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A signature program of the Edlavitch DCJCC since 1996, Everything But The Turkey (EBTT) brings together hundreds of volunteers to chop, mix, grate, and prepare thousands of servings of festive Thanksgiving dishes for people experiencing food insecurity and homelessness in the DC area in partnership with DC Central Kitchen. Sign up for a spot to …
Jews have seen many heartbreaking events through history and have accumulated so many varied and even contradictory potential responses to hardship. How can our traditions of Jewish wisdom help us face our current tragic times? Join the EntryPointDC community and Director of Jewish Life Rabbi Atara at her home in Logan Circle for a series …
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Shop handmade goods from independent artists from holiday cards to jewelry to baked goods. It’s Etsy IRL! We are back at the EDCJCC and we're taking over the whole building. Along with musical performances, hot chocolate bar, dinner food, and craft classes
Join EntryPointDC, our partners, and Jewish young adults from all over the DC area for the biggest party of the year! The largest Chanukah happy hour in the DC area is taking place this year at Twelve After Twelve Bar and we will have the entire venue to ourselves. Come out for specialty drinks, salsa …
Light up the night when you celebrate at the largest Hanukkah happy hour in the DC area for LGBTQ Jews (and our friends)! Join EDJCC’s GLOE and partner organizations (including the Den!) for specialty drinks, drag appearances, a live artist painting to music with painting auction, candle lighting, dreidel, and more! Please bring warm winter …
Oh Gaydel, Gaydel, Gaydel: Queer Hanukkah Happy Hour Read More »
Join EntryPointDC and other young professionals to bring holiday cheer to seniors staying in a rehabilitation facility, many of whom are bed or wheelchair bound. You will pass out gifts, sing some popular Christmas songs, give manicures, and spend time with folks at this facility. Please dress festively and feel free to bring along instruments. …
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Join chef Susan Barocas and author Micah Siva for a special celebration of Purim and Micah’s new cookbook, Nosh: Plant Forward Recipes Celebrating Modern Jewish Cuisine all while enjoying a conversation about modernizing Jewish recipes and still preserving traditions and culture. We’ll also explore vegetarian takes on classic Jewish dishes. Micah and Susan will guide you through …
We will meet at the Q Street entrance of the DuPont Circle metro. The hike is approximately 3 miles, and an optional lunch will follow afterwards. If anyone has any questions, please email mgasthalter@gmail.com.
Join Bet Mishpachah, DC’s LGBTQ+ Synagogue, and GLOE-The Kurlander Program for GLBTQ Outreach & Engagement, and community partners for our annual Pride Happy Hour and Shabbat Service at the Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC! Join us for a joyous celebration of love, unity, and community. This in-person event is a perfect way to kick off Pride weekend with friends old and …
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Join the Jewish LGBTQ+ community and march together in solidarity and celebration for Pride. Let’s spread love, acceptance, and unity as we walk proudly in the parade.
Join EntryPointDC's popular Shabbat Clusters program this Fall! We had over 450+ community members join us last season and are excited to welcome everyone again this spring. You will be put into a small, curated group of other young adults around your age and neighborhood for monthly Shabbat potlucks and other fun activities. Groups are …
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Friendship, love, and freedom—these ideals drew young hearts from around the globe to Nova’s EDM music festival in south Israel. But as the sun rose on October 7th the fantasy shattered. Rockets sliced through the sky, and the music cut off. Confusion morphed into terror as gunfire erupted amidst the chaos. Hamas terrorists breached the …
