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SUMMARY:YWIN DC: Craft Your Vote with Jewish Women International
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 28 at 6PM in Dupont for a fun and informative evening getting vote-ready ahead of Election Day! \nWe’ll cover: \nWhat to expect on Election Day \nHow to feel prepared and confident at the polls \nPractical tips to make your voting experience seamless \nCome craft\, connect\, and get ready to make your voice heard! 💙 \n$5 to attend\n📍 Dupont\, DC\n📅 October 28\n⏰ 6:00pm \nBring a friend and let’s get vote-ready together! \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: JWI \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/ywin-dc-craft-your-vote-with-jewish-women-international/
LOCATION:Address shared upon registration.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T160000
DTSTAMP:20261021T172700Z
CREATED:20261021T172700Z
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SUMMARY:DC Ladino Day with the Edlavitch DCJCC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second annual DC Ladino Day\, a celebration of Sephardic language and culture through stories\, music\, and food. Ladino\, also known as Judeo-Spanish\, is a uniquely Jewish language rooted in old Castilian Spanish and infused with Hebrew\, Turkish\, Arabic\, French\, and other languages. A bridge between cultures and a window into the Sephardic world\, Ladino was the mother tongue of Sephardic Jews in the Ottoman Empire for 500 years and has a long and storied history in the United States\, including in DC. \nGather with us as we explore the rich language\, history\, and culture of the Sephardic world. The day will feature an exploration of the Ladino language with Ladinolinguist Dr. Bryan Kirschen of SUNY Binghamton\, an interactive panel discussion on Sephardic Jews in the nation’s service\, and a celebratory Ladino musical performance. The day will close with a delicious reception featuring a selection of Sephardic treats (kosher options available). \nTickets are $36/person. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Sonya at sweisburd@edcjcc.org. \nThis event is brought to you in partnership with the Sephardic Jewish Brotherhood of America. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Edlavitch DCJCC \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/dc-ladino-day-with-the-edlavitch-dcjcc/
LOCATION:Edlavitch DCJCC\, 1529 16th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sonya Weisburd":MAILTO:sweisburd@edcjcc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T183000
DTSTAMP:20261020T190940Z
CREATED:20261020T190940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T190940Z
UID:10002731-1793554200-1793557800@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Hebrew with Kesher Israel Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour on Zoom to learn Beginner Hebrew. This is for people who know the alphabet and can read basic Hebrew. If you don’t know the letters yet\, feel free to sign up. You will be sent resources to look over ahead of time. All who register will receive an email with the Zoom link. \n \nAccommodations: Other;None \nOther Accommodations – Materials provided ahead of time. \nOrganization: Kesher Israel Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/beginner-hebrew-with-kesher-israel-congregation/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T210000
DTSTAMP:20261005T192253Z
CREATED:20261005T192253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T192253Z
UID:10002663-1793561400-1793566800@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Democracy & Judaism: Where Do They Intersect? with Temple Rodef Shalom
DESCRIPTION:As the United States marks its 250th anniversary\, join Temple Rodef Shalom for “Democracy & Judaism: Where Do They Intersect?” on Sunday\, November 1\, at 7:30 PM. Rabbi Amy Schwartzman\, Rabbi Michael Holzman and Aaron Dorfman will explore the relationship between Jewish tradition and American democracy\, challenges facing democratic institutions and how Jewish values can inform our response. Advance registration is required. \nRegister: https://templerodefshalom.shulcloud.com/form/democracy-and-judaism-where-do-they-intersect-november2026.html \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Temple Rodef Shalom \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/democracy-judaism-where-do-they-intersect-with-temple-rodef-shalom/
LOCATION:Temple Rodef Shalom\, 2100 Westmoreland St.\, Falls Church\, Virginia\, 22043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Charla Wilkerson":MAILTO:communications@templerodefshalom.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T210000
DTSTAMP:20261016T190421Z
CREATED:20261016T190421Z
