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Gather the Jews is now GatherDC!
New look, new name-
everything else is the same!
Meet Joe: Jewish Social Butterfly of the Week!
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured People /by Allison FriedmanAllie: How did you wind up in DC? Joe: I’m originally from Connecticut, and then my family moved to North Carolina. I was most recently living in Baltimore and working for Hillel, but saw my social life continually shift more and more towards DC, and sometimes I found myself here 5-7 times a week. Eventually, […]
Making High Holiday Plans and Picking a Synagogue
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Jason LangsnerIn 2013, the Pew Research Center released the comprehensive survey “A Portrait of Jewish Americans” The takeaways from this study opened a lot of eyes to the state of Jewish pluralism today, and the future of Judaism in America. In Washington Jewish Week’s 2018 article, they claimed it shocked the Jewish community, and (in […]
Meet Lisa: Jewish Relationship Journalist of the Week!
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured People /by Allison FriedmanAllie: What brought you to DC? Lisa: I’m from California and went to UCLA where I had been writing a dating column for the student newspaper. Then, I got an internship at The Washington Post right out of college. So, I packed up my stuff and moved out here for what I thought was going […]
Your 2019 High Holiday Gifting Guide
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Brett BorenWith Rosh Hashanah coming up this year, you might be searching for a special gift for your significant other, friend, or family member. Perhaps, after spending the last 30+ High Holidays at your parent’s home, you might be looking for a small gift that shows your folks how much you appreciate them letting you crash […]
Not Your Bubbie’s High Holiday Playlist
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Michele AmiraThe iconic Mexican queer artist Frida Kahlo once said, “I think that little by little, I’ll be able to solve my problems and survive. With the High Holidays around the corner, Frida’s quote resonates with me even more. As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, I feel the need to ensure Jewish rituals survive on a […]
Meet Aurell: Jewish Doctor of the Week
/1 Comment/in Blog, Featured People /by Allison FriedmanAllie: What brought you to DC? Aurell: I’m from Kansas City, originally, went to medical school in Tel Aviv. Most recently, I was living in Denver after residency but had no family around because they’re all in DC. I also wanted to find a place with a bigger Jewish community. So, I looked for jobs […]
Back To The Future
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Evan Traylor“Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it.” As someone who loved learning about history in school, I always found this saying inspiring. Our history, whether it’s of the Jewish people, the United States, or the world, gives us a roadmap for how to approach the many decisions and situations that appear in our […]
Meet Carolyn: Jewish Influencer of the Week!
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured People /by Allison FriedmanShe’s wielding her Instagram powers for communal good. Get to know Carolyn Becker, the fashion forward, plant-based brains behind @DCVeganLife, @FindingYourGood, and @Petite_Punk. WARNING: This interview may cause hunger. Allie: How did you wind up in DC? Carolyn: I was born here, raised in Bethesda, and then went to American University. I’ve always loved this […]
The Hummus Games: May the Odds be Ever in your Flavor
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Itay BalelyPicture this: it’s lunchtime and you’re craving some delicious Israeli cuisine in DC. Where do you go? What do you eat? If you’re like me and identify as a Falafel Fanatic (should I copyright this as a superhero name?), then you’re reading the right article. I am sharing the results of my search for DC’s […]
Meet Elissa: Jewish Economist of the Week
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured Jewish Girls, Featured People /by Allison FriedmanShe may seek balance, but this thoughtful PhD candidate can already perform a headstand with ease! Read all about Elissa Cohen and her secret past life as a saber fencer! Allie: What brought you to DC? Elissa: I originally moved from Philly to DC in 2012 to work as a welfare policy researcher at the […]
DID JEW KNOW? It’s already time to dust off that shofar and wake up your soul
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Rabbi Ilana ZietmanFor all the shofar lovers out there, you may be pleased to know that blowing the shofar is a ritual that can be done well before Rosh Hashanah. In fact, starting this Sunday, when the new Hebrew month of Elul begins, there is a tradition of sounding the ram’s horn every single day for a […]
Meet Dan: Jewish Dog Lover of the Week
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured Jewish Guys, Featured People /by Allison FriedmanAllie: What brought you to DC? Dan: My job, and the fact that I absolutely love DC. I came here a number of times while I was in college and got to know the city. I’m originally from Philly, so it seemed like the perfect place for me to live because it’s an easy trip […]
Opening Our Hands & Hearts
/0 Comments/in Blog, Blog Post Highlight /by Evan TraylorDid you know that 17.4% of people living in Washington DC are living below the poverty line? That equals about 111,000 people, and doesn’t event include the folks that are technically above the poverty line, but still regularly struggle to take care of themselves and their families. We can all agree that no one should […]
Meet Jana: Jewish Doctor of the Week
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured Jewish Girls, Featured People /by Allison FriedmanJana Bregman recently moved to DC for her fellowship and is looking to make some awesome new friends – preferably those who enjoy early morning runs, cross-country bike rides, and handmade knitted sweaters as gifts. Read on! Want to nominate someone to be featured as Jewish Person of the Week? Click here! — Allie: What […]
Meet Jordan: Jewish Politician of the Week!
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured Jewish Guys, Featured People /by Allison FriedmanThis musical theater lover, soccer-playing, “Jane the Virgin” fan is running for DC Council. Upgrade from his past job as a bar-mitzvah dancer? Read on to get to know Jordan Grossman. Allie: What led you to DC? Jordan: I’m the 5th generation in my family to live here! My great-great grandparents and great grandparents […]