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SUMMARY:Interfaith Couples Workshop Begins with the Interfaith Families Project
DESCRIPTION:Our interfaith couples workshop is a four-part series for partners seeking to learn about life as an interfaith couple\, celebrating both Jewish and Christian traditions. Participants might be dating\, engaged\, or married\, with or without children. \nThe workshop is led by IFFP’s clergy\, Rev. Samantha Gonzalez-Block\, Reverend and Christian Spiritual Leader\, Rabbi Debbie Reichmann\, Rabbi and Jewish Spiritual Advisor\, and Father Michael Kelly of St. Martin of Tours\, in Washington\, D.C. \nWe are also honored to be joined by author and long-time IFFP member Susan Katz Miller\, the author of Being Both: Embracing Two Religions in One Interfaith Family and The Interfaith Family Journal. Make sure to check out Susan Katz Miller’s blog\, On Being Both\, where you can find valuable stories about her journey in the world of interfaith families. \n \n \nOrganization: The Interfaith Families Project of Greater Washington\, D.C. \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/interfaith-couples-workshop-begins-with-the-interfaith-families-project/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Miranda Hovemeyer":MAILTO:miranda@iffp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T210000
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SUMMARY:Mad Mahj: Week 1 of Winter 2026 Season with DC Drop-In Mahjongg
DESCRIPTION:JOIN OUR NEW SOCIAL MAHJONGG LEAGUE for weekly game play based on the NMJL (American-style) Mahjongg rules — PLUS some exciting and fun extras\, such as more robust games\, a completely new new scoring system\, and the addition of the MAD JOKER\, which can be used for any tile — even pairs and singles! \nALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME.\nFor free mahjong lessons\, visit http://dcmahjong.com/ \nThe season consists of 8 weeks of sessions (1x a week) on Wednesdays from January 7 through February 25\, 2026\nEach session consists of 6 games\, some with special themes and/or hands.\nAll players receive a score based on winning with mahjongg — or being close.\nAwards will be presented at the end of the season for high scores and special categories. \nGames are held every Wednesday at 7:00pm at Urban Roast\,\n916 G Street NW\, across from the MLK Jr. Memorial Library\, 1 block from both Metro Center and Gallery Place stations. \nOfficial game play (6 games) should take just under 2 hours.\nFeel free to stay later and play some more! \nSnack mix included.\nFood and beverages available for order at the private bar. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: DC Drop In Mahjongg \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/mad-mahj-week-1-of-winter-2026-season-with-dc-drop-in-mahjongg/
LOCATION:Urban Roast\, 916 G ST NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Gann":MAILTO:madmahj@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T235900
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T235900
DTSTAMP:20260108T134341Z
CREATED:20251222T160617Z
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Fellowship: Application Deadline with Uri L'Tzedek DC
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to be launching a new fellowship for Jewish young professionals in DC. This fellowship is 6 months in duration and will meet one Sunday per month. Each month centers around a different social justice topic\, such as climate action\, immigration\, and homelessness. Fellows will learn from experienced Jewish leaders and changemakers\, with optional volunteer opportunities throughout so that they have the knowledge and resources to continue their work as a Jewish social justice leader once the fellowship concludes. \n \n \nOrganization: Uri L’Tzedek \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/young-professionals-fellowship-application-deadline-with-uri-ltzedek-dc/
LOCATION:DC\, Dupont\, DC\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Jasmine Hall":MAILTO:jasmine@utzedek.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260108T134347Z
CREATED:20251222T162133Z
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SUMMARY:Mad Mahj: Week 2 of Winter 2026 Season with DC Drop-In Mahjongg
DESCRIPTION:JOIN OUR NEW SOCIAL MAHJONGG LEAGUE for weekly game play based on the NMJL (American-style) Mahjongg rules — PLUS some exciting and fun extras\, such as more robust games\, a completely new new scoring system\, and the addition of the MAD JOKER\, which can be used for any tile — even pairs and singles! \nALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME.\nFor free mahjong lessons\, visit http://dcmahjong.com/ \nThe season consists of 8 weeks of sessions (1x a week) on Wednesdays from January 7 through February 25\, 2026\nEach session consists of 6 games\, some with special themes and/or hands.\nAll players receive a score based on winning with mahjongg — or being close.\nAwards will be presented at the end of the season for high scores and special categories. \nGames are held every Wednesday at 7:00pm at Urban Roast\,\n916 G Street NW\, across from the MLK Jr. Memorial Library\, 1 block from both Metro Center and Gallery Place stations. \nOfficial game play (6 games) should take just under 2 hours.\nFeel free to stay later and play some more! \nSnack mix included.\nFood and beverages available for order at the private bar. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: DC Drop In Mahjongg \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/mad-mahj-week-2-of-winter-2026-season-with-dc-drop-in-mahjongg/
LOCATION:Urban Roast\, 916 G ST NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Gann":MAILTO:madmahj@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260108T134341Z
CREATED:20251222T160616Z