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SUMMARY:🌸 Women’s Learning Circle Cohort 2026 🌸with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Learning Circle at the Den is a sacred space to grow and gather with others who identify as women\, a circle of shared stories\, curiosity\, and connection. Together\, we weave meaningful Jewish texts\, traditions\, and ideas with our diverse experiences of womanhood and Jewish identity\, discovering insight\, laughter\, and belonging along the way. \nLed by Rabbi Anna Wolfe and Rabbi Aderet Drucker\, our weekly cohort experience will infuse Jewish tradition\, learning\, and ritual into addressing questions that arise in the group.  \nTogether we’ll explore topics such including: Joy\, Friendship\, Love\, Spirituality\, Ritual\, and Sacred Time \nWhat to Expect: \nFive weekly Tuesday cohort gatherings and a sixth ritual dinner experience \nAn intimate cohort that nurtures meaningful relationships and trust \nOpportunities to connect outside of sessions \nCohort Meets Tuesdays (7-9pm): \nNovember 3\, 2026 \nNovember 10\, 2026 \nNovember 17\, 2026 \nDecember 8\, 2026 \nDecember 15\, 2026 \nRitual dinner  date to be announced \nPlease complete the form below by October 20. Space is limited\, registration is first come\, first served. \nBy signing up\, you commit to prioritizing all six gatherings. We understand if illness or an unexpected work obligation prevents you from attending. \nWhen signing up\, please contribute $180/person to help make this and other experiences possible. If this amount is cost prohibitive\, please reach out. Cost is not a barrier to participation. \nWe look forward to gathering with you!\nMinimum Suggested amt: $180 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b8-womens-learning-circle-cohort-2026-%f0%9f%8c%b8with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Locations will be shared with registered participants.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20261005T142456Z
CREATED:20261005T142456Z
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UID:10002658-1793901600-1793908800@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:DC-NOVA Interfaith Dialogue Kickoff Event with Habitat for Humanity
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to kickstart our upcoming Interfaith Build campaign by bringing people together of different faiths to build relationships and explore ways that we can put our faith into action\, especially around affordable housing. This event will involve facilitated interfaith dialogue at different tables around themes of neighborliness and hospitality. Come ready to engage! \nFollowing the event\, there will be opportunities for volunteerism and fundraising around our new Glebe View project in the city of Fairfax as well as education around the new Faith In Housing bill.  \nFor this dialogue event\, we will be welcoming the following speakers and facilitators: \nRev. Dr. Terrance Gattis – Global Chaplain\, Habitat International\nSymi Rom-Rymer – Associate Director\, Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington (IFC) \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Habitat for Humanity of Washington D.C. & Northern Virginia \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/dc-nova-interfaith-dialogue-kickoff-event-with-habitat-for-humanity/
LOCATION:Lyon Park Community Center\, 414 N Fillmore St\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Jones":MAILTO:rachel.jones@habitatdcnova.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T203000
DTSTAMP:20261016T190417Z
CREATED:20261016T190417Z
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UID:10002716-1793903400-1793910600@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:"And He Loved Her” with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:This week’s parsha (Torah portion)\, Chayei Sarah\, contains the first mention of love in the Torah. Join Rabbi Anna for what will hopefully be a heart-opening exploration. \nThrough creative modes of text learning\, we’ll step into the scenes together\, making room for questions\, new understandings\, and personal reflection along the way. No previous Torah learning or arts background is needed. \nLight snacks will be provided. Specific location details will be shared with registrants. \nSign Up by Nov 2 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/and-he-loved-her-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Specific location details will be shared with registrants.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260813T195356Z
CREATED:20260813T195356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T195356Z
UID:10002438-1793988000-1793998800@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Communal Shabbat Chinese Dinner with Kesher Israel Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a communal Shabbat dinner with our Scholar in Residence\, Michael Helfand.  Dinner will be a Chinese buffet from David Chus.   \nThere will be a short talk after dinner on “The Ethics of Advocacy: From Principle to Peoplehood”. \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: Kesher Israel Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/communal-shabbat-chinese-dinner-with-kesher-israel-congregation/
