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SUMMARY:Yiddish Movie Night: Green Fields with DMV Jewish Labor Bund
DESCRIPTION:Join the DMV Bund for another Yiddish movie night and potluck! \nWe’ll be a showing the 1937 classic Green Fields (Grine Felder)\, by a leading Yiddish director based on a play by one of the great Yiddish playwrights. Yiddish proficiency is not required\, there will be English subtitles. After the film we will have some time for discussion. \n“Ulmer’s soulful\, open-air adaptation of Peretz Hirshbein’s classic play heralded the Golden Age of Yiddish cinema. When an ascetic young scholar ventures into the countryside\, searching for the city of “true Jews\,” he learns some unexpected lessons from the Jewish peasants who take him in as a tutor for their children.” \nWe encourage folks to bring dairy or pareve food to share for a potluck dinner beforehand. \nWe also welcome donations to help cover the cost of the space\, on a pay-what-you-can basis (suggested $10-$15). \nGetting there: It is next to the Takoma Park Metro station on the Red Line. Other transit connections are available. There is ample street parking. Please contact the hosts if you’d like help finding a ride. \nAccessibility: There is a ramp leading to the back door. The bathroom is on the second floor. \nCan’t wait to see you all there!\nMinimum Suggested amt: $10 \n \nAccommodations: Other \nOther Accommodations – Accessibility: There is a ramp leading to the back door. The bathroom is on the second floor. Please contact to share access needs. \nOrganization: DMV Jewish Labor Bund \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/yiddish-movie-night-green-fields-with-dmv-jewish-labor-bund/
LOCATION:Rhizome DC\, 6950 Maple St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Eli Craveiro Frankel":MAILTO:dmv@jewishbund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T213000
DTSTAMP:20260722T142007Z
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SUMMARY:August Metro Minyan with 2239
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Metro Minyan at the Capital Jewish Museum on August 7th! \nJoin your fellow D.C. young professionals as we welcome the start of Shabbat. \nAt 6:30\, we’ll begin with a little bit of learning + hot appetizers and drinks followed by beautiful Kabbalat Shabbat services. Then we’ll have a delicious dinner as we catch up with friends — new and old. \nIf this is your first time to Metro Minyan or the Capital Jewish Museum\, welcome!! Don’t hesitate to join in or reach out in advance so we can spot you. \nCapacity is limited\, so get your tickets early! \nCan’t wait to see you there! \nPlease keep in mind this event is for people between the ages of 22 and 39. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: 2239 \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/august-metro-minyan-with-2239/
LOCATION:Capital Jewish Museum\, 575 3rd Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Maital Kaminer":MAILTO:mkaminer@whctemple.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T171112Z
CREATED:20260708T171112Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Between Us: Part 1 with the Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia
DESCRIPTION:A two-part experience for couples of different faiths and cultural backgrounds to explore Shabbat as something we build together — in our own way. \nTwo Voices\, Four Elements\nAfternoon Tea\nSunday\, August 9 | 2:00 PM-4:00 PM | Pozez JCC\nA first gathering of conversation\, reflection\, and shared discovery.\nTogether\, we will explore Shabbat as a moment of pause and connection\, and begin to notice how ideas of light\, food\, rest\, and celebration appear across different cultures and traditions. \nIt’s a space to slow down\, share stories\, and begin shaping what Shabbat could mean for each couple. \nShabbat We Create Together: Dinner\nFriday\, August 28 | 6:30 PM-9:00 PM | Pozez JCC\nA shared Shabbat evening around the table\, where reflection becomes experience. Together\, we will step into a lived Shabbat — shaped by the people in the room\, the stories we bring\, and the traditions we carry. \nIt is an invitation to experience Shabbat not as something fixed\, but as something we create together. \nFee: $110 per JCC Member Couple/ $120 per Non-member Couple. (Includes participation in both events: Afternoon Tea and Shabbat dinner (appetizers\, main course\, side dishes\, wine). One registration per couple\, please add your partner’s name in the questions on the checkout pages.\nCost Range: $110 – $120 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/shabbat-between-us-part-1-with-the-pozez-jcc-of-northern-virginia/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T190000
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SUMMARY:DC Tikkun Circle: New Year for Animals with Jewish Veg Life
