register again. If you have misplaced your link\, please email robin@columbiajewish.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2019/07/celebrateshabbatfriday-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5896@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T100000 DTSTAMP:20250226T174530Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/lay-led-shabbat-morning-service- 2-2026-01-10/ SUMMARY:[in-person] Lay Led Shabbat Morning Service DESCRIPTION:Register in advance for Virtual Shabbat Morning Services.\nhttp s://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/up0ucu-qqjIoFQZaL2R8lAK1qKIJwg_QPQ\n\ nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing info rmation about joining the meeting.\nYou only need to register once. The li nk you receive is good for ALL Shabbat Morning Services. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2021/04/shabbatMorningService800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6562@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T110000 DTSTAMP:20251209T180055Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/keshet-committee-meeting-2/ SUMMARY:Keshet Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Keshet Committee meets monthly.\n\nThe Keshet Committee at Columbia Jewish Congregation exists to ensure that our synagogue is deeply affirming of LGBTQIA+ individuals and families. Keshet\, the Hebrew word for rainbow\, reflects our sacred commitment to honoring the full spectrum of identities in Jewish life. We are a passionate committee of Queer Jews and allies\, working to make CJC a spiritual home where everyone\, regard less of gender identity\, sexual orientation\, or family structure can bel ong\, thrive\, and find joy in Jewish life. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/07/Keshet-Logo_800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6415@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T150000 DTSTAMP:20251201T230224Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/diving-into-judaism-6/ SUMMARY:Diving into Judaism DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/11/Diving-into-Judaism-800-x-533-px.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6572@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T130000 DTSTAMP:20251212T174556Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/a-garden-for-the-growing-of-peop le/ SUMMARY:A Garden for the Growing of People DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/12/jamesrousevision800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6492@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T163000 DTSTAMP:20251202T232216Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/choir-rehearsal-21/ SUMMARY:Choir Rehearsal DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2021/07/choir-rehearsal.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6510@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T134500 DTSTAMP:20260108T150659Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/weekly-torah-portion-with-marc-y oung-2026-01-12/ SUMMARY:Weekly Torah Portion with Marc Young DESCRIPTION:Weekly discussion group\, held via Zoom\nhttps://us02web.zoom.u s/j/82393660549 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/12/WTP-with-Marc-Young800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6276@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T203000 DTSTAMP:20250831T154032Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/jews-for-choice/ SUMMARY:Jews for Choice: How Jews Have Been Active in the Fight for Reprodu ctive Justice DESCRIPTION:\nwith Michal Raucher (Rutgers)\nThe dominant narrative in the United States often portrays religion as inherently opposed to abortion\, largely due to the influence of certain Christian groups. However\, the re ality is more complex: the majority of religious individuals in the United States actually support legal access to abortion. For decades\, \;Jew ish \;communities have played a key role in challenging this narrative and advancing reproductive rights. In this session\, we will explore how Jews have been at the forefront of this advocacy—through efforts in wome n’s health\, legal action\, religious engagement\, and the power of pers onal storytelling around abortion.\nMichal Raucher is Associate Professor of \;Jewish \;Studies at Rutgers\, The State University of New Jer sey\, where she teaches courses on religion and reproduction\, women and g ender in religion\, and Israel/Palestine. \;Her research focuses on wo men in contemporary Judaism\, reproductive ethics\, and religious authorit y. \;Raucher is the author of “Conceiving Agency: Reproductive Autho rity among Haredi Women” (Indiana\, 2020)\, an ethnography of Israeli ul tra-Orthodox \;Jewish \;women’s reproductive ethics. She recentl y completed her second book\, \;The New Rabbis\, \;an ethnography of women rabbis in American Orthodoxy. Dr. Raucher is a PI on two studies exploring the intersection of religious identity and abortion. She has int erviewed over 100 Jews who have had abortions in America since 1973. \ ; \;Dr. Raucher is the co-editor of the \;Journal of Feminist Stud ies in Religion. She earned her PhD in Religious Studies from Northwestern University. She also has degrees from the University of Pennsylvania\, Th e \;Jewish \;Theological Seminary\, and Columbia University.