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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Mindfulness: An Evening Outdoors with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:As we approach the summer solstice and settle into the warmth and fullness of the season\, we’ll gather outdoors for an evening of mindfulness\, reflection\, and connection in community. Together\, we’ll take time to slow down\, breathe deeply\, and explore what it means to move through this season with greater intentionality and presence. \nThrough gentle conversation and moments of quiet reflection\, we’ll create space to reconnect with ourselves\, with each other\, and with the rhythms of the natural world around us. Whether you’re seeking grounding\, meaningful conversation\, or simply an opportunity to pause and reset\, this gathering offers a chance to step outside\, unplug\, and be nourished by community and the beauty of the season. \nNo experience necessary. Everyone is welcome. This gathering will take place in DC. Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline. \nSign Up by June 10 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/summer-solstice-mindfulness-an-evening-outdoors-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T173000
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SUMMARY:Fat Torah: Exploration of Judaism + Body Liberation with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:Fat Torah is all about diving into the questions of what Judaism has to say about fatphobia\, fat activism\, and body liberation. Together we’ll explore Jewish wisdom\, culture\, and history—including the ways antisemitism has also shaped body narratives—and discover how our tradition can be a source of dignity and joy for every body. Inspired by Rabbi Minna Bromberg’s Every Body Beloved: A Jewish Embrace of Fatness\, this class will invite you to reimagine Jewish community as a place where belonging and liberation are for all of us. \nNo experience necessary. Everyone is welcome. This gathering will take place in Gaithersburg\, MD. Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.  \nSign Up by May 28 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/fat-torah-exploration-of-judaism-body-liberation-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T210000
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SUMMARY:Turning Towards: A Shavuot Learning Celebration with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate Shavuot—the festival commemorating the giving of Torah at Mount Sinai—join us for a special Shavuot learning exploring what it means to turn towards Judaism in your own way. At Sinai\, our ancestors made a collective choice to receive Torah and enter into covenant. Tonight\, we’ll reflect on moments of curiosity and connection: the questions that draw us closer\, the practices we’re curious about\, and the ways we find meaning in Jewish life. \nWe’ll dive into learning and conversation that honors all paths—whether you’re exploring for the first time\, returning after time away\, or deepening a lifelong connection. \nIn the spirit of Shavuot\, we’ll share mac n’ cheese\, good conversation\, and the warmth of community. Feel free to bring your favorite dessert\, though it’s not required. Please share any allergy or dietary restrictions when you sign up so we can create a feast that everyone can enjoy. \nNo experience necessary. Everyone is welcome. This gathering will take place in Silver Spring\, MD. Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.  \nSign Up by May 15 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/turning-towards-a-shavuot-learning-celebration-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T212129Z
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SUMMARY:Couples' Shabbat: Cohabitating Jewishly with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening where couples can come together\, welcome Shabbat with ritual and song\, share a delicious meal\, and explore what it means to build a Jewish home together. \nOur learning for the evening will focus on cohabitating Jewishly—how we navigate rituals\, traditions\, and values as partners; how we learn from each other’s backgrounds and practices; and how we create homes that reflect who we are\, both individually and together. Whether you’re newlyweds or seasoned partners\, there’s so much wisdom to share and learn from one another. \nCome ready to connect (or reconnect!)\, swap stories (and maybe some good advice!)\, and strengthen the community we’ve built together. We invite you to bring a vegetarian potluck dinner item to share\, please let me know of any allergies ahead of time so we can communicate to the entire group. \nNo experience necessary. Everyone is welcome. This gathering will take place in Silver Spring\, MD. Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.  \nSign Up by May 13 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/couples-shabbat-cohabitating-jewishly-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000
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SUMMARY:Knead to Know: Baking Challah in a Time of Uncertainty with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:The world can feel unstable right now\, bursting with disruptions to established systems and leaving us constantly wondering what even the next few weeks will bring. In the midst of this uncertainty\, baking a weekly (or occasional) challah can foster a sense of stability and a connection to something real. \nBut what happens when your challah recipe itself is open to interpretation? \nCome join us to learn how to make challah dough (from scratch)\, read ancient and modern texts\, and  discuss how to adjust to situations where the instructions aren’t clear.  \nYou’ll leave with dough that will rise overnight in the fridge\, that you can braid on your own on Thursday or join the group for an optional Zoom-based braiding session. Ingredients will be provided. \nNo experience necessary. Everyone is welcome. Ingredients will be provided. This gathering will take place in Northwest DC. Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.  \nSign up by May 1 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/knead-to-know-baking-challah-in-a-time-of-uncertainty-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
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SUMMARY:Authority in Judaism with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, join us to explore the evolution of authority in Judaism: its enduring centers\, the critiques that have shaped its contours\, and the occasions when it speaks with binding force. We will trace a journey from the absolute rule of biblical kings to the intellectual ‘republic’ of the rabbis\, examining how Jewish tradition built a system where no leader is above the law. By uncovering the Jewish voice of dissent\, from ancient prophets to Talmudic sages\, we will see how our tradition dismantled the concept of the absolute autocrat in favor of a community governed by law and debate. \nNo experience necessary. Everyone is welcome. This gathering will take place in Silver Spring\, MD. Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.  \nSign Up by Apr. 30 \n \nAccommodations: None \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/authority-in-judaism-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260331T135332Z
CREATED:20260331T135332Z
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SUMMARY:Walk + Learn with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:As the weather warms up\, join us for a casual walk through Rock Creek Park\, where we will read and study some texts about the nourishing power of being out in nature! \nNo experience necessary. Everyone is welcome. Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline. \n \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/walk-learn-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T170945Z
CREATED:20260417T170945Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat & Chill: Games and Fun! with the Den Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon together in the sunshine\, talking\, noshing\, and playing board games. Come when you’d like after your Shabbat lunch – the invitation is to take a moment in your day to put away your phone and connect with some great people. Bring that game you’ve been itching to play with a group of friends\, a treat that you are excited to let others try\, or a piece of Torah that has been on your mind that you’d like to share or discuss! \n \n \nOrganization: The Den Collective \n \nLivestream or Virtual: No\, it’s not
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/shabbat-chill-games-and-fun-with-the-den-collective/
LOCATION:Specific meet-up location and additional details will be shared with registrants after the registration deadline.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Farwagi":MAILTO:sophie@thedencollective.org
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