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!
Tuesday, October 8th
Wednesday, October 9th
Thursday, October 10th
Friday, October 11th
Saturday, October 12th
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
Thursday, October 24th
Friday, October 25th
Cooking at Home
Something Savory?
Something Sweet?
Recipe Collections
Eating Around the DMV
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
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.