Public Program
Salon Nights: Homemade Sandwiches for Good
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 6–8 pm
Past Event
Sunday, September 19, 2021 11am–2 pm
Image: SmithGroup, Neshama (Soul) [detail], 2021. Copyright SmithGroup
Meet the architects and explore the public display of creative sukkahs on view in Sukkah City x DC at the National Building Museum’s West Lawn while you learn about Sukkot and participate in an arts workshop, holiday activities, family story time, and a letter-writing campaign in support of eradicating homelessness in our city. Refreshments available for purchase from DC Central Kitchen. Free. Masks suggested. Registration encouraged.
11:15am and 12pm
Participate in the waving of the lulav!
11:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm
Join PJ Library for a lively, interactive storytime in the sukkahs. We’ll share stories about the holiday, and you’ll get a book for your family to take home, too!
11am and onward
As we activate Sukkah City x DC and reflect on what it means to create a home for ourselves and others, local artist, Jessica Valoris will engage participants and create a woven painting inspired by the Jewish tradition of the mezuzah.
** Collection Drive **
Support our neighbors in need and donate face masks for SOME. Homemade and store-bought masks are welcome, open packages are accepted.
Presented in collaboration with Avodah, DC Public Library, Edlavitch DCJCC, Museum of the Bible, PJ Library, Project Create, Sixth & I and Yachad. Featuring visual artist, Jessica Valoris.Register and Be Rewarded
Register for programs and be automatically entered into a drawing for museum swag and four complimentary club tickets for Washington Nationals vs Boston Red Sox on Sunday, October 3 (parking pass included!).
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A young volunteer with the DC Jewish Community Center works to assemble sandwiches at Martha's Table, 1993. Photograph by Lloyd Wolf. Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Collection. Gift of the photographer.
Public Program
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 6–8 pm
Young professionals pose for a photo at GatherDC's August 2023 Happy Hour. Photo: Aryeh Schwartz
Public Program
Thursday, August 8, 2024 6–9 pm