Everyone is welcome at Adas Israel Congregation.
Ga’avah, Adas’ LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group
Adas Israel remains a place that welcomes and affirms people of all gender identities. To our queer community members – this is an unbelievably hard time. We see you. We love you. We want to be here with and for you. You are holy, body and soul, and you are whole.
Coming Up
JxJ DC JEWISH FILM and MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sapir
Saturday, May 10 @ 7:30pm
Edlavitch DCJCC 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC
An engrossing portrait of the world’s first professional league transgender football referee, who finds herself at personal and professional crossroads. Sapir Berman has worked hard to become a well-respected Israeli professional football league referee. Her determination to continue pursuing her dreams, both on and off the field – never losing the charisma and drive that makes her such a compelling figure – makes Sapir a captivating experience; a sensitive profile of an individual living their life on their terms.
Conversation with director Liran Atzmor following all screenings.
https://www.edcjcc.org/jxj/show/sapir/
Unspoken
Sunday, May 11 @ 4pm
Edlavitch DCJCC 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC
When a closeted, religious teenager discovers a love letter from before the Holocaust, written to his grandfather by another man, he realizes he may not be as alone as he thought. With the help of his high school crush, he embarks on a journey to uncover the mysterious letter’s author, his grandfather’s hidden past, and ultimately his own identity.
Conversation with director Jeremy Borison and moderator David Lloyd Olson, Theater J Managing Director, (Your trusty Ga'avah co-leader) following the screening.
https://www.edcjcc.org/jxj/show/unspoken/
Tour of LGBTJews In the Federal City at the Capital Jewish Museum
Sunday, May 18 @ 2pm | Register Here
LGBTJews in the Federal City explores a turbulent century of celebration, activism, and change in the nation’s capital. This landmark exhibition is the first of its kind to explore DC history, Jewish history, and queer history together, drawing from the Museum’s robust LGBTQ+ archive. Immerse yourself in historical and contemporary photography, artifacts, and oral histories. Learn about legal milestones, far-ranging protests, vibrant cultural life, and change in religious spaces.
The exhibition will open in time for Washington, DC’s observation of its 50th Capital Pride celebration and as the city hosts World Pride for the first time, offering an unprecedented opportunity to infuse Pride with local Jewish history.
World Pride Shabbat
Friday, June 6 | Register Here For Friday Night Dinner
Adas will be the location for World Pride Shabbat led by Beit Mishpachah with the entire community invited to participate. There will be a Happy Hour, Service in the Smith, and Dinner to follow.
Pride Shabbat Morning
Saturday, June 7
Shabbat morning Idit Klein, President & CEO of Keshet, will be a featured speaker in the Smith.
Pride Parade
Saturday, June 7
We will be marching as part of the Jewish community in the parade. Join the group or come and be a cheering spectator. A group will walk down from Adas together after serices.
Ga’avah Learning and Reflection Space
Sunday, June 22 @ 12PM | Register Here
Rabbi Krinsky will be leading a learning session for LGBTQIA+ members focusing on texts and practices of resilience in person at Adas Israel. It's a great opportunity to meet other Ga'avah folks and learn together. Mimosas and bagels provided
LGBTQIA+ Families Event
Sunday, August 24 @ 4:00PM | Register Here
Ga’avah is hosting an afternoon of fun and friendship at Adas for LGBTQIA+ families. This event is for LGBTQIA+ parents/gaurdians and parents/gaurdians of LGBTQIA+ folks ages 0+.
We are looking for folks who would want to volunteer to help plan this event and help shape it into something fun for all ages.
Legal Aid
Adas members who are attorneys have joined together to try to provide legal services or referral assistance for folks in our community who may be experiencing workplace harassment, employment discrimination, housing discrimination, difficulties in filing name change petitions, or attaining passports or other government documents. If you are in need of these services email adasgaavah@gmail.com, and we will forward your inquiry along to the group. If you are an attorney interested in volunteering to provide pro bono legal aid or referral assistance, email us and we will connect you with the coordinators.
