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Gather the Jews is now GatherDC!
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Meet Jason: Jewish Abstract Artist of the Week
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured People /by Allison FriedmanI met Jason Lessans a few weeks because he was selling paintings at an art event that my mom was also a part of. I was absolutely blown away by the beauty, intricacy, and emotion that was palpable in his artwork. When I met him, I was shocked this was just an after-work hobby and […]
Jewish Therapist of the Week: Naomi!
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured People /by Allison FriedmanAt the risk of sounding incredibly basic and maybe even a little creepy, I have a major friend crush on Naomi LeVine (pronounced Lah-vIne). *Hi Naomi!* I met her on the Jewish Spirituality Camping Trip this past fall (planned by GatherDC’s Jewish Outdoorsman of the Week – Daniel, Jewish Camper of the Week – Mark, […]
Celebrate Purim, No Hangover Guaranteed
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Stacy MillerPurim is almost here! Around town, you will usually find hundreds of young adults gathering at local synagogues and bars while dressed up in their favorite costumes, doing lots – and lots – of drinking. On Purim, we’re actually told by the Talmud to drink to the point of not knowing the difference between Haman […]
Spotted in Jewish DC: Supper Club @ Call Your Mother Deli!
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Allison Friedman1:1 Interview with Andrew Dana, Co-Founder/Owner of Timber Pizza Company —– You might remember Andrew Dana from that time he was named Jewish (Call Your Mother) Deli Owner of the Week; or when his restaurant Timber was featured in Gather’s Ultimate DC Vegan Pizza Rankings; or perhaps when he told The Washington Post how he […]
Meet Jake: Jewish Dancer of the Week
/3 Comments/in Blog, Featured People /by Allison FriedmanAllie: What brought you to DC? Jake: I was born in Los Angeles, and then my family moved to Potomac, Maryland for a few years before we relocated to Boston. I went to college in Minnesota and majored in political science. I knew I wanted to do something around government and politics, so I decided […]
OPINION: Who Counts as Jewish?
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Eli FeldmanDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this blog and on this website are solely those of the original authors. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of the organization GatherDC, the GatherDC staff, the GatherDC board, and/or any/all contributors to this site. —– Who counts as Jewish? To non-Jews, this might sound […]
Your DC Purim Guide: 2019/5779
/0 Comments/in Blog, Holiday Guide /by GatherDC StaffRaise your hand if… You like to party Eat sugary cookies filled with peanut butter/chocolate/raspberry jam Dress in costume when its not Halloween Enjoy libations guilt free Scream really loudly about political figures you despise Well, you are in luck… Purim is just around the corner. Since its been a full year (or more?!) since […]
Spotted in Jewish DC: The Jewish Planner
/0 Comments/in Blog, Spotted in Jewish DC /by Allison FriedmanAmanda Herring (former Jewish Shabbat Host of the Week) and Mo Golden met in graduate school and are both Jewish experiential educators. They wanted a Jewish planner, and it didn’t exist. So…they made one! Allie: How did The Jewish Planner come to fruition? Amanda: I was doing the JOFEE Fellowship and had just gotten back […]
Meet Tali: Jewish Bot-Maker of the Week!
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured People /by Allison FriedmanAllie: How did you wind up living in DC? Tali: I moved to DC last November from New York, but I’m originally from near Cleveland, Ohio. I got an exciting new job here and I was lucky to have friends in the area when I moved (shoutout to Ariella, Joelle, and to former GatherDC Jewish […]
Meet Evan: Jewish Oklahoman of the Week!
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured People /by Allison FriedmanAllison: How did you wind up living in DC? Evan: I am originally from Oklahoma City. I was born and raised there. Then, I went to school at University of Kansas, and when I graduated I went to New York to work at URJ (Union for Reform Judaism). I was ready and excited to get […]
Meet Balaboosta: Jewish Cat of the Month!
/1 Comment/in Blog /by Sarah BrennanWant to nominate your awesome doggy or cat to be featured? Email Sarah Brennan and let her know. Sarah: What is your name? Balaboosta Sarah: Where did your name come from? Balaboosta: My owner tells me that balaboosta is Yiddish for a Jew who is the fearless emotional center of their family, who makes sure her table […]
Lindsey: Jewish Bra-Inventor of the Week
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured People /by Allison FriedmanLindsey Weiss created a bra made of magnets (it’s called BetterBra and hasn’t hit the market yet), is an epic painter, regular yogi, and skin care connoisseur. Oh, and this is all outside of her full-time job with the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). Let’s get to know this phenomenal woman. Allie: How did you wind up […]
Meet Rachel: Jewish App Creator of the Week
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured People /by Allison FriedmanAt the age of 26, Rachel Koretsky is – to put it simply – living the dream. She is the CEO of her own company, just spent five weeks traveling in Israel with her boyfriend, and recently learned how to make the best matzo ball soup ever. Let’s get to know the #bosslady behind the app […]
Meet David: Jewish Gym Owner of the Week!
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured People /by Allison Friedman[WARNING: The following interview may induce feelings of inadequacy.] Okay GatherDC-ers, this week, we have the utmost pleasure of introducing you to the one-and-only David Magida. If you’re in the fitness scene, you may have seen his name before as the author of the book “The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training”, or on Facebook Live […]
The UK’s Only Ultra-Orthodox Stand-Up Comedian: Ashley Blaker
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Allison FriedmanAshley Blaker is really funny. This London based, international award-winning comedian has headlined off-Broadway’s “Strictly Unorthodox”, recorded a radio show for BBC, written and directed acclaimed comedy “Little Britain”, and performed stand-up on four continents. Next stop, a synagogue near you*. Lucky for you, we scored a one-on-one interview with Mr. Blaker so you can […]