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The Power and Limits of Personalizing the Passover Story

March 22, 2023

by Rabbi Ilana Zietman

“A Universal Need” — Gather, Inc.’s CEO Rachel Gildiner on her and Gather’s past, present, and future

March 15, 2023

by Samuel Milligan

I’m an American-born Jewish woman. Why did I apply for German citizenship?

March 6, 2023

by Samantha Barnett

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Time to stop and smell the cherry blossoms 🌸 Sh

Time to stop and smell the cherry blossoms 🌸 Shabbat is HERE. #ｔｇｉｆ
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ID: video clip of cherry blossoms overlooking the Jefferson memorial in dc. Text “Shabbat Shalom”

"Passover teaches us...to honor and make space for

"Passover teaches us...to honor and make space for our own stories, whatever they may be, while drawing spiritual, ethical, and historical connections to those who are facing hardships that differ from ours. The follow-up work after the seder is to then allow those connections to spur us to learning, partnership, and positive action."

Tap the link in our bio for Rabbi Ilana on the power (and limits) of personalizing the #Passover story!
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ID: Slide 1) image of Passover Haggadot and seder plate with text "Personalizing the Passover Story" Slide 2) Image of star of David shaped seder plate with sunflower in center, text "Rabbi Ilana Zietman" and photo of group of people having seder at the GatherDC townhouse, Slide 3) The New American Haggadah (edited by Jonathan Safran Foer and translated by Nathan Englander) with plants on both sides.
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#passover #passoverseder #seder #jewishdc #jewishnova #jewishholidays #jewishlife #passoverfood #passover2023

Purim might be over, the red line is under constru

Purim might be over, the red line is under construction – again, and we got some bittersweet news about our fearless Gather Inc leader this week (see link in bio for deets), but we are CHOOSING JOY this Shabbat and encourage you to do the same.

𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙗𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙢, 𝙃𝙚𝙮!
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ID: Photo of someone reaching arms towards sky in a flower field at sunset, text reads Shabbat Shalom Hey!
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#shabbat #jewishdc #jewishnova #jewishlife #tgif #fridayvibes #jewishfood #challah

We’ve got some exciting news! Gather, Inc. CEO @

We’ve got some exciting news! Gather, Inc. CEO @rachelgildiner is wrapping up her time at Gather and headed on her next relational engagement adventure — check out our interview with Rachel and interim CEO @jackiezais_ to hear the story of Gather, their favorite Gather memories, what it means to put relationships first, and a few predictions for what's coming next!

"I know that this need for connection and meaning-making is not going anywhere. If anything, it’s only increasing. I’m so excited to watch the organization and everyone doing the work to continue to thrive and meet needs that we haven’t even identified yet."

Read more at the 🔗 in bio

Come celebrate the 10th Anniversary MC Live Comedy

Come celebrate the 10th Anniversary MC Live Comedy Show!

Invite your friends for an evening of comedy performances that are bound to have you crying from laughter. @gather_dc community members can receive 50% off tickets when they use code: YPDC at the checkout 🔗 in our bio.

All proceeds will benefit nonprofits organizations @makomlife, @matankids, @e_dcjcc, and @friendshipcircle, supporting individuals with disabilities. All attendees must be 21 and up to attend. Join us for laughter and a great cause! #ad

Shabbat Shalom to everyone especially @bakedbyyael

Shabbat Shalom to everyone especially @bakedbyyael, winner of the very official, very esteemed title of 2023 DMV March Hamantaschen Madness Champ! 👑🥇🎉 Special shout-out also to runner up @ravenhookbakehouse! 🏆

👏 Thanks to all ~500+ of you who voted throughout the contest, and to our many delicious restaurants / bakers across the area who make our hamantaschen craving bellies very happy. #tgif #shabbatshalom❤️

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