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SUMMARY:Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day with New Israel Fund and Tifereth Israel
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony\, led by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle Families Forum in Israel/Palestine\, is the largest Israeli-Palestinian jointly organized peace event in history. Now in its 20th year\, the Joint Memorial is a beacon of hope in the darkness – a space for Israelis and Palestinians to defy the forces that seek to divide them\, grieve together\, and choose hope over despair.  \nJoin us as we gather in solidarity  to echo the message of our allies in Israel/Palestine. We will view videos from the main event*\, hear from local Palestinian and Israeli speakers\, and have an opportunity to reflect and connect in small-group settings. \n* The DC event will not be livestreamed. There’s an option to view the main Israel/Palestine event online on April 29.
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/joint-israeli-palestinian-memorial-day-with-new-israel-fund-and-tifereth-israel/
LOCATION:St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church\n1525 Newton St NW\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T180000
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SUMMARY:Embodied Torah Class Series
DESCRIPTION:How does it feel to be wrapped by a tallis? What happens when you use your hands to draw the light of the Shabbat candles toward you? Or cover your eyes to say the Shema? We will deepen into questions like these in Embodied Torah Study Group\, a facilitated practice lab to explore the somatic\, psychological\, and imaginal dimensions of basic Jewish practices and texts. By taking up simple\, bite-sized pieces of ancient wisdom from davening\, liturgical poetry\, kabbalah\, torah\, and Jewish lifecycle practices\, we will use physical movement and art-making to enliven our embodied connection to Jewish mystical traditions.  \nFacilitators:  Sessions will be thoughtfully curated by Rabbi Diane Elliot and Zacha Belok \nOpen to all — no prior experience needed. \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS:\nRabbi Diane Elliot (she/her) brings more than forty years’ experience as a performing dance artist\, contact improviser\, and somatic movement therapist and teacher to her rabbinate. A certified practitioner and teacher of Body-Mind Centering®\, she received ordination and a Masters of Rabbinic Studies degree from the Academy for Jewish Religion\, California in 2006 and serves diverse communities as a ritual leader\, teacher\, and spiritual director\, both in the San Francisco Bay Area and nationally. Rabbi Diane is an innovator of embodied Jewish practice\, having created and directed the ALEPH Alliance for Jewish Renewal’s Embodying Spirit\, Inspiriting Body Jewish leadership training program. In addition to serving on the ALEPH staff\, she is a founding member of the Embodied Jewish Wisdom Network; serves as a founding steward and faculty member of the Taproot Community of Practice; and has published four books of sacred poetry\, most recently Traces (Hakodesh Press\, 2024). To learn more about her work visit www.whollypresent.org \nZacha Belok (he/him) is a life-long dancer\, educator\, and somatic practitioner. Based in the Bay Area\, Zacha sees clients worldwide as an Integrative Somatic Coach\, and mentors youth with Wilderness Torah. His work draws inspiration from nature\, somatic psychology\, and expressive arts therapy and focuses on what makes it safe to turn toward one’s inner life. He practices in the lineage of The Tamalpa Institute and The Discipline of Authentic Movement. Zacha guides non-profit leaders nationwide through the Leadership Exchange and Coaching Project\, a program of the Northeast Regional Child Advocacy Center and the US Department of Justice. You can learn more about his work at zachabelokcoaching.com.\nCost Range: 76 – 170 \n \n \nOrganization: Chochmat HaLev
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/embodied-torah-class-series-4/
LOCATION:Chochmat HaLev\, 2215 Prince Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Zacha Belok":MAILTO:zachabelok@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260108T134031Z
CREATED:20251016T182311Z
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SUMMARY:Learning + Art-Making: Blessing the Ordinary with the Extraordinary with the Den
DESCRIPTION:Judaism offers a wide range of blessings to honor everyday moments in addition to times for daily and holiday prayers–traditionally covering everything from travel and using the bathroom to surviving life-threatening experiences. Contemporary Jewish poets and writers have also crafted liturgies for seemingly mundane occasions\, such as going to a party or even watching TV. \nJoin Rabbi Emmanuel to explore the traditions and practices of “everyday” blessings\, followed by art inspired by our learning: creative writing\, poetry\, interpretive translation\, drawing\, sketching\, and more. This session is designed with first-time poets or painters in mind–nobody will be put on the spot!   \nAll are welcome and no prior experience necessary. We will gather at a home in Arlington\, VA that is Metro accessible. Address will be shared with registrants.
