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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:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T210000
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SUMMARY:October 7th: Remembering Together Through Music\, Stories & Food with Pozez JCC
DESCRIPTION:October 7th: Remembering Together Through Music\, Stories & Food\nWednesday\, October 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nJoin us for a meaningful community gathering marking three years since October 7th — an evening of remembrance\, reflection\, and hope. \nThe evening will feature a moving musical experience\, where select members of our community have chosen songs that hold personal and collective memories connected to October 7. The songs will be brought to life by a group of Israeli musicians\, creating a space to honor the people\, places\, and stories that continue to stay with us. \nFollowing the performance\, we will gather around food prepared in memory of those who were lost and the communities that were impacted on that day. Through shared recipes and stories\, we will remember\, reflect\, and create space to process the journey of the three years that have passed. \nTogether\, we will hold both the pain and the hope — honoring those we lost while strengthening the connections\, resilience\, and community that continue to carry us forward. \nThis program is free. RSVP required. \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/october-7th-remembering-together-through-music-stories-food-with-pozez-jcc/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031-3123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Chen Mordechai":MAILTO:chen.sara@thej.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T220000
DTSTAMP:20260925T190104Z
CREATED:20260925T190104Z
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SUMMARY:Choosing Life: From Survivor To Resilience with Ohr Kodesh Congregation
DESCRIPTION:We’re honored to invite you to a live testimony and open conversation with Barak Morag\, an October 7th survivor who\, despite everything he and his family lost on that horrific day\, found a way to rebuild\, grow\, and move forward\, and to share how they found light in the darkness. \nJoin us for an evening of honest conversation\, reflection\, and connection as we come together to listen\, learn\, and remember. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: OHR Kodesh Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/choosing-life-from-survivor-to-resilience-with-ohr-kodesh-congregation/
LOCATION:Ohr Kodesh Congregation\, 8300 Meadowbrook Lane\, Chevy Chase\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Batya Glazer":MAILTO:info@ohrkodesh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T220000
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SUMMARY:The No-Nonsense Reality of Israel Q&A with Ohr Kodesh Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enlightening evening with renowned Israeli journalist and analyst Haviv Rettig Gur. As conversations about Israel become increasingly prominent—and often clouded by misinformation and oversimplified narratives—Haviv brings clarity\, context\, and insight drawn from decades of reporting and analysis. \nA senior analyst at The Times of Israel\, Middle East analyst for The Free Press\, and host of the Ask Haviv Anything podcast\, Haviv has covered Israeli politics\, foreign policy\, education\, and Israel–Diaspora relations since 2005. He has also served as Director of Communications for the Jewish Agency for Israel and has reported from more than 20 countries. \nCome with questions and leave with a deeper understanding of Israel’s history\, its current challenges\, and the realities shaping its future. The program will feature a conversation with Haviv followed by audience Q&A. This conversation will be moderated by Michael Koplow\, Chief Policy Officer at Israel Policy Forum https://israelpolicyforum.org/about/staff/michael-koplow/ \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: OHR Kodesh Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/the-no-nonsense-reality-of-israel-qa-with-ohr-kodesh-congregation/
LOCATION:Ohr Kodesh Congregation\, 8300 Meadowbrook Lane\, Chevy Chase\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Batya Glazer":MAILTO:info@ohrkodesh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T133000
DTSTAMP:20260825T165108Z
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SUMMARY:"Boots for Israel" Talk with Kesher Israel Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Yakir Wachstock\, founder of Boots for Israel.  Kiddush will start at 11:30 AM and the talk will start around 12:15. \nAfter October 7th\, Yakir launched Boots for Israel to help provide the tactical boots his military unit desperately needed. What began as an effort to support fellow soldiers has grown into a broader mission of inspiring others to take action and make a difference through meaningful mitzvot. Yakir now travels to synagogues and Jewish organizations\, sharing his story and encouraging communities to find their own ways to contribute. Professionally\, Yakir works as an occupational therapist in elementary schools in New York. \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: Kesher Israel Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/boots-for-israel-talk-with-kesher-israel-congregation/
LOCATION:Kesher\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Alicia Rosenbaum":MAILTO:aliciar@kesher.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T203000
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SUMMARY:Film: "Where Do We Belong? The Women of Kfar Aza" with Congregation Olam Tikvah
DESCRIPTION:Film: “Where Do We Belong? – The Women of Kfar Aza”\nFilm Director\, Movie Screening\, and Panel Discussion \nJoin us for this unique evening that will begin with a conversation with the film’s director\, followed by a screening of the film. The evening will close with a panel discussion featuring the director and two women from the Kfar Aza WhatsApp group\, offering a deeper look at October 7th\, community\, friendship\, and the ongoing process of rebuilding. \nAbout the Film\n“Where Do We Belong? – The Women of Kfar Aza” is an intimate 100-minute documentary about women from Kibbutz Kfar Aza navigating trauma\, loss\, motherhood\, and life after October 7th. \nWhat began as a small WhatsApp group of young women became an anchor of support and connection after the Hamas attack. Through the stories of three women rebuilding their lives\, the film explores not only individual experiences but the strength of a community coming together to rebuild a sense of home and belonging. \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: Congregation Olam Tikvah \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/film-where-do-we-belong-the-women-of-kfar-aza-with-congregation-olam-tikvah/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031-3123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Chen Mordechai":MAILTO:chen.sara@thej.org
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