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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T190000
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SUMMARY:Commemorating 3rd Anniversary of 10/7 w/ American Middle East Press Association
DESCRIPTION:For one night only\, The American Middle East Press Association (AMEPA) invites community members to hear Israeli-American\, Gal Bukshpan\, recount his hair raising story of how he and his friends escaped the Nova music festival as Hamas terrorists attacked and rockets flew overhead. To help moderate the evening’s program we will be joined by Harris Faulkner\, 6-time Emmy award-winning news anchor and host of Fox News Channel shows—“The Faulkner Focus” and “Outnumbered” – The program will be taped live and will include a moderated interview with Mr. Bukshpan followed by an audience Q&A and chance to meet Ms. Faulkner.   \nAMEPA rarely opens its press events to non-journalists\, however we believe the event will allow audience members to bear witness and never forget the atrocities that took place on Oct. 7. To help spread the word we are relying on the support of local organizations and would be grateful if you please share the attached invite or photo in an email- blast or newsletter. Also\, please feel free to register! \nWe are excited about our upcoming program and hope you and others will join us for a memorable evening of reflection and remembrance. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;Post-Event Recording \n \nOrganization: The American Middle East press Association \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/commemorating-3rd-anniversary-of-10-7-w-american-middle-east-press-association/
LOCATION:The National Press Club\, 529 14th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Moosazadeh":MAILTO:sarahmoosazadeh@amepress.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T213000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164240Z
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SUMMARY:Dancin’ in the Streets: A Simchat Torah Celebration with Sixth & I
DESCRIPTION:6:00 pm: Class with Rabbi Jenna\n6:30 pm: Happy Hour\n7:30 pm: Service and dancing \nSimchat Torah\, which means “Rejoicing in Torah\,” is the day when we gather to renew ourselves as we begin the cycle of reading from Genesis once again. Let loose and dance like no one’s watching as you enjoy live music\, themed cocktails and mocktails\, and lively dancing on I Street. \nBefore the main event\, choose from taking a class with Rabbi Jenna diving into the holiday and exploring the first few lines of the Torah\, or get social and meet new people at our happy hour. \nClass: Make it Make Sense \nOn Simchat Torah\, we read the very first lines of Torah and the story of creation – not making something out of nothing but rather creating order out of chaos – tohu va-vohu. In a world that at times feels too chaotic to comprehend\, how can we continue to create meaningful and joyful experiences? Explore these big questions and more through a text study with Rabbi Jenna. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;ASL Interpretation \n \nOrganization: Sixth & I \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/dancin-in-the-streets-a-simchat-torah-celebration-with-sixth-i-2/
LOCATION:Sixth & I\, 600 I Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Nathan Brodsky":MAILTO:nbrodsky@sixthandi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T190000
DTSTAMP:20260826T164010Z
CREATED:20260826T164010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T164010Z
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SUMMARY:Simchat Torah with Hill Havurah
DESCRIPTION:We’ll gather for a joyful service before taking our celebration to the streets with a Torah parade to the Capitol\, accompanied by live klezmer musicians! Then we’ll continue the festivities with music\, dancing\, and a lively klezmer dance party! Enjoy vegetarian/dairy and vegan refreshments as we celebrate the Torah together. All are welcome! \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: Hill Havurah \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/simchat-torah-with-hill-havurah/
LOCATION:Lutheran Church of the Reformation\, 212 East Capitol Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Jocelyn Donahue":MAILTO:info@hillhavurah.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T213000
DTSTAMP:20261005T174154Z
CREATED:20261005T174154Z
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SUMMARY:Our Fourth Oct 7: We are Changed with SVIVAH
DESCRIPTION:Honoring this day. \nHonoring how much has changed. \nHonoring how much we have changed since October 7th\, 2023.  \nWe can see clearly before and after that awful day in 2023. What has changed? For better? For worse? \nEach of our guests will share her personal journey since October 7th\, 2023 and where that journey has taken her. Together\, we will reflect on the impact October 7th has had on our lives\, while we mourn the lives lost and irrevocably altered. \n \nAccommodations: Other \nOther Accommodations – Questions about ZOOM or about this gathering? Email connect@svivah.org. \nOrganization: SVIVAH \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/our-fourth-oct-7-we-are-changed-with-svivah/
LOCATION:Register for Zoom link.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T213000
DTSTAMP:20260930T184744Z
CREATED:20260930T184744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T184744Z
UID:10002640-1791399600-1791408600@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk - First Performance with Theater J
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Theater J for The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk – Before the paintings\, poems\, and fame\, Bella and Marc Chagall were two young dreamers whose love transformed the world around them. Through music\, movement\, and theatrical magic\, their journey unfolds from a small Jewish town into a vivid landscape of imagination\, devotion\, and resilience. This production features live music and aerialists!\nCost Range: $25 – $79 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Theater J \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/the-flying-lovers-of-vitebsk-first-performance-with-theater-j/
LOCATION:Theater J\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Gershenson":MAILTO:jgershenson@edcjcc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260928T191359Z
CREATED:20260928T191359Z
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SUMMARY:Community October 7th Commemoration with Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY\, OCTOBER 5\, 11:59 PM \nAs we approach the third anniversary of October 7\, our community needs meaningful ways to remember\, reflect\, and come together. The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is proud to partner with organizations across D.C.\, Maryland\, and Northern Virginia to support coordinated opportunities for commemoration while ensuring each region can shape programming that reflects its local community. \nOur shared goal is to create meaningful\, welcoming opportunities for Jewish Greater Washington to gather\, remember\, connect\, and strengthen collaboration across our community. \nThe program begins at 7:30 pm\, and features a performance by Hashayara. Tickets are free\, but registration is required. \n \nAccommodations: Other \nOther Accommodations – We’re committed to building an inclusive community. If you need accommodation to participate meaningfully\, please email Rich Gordon at rgordon@whctemple.org at least two weeks in advance. \nOrganization: The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/community-october-7th-commemoration-with-jewish-federation-of-greater-washington/
LOCATION:NW DC Location Shared With Registrants\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T123000
DTSTAMP:20261006T210227Z
CREATED:20261006T210227Z
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SUMMARY:Let the People Vote with Temple Sinai
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekly faith-based gathering bringing a moral voice in support of free and fair elections. Join us each Monday for speakers\, singing\, community building and public witness in the lead up to election day. Each Monday will be followed by an email message about taking action. The gatherings will take place weekly on Mondays from 12pm – 12:30pm at Freedom Plaza. \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: Temple Sinai \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/let-the-people-vote-with-temple-sinai/
LOCATION:Freedom Plaza\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T203000
DTSTAMP:20261005T140625Z
CREATED:20261005T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T140625Z
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SUMMARY:Montgomery County Board of Education Candidate Forum with the JCRC
DESCRIPTION:Join us Monday\, October 12 at 7:00 PM to hear from the candidates running in contested races for the Montgomery County Board of Education: Brenda Diaz and Omar Lazo are vying for an at-large seat\, while Sally McCarthy and Cassandra Sung are seeking to represent District 3. \nJCRC Chief Operating Officer Guila Franklin Siegel will moderate the discussion\, which will focus on issues of importance to the Jewish community\, including the increase in school-based antisemitism and how Jewish culture and history are taught in the curriculum. \nThere will be an opportunity for audience members to ask questions. \nRegistration is required by Thursday\, October 8th. The forum location will be shared in advance. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;Post-Event Recording \n \nOrganization: Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/montgomery-county-board-of-education-candidate-forum-with-the-jcrc/
LOCATION:Location will be shared with registrants\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Alan Brody":MAILTO:abrody@jcouncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T210000
DTSTAMP:20261001T182750Z
CREATED:20261001T182750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T182750Z
UID:10002642-1791918000-1791925200@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Moon by Moon: Integration of Spiritual Time with Adas Israel Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Jewish tradition holds some the world’s best-kept wellness secrets\, ancient practices that support our wholeness individually and in community.  \nPlease join in this collaborative experience as At The Well and the Wellness Center @ Adas partner to explore the wisdom of the lunar calendar through the sacred technology of Rosh Chodesh. The Hebrew Calendar invites each of us into cyclical time\, present-moment awareness\, embodiment\, and collective care. \nIn Cheshvan\, we enter a quieter\, more spacious season after the intensity and sacred busyness of Tishrei and the High Holiday cycle. The gatherings\, rituals\, reflection\, celebration\, and renewal of the previous month begin to settle\, creating room to absorb all that we have experienced. \nThis spaciousness offers an invitation to integrate. We can return to the intentions\, hopes\, and commitments we named for the year ahead and begin to ask what it means to actually live them — not only in moments of ceremony or inspiration\, but in the ordinary rhythms of our daily lives. Cheshvan reminds us that transformation is often sustained in quieter ways: through small choices\, repeated practices\, and the ways we care for ourselves and one another. \nWithout major holidays to structure the month\, Cheshvan can feel open and unhurried. That openness gives us space to listen more closely to what is taking root. What from Tishrei do we want to carry forward? What needs more time to settle? What might be asking for our attention now that the noise has softened? \nTogether\, we create space to ground\, reflect\, and reconnect with what matters most. In this circle\, we honor the transition from intention to practice\, gently exploring how the visions we hold for the year can begin to take shape in the lives we are already living. \nThis program will be facilitated by At The Well Founder &.CEO Sarah Waxman and Rabbi Anina Dassa. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Adas Israel Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/moon-by-moon-integration-of-spiritual-time-with-adas-israel-congregation/
LOCATION:At the Well\, 2850 Quebec St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Marcus":MAILTO:rachel@atthewellproject.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260929T185139Z
CREATED:20260929T185139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T185139Z
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SUMMARY:Community-Led Shabbat Dinner with Sixth & I
DESCRIPTION:At this community-led Shabbat dinner hosted by Sixth & I’ers Travis and Andrea\, start the weekend off together with a delicious vegetarian potluck meal. Bring a friend or come solo to meet new people and get more connected to our community. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Sixth & I \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/community-led-shabbat-dinner-with-sixth-i/
LOCATION:Sixth & I\, 600 I Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Christy Marx":MAILTO:cmarx@sixthandi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164613Z
CREATED:20260825T164613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T164613Z
UID:10002512-1792177200-1792180800@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Pause and Play: A Musical Friday Night with Sixth & I
DESCRIPTION:This experience is: Laid-back\, intimate\, heavy on music\, and lighter on prayer \nIt’s led by: Musician Aaron Shneyer \nYou can expect: Stirring music\, a collaborative feel\, and intentions that strike a chord \nIt’s a good fit for: Those unafraid to sing like no one’s listening \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;ASL Interpretation \n \nOrganization: Sixth & I \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/pause-and-play-a-musical-friday-night-with-sixth-i-8/
LOCATION:Sixth & I\, 600 I Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Nathan Brodsky":MAILTO:nbrodsky@sixthandi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T183000
DTSTAMP:20261001T183008Z
CREATED:20261001T183008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T183008Z
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SUMMARY:Open House with Kol Ami
DESCRIPTION:Come Discover Kol Ami! \nJoin us for an afternoon of conversation\, connection\, and community. Meet Rabbi Doug and Kol Ami members\, enjoy refreshments\, and learn more about our vibrant Jewish community.  \nChildren are welcome! Bring the whole family to learn more about JCEP and our Jewish education programs\, and discover the many ways we gather\, celebrate\, learn\, and connect. \nCome explore\, connect\, and learn more about our community. Register today and let us know you’ll be joining us. \nCan’t make the Open House but would like to connect with Kol Ami? Email us at coordinator@kolamivirgina.org \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;Scent-Free Space \n \nOrganization: Kol Ami: Northern Virginia Reconstructionist Community \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/open-house-with-kol-ami-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington\, 4444 Arlington Blvd.\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Coordinator Kol Ami%3A Northern Virginia":MAILTO:coordinator@kolamivirginia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T203000
DTSTAMP:20261019T144543Z
CREATED:20261019T144543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T144543Z
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SUMMARY:Babel\, Social Media\, and Breakdown of Knowledge with Jewish Monthly Article Club
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the next JMAC meeting! We’ll be discussing Jonathan Haidt’s “Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid”. To register\, please click on the Partiful link below. \n— \nWhat is JMAC? – JMAC is a monthly article club for Jews in their 20s/30s living in the DMV area. Meetings are 1.5 hours each\, once per month\, on Saturdays at 7pm at the EDCJCC. \nWhat do you discuss? – The articles will cover a wide range of topics such as tech\, culture\, parenting\, psychology\, education\, health\, civil liberties\, and more. In general\, articles will not be focused on Judaism specifically. Articles will typically take less than 30 minutes to read. \nWhat if my beliefs or opinions are different from other members in the group? – JMAC is a strictly non-partisan and non-ideological group\, and all political and religious backgrounds are welcome. The goal of meetings is to explore various topics together and test out ideas in a respectful\, collaborative way. The meetings are led by a moderator to help facilitate a productive dialogue. \nWhat’s the time commitment? – Very low! Just one or two 10-20 minute articles\, plus the 1.5 hour meeting each month. \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: Edlavitch DCJCC \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/babel-social-media-and-breakdown-of-knowledge-with-jewish-monthly-article-club/
LOCATION:EDCJCC\, 1529 16th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Eli Feldman":MAILTO:jewishmonthlyarticleclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T210000
DTSTAMP:20261005T140626Z
CREATED:20261005T140626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T140626Z
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SUMMARY:Israel's 2026 Elections: A Three-Part Educational Series with the JCRC
DESCRIPTION:Just days before Israelis head to the polls\, join us for an in-person conversation examining what the election could mean for Israel’s future. Our panel of leading analysts will discuss the likely governing coalitions\, implications for domestic politics and regional relations\, as well as the future of the U.S.-Israel alliance. \nOur distinguished panelists are: \n•	Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen\, a senior fellow with the Middle East Institute. \n•	Nathan Guttman\, U.S. correspondent for Israel’s public broadcasting corporation (KAN) and the author of Moment Magazine’s Jewish Politics and Power bi-weekly column. \n•	Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh\, the first Druze woman elected to the Knesset who now is CEO of DC-based GKM Global Consulting. \nThis program is co-sponsored by the JCRC and The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/israels-2026-elections-a-three-part-educational-series-with-the-jcrc/
LOCATION:Location will be shared with registrants\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Alan Brody":MAILTO:abrody@jcouncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T194428Z
CREATED:20260528T194428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T194428Z
UID:10002233-1793295000-1793307600@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:2026 Annual Gala with the JCRC
DESCRIPTION:The JCRC of Greater Washington is delighted to present Susan and Bill Kristol with the Breslau-Goldman Award; Billy Kreisberg with the Sara and Samuel Lessans Community Leadership Award; and Fran Kritz with the Distinguished Service Award.  \nEach honoree has given years of exemplary leadership and dedicated service to our growing and diverse Jewish community in D.C.\, Maryland and Virginia. \nDoors open at 5:30 PM\nHeavy hors d’oeuvres* Dietary laws observed * Business attire   \nThe venue will be shared with registrants 48-72 hours before the event.\nCost Range: $250 – $15000 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;ASL Interpretation;Post-Event Recording \n \nOrganization: Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/2026-annual-gala-with-the-jcrc/
LOCATION:Washington\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Silverman":MAILTO:lsilverman@jcouncil.org
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