Masa Featured Internship: Assistant Chef, Adom Restaurant 21 Aug 2013 | 08:27 pm

As an intern at Adom, you will be responsible for assisting the chef in all relevant work at the restaurant, such as cooking and baking. If you are interested in pursuing a career in culinary arts, th...

Go Where No Jew Has Ever Gone Before: Up for Grabs…. Jewish Firsts that Have Yet To Happen 21 Aug 2013 | 01:07 am

Jews looking to pad their LinkedIn profiles with accomplishments still have a wide field of opportunity to become the first Jew to do something.Here’s a list of ten things you can still be the “first ...

Palestinians Must Agree on Nine Concepts Prior to Creation of Independent State 20 Aug 2013 | 08:52 pm

The following is an opinion piece, and it should not be construed to reflect the ideas or position of GTJ as an organization. The Palestinian Authority (PA) and Israel are engaging once again in peac...

Jewish Girl of the Week – Karen 20 Aug 2013 | 08:41 pm

Want to recommend an outstanding leader to be featured on GTJ? Nominate him/her at info@gatherthejews.com. Rachel: What brought you to DC? Karen: I’m originally from the DMV area (Rockville, MD), but...

Young Jews from the former Soviet Union organize in Washington, DC 20 Aug 2013 | 07:41 pm

Assimilation and disconnection from the Jewish community are, unfortunately, higher in Jews from the Former Soviet Union who have immigrated to the United States than in many other American Jewish com...

Go on the DC Community Birthright Trip! 20 Aug 2013 | 01:21 am

How’s Your Jewdar? – GTJ Dating Series with Erika E. (No. 72) 20 Aug 2013 | 12:56 am

For most people on JDate, meeting someone Jewish is a top priority.  Maybe it’s because you felt inspired by your 5th grade Hebrew school teacher.  Maybe it’s because you love any excuse to get your h...

Jewish Girl of the Week – Galia 15 Aug 2013 | 02:01 am

Want to recommend an outstanding leader to be featured on GTJ? Nominate him/her at info@gatherthejews.com. Rachel: What brought you to DC? Galia: I interned in DC during college at the Embassy of Isr...

Want to make friends and play kickball? Join the GTJ Kickball Team! 15 Aug 2013 | 12:52 am

New to DC?  Or have been here for a while and are looking to make some new friends?  Join the Gather the Jews Kickball team!  We’re playing in the Wednesday night, glow-in-the-dark league of DC Kickba...

Jewish Comedian Spotlight: Lewis Black 14 Aug 2013 | 10:57 pm

On the outside, Lewis Black features a gruff voice, thick-rimmed glasses, and gyrating neck jowls.  On the inside?  Insightful chaos.   Unlike many comedians, Black has shied away from humor intended ...