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SUMMARY:DC's 12th Official Mimouna Festival Of Good Neighbors With SHIN-DC and JxJ
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sephardic Heritage International (SHIN-DC) together with JxJ: the Washington Jewish Film & Music Festival\n✨ Join us for one of DC’s most vibrant and joyful cultural celebrations! ✨\nMarking the end of Passover\, SHIN-DC’s Mimouna is a festive celebration that honors a beautiful tradition: In Morocco\, Muslim neighbors would bring culinary ingredients that Jewish families did not have in their homes during Passover\, sparking a joyful evening of neighborly goodwill\, hospitality\, sweets\, music\, and shared hopes for prosperity in the new spring season. \nEach year\, SHIN-DC brings this beloved tradition to life in Washington\, DC! SHIN-DC’s Mimouna Festival of Good Neighbors—recognized as the District’s official Mimouna—brings together people of ALL BACKGROUNDS. Mimouna 2026:\n🎶 Live performance by internationally acclaimed Moroccan-Israeli artist Neta Elkayam\, with a special interfaith ensemble:\n🍯 Delicious traditional sweets\n👩‍🍳 Culinary demos & presentations from ANU – The Museum of the Jewish People in Israel\n🎤 Inspiring guest speakers\n🌍 A powerful celebration of community\, neighborliness\, culture\, connection\, diversity\, and being a good neighbor \nPlus\, this year we’re celebrating 250 years of U.S.A.–Morocco friendship!\n✨ Come experience the music\, flavors\, and spirit of Mimouna—right here in DC. Bring your friends\, meet your neighbors\, and celebrate together! ✨ \nTicket Link: https://shindc.org/mimouna2026/\nMinimum Suggested Amount: $15 \n \n \nOrganization: Sephardic Heritage International (SHIN-DC) \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/dcs-12th-official-mimouna-festival-of-good-neighbors-with-shin-dc-and-jxj/
LOCATION:Shared Just Before the Event with People who Registered\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Leila Levi":MAILTO:info@shindc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T180000
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SUMMARY:Ladino End-of-Year Concert with the Embassy of Bulgaria and SHIN-DC
DESCRIPTION:Sephardic Heritage International Presents Ladino Hanukkah & End-of-Year Concert in Partnership with the Embassy of Bulgaria. FEATURING DR. JUDITH COHEN \nHOLIDAY CONCERT WITH HANUKKAH CANDLE-LIGHTING in honor of Dimitar Peshev who brought some light into the world by saving the lives of tens of thousands of Bulgaria’s Jews amidst the devastation of the Holocaust. \nConcert followed by kosher wine and traditional holiday sweets reception \nSHINDC.ORG\n* This event is under the jurisdiction of the US Secret Service. Furthermore\, MPD will provide extra security outside.\n* The address of the event will be provided to those who RSVP\, one day prior to the event itself. \n* A valid government ID must be presented to security for entry.\nIn Partnership with World Music & Dance Institute \nQuestions? Email info@shindc.org or call 202-643-4441.\nwww.shindc.org | Twitter/Instagram: @Sephardic_in_DC \nSHIN-DC Facebook Group:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/392001624304033 \nKeep up with SHIN-DC on Facebook:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Sephardic.Heritage.IN.DC \nSubscribe to the SHIN-DC Newsletter:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/C4fipZZ \nSubscribe to the SHIN-DC YouTube Channel:\n@shindcsephardicheritageint925\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LXc3Fvzm1uYlmrqh-3nbg \nMinimum Suggested Donation Amt: 18 \n \nAccommodations: Post-event Recording \n \nOrganization: Sephardic Heritage International (SHIN-DC) \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/ladino-end-of-year-concert-with-the-embassy-of-bulgaria-and-shin-dc/
LOCATION:The address of the event will be provided to those who RSVP\, one day prior to the event itself.\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Leila Levi":MAILTO:info@shindc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T160000
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SUMMARY:Moroccan Jewish Roots Series: Land of Israel and Genealogies with SHIN-DC
DESCRIPTION:This series is of interest to anyone who wants to know more about the historic presence of Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jews in the Land of Israel\, Moroccan Jewish family histories\, and the tools of genetic genealogy. \nPart 1 (JSC Class 25F6): Mizrahi Heritage. Jewish Presence in the Land of Israel in the 19th Century. Insights from Montefiore Censuses. \nRSVP FREE: https://shindc.org/moroccanroots/ \nLearn about the Jewish population In the Land of Israel\, including Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jews\, in the 19th century through a new evaluation and analysis of the five censuses undertaken at the initiative of philanthropist Sir Moses Montefiore between 1839 and 1875. \nRaquel Levy-Toledano is very involved in Moroccan Jewish Genealogy and genetic genealogy. She is a member of the International Institute for Jewish Genealogy\, a board member of International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies and of Cercle de Généalogie Juive\, and co-administrator of Avotaynu DNA. She is a member of Magen David Sephardic Congregation and Sephardic Heritage International (SHIN-DC). \nCo-hosts: Sephardc Heritage International (SHIN-DC)\, Magen David Sephardic Congregation\, Jewish Study Center\, Washington Jewish Genealogical Society\, National Museum of American Jewish Military History\, Stand With Us.\n__________________\nQuestions? Email info (at) shindc (dot) org\nwww.shindc.org  \nTwitter/Instagram: @Sephardic_in_DC \nKeep up with SHIN-DC on Facebook:\nhttps://m.facebook.com/Sephardic.Heritage.IN.DC/ \nSubscribe to the SHIN-DC Newsletter:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/C4fipZZ \nSubscribe to the SHIN-DC YouTube Channel:\n@shindcsephardicheritageint925\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LXc3Fvzm1uYlmrqh-3nbg \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;Post-event Recording \n \nOrganization: Sephardic Heritage International (SHIN-DC) \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/moroccan-jewish-roots-series-land-of-israel-and-genealogies-with-shin-dc/
LOCATION:Zoom at https://shindc.org/\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Leila Levi":MAILTO:info@shindc.org
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SUMMARY:DC's Turkish Festival - Annual Day of Ladino Culture with SHIN DC
DESCRIPTION:Join SHIN-DC at DC’s Turkish Festival\nAnnual Day of Ladino Culture \nPennsylvania Ave NW\n(between 3rd – 6th Streets) Washington\, DC\n11 AM – 6:30 PM\nFREE ADMISSION\nLOOK FOR THE SEPHARDIC CULTURE TENT\n(Across from John Marshall Park by Penn & 4th) \nLearn some Ladino\nLearn about folktales of Djoha\nWrite your name in Solitreo script\nRead the news in El Amanaser\nFind Ladino resources\nSpecial Guests\nSnack on kosher bourekas and raki while they last\nGet signed copies of Stella’s Sephardic Table\nLADINO SING-ALONG 4pm \nDedicated to the memory of Isak Haleva\, Turkey’s Chief Rabbi who passed away in January 2025\, ke su alma repoze en ganeden \nEnjoy the Festival\n– Delicious Turkish Foods & Desserts\n– Traditional Turkish Tea\, Turkish Coffee w/ Readings\n– Live Music & Energizing Dance Performances\n– A Bazaar filled with Jewelry\, Turkish Ceramics\, Copper Goods & More\n– Cultural Displays & Kids Tent with Activities \nRecognized as the “Best Festival” and “Best Cultural Festival” by Washington City Paper\, this grassroots event is proudly organized by the Turkish American community and friends. \nBring the whole family for a day of food\, fun\, and vibrant culture! Visit shindc.org/TurkishFestival2025 for more info. \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;Scent-free Space \nOther Accommodations – Sephardic Culture \nOrganization: Sephardic Heritage International (SHIN-DC) \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/dcs-turkish-festival-annual-day-of-ladino-culture-with-shin-dc/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Ave NW (between 3rd – 6th Streets) Washington\, DC\, Pennsylvania Ave and Fourth Street\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Leila Levi":MAILTO:info@shindc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T200000
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SUMMARY:Selihot Style Holiday Concert with SHIN-DC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate\, inspiring and meaningful evening at a private residence.\n—ZEKHUT AVOT—\nMerit of our Ancestors\nIN HONOR OF RABBI HAIM LOUK\, SHELITA\n– Our beloved rabbi\, hazzan\, father\, educator\, Andalusi music virtuoso\,\, bridge-builder\, and legend from Morocco \nSeptember 29\, 8-9PM (ET)\nAt a Private Residence: Kalmia Rd & 16th St NW DC 20012\n‘\nEnjoy Sephardic melodies and Poetry for the Holidays just before Kippur. Learn and sing along. Everyone of all backgrounds welcome! \nHor d’oeuvres and light refreshments will be served \nRSVP (FREE) AT THE LINK JUST BELOW:\nshindc.org/Louk5786\n________________________________________\nQuestions? Email info@shindc.org or call SHIN-DC at (202) 643-4441. \nKeep up with SHIN-DC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sephardic.Heritage.IN.DC/\nTwitter (X): https://twitter.com/Sephardic_in_DC \nSubscribe to SHIN-DC YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LXc3Fvzm1uYlmrqh-3nbg \n \n \nOrganization: Sephardic Heritage International (SHIN DC) \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/selihot-style-holiday-concert-with-shin-dc/
LOCATION:Private Residence at Kalmia Rd & 16th St NW DC 20012\, TBA\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Leila Levi":MAILTO:info@shindc.org
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