\nREGI STER HERE \;\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/08/jewishscholarseries2_800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6433@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260212T230819Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/in-person-shabbat-evening-servic e-led-by-rabbi-michael-hess-webber-and-cantor-steve-hummel-4-2026-01-16/ SUMMARY:[in-person] Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Michael Hess Webbe r and Cantor Steve Hummel DESCRIPTION:Click here  \;to \; access our Friday Night Prayerbook\ n\nTopic: Virtual Friday Shabbat Evening Service\n\nRegister in advance fo r Friday Shabbat Evening Services \;https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/re gister/vJYvfumuqjMq4tLHjzVl3wnDH8ADMs2vGg\nAfter registering\, you will re ceive a confirmation email containing information about joining the servic es.\n\nPlease note: If you have already registered and received a Friday e vening unique link\, no need to register again. If you have misplaced your link\, please email robin@columbiajewish.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2019/07/celebrateshabbatfriday-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5897@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T100000 DTSTAMP:20250226T174530Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/lay-led-shabbat-morning-service- 2-2026-01-17/ SUMMARY:[in-person] Lay Led Shabbat Morning Service DESCRIPTION:Register in advance for Virtual Shabbat Morning Services.\nhttp s://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/up0ucu-qqjIoFQZaL2R8lAK1qKIJwg_QPQ\n\ nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing info rmation about joining the meeting.\nYou only need to register once. The li nk you receive is good for ALL Shabbat Morning Services. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2021/04/shabbatMorningService800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6493@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T163000 DTSTAMP:20251202T232239Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/choir-rehearsal-22/ SUMMARY:Choir Rehearsal DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2021/07/choir-rehearsal.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6511@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T134500 DTSTAMP:20260108T150659Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/weekly-torah-portion-with-marc-y oung-2026-01-19/ SUMMARY:Weekly Torah Portion with Marc Young DESCRIPTION:Weekly discussion group\, held via Zoom\nhttps://us02web.zoom.u s/j/82393660549 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/12/WTP-with-Marc-Young800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6407@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000 DTSTAMP:20251126T141446Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/cjc-mens-circle-14/ SUMMARY:CJC Men's Circle DESCRIPTION:CONTACT Larry Schoen larryschoen@gmail.com or \;Sam Stern&n bsp\;samuel.tair@gmail.com \;before registering.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/11/menscircle800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6434@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T190000 DTSTAMP:20260212T230819Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/in-person-shabbat-evening-servic e-led-by-rabbi-michael-hess-webber-and-cantor-steve-hummel-4-2026-01-23/ SUMMARY:[in-person] Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Michael Hess Webbe r and Cantor Steve Hummel DESCRIPTION:Click here  \;to \; access our Friday Night Prayerbook\ n\nTopic: Virtual Friday Shabbat Evening Service\n\nRegister in advance fo r Friday Shabbat Evening Services \;https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/re gister/vJYvfumuqjMq4tLHjzVl3wnDH8ADMs2vGg\nAfter registering\, you will re ceive a confirmation email containing information about joining the servic es.\n\nPlease note: If you have already registered and received a Friday e vening unique link\, no need to register again. If you have misplaced your link\, please email robin@columbiajewish.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2019/07/celebrateshabbatfriday-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6416@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T150000 DTSTAMP:20251201T230246Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/diving-into-judaism-7/ SUMMARY:Diving into Judaism DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/11/Diving-into-Judaism-800-x-533-px.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6267@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T130000 DTSTAMP:20250826T184956Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/purim-in-the-works-of-european-a rtists/ SUMMARY:Purim in the Works of European Artists DESCRIPTION:with Evgenia Kempinski\nWelcome to the gallery of different ima ges of Queen Esther\, Mordechai\, Achashverosh and Haman. This time we see how Purim events are reflected in Italian\, French\, and of course Dutch art\nEvgenia Kempinski \;is a professional Jewish tour guide\, born an d raised in St. Petersburg\, Russia. With over fifteen years of experience guiding Jewish heritage tours in her hometown\, she has developed a deep passion for uncovering and sharing the stories of the Jewish Diaspora. Wit h her family she spent six enriching years living in Israel and now reside s in Barcelona\, continuing her mission to connect people with Jewish hist ory and culture around the world. She is the founder of the Online Jewish Travel Club\, a vibrant community that brings together Jews from different countries through a shared love of travel\, art\, and Jewish heritage.\nP lease register in advance to receive Zoom link\,\n\n \;\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/08/jewishArtSeries800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6495@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T163000 DTSTAMP:20251202T232459Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/choir-rehearsal-23/ SUMMARY:Choir Rehearsal DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2021/07/choir-rehearsal.