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SUMMARY:Rock Creek Park: Meditative Hike with Capital J
DESCRIPTION:What does rest mean to you right now? And in a world of constant noise\, how might we begin to see rest as a necessity\, rather than a luxury? \nJoin Nechumah Getz of Better Outside Together to slow down\, take a breath\, and explore these questions together. This beginner-friendly Rock Creek Park hike blends movement\, guided conversation\, and meditation to explore what nature and Jewish wisdom can teach us about finding rest in our lives. \nNechumah founded Better Outside Together to help people build deeper connections through time outdoors. \nNo hiking experience needed\, just curiosity and comfortable shoes. \n \nAccommodations: Scent-Free Space \n \nOrganization: Edlavitch DCJCC \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/rock-creek-park-meditative-hike-with-capital-j/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Park\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Bernstein":MAILTO:sbernstein@edcjcc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T203000
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Services with Rabbi Jason Kimelman-Block with Sixth & I
DESCRIPTION:6:00 pm – Happy Hour*\n7:00 pm – Service \nThis service is: Inclusive and contemporary with familiar Shabbat elements \nIt’s led by: Guest Rabbi Jason Kimelman-Block with Sixth & I’s musicians \nYou can expect: Uplifting music and a thought-provoking sermon \nIt’s a good fit for: Shabbat newcomers or those looking for an unexpected way to wind down \n*Happy Hour is 21+ \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;ASL Interpretation \n \nOrganization: Sixth & I \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/friday-night-services-with-rabbi-jason-kimelman-block-with-sixth-i/
LOCATION:Sixth & I\, 600 I Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Nathan Brodsky":MAILTO:nbrodsky@sixthandi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T123000
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SUMMARY:Jewish Teachings on Death and Dying with Bet Mishpachah
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Jake Singer-Beilin of Bet Mishpachah for a four-part series on Jewish resources and views on death and dying. Each class is a free-standing event. Join us for one or all. \nClass 2 — Illness\, Care\, and Final Moments (In person and on Zoom\, Saturday October 24th\, following the Shabbat service and Kiddush lunch\, at 12:30 pm) \nAs illness progresses and the end of life draws near\, Jewish tradition offers profound guidance on how to care for the body and soul. This class examines Jewish perspectives on hospice and palliative care\, the value placed on aging in place and maintaining dignity (kavod ha-briyot) throughout decline\, and the customs surrounding a person’s final moments\, including the Vidui (deathbed confession) and the presence of loved ones at the bedside. We’ll also explore the vital role of pastoral care and chaplaincy in walking alongside patients and families\, and how Jewish law balances the preservation of life with allowing a natural death.\nCost Range: $0 – $10 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;Post-Event Recording \n \nOrganization: Bet Mishpachah \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/jewish-teachings-on-death-and-dying-with-bet-mishpachah-3/
LOCATION:EDCJCC or Zoom\, 1529 16th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Jake Singer-Beilin":MAILTO:rabbi@betmish.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T183000
DTSTAMP:20261014T150059Z
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SUMMARY:DC Nigun Circle with Hadar DC
DESCRIPTION:Welcome! Nigun means song without words aka the yai dai dai parts. We sit in a circle and sing nigunim for an hour\, interspersed with moments of silence. After the no-talking hour we sing whatever we wanna sing. Vegetarian snacks but not full meals provided. \n \nAccommodations: Sensory Space Available \n \nOrganization: Hadar \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/dc-nigun-circle-with-hadar-dc/
LOCATION:Private home in NW DC\, Washington DC\, 20011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T180000
DTSTAMP:20261020T192405Z
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SUMMARY:2026 IFC Unity Walk with Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington
DESCRIPTION:ONE AFTERNOON.  A WORLD OF EXPERIENCES. \nWhat kind of future do we want to create together? \nJoin hundreds of people of different faiths\, cultures\, generations\, and backgrounds for the 21st annual Unity Walk–an afternoon of connection\, discovery\, service\, and celebration. \nTogether\, we’ll walk along Massachusetts Ave.\, NW\, visit 8 different houses of worship and spiritual centers\, speak with one another\, learn about different traditions and meet neighbors we might otherwise never encounter.  \nWe don’t come together because we are all the same. We come together because our differences can belong within a larger human family. \nAll are welcome. \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/2026-ifc-unity-walk-with-interfaith-council-of-metropolitan-washington/
LOCATION:Annunciation Catholic Church\, 3810 Massachusetts Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T203000
DTSTAMP:20261016T190418Z
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SUMMARY:Ghosts\, Demons\, and Dybbuks: The Supernatural in Jewish Folklore with the Den
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year when the days grow shorter and spooky stories seem to be everywhere. Join Rabbi Anna for an evening exploring the supernatural side of Jewish folklore\, from dybbuks\, demons\, ghosts\, wandering souls\, and other mysterious beings. \nWe’ll share stories\, explore where they come from\, and discuss what these tales reveal about Jewish beliefs\, fears\, and imagination. \nLight snacks will be provided. Specific location details will be shared with registrants. \nSign Up by Oct 23 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/ghosts-demons-and-dybbuks-the-supernatural-in-jewish-folklore-with-the-den/
LOCATION:Specific location details 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:20261028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T193000
