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We are here to make it easy for you to find your people and place in DC and NoVa Jewish life. Whether you’re looking for Jewish events, people, housing, jobs, rabbis, kosher food, or anything else — we’ll connect you!

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Meet Csendi, Jewish Scholar of the Week!

May 31, 2023

by Samuel Milligan

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Shabbat shalom, DMV! It's the first Shabbat of Pri

Shabbat shalom, DMV! It's the first Shabbat of Pride Month, and we're proud to celebrate the LGBTQ+ members of our community. Our tradition teaches that each of us is made in the Divine image. At a time when LGBTQ+ rights are far too often undermined or attacked, we want you to know that we stand with you unequivocally. You enrich our community, and you always have a home here.

Here are a few great resources for Jewish LGBTQ+ life in the DMV (and beyond!)
🌈 @betmishpachah — Egalitarian synagogue in DC for LGBTQ+ Jews and allies
🌈 @capitalqvellers — Local grassroots group for LGBTQ+ young adults
🌈 GLOE at @e_dcjcc — LGBTQ+ engagement program at the DCJCC
🌈 @whc_lgbtq — LGBTQ+ affinity group at @whctemple
🌈 @keshetlgbtqjews — National organization promoting LGBTQ+ equality in Jewish life

We're wishing you a Shabbat full of rest and joy!
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Image description: Pastel rainbow background with Hebrew text: "B'Tzelem Elohim" and English text: "You are made in the divine image"

It's been such a joy to empower thousands of young

It's been such a joy to empower thousands of young adults to find meaningful Jewish community in the DMV! If you're one of them, could you spare a small gift today to help sustain our work?

The vast majority of our donations come in between $18-54 (aka your Thursday night takeout), and every little bit really does make a difference. Whatever role Gather has played in your Jewish life, we'd be truly grateful for your support.

🔗 Our donation page is available at the link in our bio. From the bottom of our hearts — thank you!
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Image description: 10 young adults interacting while seated in a circle on couches and chairs in the GatherDC townhouse living room

Join an exceptional cohort of Jewish young adults

Join an exceptional cohort of Jewish young adults and become a leader of local Jewish life! Our Open Doors Fellowship will meet one Tuesday evening per month, starting in August.

This fellowship is for people with diverse levels of Jewish knowledge, so don’t hesitate to apply!

🔗 We can’t wait to see your application! Tap the link in our bio for more details
💌 If you know a 20- or 30-something in the DMV who could benefit from this opportunity, send them this Reel or tag them in the comments!

JEWISH PERSON OF THE WEEK: Meet Csendi! A PhD stud

JEWISH PERSON OF THE WEEK: Meet Csendi! A PhD student from Hungary, Csendi moved from Budapest to DC in February for an internship opportunity via @hungarianamericancoalition.

In our interview with Csendi, we discuss what differences she's observed between Hungarian Jewish life and American Jewish life — and how she built a network of friendships in the Jewish DMV without knowing a single person beforehand!

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to read more!
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A series of photos of Csendi that show her posing by a tree of pink blossoms, on a Metro escalator, in front of the American flags at the Washington Monument, and on a bridge with a city skyline in the background

NEW MUSEUM ALERT! 🏛️ The GatherDC team took a

NEW MUSEUM ALERT! 🏛️ The GatherDC team took a field trip to see the new Capital Jewish Museum, which is opening to the public on June 9. We found it to be such an exciting, interactive way to learn about the experience of the DMV Jewish community — and to connect our city’s history to our present lives.

Want to be one of the first to explore this new museum? CJM’s “Erev Opening” Bash is happening Thursday, June 8 🎟️ Get your tickets now!

Shabbat Shalom, DMV! What better way to welcome in

Shabbat Shalom, DMV! What better way to welcome in Shabbat than with a cat named Friday?? This lil' challah loaf belongs to our Engagement Director, @noa_is_nir! (Peep the kip-paw on her head!) Friday is spending this weekend snoozing, stretching, and doing, well, pretty much nothing all. Let's aspire to Friday's level of restfulness this Shabbat!
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Image description: A cat with light brown and white fur and long whiskers cuddled up on a bed, sporting a makeshift kippah folded out of paper

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