LOCATION:Kesher Israel\, 2801 N Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Alicia Rosenbaum":MAILTO:aliciar@kesher.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T183000
DTSTAMP:20261020T191024Z
CREATED:20261020T191024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T191024Z
UID:10002732-1794159000-1794162600@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Hebrew with Kesher Israel Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour on Zoom to learn Beginner Hebrew. This is for people who know the alphabet and can read basic Hebrew. If you don’t know the letters yet\, feel free to sign up. You will be sent resources to look over ahead of time. All who register will receive an email with the Zoom link. \n \nAccommodations: Other;None \nOther Accommodations – Materials provided ahead of time. \nOrganization: Kesher Israel Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/beginner-hebrew-with-kesher-israel-congregation-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260916T202251Z
CREATED:20260916T202251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T202251Z
UID:10002600-1794508200-1794511800@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Supreme Court Justice Arthur and Dorothy Goldberg’s Passover Seders with CJM
DESCRIPTION:In 1960s Washington\, the Goldbergs hosted annual seders famous for weaving the Haggadah together with the songs and history of the labor movement. As Arthur Goldberg’s career carried him from representing steelworkers\, to serving as JFK’s Labor Secretary\, to a seat on the Supreme Court\, the guest list grew from local Jewish families and labor leaders to include Washington’s A-list. Arthur and his wife\, Dorothy—an artist and activist in her own right—filled their civil-rights-themed seders with joy and music. (Picture Dorothy singing Yiddish labor songs\, AFL-CIO leader George Meany belting Irish ballads\, and Chief Justice Earl Warren warbling “The Yellow Rose of Texas.”) \n  \nJoin us for a night of stories from guests lucky enough to have known the Goldbergs and attended these gatherings. \n  \nPresented in partnership with the Supreme Court Historical Society. \n  \nImage caption: Photograph by Mel Chamowitz\, gift of the photographer. Capital Jewish Museum Collection. \nSec. of Labor Arthur Goldberg being greeted by officers and spiritual leaders on the occasion of Shabbat services on Memorial Day at Adas Israel Congregation\, 1961. (L to R): Cantor Ray Edgar\, synagogue president Joseph  Blumenthal\, Sec. Goldberg\, Rabbi Stanley Rabinowitz\, and first VP of the congregation\, Samuel Lebowitz.\nCost Range: $5 – $10 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Capital Jewish Museum \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/supreme-court-justice-arthur-and-dorothy-goldbergs-passover-seders-with-cjm/
LOCATION:Capital Jewish Museum\, 575 3rd Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Hally Silberg":MAILTO:hsilberg@capitaljewishmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T140000
DTSTAMP:20261012T154726Z
CREATED:20261012T154726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T154726Z
UID:10002691-1794659400-1794664800@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Teachings on Death and Dying with Bet Mishpachah
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Jake Singer-Beilin of Bet Mishpachah for a four-part series on Jewish resources and views on death and dying. Each class is a free-standing event. Join us for one or all. \nClass 3 — Burial and Sacred Care of the Body (In person and on Zoom\, Saturday November 14th\,following the Shabbat morning service and Kiddush lunch\, at 12:30 pm)\nWhen death arrives\, Judaism responds with a set of practices designed to honor the deceased with the utmost dignity and respect. This session delves into the laws and customs of burial and explores other options the Jewish have chosen in more recent times. We will learn about the sacred ritual of tahara (ritual purification of the body)\, and the quiet\, dedicated work of the chevra kadisha (burial society) who perform this final act of loving-kindness. We will also discuss the significance of simple caskets\, grave markers and headstones\, and the traditions surrounding Jewish cemeteries—exploring how each element reflects core Jewish values of equality\, humility\, and respect for the human body as a vessel of the divine.\nCost Range: $0 – $10 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;Post-Event Recording \n \nOrganization: Bet Mishpachah \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/jewish-teachings-on-death-and-dying-with-bet-mishpachah/
LOCATION:EDCJCC or Zoom\, 1529 16th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Jake Singer-Beilin":MAILTO:rabbi@betmish.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T203000
DTSTAMP:20261009T172223Z
CREATED:20261009T172223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T172223Z
