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Spotted in Jewish DC: Schmaltz Bros

June 7, 2021

by Rachel Kriegsman

Meet GatherNoVA’s Open Doors Fellows!

June 9, 2021

by GatherDC Staff

Meet Cory: Jewish Cyclist of the Week

June 22, 2021

by Allison Friedman

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Meet Cory: Jewish Cyclist of the Week! 🚴 This

Meet Cory: Jewish Cyclist of the Week! 🚴

This Boston native turned DC lover offers some insight into the most scenic biking trails around the DMV, the best spot to grab a 🍺 before a @nationals game, and why his parents are his ultimate Jewish role models.

Read on @ gatherdc.org/blog

ICYW, it's not too late to jump on the homemade br

ICYW, it's not too late to jump on the homemade bread bandwagon 🧑‍🍳

So we're inviting you to bake challah along w/ home-taught bread 🥖 connoisseur @lenabethbakes on Insta live next Thursday, July 1st at noon. Get excited. Get your apron. And get the following ingredients...

• 1 ½ packages active dry yeast (about 3 1/2 teaspoons)
• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil, more for greasing bowl
• 5 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 8 to 8 ½ cups (960g - 1020g) all-purpose flour
• Poppy or sesame seeds for sprinkling

#jewishdc #jewishnova #veganfood #dcvegan #dcfoodie #jewishfood #homemadebread #breadmaking #challah #challahbread #carbsoncarbs #breadlove #breadporn #breadlover #breadsofinstagram #homecooking #homechef #homebaking

#Juneteenth (aka: Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, o

#Juneteenth (aka: Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or National Independence Day) is this weekend!! Here are a few ways you can honor and celebrate this holiday from a Jewish lens. Also, be sure to head to globaljews.org to learn about the holiday and its significance to Black Jews.

THURSDAY, June 17th:
• 7:00pm - Emancipation USA, Juneteenth in Texas and the End of Slavery in the DMV w/ @e_dcjcc

FRIDAY, JUNE 18th:
• 5:00pm - Juneteenth Kabbalat Shabbat w/ @globaljews
• 6:30pm - Virtual Shabbat, Refilling Our Cups: Building Our Communal Table JoC, @onetableshabbat
• 7:00pm - Virtual Juneteenth Shabbat Celebration, @onetableshabbat

Know of others not listed? Comment them below or DM us. #jewishdc #jewishnova

Get to know Noa Havivi! Learn all about this North

Get to know Noa Havivi! Learn all about this North Carolina > DC transplant, her dream of hosting Nyle DiMarco for Shabbat dinner, and why she hopes to do less planning this year.

<<LINK IN BIO>>

Have a suggestion for a Jewish Person of the Week? Email info@gatherdc.org to nominate your friend, colleague, partner, or even yourself.

Have you tried @schmaltz.bros yet? This catering

Have you tried @schmaltz.bros yet?

This catering company / food 🛻 is providing the DMV with some of the most delicious kosher food we've ever tasted.

We chatted with one of the founders, Yehuda Malka, to learn more about the inspiration behind this biz and where to get our hands on some of the most drool-worthy sandwiches around🍔

Read all about it >> gatherdc.org/blog

#jewishdc #jewishnova #jewishfood #dcfood #dcfoodie #dcfoodtrucks #dcfoodporn

In the past year, did you: • Get a new pet? 🐶

In the past year, did you:
• Get a new pet? 🐶
• Move to the DMV? 📦
• Graduate or go back to school? 🧑‍🎓
• Have a milestone birthday? 🎂
• Make a big life decision (e.g. career or condo move)? 🏠
• Change your relationship status / get engaged? 💍

If you missed out on celebrating something big in your life this past year+ (because, ya know, 2020), please join us for a fun, festive, outdoor do-over celebration on Saturday, June 26th! 🎉

Swing by an outdoor spot in Adams Morgan (address will be provided upon RSVP) to enjoy some sweet treats, lively conversation with friends new and old, and the chance to recognize your big life moments that 2020 so rudely glossed over.

Sign up link in bio! #jewishdc #jewishnova

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