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE: https://jewishveganlife.org/events/dc-tikkun-circle-new-year-for-animals/ \nNew Year for Animals Celebration \nSunday\, August 9 • 5:00 PM\nDupont Circle\, Washington\, DC\nIn partnership with Veg Society of DC & DC Voters for Animals \nJoin the DC Tikkun Circle for a special community dinner celebrating the New Year for Animals\, one of the four Jewish New Years. \nWhile this little known Jewish holiday has ancient roots and offers a timely opportunity to reflect on our relationship with animals today. As we prepare to enter the month of Elul and begin the spiritual journey toward the High Holidays\, we’ll gather to celebrate compassion\, community\, and the shared responsibility to care for all living beings. \nJoin us for an evening of delicious plant based food\, thoughtful conversation\, and meaningful connection with others who are interested in exploring the intersection of Jewish values\, compassionate living\, and sustainability. \nWhether you’re a longtime vegan\, vegan curious\, deeply connected to Jewish life\, or simply looking for a welcoming community\, we’d love to have you join us. \nEvent Details \nDate: Sunday\, August 9\nTime: 5:00 PM\nLocation: Restaurant in Dupont Circle\, Washington\, DC\n(The restaurant name will be shared with registered guests.) \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: Jewish Vegan Life \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/dc-tikkun-circle-new-year-for-animals-with-jewish-veg-life/
LOCATION:DC\, Dupont\, DC\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Gribov":MAILTO:michael@jewishveganlife.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T150000
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SUMMARY:How to Find Unique Records from Ukrainian Archives with Jewish Genealogy Society
DESCRIPTION:Samuel (Sammy) Lerner will be demonstrating how he has developed a multistep process for finding unique records from the Ukrainian Archives going beyond revisionist lists and vital records. \nThis one-hour program\, conducted over Zoom at 1:30 pm EDT\, is free for members. This is one of the many activities that is a benefit of JGSGW membership. \nSamuel (Sammy) Lerner\, is a professional genealogist and founder of Learning Your Lineage. He has been actively engaged in his own family history and the family history of others for multiple years. His passion for genealogy has led him to participate in the JewishGen Future Scholars Fellowship in 2023\, index handwritten Russian language material that appeared on JewishGen’s website\, speak at IAJGS conferences\, and continuously research for unique records through multiple avenues. He is also a graduate of Washington & Jefferson College with a major in Neuroscience and a minor in Russian Studies.\nCost Range: $0 – $10 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;Captioning \n \nOrganization: Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/how-to-find-unique-records-from-ukrainian-archives-with-jewish-genealogy-society/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="April Goldenberg":MAILTO:programs@jgsgw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T120000
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SUMMARY:End of Summer Celebration and Himmelfarb School Open House with Tifereth Israel
DESCRIPTION:Calling TI members of all ages\,\nprospective members\, friends\,\nand neighbors! \nAs summer draws to a close\, all are welcome at the\nEnd of Summer Celebration & Himmelfarb School Open House \nThe celebration is free for all\, including visits to the ice cream truck!\nClick here to RSVP \nReconnect with old friends and make new ones \nExperience TI’s warm\, welcoming\, egalitarian Jewish community \nLearn about our innovative\, inclusive and fun(!) K-12 Jewish education program \nMeet Rabbi Michael Werbow and tour the Himmelfarb School with Director of Lifelong Learning\, Rabbi Tracy Nathan. \nFind ways to get involved in TI’s social action initiatives\, adult learning\, youth groups\, yarning group\, book club\, hiking group\, theater group\, environmental projects\, and so much more. \nWant to help make this year’s celebration happen?\nContact Rachel Lande or Nina Lopez to find out how to volunteer. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Tifereth Israel Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/end-of-summer-celebration-and-himmelfarb-school-open-house-with-tifereth-israel/
LOCATION:Tifereth Israel Congregation\, 7701 16th St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Kapen":MAILTO:kayla@tifereth-israel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T170802Z
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SUMMARY:A Jewish Sacred Place: Mikvah with Adas Israel Congregation Sisterhood
DESCRIPTION:Water is where the Jewish story begins. In Genesis\, before creation itself takes shape\, the spirit of God moves over the waters. The mikvah is a gathering of water used for ritual immersion. It connects us to that primordial moment and has been part of Jewish life for over two thousand years. \nIn this one-hour session\, we will explore the meaning\, structure\, and practice of the mikvah through both text and direct experience. We’ll begin with a guided discussion: What is ritual\, and what does it do for us? Why water? We’ll look at texts from Genesis and contemporary Jewish thinkers who illuminate how immersion has been understood as a gateway to renewal a moment of softening\, of reentry\, of transformation and creation choosing who we want to become when we emerge\, how we want to face the world. \nWe’ll then turn to the mikvah itself: what it means\, how it is built\, and the remarkable halachic requirement that living waters and the waters’ “kiss”. We’ll explore who uses the mikvah and why\, from traditional commanded immersions to the many new and unique ways people use this ancient practice. \nThe session concludes with a tour of the mikvah itself. No prior knowledge required. Come ready to ask questions and perhaps be surprised. \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: Adas Israel Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/a-jewish-sacred-place-mikvah-with-adas-israel-congregation-sisterhood/
