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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Shabbat Services with Fabrangen Havurah
DESCRIPTION:Fabrangen is a community devoted to Torah\, community service\, and social justice activism.  \nWe warmly welcome everyone regardless of gender\, sexual orientation\, race\, ethnicity\, religious background or affiliation\, nationality\, disability\, or age to join us for Shabbat Services. \nFabrangen holds two types of Shabbat services: multi-access (hybrid) and Zoom only.\nServices begin at 9:30 a.m. preceded by online meditation at 9:00 a.m.\nCheck our calendar for the format for a particular Shabbat. \nThe in-person part of our multi-access services is held at the Washington Ethical Society\, 7750 16th Street\, N.W.\, Washington\, DC 20012 \nPlease email the Fabrangen Coordinator in advance to obtain the Zoom link. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Fabrangen Havurah \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/saturday-morning-shabbat-services-with-fabrangen-havurah-6/
LOCATION:Washington Ethical Society Building\, 7750 16th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Elena Rodriguez":MAILTO:coordinator@fabrangen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T093000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Shabbat Services with Fabrangen Havurah
DESCRIPTION:Fabrangen is a community devoted to Torah\, community service\, and social justice activism.  \nWe warmly welcome everyone regardless of gender\, sexual orientation\, race\, ethnicity\, religious background or affiliation\, nationality\, disability\, or age to join us for Shabbat Services. \nFabrangen holds two types of Shabbat services: multi-access (hybrid) and Zoom only.\nServices begin at 9:30 a.m. preceded by online meditation at 9:00 a.m.\nCheck our calendar for the format for a particular Shabbat. \nThe in-person part of our multi-access services is held at the Washington Ethical Society\, 7750 16th Street\, N.W.\, Washington\, DC 20012 \nPlease email the Fabrangen Coordinator in advance to obtain the Zoom link. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Fabrangen Havurah \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/saturday-morning-shabbat-services-with-fabrangen-havurah-7/
LOCATION:Washington Ethical Society Building\, 7750 16th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Elena Rodriguez":MAILTO:coordinator@fabrangen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T175012
CREATED:20260107T172751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134357Z
UID:10001557-1768129200-1768134600@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:DC Canvassing Team Launch with JUFJ Campaign Fund
DESCRIPTION:When you think Jewishly and vote locally\, one of the most important things you can do is talk to your neighbors about how they should vote in local elections. Join the JUFJ Campaign Fund to learn about how you can support progressive candidates in DC by knocking on doors and talking to your community! \n \n \nOrganization: Jews United for Justice Campaign Fund \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/dc-canvassing-team-launch-with-jufj-campaign-fund/
LOCATION:Religious Action Center\, 2027 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Giving Back
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenna Israel":MAILTO:jenna.israel@jufj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T235900
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T235900
DTSTAMP:20260419T175012
CREATED:20251222T160617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134341Z
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Fellowship: Application Deadline with Uri L'Tzedek DC
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to be launching a new fellowship for Jewish young professionals in DC. This fellowship is 6 months in duration and will meet one Sunday per month. Each month centers around a different social justice topic\, such as climate action\, immigration\, and homelessness. Fellows will learn from experienced Jewish leaders and changemakers\, with optional volunteer opportunities throughout so that they have the knowledge and resources to continue their work as a Jewish social justice leader once the fellowship concludes. \n \n \nOrganization: Uri L’Tzedek \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/young-professionals-fellowship-application-deadline-with-uri-ltzedek-dc/
LOCATION:DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Jasmine Hall":MAILTO:jasmine@utzedek.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T193000
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CREATED:20260107T172746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134354Z
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SUMMARY:Sarah Hurwitz\, "As a Jew" Author - Amram Scholar Series with WHC
DESCRIPTION:Bestselling author and former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz joins Washington Hebrew to talk about her second book\, “As a Jew” — an urgent and deeply personal exploration of how antisemitism has shaped Jewish identity and her own journey to reclaim her faith. \nPlease join us for a Pre-Amram reception with appetizers at 5:30 pm\, followed by the author talk at 6:00 pm. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;Post-event Recording;Sensory Room Available \n \nOrganization: Washington Hebrew Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/sarah-hurwitz-as-a-jew-author-amram-scholar-series-with-whc/
