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Gather the Jews is now GatherDC!
New look, new name-
everything else is the same!
Jewish Filmmaker of the Week – Lance
/1 Comment/in Blog, Uncategorized /by GatherDC StaffLance Kramer, Partner and Executive Producer at Meridian Hill Pictures, is a busy guy these days. Between winning a Webby, promoting his award-winning documentary, City of Trees, and being tweeted about by Raffi, we were impressed he had the time to talk with us at GatherDC… So you just won a Webby! We were really excited to […]
From Mourning to Celebration in 2 Days
/0 Comments/in Blog, Rabbi Rant, Uncategorized /by Aaron PotekToday is Yom Hazikaron, the memorial day for Israel’s fallen soldiers. Its scope has evolved and expanded since it was passed into Israeli law in 1963. In 1980, it was expanded to include Jewish fighters killed in pre-State battles. In 1998, the commemoration was expanded to include Israeli victims of terror. Beginning 12 years ago, some […]
Top Picks at the 27th Washington Jewish Film Festival
/0 Comments/in Blog, Events /by Alex Rodriguez, WJFF StaffThe Washington Jewish Film Festival is back from May 17th to May 28th with a brand new lineup of films, special events, and filmmaker guests including industry titans Amy Heckerling (Clueless, Fast Times at Ridgemont High), Barry Levinson (Rain Man, Good Morning, Vietnam), and Agnieszka Holland (Europa Europa, In Darkness). Check out the top five event […]
Rabbi Rant: The Real Lesson in “S-Town”
/1 Comment/in Blog, Rabbi Rant, Uncategorized /by Aaron PotekIf you haven’t listened to the S-Town podcast yet, you should.
Not only because everybody else is doing it (though that does seem to be the case – it’s the fastest podcast to ever reach 15 million downloads or streams on Apple Podcasts). And not necessarily because it’s the greatest podcast of all time. (I think it’s a great piece of storytelling through journalism, but it’s neither revolutionary nor profound.)
Jewish Newbie of the Week – Sammy
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured People /by Shaina DorowAs a part of GatherDC’s Jewish Person of the Week feature, we will be highlighting one Jewish “newbie” each month. (Are you new? Do you know someone who is? Nominate them––or yourself––today by emailing Shaina!) Meet this month’s Jewish Newbie of the Week, Sammy! Sammy and I met in 2010 at – you guessed it […]
Spotted in Jewish DC – Israeli Iced Coffee
/0 Comments/in Blog, Uncategorized /by GatherDC StaffOur newest feature – #SpottedinJewishDC – will highlight something we or our readers find in DC that is particularly Jewish. It can be a product, store, bumper sticker, whatever! If you spot something Jewish and want us to mention it, just snap a photo and tag it with #SpottedinJewishDC or email it to us! While the Unicorn Frappuccino […]
Jewish Business Owner of the Week – Kendra
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured Jewish Girls, Featured People /by Jackie ZaisI first met Kendra when she helped GatherDC with our Rebrand and launch party. From getting to work with her I saw her passion and dedication to her work. This week we dove into what inspired her to start her own business, what have been some of her favorite projects, and he love of food but why she isn’t a foodie!
Do Your Money Habits Align with Your Values?
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Maggie GermanoIn January, I started an intense coaching training program with the CoachDiversity Institute. (It’s so awesome!) One of the most impactful sessions was when we mapped out our top five values. Once we identified our most important values, we had to admit whether or not we are currently living true to those values. To be honest, […]
Top 10 Things You Thought You Couldn’t Do as an Adult But Totally Still Can
/0 Comments/in Blog /by GatherDC StaffCamp Nai Nai Nai is Jewish Summer Camp for Adults! It’s taking place this Memorial Day Weekend only 80 miles from DC, and it’s offering all the fun you ever had, or watched your friends have, at Jewish summer camp (but without any of the rules)! Here’s our list of the top ten things you thought you could never do again, but totally still can. [Sponsored by Camp Nai Nai Nai]
Jewish Foodie of the Week – Judith
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured People /by Jackie ZaisI’ve met Judith a few times around DC’s Jewish scene. I thought she had an interesting story about her love of food and wanted to learn more. Read on to learn more about her love of food and running. Introducing the Jewish Foodie of the Week!
Save your Seat at a Sephardic Seder!
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Jackie NPassover is a very special time for Sephardic Jews and many communities have different practices, customs, and rituals on the holiday. Most of you already know that most Sephardic communities (but not all) eat kitniyot; such as rice, corn, millet, dried beans and lentils, peas, green beans, soybeans, peanuts, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and mustard. But […]
Jewish Journalist of the Week – Michael
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured People /by Jackie ZaisI met Michael early on in my job at GatherDC (at the time it was Gather the Jews). He’s a constant presence in the DC Jewish community. In our interview, I found out about his life living in Hong Kong, his past helping out during the early days of GatherDC, and why he loves journalism. Find out more about the Jewish Journalist of the Week in this week’s interview.
Operation: Afikomen Scavenger Hunt with EntryPointDC
/0 Comments/in Blog /by GatherDC StaffIntroducing our Newest Addition: Innovator’s Advisory Network!
/0 Comments/in Blog /by GatherDC StaffWe’ve got big news! No, we’re not changing our name again. GatherDC is creating an Innovator’s Advisory Network and we want you to apply to be part of it. What is an “Innovator’s Advisory Network” you ask? It’s a group of people (possibly including you!) who will engage in dynamic conversations and give strategic guidance about our broader Jewish community […]
Rabbi Rant: The Power of Listening
/0 Comments/in Blog, Rabbi Rant /by Aaron PotekMaybe I don’t know how to relax. While most people choose to spend their vacations on a beach, last week I spent my vacation in the West Bank. Through an organization called Encounter, I was there facilitating a group of American Jewish leaders who came to learn about Palestinian narratives. Encounter is non-partisan and has […]