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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:20261006T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T213000
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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:20261010T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T220000
DTSTAMP: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
DTSTAMP:20260925T190039Z
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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:20261018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T210000
DTSTAMP: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:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T200000
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SUMMARY:Certificate Program Begins: American-Israeli Relationship w/ Hudson Institute
DESCRIPTION:Our policy certificate programs aim to give participants practical knowledge of key policy areas. Over four days in Washington\, candidates engage with the theory and practice of politics and wrestle with the complexity of contemporary policy issues.\nRecent trends have made many Americans doubt the contributions of the Jewish faith\, people\, and homeland to liberal democracy\, as well as the importance of a strong American-Israeli alliance to our national security. This program asks whether support for Israel is essential to our national security and liberal democracy more broadly. Seminars take up the Hebrew Bible\, American history\, and IR theory. Finally\, a review of the rationale for Operation Epic Fury is followed by an exercise simulating further crisis in the Middle East. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Hudson Institute Political Studies \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/certificate-program-begins-american-israeli-relationship-w-hudson-institute/
LOCATION:Hudson Institute Political Studies\, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T173000
DTSTAMP:20261016T190522Z
CREATED:20261016T190522Z
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SUMMARY:Women’s Kaduréshet in Northern Virginia: 4-Week Pilot Begins with Pozez JCC
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Kaduréshet in Northern Virginia – 4-Week Pilot \nSaturdays\, October 31\, November 14\, 21 & 28 (no games Nov. 7) | 3:30–5:30 PM \nTry one of Israel’s most popular women’s sports! Kaduréshet is a volleyball-style game where players catch and throw the ball instead of hitting it. It’s easy to learn\, active\, and social\, and no volleyball experience is needed. Come get moving\, meet other women in the Northern Virginia community\, and experience a uniquely Israeli sport. This is a 4-week pilot program that we hope to continue beyond November. \nWomen 25+ | All skill levels | Location: Pozez JCC | Cost: $70 members / $80 non-members\nRegister: https://thej.org/event/new-northern-virginia-womens-kadureshet/\nCost Range: $70 – $80 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: Pozez JCC \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/womens-kadureshet-in-northern-virginia-4-week-pilot-begins-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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