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6034@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T183000 DTSTAMP:20251124T214250Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/klezmer-band-rehearsal-3/ SUMMARY:Klezmer Band Rehearsal DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2020/04/klezmerpng-e40ff564d4c2f1d4.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6512@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T134500 DTSTAMP:20260108T150659Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/weekly-torah-portion-with-marc-y oung-2026-01-26/ SUMMARY:Weekly Torah Portion with Marc Young DESCRIPTION:Weekly discussion group\, held via Zoom\nhttps://us02web.zoom.u s/j/82393660549 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/12/WTP-with-Marc-Young800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6590@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T190000 DTSTAMP:20260122T203120Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/cjc-mens-circle-16/ SUMMARY:CJC Men's Circle DESCRIPTION:CONTACT Larry Schoen larryschoen@gmail.com or \;Sam Stern&n bsp\;samuel.tair@gmail.com \;before registering.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/11/menscircle800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6585@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T193000 DTSTAMP:20260116T184355Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/37391/ SUMMARY:An Online Discussion of the book "White Fragility" by Dr. Robin Dia ngelo DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/01/whitefragility800x533.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6413@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T200000 DTSTAMP:20251201T230004Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/diving-into-judaism-4/ SUMMARY:Diving into Judaism DESCRIPTION:Potluck Dinner and Shabbat Services!\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/11/Diving-into-Judaism-800-x-533-px.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6609@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T190000 DTSTAMP:20260212T230819Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/in-person-shabbat-evening-servic e-led-by-rabbi-michael-hess-webber-and-cantor-steve-hummel-4-2026-01-02-20 26-01-30/ SUMMARY:[in-person] Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Michael Hess Webbe r and Cantor Steve Hummel DESCRIPTION:Click here  \;to \; access our Friday Night Prayerbook\ n\nTopic: Virtual Friday Shabbat Evening Service\n\nRegister in advance fo r Friday Shabbat Evening Services \;https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/re gister/vJYvfumuqjMq4tLHjzVl3wnDH8ADMs2vGg\nAfter registering\, you will re ceive a confirmation email containing information about joining the servic es.\n\nPlease note: If you have already registered and received a Friday e vening unique link\, no need to register again. If you have misplaced your link\, please email robin@columbiajewish.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2019/07/celebrateshabbatfriday-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6435@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T193000 DTSTAMP:20260127T195051Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/in-person-shabbat-evening-servic e-led-by-rabbi-michael-hess-webber-and-cantor-steve-hummel-4-2025-12-26-20 26-01-02-2026-01-09-2026-01-16-2026-01-23-2026-01-30/ SUMMARY:[in-person] Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Michael Hess Webbe r and Cantor Steve Hummel DESCRIPTION:Click here  \;to \; access our Friday Night Prayerbook\ n\n \;\n\nJoin Rabbi Michael\, Cantor Steve and the CJC Choir as we we lcome Shabbat with joyful song\, meaningful prayer\, and beloved melodies that have shaped generations of Jewish worship. Additionally we honor Mich ael Levine for his many years of representing CJC on the OMI Board of Dire ctors. Thank you to the Oakland Mills Interfaith Center for sponsoring ton ight's Oneg.\n\nRegister in advance for Friday Shabbat Evening Services&nb sp\;https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vJYvfumuqjMq4tLHjzVl3wnDH8ADM s2vGg\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containin g information about joining the services.\n\nPlease note: If you have alre ady registered and received a Friday evening unique link\, no need to regi ster again. If you have misplaced your link\, please email robin@columbiaj ewish.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2023/12/shabbatShira800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6588@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000 DTSTAMP:20260126T204214Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/in-person-lay-led-shabbat-mornin g-service/ SUMMARY:[in-person] Lay Led Shabbat Morning Service DESCRIPTION:Today's Shabbat Morning Service is led by Cantor Linda Baer and Joe Bergstein with Skip Hall \;reading Torah and giving the Drash.&nb sp\;Join us immediately following services for a Pot Luck Lunch. \;Ple ase register by Wednesday\, January 28 \;so we can plan accordingly.\n \n \;\n\nRegister in advance for Virtual Shabbat Morning Services.\nht tps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/up0ucu-qqjIoFQZaL2R8lAK1qKIJwg_QPQ\ n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing in formation about joining the meeting.\nYou only need to register once. The link you receive is good for ALL Shabbat Morning Services. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2021/04/shabbatMorningService800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6584@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T153000 DTSTAMP:20260114T140707Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/israel-and-the-gaza-war-sharing- our-feelings/ SUMMARY:Israel and the Gaza War: Sharing Our Feelings DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/01/israelGaza800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6587@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T173000 DTSTAMP:20260128T130232Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/menschkin-tu-bshevat/ SUMMARY:Menschkin Tu B'Shevat DESCRIPTION: \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/01/MENTB800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6586@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T180000 DTSTAMP:20260116T230318Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/tu-bshevat-seder-and-byo-dinner- 2/ SUMMARY:Tu B'Shevat Seder and BYO Dinner DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/01/TBS_BYO_Dinner800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6513@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T134500 DTSTAMP:20260108T150659Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/weekly-torah-portion-with-marc-y oung-2026-02-02/ SUMMARY:Weekly Torah Portion with Marc Young DESCRIPTION:Weekly discussion group\, held via Zoom\nhttps://us02web.zoom.u s/j/82393660549 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/12/WTP-with-Marc-Young800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6243@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T203000 DTSTAMP:20250810T002912Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/the-jewish-museum-ny/ SUMMARY:National Museum of American Jewish Military History DESCRIPTION:“American Jewish Soldiers and the Liberation of the Concentra tion Camps”\nJewish American Soldiers played an important role in libera ting Nazi concentration camps during World War II. Beginning in the spring of 1945\, the U.S. Army began uncovering these camps\, revealing the horr ific realities of the Holocaust. Jewish soldiers\, many of whom were fluen t in Yiddish\, were not only witnesses to the atrocities but also the firs t to offer solace and a sense of community to the survivors. The presentat ion will highlight their unique position as liberators that were simultane ously U.S. Army soldiers and members of the Jewish community\, emphasizing their ability to communicate with survivors and provide immediate support and understanding amidst the chaos and devastation.\nMichael Rugel is the Director of Programs and Content at the National Museum of American Jewis h Military History. Prior to that he served on the museum's collections ma nagement staff. \; \;\nRugel has frequently written about Jews in the American military. He regularly speaks about the history of Jews in th e American Military at museum programs as well as to local schools\, synag ogues\, community centers and veterans groups. He has given Jews in the mi litary and Holocaust Remembrance talks to groups and organizations includi ng at the Pentagon\, Walter Reed Army Medical Research Center and Naval Me dical Research Center. Rugel has produced a series of videos featuring Ame rican Jewish liberators of concentration camps describing their World War II experiences. \;\nUpcoming publications include “The American Serv iceman Finding and (Re)creating Jewish Community during World War II” in  \;Michael: On the History of the Jews in the Diaspora \;published by The Goldstein-Goren Diaspora Research Center at Tel Aviv University.&n bsp\;His writing regularly appears in the \;Jewish Veteran \;magaz ine\, \;Jews in Green \;website\, and National Museum of American Jewish Military History website. \;\nRugel has appeared in multiple do cumentary films including \;GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II& nbsp\;on PBS \;and Stabbed in the Back: \;the story of the 500\,00 0 Jewish soldiers who served in the Central Powers (Germany\, Austria-Hung ary) armies during The Great War.\nHe was raised in Reston\, Virginia. He received a Bachelor's degree in history from the College of William and Ma ry and a Master's Degree in Museum Studies from George Washington Universi ty. He lives in Dunn Loring\, Virginia with his wife Judy and daughter Had ley.\nPlease register in advance to receive Zoom link.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/08/JewishMuseumSeries800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6436@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T190000 DTSTAMP:20260203T172016Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/in-person-shabbat-evening-servic e-led-by-rabbi-michael-hess-webber-and-cantor-steve-hummel-4-2025-12-26-20 26-01-02-2026-01-09-2026-01-16-2026-01-23-2026-01-30-2026-02-06/ SUMMARY:[in-person] ShabBirthday\, Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Mic hael Hess Webber and Cantor Steve Hummel DESCRIPTION:Click here  \;to \; access our Friday Night Prayerbook\ n\nTopic: Virtual Friday Shabbat Evening Service\nTonight's service is ava ilable virtually by Livestream only!\nZoom will resume next week\, Februar y 13. \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2024/10/shabirtdayGraphic.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6610@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T190000 DTSTAMP:20260212T230819Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/in-person-shabbat-evening-servic e-led-by-rabbi-michael-hess-webber-and-cantor-steve-hummel-4-2026-01-02-20 26-01-30-2026-02-06/ SUMMARY:[in-person] Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Michael Hess Webbe r and Cantor Steve Hummel DESCRIPTION:Click here  \;to \; access our Friday Night Prayerbook\ n\nTopic: Virtual Friday Shabbat Evening Service\n\nRegister in advance fo r Friday Shabbat Evening Services \;https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/re gister/vJYvfumuqjMq4tLHjzVl3wnDH8ADMs2vGg\nAfter registering\, you will re ceive a confirmation email containing information about joining the servic es.