LOCATION:Washington Hebrew Congregation\, 3935 Macomb St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T175012
CREATED:20260312T174816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T174816Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Martin Luther King Jr Commemorative Shabbat with Temple Emanuel
DESCRIPTION:Temple Emanuel hosts Joshua Maxey as Guest Speaker for our 2025 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Shabbat on Friday January 16. He will speak on “None of Us are Free Until All of Us Are Free: Intersectionality\, Jewish Values\, and the Ongoing Struggle for Justice.” \nProzdor reception 6:00pm\, Service 6:30pm  \nJoshua Maxey (he/him) is the Executive Director of Bet Mishpachah\, DC’S LGBTQ+ synagogue. Josh has a passion for Tikkun Olam and working to create spaces of belonging within the Jewish community.  \nJosh is also a member of Washington Hebrew Congregation where he serves on the SEA Change Racial Equity Committee\, board of directors and organizer of the Jews of affinity space.  \nJosh is also a member of the Board Community Leadership Council for the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington; Franciscan Mission Service; the Forward Association; and the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center. \nTemple Emanuel has hosted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Shabbats since 1987. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Temple Emanuel \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-commemorative-shabbat-with-temple-emanuel/
LOCATION:Temple Emanuel\, 10101 Connecticut Avenue\, Kensington\, MD\, 20895\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Emanuel":MAILTO:office@templeemanuelmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T175012
CREATED:20260107T172750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134356Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Shabbat with Washington Hebrew Congregation
DESCRIPTION:We honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King on this special Shabbat. Members of the interfaith community join us for services and song as we gather in unity. Join us for food and drinks before and after the service. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;Post-event Recording;Sensory Room Available \n \nOrganization: Washington Hebrew Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/mlk-shabbat-with-washington-hebrew-congregation-2/
LOCATION:Washington Hebrew Congregation\, 3935 Macomb St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Marsha Humphries":MAILTO:mhumphries@whctemple.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T211500
DTSTAMP:20260419T175012
CREATED:20260114T170533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T170533Z
UID:10001707-1768589100-1768598100@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Egalitarian Services and Vegetarian Potluck with Tikkun Leil Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tikkun Leil Shabbat this week to welcome Shabbat! Come to recharge and find warmth and comfort in community. If you have any questions\, please contact the organizers at tikkunleilshabbat@yahoo.com. \nServices: 6:45 PM\nPotluck: 8:00 PM – approximately\nPlace: The Festival Center (2nd floor)\n1640 Columbia Rd NW\nWashington\, DC 20009 \nWe will meet in an indoor space at the Festival Center for a songful\, soulful Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv\, followed by potluck dinner. TLS will provide dessert! Covid rapid testing will be required and masks will be optional for this indoor gathering. There will be optional outdoor space for the potluck portion. Please get tested prior to attending\, or allow for extra time to get tested on site. TLS will have a limited number of Covid rapid tests for day-of testing.More Covid protocols below. \nPOTLUCK DINNER: \nPlease bring a vegetarian entree or salad/side to share. There will be one table for hekhsher-only (i.e.\, kosher-certified) vegetarian items and another table for vegetarian items. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN REUSABLE PLATE AND UTENSILS (including serving utensils). TLS will supply plates and utensils (for those who can’t bring their own)\, challah\, grape beverages and dessert. \nSUPPLIES\nWe will provide masks and hand sanitizer. We will provide siddurim (prayer books) for services. \nCOVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS: \nVACCINES\nAll TLS attendees aged 5+ must either be (1) fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 or (2) ineligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to age or medical reasons. Attendees must attest to their vaccination status (or ineligibility)\, either by RSVPing or when arriving at an event. \nMASKS\nMasks are optional. \nTESTING\nAll TLS attendees must get rapid tested on the day of attendance. \nATTENDANCE\nAll attendees must attest that (1) they have not been feeling sick\, (2) neither themselves nor anyone in their immediate family/pod has had COVID in the past ten days (i.e.\, first symptoms or first positive test within the past ten days)\, and (3) they do not believe that they or any immediate family/pod member have been exposed to COVID in the past ten days; or\, if they have been exposed\, they have tested negative at least five days from their most recent exposure. For the safety of the community\, if you are feeling sick\, or if you or an immediate family/pod member have tested positive for COVID in the past ten days\, please do not attend. We urge anyone who tests positive for COVID within two weeks after the event to alert the organizers (tikkunleilshabbat@yahoo.com). \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Tikkun Leil Shabbat \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/egalitarian-services-and-vegetarian-potluck-with-tikkun-leil-shabbat/