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SUMMARY:Magic and Religious in Ancient Judaism with Congregation Adat Reyim
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will explore the relationship between magic and religion in ancient Israelite and Jewish traditions\, examining practices of healing\, divination\, and exorcism. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Congregation Adat Reyim \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/magic-and-religious-in-ancient-judaism-with-congregation-adat-reyim/
LOCATION:Congregation Adat Reyim\, 6500 Westbury Oaks Court\, Springfield\, Virginia\, 22152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Shana Spindler":MAILTO:adulted@adatreyim.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T190000
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SUMMARY:DC Tikkun Circle: World Vegan Day with Jewish Vegan Life
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Vegan Day with Jewish Vegan Life and learn more about what will it take to create a kinder world for all.  \nJoin JVL’s DC Tikkun Circle for a special World Vegan Day dinner featuring Dr. Alex Hershaft\, founder of the Farm Animal Rights Movement. \n\nDC World Vegan Day \n\nA Holocaust survivor and pioneering animal advocate\, Dr. Hershaft will share lessons from decades of activism and challenge us to rethink how we approach vegan advocacy. \nWe’ll explore progress in plant based food innovation\, public awareness\, advocacy\, and policy\, and discuss where the movement should go next. \nEnjoy a delicious vegan meal\, connect with a compassionate community\, and take part in a conversation about creating a better future for our world. \n Sunday\, November 1\n 5:00 PM\n Dupont Circle\, Washington\, DC \nVenue details shared upon registration. \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: Jewish Vegan Life \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/dc-tikkun-circle-world-vegan-day-with-jewish-vegan-life/
LOCATION:Dupont\, 3019 Edgewater Dr #2199\, ORLANDO\, Florida\, 32804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Gribov":MAILTO:michael@jewishveganlife.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T203000
DTSTAMP:20261016T190417Z
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SUMMARY:"And He Loved Her” with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:This week’s parsha (Torah portion)\, Chayei Sarah\, contains the first mention of love in the Torah. Join Rabbi Anna for what will hopefully be a heart-opening exploration. \nThrough creative modes of text learning\, we’ll step into the scenes together\, making room for questions\, new understandings\, and personal reflection along the way. No previous Torah learning or arts background is needed. \nLight snacks will be provided. Specific location details will be shared with registrants. \nSign Up by Nov 2 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/and-he-loved-her-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Specific location details 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:20261114T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T140000
DTSTAMP:20261012T154726Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Teachings on Death and Dying with Bet Mishpachah
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Jake Singer-Beilin of Bet Mishpachah for a four-part series on Jewish resources and views on death and dying. Each class is a free-standing event. Join us for one or all. \nClass 3 — Burial and Sacred Care of the Body (In person and on Zoom\, Saturday November 14th\,following the Shabbat morning service and Kiddush lunch\, at 12:30 pm)\nWhen death arrives\, Judaism responds with a set of practices designed to honor the deceased with the utmost dignity and respect. This session delves into the laws and customs of burial and explores other options the Jewish have chosen in more recent times. We will learn about the sacred ritual of tahara (ritual purification of the body)\, and the quiet\, dedicated work of the chevra kadisha (burial society) who perform this final act of loving-kindness. We will also discuss the significance of simple caskets\, grave markers and headstones\, and the traditions surrounding Jewish cemeteries—exploring how each element reflects core Jewish values of equality\, humility\, and respect for the human body as a vessel of the divine.\nCost Range: $0 – $10 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;Post-Event Recording \n \nOrganization: Bet Mishpachah \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/jewish-teachings-on-death-and-dying-with-bet-mishpachah/
LOCATION:EDCJCC or Zoom\, 1529 16th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Jake Singer-Beilin":MAILTO:rabbi@betmish.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T210000
DTSTAMP:20261012T154729Z
CREATED:20261012T154729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T154729Z
UID:10002694-1797449400-1797454800@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Teachings on Death and Dying with Bet Mishpachah
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Jake Singer-Beilin of Bet Mishpachah for a four-part series on Jewish resources and views on death and dying. Each class is a free-standing event. Join us for one or all. \nGrief does not end with burial\, and Judaism provides a structured\, time-honored path through loss: shiva\, sheloshim\, the twelve months of mourning\, and the ongoing practice of reciting Kaddish and observing yartzeit. This final class explores how these customs guide mourners gradually back into life while ensuring the deceased are never forgotten. We will also turn to a topic often left unspoken—Jewish views on the afterlife and the World to Come—examining the range of beliefs found throughout Jewish thought\, from ancient texts to modern interpretations\, and how these ideas offer comfort\, meaning\, and hope to those left behind.\nCost Range: $0 – $10 \n \nAccommodations: Captioning;Post-Event Recording \n \nOrganization: Bet Mishpachah \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/jewish-teachings-on-death-and-dying-with-bet-mishpachah-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Jake Singer-Beilin":MAILTO:rabbi@betmish.org
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