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SUMMARY:Beyond the Outpost: Army Cavalry Officer’s War Diary from Afghanistan w/ NMAJMH
DESCRIPTION:Author Ross Berkoff joins us to discuss his new book Beyond the Outpost: An Army Cavalry Officer’s War Diary on the Frontlines of Afghanistan\, 2003 – 2007. \nIn 2003\, Army Cavalry Officer\, 2nd Lieutenant Ross Berkoff\, led his Scout Platoon from the 10th Mountain Division on more than 10\,000 miles of reconnaissance missions over a nine-month period across the dangerous southern provinces of Kandahar and Helmand—the birthplace of the Taliban. After his transition to Military Intelligence\, Captain Berkoff returned to Afghanistan in 2006\, once again assigned to the 10th Mountain Division’s Light Cavalry. This time\, the Taliban insurgency had escalated in sophistication\, with deadly effectiveness. Beyond the Outpost: An Army Cavalry Officer’s War Diary on the Frontlines of Afghanistan\, 2003 – 2007 is the first and only raw daily chronicle from the perspective of a junior officer covering this delicate and hostile early period of the U.S. Army’s 20-year campaign against the Taliban. \n \n \nOrganization: National Museum of American Jewish Military History \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/beyond-the-outpost-army-cavalry-officers-war-diary-from-afghanistan-w-nmajmh/
LOCATION:National Museum of American Jewish Military History\, 1811 R St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Rugel":MAILTO:mrugel@nmajmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T160000
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SUMMARY:Tu B'Shevat Seder: Celebrating the New Year of the Trees with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:A Tu B’Shevat Seder is a Kabbalistic tradition where people come together to celebrate Tu B’Shevat\, the Jewish holiday marking the new year of the trees. Whether you’re new to this holiday or a lifelong tree lover\, join us for an afternoon of connection\, reflection\, and delight. We’ll engage in some learning and discussion\, exploring Jewish wisdom and texts\, while noshing on seasonal fruits—and maybe even hugging a tree or two! No experience necessary. Everyone is welcome.  \nTaught by Heather Brody\, Den member and fellow in the Den’s Sacred Facilitators Fellowship. Specific location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline. \n \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/tu-bshevat-seder-celebrating-the-new-year-of-the-trees-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Meeting location will be shared with registrants\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T200000
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CREATED:20260120T211409Z
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SUMMARY:Tu BiShevat Seder with Am Kolel
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Tu BiShvat: The New Year of the Trees with a meaningful\, hands-on seder centered on environmental responsibility and renewal. Through ritual\, learning\, and shared reflection\, we’ll explore our connection to the earth\, honor the wisdom of the seasons\, and consider how Jewish values call us to protect the planet. Join us for fruit\, wine\, conversation\, and practical inspiration for caring for our world—together. 🌱 \nAm Kolel will provide a main course. Please sign up to bring a dessert here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1c-fY7s3BKSkOBu0J4BQNco3hN05RXlqClK3QV1gTLMM/edit?usp=sharing \n \n \nOrganization: Am Kolel \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/tu-bishevat-seder-with-am-kolel/
LOCATION:Am Kolel’s Center\, 1729 Wilmart Street\, Rockville\, Maryland\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Eisen":MAILTO:admin@amkolel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T180000
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SUMMARY:Young Adult FREE Dinner for Israel with Temple Emanuel
DESCRIPTION:Calling all folks in their 20s and 30s!  Join Rabbi Adam Rosenwasser of Temple Emanuel in Kensington\, MD and the Reform Alumni For Israel (RAFI) fellows for a FREE delicious dinner on Sunday\, February 1st at 6pm at Zaytinya in Washington\, DC.  We’ll schmooze\, do a little learning\, eat\, drink\, and be merry.  Feel free to bring friends but sign up NOW because space is limited.  If you have any questions or if you are interested in joining this year’s RAFI fellows- which includes a FREE trip to Israel this summer\, be in touch with Rabbi Adam\, arosenwasser@templeemanuelmd.org.  Please RSVP for the event HERE: https://partiful.com/e/R19FXih0M6YAuzmLQ02F? \n \n \nOrganization: Temple Emanuel \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/young-adult-free-dinner-for-israel-with-temple-emanuel/
LOCATION:Zaytinya\, 701 9th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Rosenwasser":MAILTO:arosenwasser@templeemanuelmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T210000
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SUMMARY:Women’s Wisdom & Leadership in Jewish Texts and Contemporary Homes w/ Pozez JCC
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Wisdom and Leadership in Jewish Texts and Contemporary Homes\nTuesday\, February 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nInstructors: Priscilla Askenas and Zina Segal \nJoin us for a meaningful five-part series that celebrates the voices of Jewish women from our classical texts; bringing their wisdom into our contemporary homes. Each gathering offers an opportunity for both learning and creativity\, exploring the leadership and legacy of a different woman from Jewish tradition\, followed by crafting a unique item of Judaica connected to her story. Each project will be something one can proudly use in their own Shabbat and holiday rituals. \nParticipants may register for a single session or purchase the full series at a discounted rate. Over the course of the program\, participants will create their own full set of handmade ritual items: a challah board\, kiddush cup\, Shabbat candlesticks\, a Havdalah candle\, and a beautifully decorated tambourine. \nSeries Schedule\nTuesday\, February 3 – Sarah: Shabbat Candlesticks\nWednesday\, March 4 – Miriam: Decorated Tambourine with Jewish Calligraphy\nThursday\, May 7 – Deborah: Handmade Havdalah Candle \nFee: Individual Events – $25 Members/$30 Non-members\nAll remaining 3 events: $60 Members/ $75 Non-members\nCost Range: 25 – 30 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/womens-wisdom-leadership-in-jewish-texts-and-contemporary-homes-w-pozez-jcc/
