DMV High Holiday Guide 2024 / 5785

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Updated 11:55 a.m. on Monday, October 7th

Dear DMV friends,

Welcome to GatherDC’s 2024 / 5785 DMV High Holiday Guide, a one-stop-shop for everything you need to usher in the new year. There are dozens of amazing DMV Jewish organizations putting together incredible High Holiday experiences — but there’s only one place to find them all together, and that’s right here.

This year, the High Holidays hold particularly profound weight as we reflect on the events of the past year and approach the anniversary of October 7th. These next few weeks and months may be times of joy and sorrow both. Jewish tradition is full of duality; the sweetness of apples and honey that are traditionally eaten on Rosh Hashanah linger on our tongues as we recite liturgy that confronts our mortality. These moments do not oppose one another, but inform one another.

We hope this guide can be a useful tool as you craft the just-right-for-you combination of recipes, readings, services, classes, social gatherings, and much, much more that will make this High Holiday season deeply meaningful. When you see us out and about in the next couple months, say hello! We can’t wait for the next chance to gather with you.

Chag Sameach – Wishing you a good, sweet New Year,

The GatherDC Team

PS: Not sure where to start? Check out the table of contents in the drop down menu at the top of the screen! And, if we’re missing something, please let us know by submitting your event to our online calendar or by emailing us. We’ll be updating the guide just about every day, so check back early and often!

Yom Kippur

Tuesday, October 8th

Wednesday, October 9th

Thursday, October 10th

Friday, October 11th

Saturday, October 12th

Sukkot

Monday, October 14th

Tuesday, October 15th

Wednesday, October 16th

Thursday, October 17th

Friday, October 18th

Saturday, October 19th

Sunday, October 20th

Monday, October 21st

Tuesday, October 22nd

Wednesday, October 23rd

Food for the High Holidays

Cooking at Home

Something Savory?

Something Sweet?

Recipe Collections

Eating Around the DMV

  • Baked by Yael
  • Bread Furst Bakery
  • Call Your Mother
    • Rosh Hashanah specials available October 2nd through October 4th
    • Yom Kippur specials available October 12th
  • Challah Back Girls
    • Order by September 20th for delivery before Rosh Hashanah
    • Use code “GATHER” for a discount!
  • Char Bar
    • Order by 5:00 p.m. on September 23rd
  • Honey From the Heart with Women of Washington Hebrew Congregation
    • Order by September 12th for delivery before Rosh Hashanah
  • Mon Ami Gabi
    • Prix Fixe holiday menu available for dinner on Wednesday, October 2nd and Thursday, October 3rd
  • Sababa
    • Rosh Hashanah menu available October 2nd through October 4th
  • Signature Caterers
    • Order-by date determined by pickup times and locations — see more on their menu!
  • Sticky Fingers Bakery
    • Available for pickup September 29th through October 5th
    • Order at least 48 hours in advance
  • Sunflower Bakery
    • Order by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25th for delivery by Rosh Hashanah
  • Tatte
    • Place orders before 8:00 p.m. on September 29th for pickup from October 1st through October 4th
  • Walla Challah
    • Find the Rosh Hashanah menu under the “Menus” Stories highlight
    • Order by September 25th
    • Local DMV delivery available for the morning of October 2nd

Other Readings and Resources

Getting Ready for the High Holidays!

Ongoing classes, events, and more!

Sunday, August 25th

Monday, September 2nd

Tuesday, September 3rd

Wednesday, September 4th

Saturday, September 7th

Tuesday, September 10th

Wednesday, September 11th

Sunday, September 15th

Wednesday, September 18th

Thursday, September 19th

Friday, September 20th

Saturday, September 21st

Sunday, September 22nd

Monday, September 23rd

Wednesday, September 25th

Thursday, September 26th

Friday, September 27th

Saturday, September 28th

Sunday, September 29th

Rosh Hashanah

Wednesday, October 2nd

Thursday, October 3rd

Friday, October 4th

Saturday, October 5th

Sunday, October 6th

The views and opinions expressed by the organizations featured on this guide and on this website are solely those of the original organizations. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of the organization GatherDC, the GatherDC staff, the GatherDC board, and/or any/all contributors to this site.