EntryPointDC
A program for Jewish young adults in their 20s and 30s
EntryPointDC (EPDC) is committed to helping Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s in the DC metro-area build and maintain a Jewish identity and a connection to the community through social and educational programming.
New to the DC area or our Jewish community? We want to meet you! Call 202.777.3207 or email us to set up a time to meet up for virtual “coffee” and a crash course in our local community.
Upcoming Events
RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 19
This year Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, is celebrated in Mid-April. Join us at the EDCJCC parking lot to get ready for the holiday by learning some Israeli dances, playing trivia and games, and take home some Israeli snacks.
The Schmaltz Bros food truck will also be onsite from 5:00-8:00 PM; you can order food and enjoy on the JCC steps before or after the program.
Register early! Space is limited, if we sell additional tickets and need a larger space we will be moving to the National Mall. This event will be socially distanced, don’t forget to bring your masks.
Yonah Levy is a Meditation Teacher, Transformational Coach, Speaker, and Workplace Wellness Leader. For over 17 years, he has been guiding people back to peace and from there to thriving through counseling, whole-life coaching, workplace wellness consulting, speaking, and group leadership. Yonah studied Behavioral and Social Psychology and has been practicing and teaching mindfulness and meditation for over two decades. He learned from disciples of Sri Chinmoy for one year and has spent several years learning from Dr. Tara Brach and others through continuous self-study. He has completed multiple Vipassana courses under S.N. Goenka, based on teachings of the Buddha rooted in 25 centuries of tradition. He blends Western science and psychology with Eastern, indigenous, and intuitive practices and his positive, holistic approach works with the fundamentals of the whole person.Dates: 6 class series – Mondays, April 5- May 10 6:30 PM – 7:20 PM
Cost: $90
Young adults (16-32): $72
*We will record classes if you are unable to attend one of the sessions
This class is for all ages 16+
If the cost of this class is prohibitive, you need to pay in installements, or it does not fit your schedule, please email Stacy Miller, Director of EntryPointDC, at stacym@edcjcc.org
Come hang with EntryPointDC and Nuroots at our first bicoastal virtual happy hour! Come as you are, bring your own drinks and snacks to enjoy, and participate in a variety of LA/DC themed games and challenges with new friends from Coast to Coast. Friends are welcome! And sign up in advance to get new recipes for suggested cocktails and mocktails to make before hopping on.
Lag B’Omer is the perfect holiday to enjoy some meat on the grill!
Learn from Gidon Van Emden, CEO of KOL Foods about meat, how to buy it, how to cook it, and what are all the different cuts!? We’ll discuss how to select the best meat in the context of Kashrut, environmental impact, and health. Get all your meat questions answered, and go into the weekend with confidence firing up your grill for Lag B’Omer!
KOL Foods is the only Kosher meat company offering completely regenerative meat options, which means the meat you eat has a positive environmental impact on the planet! They ship their high-quality products nation-wide in just a few days, so you can select the perfect grilling cut in time for Lag B’Omer (Thursday night April 29th) the bonfire holiday.
Come with all your meat questions, how do I cook different cuts, what am I looking at when I go to the butcher shop? Whats the best cut for “x” dish? And leave feeling more confident when you walk into a grocery store or butcher shop or shopping online for all your meat needs!
Gidon will demonstrate his favorite way to grill at the end of the class, join him virtually in his backyard for the demo!
Yonah Levy is a Meditation Teacher, Transformational Coach, Speaker, and Workplace Wellness Leader. For over 17 years, he has been guiding people back to peace and from there to thriving through counseling, whole-life coaching, workplace wellness consulting, speaking, and group leadership. Yonah studied Behavioral and Social Psychology and has been practicing and teaching mindfulness and meditation for over two decades. He learned from disciples of Sri Chinmoy for one year and has spent several years learning from Dr. Tara Brach and others through continuous self-study. He has completed multiple Vipassana courses under S.N. Goenka, based on teachings of the Buddha rooted in 25 centuries of tradition. He blends Western science and psychology with Eastern, indigenous, and intuitive practices and his positive, holistic approach works with the fundamentals of the whole person.Dates: 6 class series – Mondays, April 5- May 10 6:30 PM – 7:20 PM
Cost: $90
Young adults (16-32): $72
*We will record classes if you are unable to attend one of the sessions
This class is for all ages 16+
If the cost of this class is prohibitive, you need to pay in installements, or it does not fit your schedule, please email Stacy Miller, Director of EntryPointDC, at stacym@edcjcc.org
ONGOING EVENTS
The EPDC Book Club meets monthly to schmooze, snack, and discuss that month’s book. Join the Google Group to stay up-to-date on books and meeting times.
EPDC Interest Tribes
Connect with other like-minded young adults through community conversations and peer-led virtual programming. The Cooking Interest Tribe is for foodies, wannabe chefs, and anyone who wants to learn how to cook. Give back to our community and learn about and discuss social justice issues in the Giving Back Interest Tribe.
The Edlavitch DCJCC embraces inclusion in all its programs and activities. We welcome and encourage the participation of all people, regardless of their background, sexual orientation, abilities, or religion, including interfaith couples and families.