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Jewish Improv Workshop
by GatherDC Staff / April 26, 2018
Learn improv for FREE with Rabbi Aaron Potek as he leads a 3-week workshop on his 2 favorite things: Judaism and improv.
Improv and Judaism can be seen either as a fringe hobby or a way of life. In this three-week-long workshop, we’ll attempt to unpack some wisdom behind both improv and Judaism, with a focus on where these two philosophies intersect. The workshop will integrate Jewish texts and improv exercises. Participants will come away with new perspectives on Judaism, fun improv games, and a “spiritual” practices to incorporate into their daily interactions. No prior experience with a background knowledge of improv or Judaism required.
APPLY NOW
What:
Jewish Improv Workshop
When
:
Tuesdays from 7-9 pm, May 15, 22, and 29
Who
:
DC-area Jewish young adults
Where:
GatherDC’s Townhouse – 1817 M St
Cost:
Free
Questions
: Email Mollie Sharfman at
MollieS@GatherDC.org
DEADLINE TO
APPLY
: Friday, May 4th at 5 pm
About Rabbi Aaron Potek
Aaron Potek was born and raised in Saint Louis Park, MN and graduated from the University of Michigan School of Engineering. After receiving rabbinical ordination from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah in Riverdale, NY, he served as the campus rabbi at Northwestern University. Aaron currently works with Jewish 20’s and 30’s as the Community Rabbi for GatherDC in Washington, DC. He has studied improv at UCB in NY, iO in Chicago, and WIT in DC. He currently performs with Keegan Hines on the two-person team “Double Stuff”