Gather the Jews is now GatherDC!
New look, new name-
everything else is the same!
New to town?
Looking for ways to get involved Jewishly?
Love meeting new people?
Have questions about your Jewish identity?
Want to be “more Jewish”?
Let GatherDC treat you to a cup o’ joe and help point you in the right direction so you can find your people and your place.
GatherDC loves welcoming new faces to the city. Our Newish and Jewish activities range from happy hours for people who have just moved here, to small, intimate gatherings with other newbies. Whether you’ve just graduated from college or grad school, or are relocating for a new gig, let GatherDC welcome you over coffee and connect you to all that Jewish DC has to offer.
To get started, reach out to our New to DC Community Coordinator, Rachel.
GatherDC proudly hosts the premier Jewish happy hour in DC every month. It’s the best place to meet new people in Jewish DC, and reconnect with old friends.
To keep things interesting (and show off this amazing town), we host our happy hours a a different spot in DC each month. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and follow us on Facebook so you don’t miss out on the next happy hour!
Want to meet other interesting Jews around your age in a smaller, more personal setting? Done and done.
Mini Gatherings are 3-week-long mini-fellowships that bring together 15ish Jews around the same age but with diverse interests and backgrounds to meet one another and have some DMCs (deep meaningful conversations) over beers. By the end, you’ll have made new friends, had some great discussions, increase your Jewish education and learning and feel more connected to Jewish life in DC.
Check back here for a link to a future Mini Gatherings application in the new year!
GatherDC’s signature Open Doors Fellowship is an innovative initiative that brings together and trains self-proclaimed “people persons” to become go-to leaders, conveners, and facilitators of DC Jewish life.
Now in its fourth cohort, this 6-month fellowship teaches a group of 8-12 extraordinary young adults from across DC how to be exceptional relationship builders and create a more welcoming, inclusive local Jewish community. Fellows learn together at bi-monthly meetings, experience an immersive weekend long retreat, welcome DC newcomers to the city, and receive financial support to bring a unique capstone project to life – all while forming deep, lasting friendships with one another.
The 2018 Fellowship is now full!. Email Jackie if you’re interested in being a part of the next group of Fellows.
Love to write? Be a part of a group of talented writers to create new, innovative blog‘s content for GatherDC all year long. As a part of the ‘Gather the Bloggers’ cohort, you will be able to regularly share your deep life insights with thousands of 20s and 30s, attend quarterly bloggers get-togthers/field trips, enrich your creative writing and communication skills, and build close friendships with fellow bloggers who share your passion for creative writing and Jewish DC.
The 2017-2018 Gather the Bloggers cohort is currently full.
Interested in being a part of the next blogging crew? Email Allie to learn more.
Are you questioning your Jewish identity? Proud to be Jewish but have to be dragged to synagogue, holiday programs and/or Jewish happy hours? Have you tried to connect to Jewish life in DC but it just isn’t working or isn’t compelling? You’re not alone. That’s why we created Beyond the Tent. Escape DC and start exploring new ways of understanding your Jewish identity. Join GatherDC for a weekend getaway to dig deep, learn, and connect. This interactive experience brings together Jews from DC to broaden the conversation about what it means to be Jewish today. Together, we will unpack 21st century American Judaism and explore alternative models for expressing that identity. And, of course, you’ll have fun doing it with other great Jewish 20s and 30s from DC.
“Beyond the Tent gave me the opportunity to rethink my Judaism in a positive and enlightening manner. I met incredible people, shared great experiences, and felt like I came away as a different person.” – Matt., past Beyond the Tent participant
Get connected to Jewish DC! Browse hundreds of events on the GatherDC calendar to find ways to get involved. From volunteer opportunties, to happy hours, to Shabbats, to parties, to yoga, and everything in between – there’s something for everyone. Literally.
Many organizations and groups in our community have programs – services, workshops, classes, and more – that occur on a regular basis. Nice, right? Check out the schedule of recurring events below where you can make new Jewish friends and meet new people in DC.
Check out GatherDC’s Shabbat Guide to get the scoop on some of these Shabbat experiences.
Are you looking to create your own authentic, unique dinner experience with new and old friends in order to make the most of your Friday night? Host or attend a Shabbat dinner with OneTable!
You can also meet new people through Edlavitch DCJCC’s EntryPointDC program Shabbat Clusters, which create community by gathering people by their interests and neighborhoods to eat and celebrate Jewish life together.
Friday night, 2nd week of the month
Friday night, 3rd week of the month
Friday night, 4th week of the month
Saturdays:
Other:
Congregations with Daily Minyanim (services)
Have a Jewish event in Washington DC for 20s & 30s to add or update? Great! Just let us know.