\n\nPlease note: If you have already registered and received a Friday e vening unique link\, no need to register again. If you have misplaced your link\, please email robin@columbiajewish.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2019/07/celebrateshabbatfriday-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5900@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000 DTSTAMP:20260126T220202Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/lay-led-shabbat-morning-service- 2-2026-02-07/ SUMMARY:[in-person] Lay Led Shabbat Morning Service DESCRIPTION:Today's service is led by John Evans and Joe Bergstein\, with J ohn giving the Drash and Joe reading Torah\n\nRegister in advance for Virt ual Shabbat Morning Services.\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/up 0ucu-qqjIoFQZaL2R8lAK1qKIJwg_QPQ\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nYou only need to register once. The link you receive is good for ALL Shabbat Morning Services. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2021/04/shabbatMorningService800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6600@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T110000 DTSTAMP:20260126T194543Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/keshet-committee-meeting-3/ SUMMARY:Keshet Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Keshet Committee meets monthly.\n\nThe Keshet Committee at Columbia Jewish Congregation exists to ensure that our synagogue is deeply affirming of LGBTQIA+ individuals and families. Keshet\, the Hebrew word for rainbow\, reflects our sacred commitment to honoring the full spectrum of identities in Jewish life. We are a passionate committee of Queer Jews and allies\, working to make CJC a spiritual home where everyone\, regard less of gender identity\, sexual orientation\, or family structure can bel ong\, thrive\, and find joy in Jewish life.\nSPECIAL MEETING!\nCJC’s Kes het Committee is growing!\nYour voice is needed to help shape an inclusive future for our community. We are seeking passionate new members (with a p articular invitation to our non-binary\, lesbian\, gay\, transgender\, and queer congregants) to join us as we tackle several exciting new initiativ es.\nPlease come to our next meeting -- we always have a gay old time! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/07/Keshet-Logo_800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6561@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T110000 DTSTAMP:20260126T195237Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/reading-rainbow-book-club-5/ SUMMARY:Reading Rainbow Book Club DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/08/RRBC800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6603@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260201T182246Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/decorating-mishloach-manot-gift- bags/ SUMMARY:Decorating Mishloach Manot Gift Bags DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/JUFJMM800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6483@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260201T180332Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/diving-into-judaism-8/ SUMMARY:Diving into Judaism DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/11/Diving-into-Judaism-800-x-533-px.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6589@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260119T192831Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/celebrating-george-gershwin-lunc h-learn-with-seth-kibel/ SUMMARY:Celebrating George Gershwin: Lunch & Learn with Seth Kibel DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/01/SK800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6514@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T134500 DTSTAMP:20260108T150659Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/weekly-torah-portion-with-marc-y oung-2026-02-09/ SUMMARY:Weekly Torah Portion with Marc Young DESCRIPTION:Weekly discussion group\, held via Zoom\nhttps://us02web.zoom.u s/j/82393660549 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/12/WTP-with-Marc-Young800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6618@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T190000 DTSTAMP:20260223T221953Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/cjc-green-team-meeting-2026-02-0 9/ SUMMARY:CJC Green Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The CJC Green Team meets on the 2nd Monday of each month. Pleas e email joeltcjcgreenteam@gmail.com to receive Zoom link. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2023/11/NEWgreen_team_logo-800x533-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6607@columbiajewish.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000 DTSTAMP:20260203T175441Z URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/the-future-is-peace-a-conversati on-with-aziz-abu-sarah-maoz-inon/ SUMMARY:The Future is Peace: A Conversation with Aziz abu Sarah & Maoz Inon DESCRIPTION:\nClick here to learn more about InterAct International ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.columbiajewish.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/InteractWeb800x533.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR