Yom Kippur is the Jewish day of atonement. It is a day like none other on our calendar. It’s a day of radical self-awareness, apologizing, forgiving, and refraining from the pleasures of daily life. It’s also a day of yearning, hoping, changing, singing, and starting over. That’s asking A LOT of us; sometimes, we need different Jewish access points and community experiences to get the most out of what Yom Kippur can offer.

On Thursday, October 2nd, GatherDC is excited to host THREE Yom Kippur experiences to make it possible for Jewish 20s and 30s like you to observe this introspective Jewish holiday in inclusive, creative, and non-traditional ways. Join Rabbi Amalia Mark and the GatherDC community for a Yom Kippur rooted in community and an exploration of how we can use this moment in our calendar cycle to seed connection, fulfillment, and growth in the new year.

Please choose from any or all of the opportunities below in which you would like to participate. Some experiences will close early due to space limitations, so sign up as soon as possible.

Each of these experiences is open to Jewish and Jew-curious young adults of all gender identities, sexual orientations, levels of religiosity, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities.

Got questions? Please email our Engagement Director, Noa Nir at noan@gatherdc.org.

Requirements for Participants + Health & Safety Protocols
Requirements for Participation

Advance registration is required for these experiences.

​​GatherDC requires all participants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Participants must knowingly assume the risk of possible exposure to the coronavirus (or other public health risk) by attending an in-person experience, and release GatherDC, its board, and its employees from any and all liabilities.

In-Person Gathering Health and Safety Protocols
Masks will be optional at all events.

There will be private security at the Alt YK morning experience.

*GatherDC is committed to making Jewish experiences accessible to all. If cost is a barrier, please email jennas@gatherdc.org or any GatherDC staff member.

GatherDC is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for all participants at Gather events, and as such maintains a strict no-tolerance policy toward any/all forms of harassment. If any staff, volunteers, or community members are observed physically or verbally harassing another participant, Gather staff reserve the right to request immediate removal without a refund. Repeat offenses will not be tolerated and may result in a permanent ban from Gather experiences and spaces.

GatherDC welcomes the participation of people of all abilities and backgrounds, levels of religiosity, gender identities, and sexual orientations. GatherDC fosters inclusive community and strives to accommodate all needs whenever possible. If you require special accommodations or have questions, please contact us at (202) 656-0743 or info@gatherdc.org and we will make every effort to meet your needs.