UID:10002687-1794942000-1794947400@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Couples Lab: Jewish Couplehood in its Many Stages with Adas Israel Congregation
DESCRIPTION:October 20\, October 27\, November 17\, and December 1; 7-8:30pm  \nWhether you’re newly together\, raising children\, navigating an empty nest\, blending families\, or growing older side by side\, every stage of partnership brings new opportunities\, challenges\, and questions.  \nJoin us for a four-part series designed for couples at all stages of life and relationship. Together\, we’ll explore Jewish perspectives on partnership\, hear practical insights from a couples therapist and financial planner\, and create space for meaningful conversation and connection with others navigating similar experiences.  \nCome strengthen your relationship\, learn new tools\, and reflect on what it means to build a life together with intention\, resilience\, and joy. All couples are welcome\, regardless of relationship length\, family structure\, or Jewish background. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Adas Israel Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/couples-lab-jewish-couplehood-in-its-many-stages-with-adas-israel-congregation-2/
LOCATION:Adas Israel Congregation\, 2850 Quebec St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T203000
DTSTAMP:20261016T190419Z
CREATED:20261016T190419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T190419Z
UID:10002718-1795028400-1795033800@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness + Meditation: Gratitude with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:Take a moment to slow down\, breathe\, and reconnect with yourself and the community around you. Join Rabbi Aderet for an evening of mindfulness and meditation exploring gratitude as a practice for becoming more present to ourselves\, our lives\, and the world around us. \nThrough Jewish wisdom\, mindfulness practices\, and guided meditation\, we’ll create space to notice what is present\, cultivate gratitude\, and ground ourselves amid the rhythms of everyday life. \nWhether you’re completely new to meditation or have an established practice\, you’re welcome to join us. No previous meditation experience is necessary. Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat or towel. \nThe gathering will take place in a central\, accessible location. Specific location details will be shared with registrants. \nSign Up by Nov 16 \nEarlier Event: November 5 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/mindfulness-meditation-gratitude-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Specific location details will be shared with registrants.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T183000
DTSTAMP:20261020T191121Z
CREATED:20261020T191121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T191121Z
UID:10002733-1795368600-1795372200@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Hebrew with Kesher Israel Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour on Zoom to learn Beginner Hebrew. This is for people who know the alphabet and can read basic Hebrew. If you don’t know the letters yet\, feel free to sign up. You will be sent resources to look over ahead of time. All who register will receive an email with the Zoom link. \n \nAccommodations: Other;None \nOther Accommodations – Materials provided ahead of time. \nOrganization: Kesher Israel Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/beginner-hebrew-with-kesher-israel-congregation-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T183000
DTSTAMP:20261020T191137Z
CREATED:20261020T191137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T191137Z
UID:10002734-1795368600-1795372200@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Hebrew with Kesher Israel Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour on Zoom to learn Beginner Hebrew. This is for people who know the alphabet and can read basic Hebrew. If you don’t know the letters yet\, feel free to sign up. You will be sent resources to look over ahead of time. All who register will receive an email with the Zoom link. \n \nAccommodations: Other;None \nOther Accommodations – Materials provided ahead of time. \nOrganization: Kesher Israel Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/beginner-hebrew-with-kesher-israel-congregation-4/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T183000
DTSTAMP:20261020T191203Z
CREATED:20261020T191203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T191203Z
UID:10002735-1795973400-1795977000@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Hebrew with Kesher Israel Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour on Zoom to learn Beginner Hebrew. This is for people who know the alphabet and can read basic Hebrew. If you don’t know the letters yet\, feel free to sign up. You will be sent resources to look over ahead of time. All who register will receive an email with the Zoom link. \n \nAccommodations: Other;None \nOther Accommodations – Materials provided ahead of time. \nOrganization: Kesher Israel Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/beginner-hebrew-with-kesher-israel-congregation-5/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T203000
