Tifereth Israel Congregation

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Welcome to Tifereth Israel!

Shalom and welcome to Tifereth Israel Congregation

A Conservative synagogue in Washington, DC

TI is a dynamic community where people with diverse backgrounds come together for worship and spirituality, learning and personal growth, social action, and support during difficult and happy times. Guided by the wisdom of Judaism and Jewish culture, TIers help each other to live a life of meaning and engagement.

We take pride in creating:

Joyful and moving prayer services, led by clergy and congregants
Opportunities for learning at every age, no matter what your starting point
A caring community that supports its members in need materially and spiritually
Ways for everyone to contribute their talents, energy and passion to the life of the community
Connections to the larger world that enrich all involved.

Whether you are passing through our nation’s capital or seeking a spiritual home, comfortable in your Jewish practice or uncertain where your encounters with Judaism will lead you, you are welcome at Tifereth Israel. Come join us us!

Services

Hebrew Study

Adult Education

Activities

	KABBALAT SHABBAT* Fridays at 6:30 pm; 6:15 pm shmooze on Zoom Join in soulful song to bring in Shabbat with the community. Click here to learn more.
	SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES* Saturdays at 9:30 am Services are traditional, egalitarian, participatory and led by TI members in partnership with our Rabbi. Click here to learn more.
	ZOOM-DALAH! Saturdays after sundown, check calendar for times TI's virtual neighborhood gathers via Zoom for a warm and welcoming service to bring in the new week. Click here to learn more.
	SUNDAY MORNING MINYAN* Sundays at 9:00 am Start the week by giving your spiritual life a lift! Services are lay-led, with Rabbi Werbow sharing insights into prayers and approaching Holidays. Click here to learn more. *Attend in the Sanctuary or via Zoom; registration requested for in-person attendance. Learn more about in-person services at TI here.
	HEBREW STUDY
	MISHNA WITH RABBI WERBOW Saturdays at 8:45 am Begin the morning with a dive into Masechet Rosh Hashanah. Accessible for all levels of learning and Hebrew skills, no prior attendance required. Click here to learn more.
	HEBREW FICTION GROUP Mondays at 1:00 pm Read and discuss modern Hebrew novels, preparing several pages ahead of time for each session. Click here to learn more.
	INTERMEDIATE HEBREW/ BEGINNING TANACH Thursdays at 10:30 am The class is reading Bereishit, covering approximately ten verses each week. Taught by Stephanie Rubin. Click here to learn more.
	TANACH HEBREW TEXT CLASS Wednesdays at 11:00 am Join Rabbi Werbow to study religious sources in the original Hebrew, starting with the Book of Jonah. Click here to learn more.
	ADULT EDUCATION
	THE TANAKH Sundays, check TI calendar for dates and times This Great Courses video lecture series will explore the content, nature, and meaning of the Tanakh – starting with Bereshit and ending with Apocalyptic Literature. Click here to learn more.
	PARASHAT HASHAVUA CLASS Mondays at 11:00 am Discuss insights from the weekly Torah portion. Bring your questions and an open mind; no Hebrew skills necessary. Click here to learn more.
	ACTIVITIES
	WEEKLY MEDITATION Mondays & Wednesdays at 4:00 pm Join Michele Sumka for an easy half-hour of meditation. Great for both experienced and new meditators. Click here to learn more.
	JOYOUS MOVEMENT & DANCE Check TI Calendar for times and days of week Move to upbeat music – Jewish and secular; American, Israeli and more. No dance experience or coordination required! Click here to learn more.