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SUMMARY:Eilu v'Eilu: An Open Reflection Project with Am Kolel
DESCRIPTION:This gentle\, conversation-based program creates space for us to explore some of the most meaningful\, complicated\, and personal aspects of Jewish life. \nMany of the topics we’ll be discussing—God\, prayer\, Israel\, identity\, mortality\, and more—can be challenging to talk about\, even with people we know well. Eilu v’Eilu offers a warm\, guided space to dive deeply into our own thoughts and beliefs\, to practice articulating ideas that may feel tender or evolving\, and to listen generously to the experiences of others. \nEach session stands on its own\, and you’re warmly invited to join for as many—or as few—as you’d like. \nThese Thursday-evening Zoom gatherings (7:00–8:30 pm) are designed for curiosity\, honesty\, and genuine connection. There are no “right answers” to arrive at—just opportunities to reflect\, ask\, listen\, and share. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Am Kolel \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/eilu-veilu-an-open-reflection-project-with-am-kolel/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Eisen":MAILTO:admin@amkolel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T211500
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SUMMARY:Egalitarian Services and Vegetarian Potluck with Tikkun Leil Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tikkun Leil Shabbat this week to welcome Shabbat! Come to recharge and find warmth and comfort in community. If you have any questions\, please contact the organizers at tikkunleilshabbat@yahoo.com. \nServices: 6:45 PM\nPotluck: 8:00 PM – approximately\nPlace: The Festival Center (2nd floor)\n1640 Columbia Rd NW\nWashington\, DC 20009 \nWe will meet in an indoor space at the Festival Center for a songful\, soulful Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv\, followed by potluck dinner. TLS will provide dessert! Covid rapid testing will be required and masks will be optional for this indoor gathering. There will be optional outdoor space for the potluck portion. Please get tested prior to attending\, or allow for extra time to get tested on site. TLS will have a limited number of Covid rapid tests for day-of testing.More Covid protocols below. \nPOTLUCK DINNER: \nPlease bring a vegetarian entree or salad/side to share. There will be one table for hekhsher-only (i.e.\, kosher-certified) vegetarian items and another table for vegetarian items. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN REUSABLE PLATE AND UTENSILS (including serving utensils). TLS will supply plates and utensils (for those who can’t bring their own)\, challah\, grape beverages and dessert. \nSUPPLIES\nWe will provide masks and hand sanitizer. We will provide siddurim (prayer books) for services. \nCOVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS: \nVACCINES\nAll TLS attendees aged 5+ must either be (1) fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 or (2) ineligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to age or medical reasons. Attendees must attest to their vaccination status (or ineligibility)\, either by RSVPing or when arriving at an event. \nMASKS\nMasks are optional. \nTESTING\nAll TLS attendees must get rapid tested on the day of attendance. \nATTENDANCE\nAll attendees must attest that (1) they have not been feeling sick\, (2) neither themselves nor anyone in their immediate family/pod has had COVID in the past ten days (i.e.\, first symptoms or first positive test within the past ten days)\, and (3) they do not believe that they or any immediate family/pod member have been exposed to COVID in the past ten days; or\, if they have been exposed\, they have tested negative at least five days from their most recent exposure. For the safety of the community\, if you are feeling sick\, or if you or an immediate family/pod member have tested positive for COVID in the past ten days\, please do not attend. We urge anyone who tests positive for COVID within two weeks after the event to alert the organizers (tikkunleilshabbat@yahoo.com). \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Tikkun Leil Shabbat \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/egalitarian-services-and-vegetarian-potluck-with-tikkun-leil-shabbat/
LOCATION:The Festival Center\, 1640 Columbia Road Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Mosenkis":MAILTO:tikkunleilshabbat@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260108T134341Z
CREATED:20251222T160616Z
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SUMMARY:Mad Mahj: Week 3 of Winter 2026 Season with DC Drop-In Mahjongg
DESCRIPTION:JOIN OUR NEW SOCIAL MAHJONGG LEAGUE for weekly game play based on the NMJL (American-style) Mahjongg rules — PLUS some exciting and fun extras\, such as more robust games\, a completely new new scoring system\, and the addition of the MAD JOKER\, which can be used for any tile — even pairs and singles! \nALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME.\nFor free mahjong lessons\, visit http://dcmahjong.com/ \nThe season consists of 8 weeks of sessions (1x a week) on Wednesdays from January 7 through February 25\, 2026\nEach session consists of 6 games\, some with special themes and/or hands.\nAll players receive a score based on winning with mahjongg — or being close.\nAwards will be presented at the end of the season for high scores and special categories. \nGames are held every Wednesday at 7:00pm at Urban Roast\,\n916 G Street NW\, across from the MLK Jr. Memorial Library\, 1 block from both Metro Center and Gallery Place stations. \nOfficial game play (6 games) should take just under 2 hours.\nFeel free to stay later and play some more! \nSnack mix included.\nFood and beverages available for order at the private bar. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: DC Drop In Mahjongg \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/mad-mahj-week-3-of-winter-2026-season-with-dc-drop-in-mahjongg/