DTSTAMP:20261009T172224Z
CREATED:20261009T172224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T172224Z
UID:10002689-1796151600-1796243400@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Couples Lab: Jewish Couplehood in its Many Stages with Adas Israel Congregation
DESCRIPTION:October 20\, October 27\, November 17\, and December 1; 7-8:30pm  \nWhether you’re newly together\, raising children\, navigating an empty nest\, blending families\, or growing older side by side\, every stage of partnership brings new opportunities\, challenges\, and questions.  \nJoin us for a four-part series designed for couples at all stages of life and relationship. Together\, we’ll explore Jewish perspectives on partnership\, hear practical insights from a couples therapist and financial planner\, and create space for meaningful conversation and connection with others navigating similar experiences.  \nCome strengthen your relationship\, learn new tools\, and reflect on what it means to build a life together with intention\, resilience\, and joy. All couples are welcome\, regardless of relationship length\, family structure\, or Jewish background. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Adas Israel Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/couples-lab-jewish-couplehood-in-its-many-stages-with-adas-israel-congregation-4/
LOCATION:Adas Israel Congregation\, 2850 Quebec St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T202319Z
CREATED:20260916T202319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T202319Z
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SUMMARY:Promise and Perils of Public Art: Ben Shahn’s Murals on Social Security with CJM
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Laura Katzman as she discusses the public art of Ben Shahn (1898-1969)\, focusing on his most prominent New Deal fresco murals\, The Meaning of Social Security\, which were commissioned by the Public Works Agency’s Section of Fine Arts (1940-1942) for the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building in Washington\, DC. Dr. Katzman will address how Shahn navigated the demands of federal agencies\, the needs of his own art and activism\, and the larger goals of his social criticism. The program will illuminate the status of Shahn’s murals in the context of the current administration’s controversial efforts to sell specific government buildings and its drastic staff cuts to the General Services Administration—the official steward of federally funded art in government buildings across the United States. \n  \nKatzman’s lecture will be accompanied by a conversation with former director of the U.S. General Services Administration’s Center for Fine Arts\, Jennifer Gibson. \n  \nPresented in partnership with Moment Magazine. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nLaura Katzman is a professor of art history at James Madison University\, and has served as the Terra Foundation Professor of American Art at the Free University Berlin. An internationally recognized scholar of documentary photography in the United States and Puerto Rico\, Dr. Katzman has co-authored numerous publications\, including Ben Shahn’s New York: The Photography of Modern Times (2000)\, Re-viewing Documentary: The Photographic Life of Louise Rosskam (2014)\, and The Museum of the Old Colony: An Art Installation by Pablo Delano (2023). Her most recent book\, Ben Shahn\, On Nonconformity (2025)\, accompanied the eponymous and highly acclaimed retrospective that she curated for the Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid (2023-2024) and adapted for the Jewish Museum in New York (2025). \n  \nJennifer Gibson recently retired as the director of the U.S. General Services Administration’s Center for Fine Arts where she was responsible for the policy\, oversight\, and management of the Fine Arts Collection and Art in Architecture program.  The collection includes over 27\,000 artworks dating from the 1850s to the present.  These artworks are permanently installed in federal buildings\, U.S. courthouses\, and land ports of entry throughout the country or are on loan to public institutions.  The center commissions new artworks through the Art in Architecture program.  Gibson joined GSA as a project manager for Art in Architecture and then assumed responsibility for the Fine Arts Program.  Subsequently she established and became director of the Center for Fine Arts which combined the two programs and resulted in a more seamless process for the commissioning of new artworks and long-term care of GSA’s Fine Arts Collection.  