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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000
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SUMMARY:Couples' Shabbat: Cohabitating Jewishly with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening where couples can come together\, welcome Shabbat with ritual and song\, share a delicious meal\, and explore what it means to build a Jewish home together. \nOur learning for the evening will focus on cohabitating Jewishly—how we navigate rituals\, traditions\, and values as partners; how we learn from each other’s backgrounds and practices; and how we create homes that reflect who we are\, both individually and together. Whether you’re newlyweds or seasoned partners\, there’s so much wisdom to share and learn from one another. \nCome ready to connect (or reconnect!)\, swap stories (and maybe some good advice!)\, and strengthen the community we’ve built together. We invite you to bring a vegetarian potluck dinner item to share\, please let me know of any allergies ahead of time so we can communicate to the entire group. \nNo experience necessary. Everyone is welcome. This gathering will take place in Silver Spring\, MD. Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.  \nSign Up by May 13 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/couples-shabbat-cohabitating-jewishly-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
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CREATED:20260511T212112Z
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SUMMARY:Shmirat haGuf: Ecstatic Dance Party with Mayim Chayim Community
DESCRIPTION:Find release in movement with music infused with teachings from the Torah. A live DJ will provide an Ecstatic Dance experience\, largely utilizing music by Jewish artists\, while a facilitator provides reflections on embodied teachings from the Torah. Ecstatic Dance is a free-form\, sober\, non-judgmental form of expression often done barefoot. Kosher snacks will be provided. Ample free parking at the venue. Event is free\, donations are appreciated. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;Scent-Free Space;Sensory Space Available \n \nOrganization: Mayim Chayim Community \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/shmirat-haguf-ecstatic-dance-party-with-mayim-chayim-community/
LOCATION:Private home\, address to be disclosed to approved registrants.\, Rockville\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenna Hopp":MAILTO:mayimchayimcommunity@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T083643
CREATED:20260511T212112Z
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SUMMARY:Turning Towards: A Shavuot Learning Celebration with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate Shavuot—the festival commemorating the giving of Torah at Mount Sinai—join us for a special Shavuot learning exploring what it means to turn towards Judaism in your own way. At Sinai\, our ancestors made a collective choice to receive Torah and enter into covenant. Tonight\, we’ll reflect on moments of curiosity and connection: the questions that draw us closer\, the practices we’re curious about\, and the ways we find meaning in Jewish life. \nWe’ll dive into learning and conversation that honors all paths—whether you’re exploring for the first time\, returning after time away\, or deepening a lifelong connection. \nIn the spirit of Shavuot\, we’ll share mac n’ cheese\, good conversation\, and the warmth of community. Feel free to bring your favorite dessert\, though it’s not required. Please share any allergy or dietary restrictions when you sign up so we can create a feast that everyone can enjoy. \nNo experience necessary. Everyone is welcome. This gathering will take place in Silver Spring\, MD. Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.  \nSign Up by May 15 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/turning-towards-a-shavuot-learning-celebration-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T221500
DTSTAMP:20260607T083643
CREATED:20260511T212127Z
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SUMMARY:Shavuot Dinner & Learning with Am Kolel
DESCRIPTION:Join Am Kolel for a meaningful Shavuot evening of learning\, music\, and community. We will share in a catered dairy dinner\, continue with communal music\, and then learn with Rabbi Miriam\, Reb David\, Cherie Brown\, and Danny Siegel. \n6:00–7:30 pm — Welcome and Dinner\n7:30–7:50 pm — Music\n8:00-9:00 pm — Session I with Danny Siegel and Cherie Brown\n9:05–10:05 pm — Session II with Cherie Brown\, Reb David\, and Rabbi Miriam\n10:05–10:15 pm — Closing \nTools for Effective Dialogue: Learn how to handle difficult people and stay in dialogue! This will be a hands-on\, skill-based session. Learn how to have difficult conversations\, listen when it’s hard\, and stay allies with someone you disagree with. \nRuth & Intermarriage: Why do we read the book of Ruth on Shavuot? Ruth was a Moabite princess who joined the Jewish people and is the great-great-grandmother of King David. This raises questions about intermarriage\, conversion\, and belonging.  \nAccess to the Shekhinah: “There are 36 who get to see the face of the Shekhinah in every generation.” Together\, we will ask: how human beings encounter the Divine Presence\, who can access it\, and whether that experience is limited or open to more of us. \nRevelation After Sinai: We will explore how Jewish thinkers across history have understood the meaning of revelation beyond the moment at Mount Sinai. Together\, we’ll ask a central question: if revelation continues after Sinai\, what counts as revelation today? \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: Am Kolel \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/shavuot-dinner-learning-with-am-kolel/
LOCATION:Am Kolel’s Center\, 1729 Wilmart Street\, Rockville\, Maryland\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Eisen":MAILTO:admin@amkolel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T213000
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CREATED:20260511T212122Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Young Professionals Happy Hour with NextUp Beth El