LOCATION:Urban Roast\, 916 G ST NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Gann":MAILTO:madmahj@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T212500
DTSTAMP:20260108T134356Z
CREATED:20260107T172749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134356Z
UID:10001550-1769024700-1769030700@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Self-Defense Training Session with CSS
DESCRIPTION:Join the Community Security Service (CSS) for a hands-on self defense training session designed to build confidence\, awareness\, and practical skills to help keep the Jewish community safe. This session introduces participants to situational awareness\, personal\nsafety concepts\, and basic self-defense principles\, while also providing an overview of CSS’s mission and volunteer opportunities through the ROAM program \n \n \nOrganization: Community Security Service (CSS) \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/self-defense-training-session-with-css/
LOCATION:North Bethesda area (Exact location will be shared in advance with registered participants)\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Juan Gilces":MAILTO:juang@thecss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260108T134342Z
CREATED:20251222T160620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134342Z
UID:10001482-1769108400-1769113800@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Eilu v'Eilu: An Open Reflection Project with Am Kolel
DESCRIPTION:This gentle\, conversation-based program creates space for us to explore some of the most meaningful\, complicated\, and personal aspects of Jewish life. \nMany of the topics we’ll be discussing—God\, prayer\, Israel\, identity\, mortality\, and more—can be challenging to talk about\, even with people we know well. Eilu v’Eilu offers a warm\, guided space to dive deeply into our own thoughts and beliefs\, to practice articulating ideas that may feel tender or evolving\, and to listen generously to the experiences of others. \nEach session stands on its own\, and you’re warmly invited to join for as many—or as few—as you’d like. \nThese Thursday-evening Zoom gatherings (7:00–8:30 pm) are designed for curiosity\, honesty\, and genuine connection. There are no “right answers” to arrive at—just opportunities to reflect\, ask\, listen\, and share. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Am Kolel \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/eilu-veilu-an-open-reflection-project-with-am-kolel-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Eisen":MAILTO:admin@amkolel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260108T134342Z
CREATED:20251222T160619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134342Z
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SUMMARY:Mad Mahj: Week 4 of Winter 2026 Season with DC Drop-In Mahjongg
DESCRIPTION:JOIN OUR NEW SOCIAL MAHJONGG LEAGUE for weekly game play based on the NMJL (American-style) Mahjongg rules — PLUS some exciting and fun extras\, such as more robust games\, a completely new new scoring system\, and the addition of the MAD JOKER\, which can be used for any tile — even pairs and singles! \nALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME.\nFor free mahjong lessons\, visit http://dcmahjong.com/ \nThe season consists of 8 weeks of sessions (1x a week) on Wednesdays from January 7 through February 25\, 2026\nEach session consists of 6 games\, some with special themes and/or hands.\nAll players receive a score based on winning with mahjongg — or being close.\nAwards will be presented at the end of the season for high scores and special categories. \nGames are held every Wednesday at 7:00pm at Urban Roast\,\n916 G Street NW\, across from the MLK Jr. Memorial Library\, 1 block from both Metro Center and Gallery Place stations. \nOfficial game play (6 games) should take just under 2 hours.\nFeel free to stay later and play some more! \nSnack mix included.\nFood and beverages available for order at the private bar. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: DC Drop In Mahjongg \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/mad-mahj-week-4-of-winter-2026-season-with-dc-drop-in-mahjongg/
LOCATION:Urban Roast\, 916 G ST NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Gann":MAILTO:madmahj@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260108T134343Z
CREATED:20251222T160622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134343Z
UID:10001485-1769713200-1769718600@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Eilu v'Eilu: An Open Reflection Project with Am Kolel
DESCRIPTION:This gentle\, conversation-based program creates space for us to explore some of the most meaningful\, complicated\, and personal aspects of Jewish life. \nMany of the topics we’ll be discussing—God\, prayer\, Israel\, identity\, mortality\, and more—can be challenging to talk about\, even with people we know well. Eilu v’Eilu offers a warm\, guided space to dive deeply into our own thoughts and beliefs\, to practice articulating ideas that may feel tender or evolving\, and to listen generously to the experiences of others. \nEach session stands on its own\, and you’re warmly invited to join for as many—or as few—as you’d like. \nThese Thursday-evening Zoom gatherings (7:00–8:30 pm) are designed for curiosity\, honesty\, and genuine connection. There are no “right answers” to arrive at—just opportunities to reflect\, ask\, listen\, and share. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Am Kolel \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/eilu-veilu-an-open-reflection-project-with-am-kolel-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Eisen":MAILTO:admin@amkolel.org
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