Kurlander Program for Gay & Lesbian Outreach and Engagement (GLOE)

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UPCOMING EVENTS
February 3-17, Learn to Play the Game of Mah Jongg
February 5-7, Nehirim Queer Shabbaton DC
February 22, Volunteering at Food & Friends
February 25-March 25 Mambo Y Màs: Queer Latin Dance Class
February 27, 3rd Annual Masquerade & Mischief Purim Party
March 21, 3rd Annual National Rainbow Seder
June 12, March with GLOE at Capital Pride 2010 

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Learn the Game of Mah Jongg

3 Wednesdays
February 3, 10 and 17
7:00 - 9:00 pm
$75, Discounted Member Price, $50
Instructor: Trish Kent
Price includes 2009 National Mah Jongg League Car
Register Here

Vogue magazine says "Mah Jongg is Hot!" 

Rules, strategy and etiquette will be taught.  Take this opportunity to enrich your life with new friends as you learn to play this exciting game of challenge and fun. Bring your friends along so you can play together.  We welcome people of all ages.

Presented in Partnership with the Leo & Anna Smilow Center for Jewishin Living & Learning

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Nehirim Queer Shabbaton DC

February 5-7
Begins at 5 pm on Friday
Ends at 1 pm on Sunday
Cost: $80-$140 (financial aid available- nobody turned away for lack of funds)
Register for the Shabbaton

The Nehirim Queer Shabbaton DC (QSDC) is a weekend-long “urban retreat” of community, culture, and spirituality for GLBT Jews, partners, & allies.  The weekend features cutting-edge workshops, services, networking, yoga & meditation, delicious kosher food, and plenty of time to connect.

After three successful Shabbatonim in New York, this program is making its debut in Washington, D.C.

Who comes to the QSDC?  100+ people of all ages, religious stripes, and sexual & gender identities: secular to orthodox, transgender nice Jewish boys to non-Jewish partners, students to seniors — there are people like you at Nehirim.

Presenters include HRC Faith & Religion activist Sharon Groves, Israeli literature professor Yaron Peleg, co-founder of the Hebrew Priestess Institute Holly Taya Shere, leading Israeli GLBT activist and law professor Aeyal Gross, and Nehirim executive director, Jay Michaelson, recently named to the “Forward 50″ list of the fifty most influential Jews in the U.S. 

Workshop topics range from the intersection of GLBT identity and Israel/Palestine politics to writing as a Jewish spiritual practice, gender in the work of Philip Roth to practical advice on legally protecting relationships outside of marriage. A wide menu of spiritual options are also included, from Torah study to yoga and meditation to Shabbat services, in order to make the weekend a transformative and enjoyable one.

Check out more information about QSDC on Facebook.

Co-sponsored with Nehirim and Congregation Bet Mishpachah

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Volunteering at Food & Friends

Monday, February 22
6:00-8:00 pm
Register Here

Join GLOE and MCCCS to help prepare meals with those living with HIV/AIDS and other life-challenging illnesses.

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Mambo Y Màs: Queer Latin Dance Class

5 Thursdays
February 25-March 25
7:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $100 General Admission
$75 Discounted Washington DCJCC Member/Student/Senior/Limited Income
Register for the class

Ever heard a Latin beat blasting from a club or restaurant and wished you could join the fun? Learn to step, shimmy, and swing your hips to the hottest mambo and cha-cha beats in town!

Whether you are just beginning or looking to polish your Latin style, LGBTQ Latin Dance at the Washington DCJCC is the class for you. Even if you took the summer LGBTQ Club Latin class, you will learn two new dances which will improve upon the choreography you already know!

The class will cover rhythm, movement, lead-follow, and choreography—concepts applicable to dancers of all levels, from social to competitive. Take your inner Latin hips out in to the open and up to the next level in a fun and friendly LGBTQ setting.

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3rd Annual Masquerade & Mischief Purim Party 

 

Saturday, February 27
9:00 pm
Cost: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Purchase Tickets

Join GLOE for the Purim Party of the year!  Featuring the fabulous Queen Esther herself, the DC Cowboys, a lesbian Jewish comic with a sex change and an attitude, savory hors d'oeuvres and voluptous Vashtinis.

Wear a costume and you'll enjoy an open bar all night long. A grand prize will be awarded for the best dressed.

 

Special appearance by the DC Cowboys. Visit their website for more information on these dancing cowboys!

Co-sponsored with Congregation Bet Mishpachah, Nice Jewish Boys, Nice Jewish Girls and Gayyim

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3rd Annual National Rainbow Seder
Save the Date!

Sunday, March 21
Drinks and hors d'ouevres at 5:00 pm
Seder begins at 6:00 pm
Advanced Ticket Purchase REQUIRED
Cost: $35, $23 Washington DCJCC Member/Student/Senior/Limited Income

Part ritual, part celebration, part feast and part conversation, this third annual Seder will raise your awareness about LGBT issues and concerns while participating in the timeless ceremonial Seder tradition.

Co-sponsored with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and Metro DC GLBT Community Center.

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March with GLOE at Capital Pride 2010 

Saturday, June 12
5:30 pm
Meet around 25th Street NW Between M and N
Look for the GLOE Banner
Register to March with GLOE

Join GLOE at the fabulous 35th Annual Capital Pride Parade. Last year GLOE provided a Jewish presence with 80 people strong, and this year we hope to have an even bigger presence.

Please arrive at 5:30 pm to receive your T-shirt.  Look for the GLOE banner.

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