She currently serves as a member of the Federal Reserve Board Collections Panel. \nPrior to GSA\, Gibson directed the visual arts program for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission\, a regional government agency\, where she curated exhibitions\, lectured on art\, established art outreach programs\, and developed a public art program.  She has taught art history\, served on the board of Pyramid Atlantic was chair of the art advisory board at the University of Maryland\, University College\, and sat on numerous advisory boards\, juries\, and artist selection panels.  She earned a Ph.D. in art history at the University of Virginia\, and was a pre-doctoral fellow at the Smithsonian Institution. \n  \nImage credits: \nLaura Katzman\, Museo Reina Sofia\, Madrid\, October 21\, 2023. Photo by Olive Santos \nBen Shahn\, Housing\, from The Meaning of Social Security\, 1940-42\, fresco secco. Photo courtesy of Carol M. Highsmith Archive\, Library of Congress\nCost Range: $5 – $10 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Capital Jewish Museum \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/promise-and-perils-of-public-art-ben-shahns-murals-on-social-security-with-cjm/
LOCATION:Capital Jewish Museum\, 575 3rd Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Hally Silberg":MAILTO:hsilberg@capitaljewishmuseum.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T203000
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SUMMARY:Chag HaBanot: Festival of the Daughters with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:Chag HaBanot\, the Festival of the Daughters\, is a lesser-known North African Jewish tradition celebrated during Hanukkah. Women and girls gather to bless one another\, share sweets\, and tell stories of powerful Jewish heroines. Join Rabbi Anna to take part in the celebration as we learn the story of Judith\, other brave women of the Bible\, and the women in our own families who came before us. \nAnyone who celebrates women is welcome\, whatever your gender. Sweets and light snacks provided. Specific location details will be shared with registrants. \nSign Up by Dec 7 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/chag-habanot-festival-of-the-daughters-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Specific location details will be shared with registrants.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T203000
DTSTAMP:20261016T190416Z
CREATED:20261016T190416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T190416Z
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SUMMARY:Dream Interpreters: An Evening With Joseph + Freud with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Anna for an evening of dream interpretation inspired by Joseph\, the Torah’s famous dreamer\, whose story we’re reading in our most recent Torah portions. Freud called dreams the “royal road to the unconscious.” We’ll look at his approach to dream interpretation\, from wish fulfillment to the hidden meanings behind the images that show up in our sleep\, and set it alongside traditional Jewish ways of reading dreams. Bring a dream you remember\, and together with Joseph and Freud\, we’ll attempt to interpret. \nEveryone welcome. Light snacks provided. Specific location details will be shared with registrants. \nSign Up by Dec 14 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/dream-interpreters-an-evening-with-joseph-freud-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Specific location details will be shared with registrants.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T210000
DTSTAMP:20261012T154729Z
CREATED:20261012T154729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T154729Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Teachings on Death and Dying with Bet Mishpachah
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Jake Singer-Beilin of Bet Mishpachah for a four-part series on Jewish resources and views on death and dying. Each class is a free-standing event. Join us for one or all. \nGrief does not end with burial\, and Judaism provides a structured\, time-honored path through loss: shiva\, sheloshim\, the twelve months of mourning\, and the ongoing practice of reciting Kaddish and observing yartzeit. This final class explores how these customs guide mourners gradually back into life while ensuring the deceased are never forgotten. We will also turn to a topic often left unspoken—Jewish views on the afterlife and the World to Come—examining the range of beliefs found throughout Jewish thought\, from ancient texts to modern interpretations\, and how these ideas offer comfort\, meaning\, and hope to those left behind.\nCost Range: $0 – $10 \n \nAccommodations: Captioning;Post-Event Recording \n \nOrganization: Bet Mishpachah \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/jewish-teachings-on-death-and-dying-with-bet-mishpachah-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Jake Singer-Beilin":MAILTO:rabbi@betmish.org
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