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/learning-art-making-blessing-the-ordinary-with-the-extraordinary-with-the-den/
LOCATION:Magen David Sephardic Congregation\n11215 Woodglen Drive\nRockville\, MD 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260108T134024Z
CREATED:20251016T181754Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesdays for Women: Pre-Shavuot Sushi-Making! with Mesorah DC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on sushi making with a twist – as we dive into the deeper layers of Shavuot!
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/wednesdays-for-women-pre-shavuot-sushi-making-with-mesorah-dc/
LOCATION:National Museum of American Jewish Military History\, 1811 R St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260108T134254Z
CREATED:20251222T160347Z
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SUMMARY:Kabbalah-Dating
DESCRIPTION:Learn about how the Tree of Life can be seen as a guide for dating! Elly Malka has taught this program at the East Bay JCC and other locations over the years\, and it is approved by Rabbis. While talking about dating\, see how the Sacred Geometry of the Tree of Life offers spiritual balance\, renewal\, and health! This program is for daters of all ages\, but it focused on your first serious relationship. [After the talk\, we may take a walk by the Bay for our embodied practice.] \n \n \nOrganization: JCC East Bay
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/kabbalah-dating/
LOCATION:Marina Bay Clubhouse\, 4 Marina Lakes Drive\, Richmond\, CA\, 94804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Elly Malka":MAILTO:healingwordstol@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T210000
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CREATED:20251016T180614Z
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SUMMARY:The Book of Ruth: Inspiring Torah for a World in Crisis with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:Traditionally read on the upcoming late-spring holiday of Shavuot\, the biblical book of Ruth takes place in the backdrop of ecological crisis\, political instability\, and a breakdown of social trust and institutions. Yet amidst it all\, Ruth’s characters learn to care for one another and lay the foundations for a better future. Join Rabbi Emmanuel for learning and conversation as we explore the Book of Ruth and reflect on its resonances with our current moment and lives today.  \nWe will gather in a Metro accessible location in Central DC. All are welcome\, with no prior experience necessary. Address will be shared with registrants.
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/the-book-of-ruth-inspiring-torah-for-a-world-in-crisis-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Magen David Sephardic Congregation\n11215 Woodglen Drive\nRockville\, MD 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260108T134015Z
CREATED:20251016T180511Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesdays for Women: Torah's Blueprint for Love and Connection! with Mesorah DC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for light meal and a three part series/discussion ‘Sacred Spark’ – the Torah’s blueprint for love and connection!
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/wednesdays-for-women-torahs-blueprint-for-love-and-connection-with-mesorah-dc-3/
LOCATION:National Museum of American Jewish Military History\, 1811 R St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260108T134012Z
CREATED:20251016T180203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134012Z
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SUMMARY:Cooking Jewish with Chef Nissimmi Naim Naor with Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Nissimmi is a chef\, ordained rabbi\, international educator and speaker\, who combines his love of food and people with his commitment to building connections between culture\, Jewish identity\, and tradition. \nFrom flavorful foundations in his grandmother Miriam’s kitchen to working in some of Israel’s most renowned restaurants\, Nissimmi’s culinary journey is rooted in the traditions and flavors of the Jewish heritage\, stories and memories. His work explores the central role food plays in shaping Jewish identity\, using rich historic knowledge\, Jewish texts\, and of course\, carbs. \nWe invite you to a cooking demonstration with Nissimmi to learn more deeply about what connects Jewish kitchens worldwide\, and to experience favorite contemporary Israeli dishes. \nChef Bio: Beyond the cutting board\, Nissimmi holds degrees in philosophy\, economics\, political science\, and law. He received his rabbinical ordination from the Hartman Institute. He serves as a Casualties Notification Officer as p
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/cooking-jewish-with-chef-nissimmi-naim-naor-with-pozez-jcc-of-northern-virginia/
LOCATION:RSVP for address!\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260108T134011Z
CREATED:20251016T180201Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Shabbat Schmooze: Eat\, Play\, Learn with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:Shabbat afternoon in late spring is wonderfully spacious\, with long sunny hours filled with learning\, singing\, conversation\, and play. Together with Rabbi Emmanuel\, we’ll enjoy the magic of Shabbat in community. The Den will bring snacks and a taste of the week’s Torah portion to learn and discuss\, while everyone is invited to bring blankets\, board/card games\, frisbees\, etc. Come ready to relax\,  meet new friends and reconnect with old ones\, and enjoy Shabbat. No prior experience is necessary\, all are welcome! \nWe will gather in a central park location determined by registrant sign ups. Exact meet-up location will be shared with registrants.