DESCRIPTION:Come toast the start of summer with NextUp Beth El! Join other Jewish 20s and 30s for an evening of mixing and minglying at BabyCat Brewery. We’ll have some drinks and light bites to get things going. Connect with new and familiar faces – bring a friend – all are welcome! \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/jewish-young-professionals-happy-hour-with-nextup-beth-el/
LOCATION:BabyCat Brewery\, 4850 Rugby Avenue\, Bethesda\, Bethesda\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Baraf":MAILTO:alisonbaraf@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T120000
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Autism with a Side of Sushi with Kuri Levine with the Bender JCC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special event with author and JCC parent Kuri Levine as we explore her book\, “Autism with a Side of Sushi.” Through personal stories\, Kuri uses sushi as a powerful metaphor for her family’s journey with autism—drawing on her own experience coming to America and her son’s way of navigating the world to illustrate how understanding autism\, like developing a taste for sushi\, takes time\, openness\, and a willingness to embrace new perspectives. We’ll begin with a sushi lunch\, followed by a meaningful and engaging conversation with Kuri about her book\, parenting experiences\, and lessons she’s learned. \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: Bender JCC of Greater Washington \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/book-talk-autism-with-a-side-of-sushi-with-kuri-levine-with-the-bender-jcc/
LOCATION:Bender JCC\, 6125 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T180000
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CREATED:20260511T212109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T212109Z
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SUMMARY:OLAMOT: a Jewish Wellness Festival with Am Kolel
DESCRIPTION:Am Kolel\, the Jewish Renewal Community  invites the public to OLAMOT: A Jewish Wellness Festival.  Named after the Hebrew word for “worlds\,” OLAMOT seeks to bridge the gap between ancient Jewish wisdom and modern holistic health\, offering a day of rejuvenation\, learning\, and community connection. OLAMOT provides a space for individuals of all backgrounds to explore wellness through a uniquely Jewish lens.\nCost Range: $18 – $36 \n \nAccommodations: Sensory Space Available \n \nOrganization: Am Kolel \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/olamot-a-jewish-wellness-festival-with-am-kolel/
LOCATION:Temple Shalom\, 8401 Grubb Rd\, Chevy Chase\, Maryland\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Gabi Silver":MAILTO:wellness@amkolel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T173000
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CREATED:20260511T212119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T212119Z
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SUMMARY:Fat Torah: Exploration of Judaism + Body Liberation with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:Fat Torah is all about diving into the questions of what Judaism has to say about fatphobia\, fat activism\, and body liberation. Together we’ll explore Jewish wisdom\, culture\, and history—including the ways antisemitism has also shaped body narratives—and discover how our tradition can be a source of dignity and joy for every body. Inspired by Rabbi Minna Bromberg’s Every Body Beloved: A Jewish Embrace of Fatness\, this class will invite you to reimagine Jewish community as a place where belonging and liberation are for all of us. \nNo experience necessary. Everyone is welcome. This gathering will take place in Gaithersburg\, MD. Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.  \nSign Up by May 28 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/fat-torah-exploration-of-judaism-body-liberation-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T173000
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CREATED:20260511T212125Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Concert Featuring SIX13 with Tikvat Israel Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Six13 is a groundbreaking\, six-man a cappella vocal band that brings an unprecedented style and energy to Jewish music\, with nothing but the power of the human voice.  \nJuxtaposing the traditional and the contemporary\, Six13 is anchored by a strong Jewish identity\, fueled by soulful harmonies\, intricate arrangements and their signature dynamic\, full-band-like sound\, and driven by a mission to connect Jews around the world with their heritage through music. The band is uniquely comprised of members from varied Jewish denominations and upbringings\, creating an entertainment experience that has been universally acclaimed across the globe by Jewish organizations and individuals from equally varied backgrounds and generations. \nThis year\, Tikvat Israel Congregation will be featuring two concerts by the renowned a cappella group\, Six13 taking place on May 31 at Richard Montgomery High School. The first concert at 1:00 p.m. will be a performance focused on music for children under age eight followed later in the day at 4:00 p.m. with a full concert which will be enjoyed by people of all ages. Tickets for the children’s program will be $18\, and for the full concert\, tickets will cost $36 each. \nThe theme for the concert is “Sustaining and Enhancing Jewish Education.” These concerts\, underwritten by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington\, have the potential to provide meaningful programs at Tikvat Israel. \nAdditional information about the concert\, as well as information for ordering tickets and sponsorships can be found at: www.tikvatisrael.org/2026-annual-concert-featuring-six13.  \nIndividual tickets are now available at: tikvatisrael.ludus.com \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Tikvat Israel Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/2026-annual-concert-featuring-six13-with-tikvat-israel-congregation/
LOCATION:Richard Montgomery High School\, 250 Richard Montgomery Drive\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Aaron Chusid":MAILTO:aaron@tikvatisrael.org
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