IfNotNow is excited to invite you to participate in our Community Circles Program.

What are Community Circles? In a painful and uncertain moment — amid the devastation in Gaza and rising authoritarianism at home — Community Circles offer a small, supportive space for Jews to come together. Community Circles are small groups of 6-8 people who will gather for five sessions this spring and summer. Through relationships and learning, we’ll deepen our understanding of how to move forward with integrity, courage, and care.

Each Community Circle will be led by 1-2 facilitators, supported by IfNotNow. Through learning and honest discussion, we will:

– Monday, May 18th, 7:30-9:30PM: Share our own stories and build community and relationships around shared experiences, as well as difference
– Monday, June 1, 7:30-9:30PM: Reflect on antisemitism and inherited trauma.
– Monday, June 8th, 7:30-9:30PM: Learn about anti-Palestinian racism and explore our own biases
– Monday, June 15th 7:30-9:30PM: Engage with Palestinian narratives and histories
– Monday, June 22nd 7:30-9:30PM: Explore what we can do as Jews to fight for a better and more equitable future.

We intend to create an open and welcoming space grounded in care and mutual respect. We will focus on challenging ourselves, listening deeply to one another, and strengthening our commitment to justice and human rights.

There are two different options for Circles that you can join in Washington DC, each meeting on different dates and times.

Accommodations: None

Organization: If Not Now

Livestream or Virtual: No, it’s not