Taschlich Ride

Grab your friends and get ready to ride through the streets of our nation’s capital on Sunday, October 6th, as we roll in the new year with a Taschlich Ride. Join Rabbi Amalia from Gather DC for tashlich, a cathartic tradition for the Jewish New Year in which we toss pieces of old bread into a body of water to symbolically cast away regrets and disappointments from the past year. (Bread will be provided at the site)

Please register for the ride so we know you’re coming.

When: Sunday, October 6th. Meet at 4:15 with wheels up at 4:30. The Tashlich ceremony will start at 5:30.

Where: Gather at Chinatown Park, at the corner of 6th and I street NW. Catty corner to the synagogue. Final route and destination will be shared with registrants 2 days before the event.

Don’t own a bike? No Problem! The start and end points are near multiple Cap Bikeshare docks, and we’ll make sure you won’t break the 30 minute limit.

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This slow, social ride for Generations Z, Y, and X is suitable for cyclists of all levels. It’s the perfect way to make new friends, get comfortable with city riding, find new biking buddies — or just to “do Jewish” in a whole new way.

We’ll explore about 5ish miles of DC — parts you may not see every day (or you’ll see them in a whole new way).

And as always, it’s FREE! (Whoop!)

Questions? Interested in serving as a ride marshall or helping to plan other rides? Don’t hesitate to reach out: dcjewsonbikes@gmail.com.

Quick note on safety: Because this is a community-organized and lay-led event, every rider is responsible for his or her own safety and the organizers are not liable for any injuries that occur before, during or after the ride. By registering for this event, you agree to those terms. If you have any questions about bike safety, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We want to make sure this is a fun, safe, and meaningful experience for everyone!