LOCATION:The Festival Center\, 1640 Columbia Road Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Mosenkis":MAILTO:tikkunleilshabbat@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T175012
CREATED:20251222T160611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134341Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Shabbat Services with Fabrangen Havurah
DESCRIPTION:Fabrangen is a community devoted to Torah\, community service\, and social justice activism.  \nWe warmly welcome everyone regardless of gender\, sexual orientation\, race\, ethnicity\, religious background or affiliation\, nationality\, disability\, or age to join us for Shabbat Services. \nFabrangen holds two types of Shabbat services: multi-access (hybrid) and Zoom only.\nServices begin at 9:30 a.m. preceded by online meditation at 9:00 a.m.\nCheck our calendar for the format for a particular Shabbat. \nThe in-person part of our multi-access services is held at the Washington Ethical Society\, 7750 16th Street\, N.W.\, Washington\, DC 20012 \nPlease email the Fabrangen Coordinator in advance to obtain the Zoom link. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Fabrangen Havurah \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/saturday-morning-shabbat-services-with-fabrangen-havurah-8/
LOCATION:Washington Ethical Society Building\, 7750 16th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Elena Rodriguez":MAILTO:coordinator@fabrangen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T175012
CREATED:20260108T210727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T210727Z
UID:10001567-1768816800-1768824000@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service with Washington Hebrew Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer! Make your day off from work and school a “day on” for tikkun olam. Prior registration is not required\, but signing up beforehand will help us plan for this special day. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Washington Hebrew Congregation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/mlk-day-of-service-with-washington-hebrew-congregation/
LOCATION:Washington Hebrew Congregation\, 3935 Macomb St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Giving Back
ORGANIZER;CN="Marsha Humphries":MAILTO:mhumphries@whctemple.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T175012
CREATED:20260107T172751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134357Z
UID:10001556-1769103000-1769110200@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Room and Board at Board Room - Game Night with Jews United for Justice
DESCRIPTION:Nobody should have their housing depend on a lucky roll of the dice. But what would it look like if it did? Join JUFJ’s DC Housing Justice Working Group for a housing-themed board game night at Board Room. We’ll have regular board games\, and our very own original JUFJ tenants’ rights board game. Have fun and learn about what it takes to have a safe\, affordable home in DC. \n \n \nOrganization: Jews United for Justice \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/room-and-board-at-board-room-game-night-with-jews-united-for-justice/
LOCATION:Board Room\, 1737 Connecticut Ave NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenna Israel":MAILTO:jenna.israel@jufj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T175012
CREATED:20260107T172746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134353Z
UID:10001542-1769248800-1769256000@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Service w/ guest speaker Daniel Spiro with Kol Ami
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Shabbat morning services led by Rabbi Gilah. Our speaker during the Torah discussion will be Daniel Spiro\, author\, attorney\, and founder of the Jewish Islamic Dialogue Series. His topic will be: “Peacemaking While Jewish: How Dialogue Has Become Both More Dicey and More Compelling.” A Kiddush Plus will follow the service. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;Post-event Recording \n \nOrganization: Kol Ami: Northern Virginia Reconstructionist Community \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/shabbat-morning-service-w-guest-speaker-daniel-spiro-with-kol-ami/
LOCATION:UUCA – Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington\, VA\, 4444 Arlington Blvd.\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Coordinator Kol Ami%3A Northern Virginia":MAILTO:coordinator@kolamivirginia.org
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