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/spring-shabbat-schmooze-eat-play-learn-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Adat Shalom\, 7727 Persimmon Tree Ln\, Bethesda\, Maryland\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260108T134253Z
CREATED:20251222T160346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134253Z
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SUMMARY:Embodied Torah Class Series
DESCRIPTION:How does it feel to be wrapped by a tallis? What happens when you use your hands to draw the light of the Shabbat candles toward you? Or cover your eyes to say the Shema? We will deepen into questions like these in Embodied Torah Study Group\, a facilitated practice lab to explore the somatic\, psychological\, and imaginal dimensions of basic Jewish practices and texts. By taking up simple\, bite-sized pieces of ancient wisdom from davening\, liturgical poetry\, kabbalah\, torah\, and Jewish lifecycle practices\, we will use physical movement and art-making to enliven our embodied connection to Jewish mystical traditions.  \nFacilitators:  Sessions will be thoughtfully curated by Rabbi Diane Elliot and Zacha Belok \nOpen to all — no prior experience needed. \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS:\nRabbi Diane Elliot (she/her) brings more than forty years’ experience as a performing dance artist\, contact improviser\, and somatic movement therapist and teacher to her rabbinate. A certified practitioner and teacher of Body-Mind Centering®\, she received ordination and a Masters of Rabbinic Studies degree from the Academy for Jewish Religion\, California in 2006 and serves diverse communities as a ritual leader\, teacher\, and spiritual director\, both in the San Francisco Bay Area and nationally. Rabbi Diane is an innovator of embodied Jewish practice\, having created and directed the ALEPH Alliance for Jewish Renewal’s Embodying Spirit\, Inspiriting Body Jewish leadership training program. In addition to serving on the ALEPH staff\, she is a founding member of the Embodied Jewish Wisdom Network; serves as a founding steward and faculty member of the Taproot Community of Practice; and has published four books of sacred poetry\, most recently Traces (Hakodesh Press\, 2024). To learn more about her work visit www.whollypresent.org \nZacha Belok (he/him) is a life-long dancer\, educator\, and somatic practitioner. Based in the Bay Area\, Zacha sees clients worldwide as an Integrative Somatic Coach\, and mentors youth with Wilderness Torah. His work draws inspiration from nature\, somatic psychology\, and expressive arts therapy and focuses on what makes it safe to turn toward one’s inner life. He practices in the lineage of The Tamalpa Institute and The Discipline of Authentic Movement. Zacha guides non-profit leaders nationwide through the Leadership Exchange and Coaching Project\, a program of the Northeast Regional Child Advocacy Center and the US Department of Justice. You can learn more about his work at zachabelokcoaching.com.\nCost Range: 76 – 170 \n \n \nOrganization: Chochmat HaLev
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/embodied-torah-class-series-5/
LOCATION:Chochmat HaLev\, 2215 Prince Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Zacha Belok":MAILTO:zachabelok@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260108T134010Z
CREATED:20251016T180001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134010Z
UID:10000554-1748458800-1748466000@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesdays for Women: Torah's Blueprint for Love and Connection! with Mesorah DC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for light meal and a three part series/discussion ‘Sacred Spark’ – the Torah’s blueprint for love and connection!
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/wednesdays-for-women-torahs-blueprint-for-love-and-connection-with-mesorah-dc-2/
LOCATION:National Museum of American Jewish Military History\, 1811 R St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
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