LOCATION:Pozez Jewish Community Center\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Zina Segal":MAILTO:zina.segal@thej.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T183000
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SUMMARY:Inventing New Jewish Rituals with Capital Jewish Museum
DESCRIPTION:Explore how Jews have historically innovated rituals and how today’s Jews are inventing new ones with Rabbi Vanessa Ochs\, PhD\, University of Virginia Professor Emeritus. No Jewish ritual was created complete—consider the Passover Seder\, the Jewish wedding ceremony\, and more! Responding to current trends and challenges\, rituals have developed over the centuries\, along a winding path of rabbinical and practitioner debate and conversation. Rabbi Ochs will be in conversation with CJM Director of Curatorial Affairs\, Dr. Sarah Leavitt. Co-Sponsored by the University of Virginia’s Jewish Studies Program. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nDr. Sarah Leavitt is the Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Capital Jewish Museum. She holds an MA in Museum Studies and a PhD in American Studies from Brown University and has worked in museums for over 30 years. Since moving to the DC area in 2000\, she has worked at the museum of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda and for 13 years at the National Building Museum in DC. Her previous exhibitions have covered a range of subjects: from women’s sports\, to the history of the parking garage\, to the border wall between the US and Mexico. Sarah’s publications include several books and articles; some of her favorites cover the history of the pregnancy test\, America’s first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill\, St. Elizabeths mental health hospital\, and the history of domestic advice manuals. Sarah is a member of Temple Shalom\, and lives in Silver Spring\, MD. \nRabbi Vanessa Ochs\, PhD\, University of Virginia Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies and Jewish Studies\, is the author of numerous books related to Jewish rituals\, including Inventing Jewish Ritual (Jewish Publication Society)\, winner of a National Jewish Book Award; and The Passover Haggadah: A Biography (Princeton UP). A beloved teacher\, Professor Ochs’s most popular courses at the University of Virginia were “Jewish Weddings” and “The Passover Haggadah.” A Visiting Fellow at the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania\, Rabbi Ochs is researching new Jewish rituals that emerged during Covid and after October 7th. \nImage credit: Promotional photo provided courtesy of the speaker.\nCost Range: 0 – 18 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Capital Jewish Museum \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/inventing-new-jewish-rituals-with-capital-jewish-museum/
LOCATION:Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum\, 575 3rd Street Northwest\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Lorenz Brunner":MAILTO:lbrunner@capitaljewishmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T170000
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SUMMARY:The Jewish Fantasy: A Musical Program with the Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Step into the warmth\, charm\, and spirit of Jewish musical culture! \n“The Jewish Fantasy” is a unique two-hour interactive concert that invites audiences to experience beloved melodies\, learn new stories\, and even take part in the performance itself. \nPart I – “The Jewish Suite” \nThe first half of the program features four movements inspired by the world-famous musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” Original themes from the musical blend with other traditional Jewish melodies\, presented in fresh and expressive new arrangements. \nGuests will also have the chance to learn a traditional Jewish dance and join in the live music-making of several popular tunes. \nPart II – Songs Across Borders and Time \nThe second half of the program presents beloved and contemporary songs in Hebrew\, Yiddish\, and English — including “Jerusalem of Gold\,” “Tumbalalaika\,” “Hava Nagila”\, and more — along with engaging stories about their origins and meaning. \nThis uplifting program invites teens (13+) and adults to explore the richness of Jewish heritage through music. \nAnna Kusner — classical guitar\nPeter Omelchenko — domra / mandolin\nPeter Slutsky — baritone\, narrator\nGuest Artist: Jerome Kava – violin \nFee: The program is free\, registration required. Recommended donation $18 per person.\nMinimum Suggested Donation Amt: 18 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/the-jewish-fantasy-a-musical-program-with-the-pozez-jcc-of-northern-virginia/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, Virginia\, 22031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
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SUMMARY:Men’s Mifgash: Gather\, Connect\, Discover with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow men and male-identifying folks at the Den for an evening of meaningful connection\, good conversation\, and shared reflection. Mifgash\, Hebrew for gathering or encounter\, invites us to come together in openness and curiosity\, to connect with one another\, explore what feels most relevant and nourishing in this season\, and imagine what future gatherings might hold.T his Mifgash will center around Tu Tu B’Shevat. Come as you are\, no preparation or background needed\, just curiosity\, openness\, and a willingness to connect with others and share ideas. \nTaught by Ethan Litvin\, Board member and Richard Swanson\, fellow in the Den’s Sacred Facilitators Fellowship\, at a location in DC. Specific location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline. \n \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/mens-mifgash-gather-connect-discover-with-the-den-collective-2/
LOCATION:Meeting location will be shared with registrants\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
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