LOCATION:Gewirz Beit Am and Adas Israel Community Mikvah\, 2850 Quebec St NW\, Washington DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260819T134921Z
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SUMMARY:Open House with Northern VA Hebrew Congregation  (NVHC)
DESCRIPTION:Family Friendly OPEN HOUSE.  Please stop by & visit our warm\, welcoming\, vibrant Reform Jewish Community.  This is an opportunity to actually meet & talk with our members who will be honored to highlight what makes our community so connected & special.  A tour of our building is offered as well as information about our special programming\, our school and our staff.  And of course\, there will be all four food groups – bagels & ice cream!! \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/open-house-with-northern-va-hebrew-congregation-nvhc/
LOCATION:Northern VA Hebrew Congregation\, 1441 Wiehle Avenue\, Ashburn\, Reston\, VA 20190\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Folb":MAILTO:president@nvhcreston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T143606Z
CREATED:20260819T143606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T143606Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat School Open House with Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim
DESCRIPTION:Come explore Shabbat School for ages 5–11\, filled with songs\, stories\, holidays\, and hands‑on learning. Families are welcome to drop in early to meet our teacher\, then continue to services upstairs. The whole experience is FREE for everyone. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;Sensory Space Available \n \nOrganization: Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim (HTAA) \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/shabbat-school-open-house-with-congregation-har-tzeon-agudath-achim/
LOCATION:Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim\, 1840 University Blvd. W.\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Gem Miller":MAILTO:gem@htaa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T193000
DTSTAMP:20260806T172116Z
CREATED:20260806T172116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T172116Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: The Jewish Suite with Pozez JCC
DESCRIPTION:Concert: The Jewish Suite\nSaturday\, August 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nJoin us for an extraordinary musical journey with “The Jewish Suite\,” a vibrant\, original project inspired by the timeless and beloved musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” \nSpanning approximately one hour\, this beautifully crafted suite consists of nine distinct movements. The evening will start with a brief introduction\, guiding the audience through the history and narrative of each section before the music begins. \nA rich tapestry of sound and tradition blends in exclusive\, original arrangements with a deep exploration of Jewish musical heritage. The repertoire spans an array of ethnic traditions\, featuring vocal and instrumental pieces in Hebrew\, Yiddish\, Ladino\, and English. \nFeatured Performers \nPeter Slutsky – Baritone\nJerome Kawa – Violin\nPeter Omelchenko – Mandolin\nAnna Kusner – Guitar\nIgor Kozlov – Percussion \nTickets: $25 JCC Members/$30 Non-members \nQuestions? Contact AdultServices@theJ.org\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/concert-the-jewish-suite-with-pozez-jcc/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Zina Segal":MAILTO:zina.segal@thej.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184039Z
CREATED:20260512T184039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T184039Z
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SUMMARY:Capital Kosher BBQ Competition with Capital Camps
DESCRIPTION:Come Connect\, Eat\, Compete\, Judge\, or Sponsor! \n2nd Annual Capital Kosher BBQ Competition\n(KCBS Sanctioned!) \nAugust 30\, 2026 at Capital Camps & Retreat Center\n12750 Buchanan Trail East\, Waynesboro\, PA \nThe Capital Kosher BBQ Competition showcases the best in real BBQ our community has to offer: Smoked meat\, cooked with precision of timing and temperature\, over wood and charcoal. The real\, good stuff. \nThis event brings together Pitmasters\, Food Lovers\, Kosher Keepers\, & Families and Friends from accross the region and beyond! \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Capital Camps and Retreat Center \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/capital-kosher-bbq-competition-with-capital-camps/
LOCATION:Capital Camps and Retreat Center\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="David Brunner":MAILTO:davidb@campandretreat.org
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