New Year for Animals Celebration

Sunday, August 9 • 5:00 PM
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC
In partnership with Veg Society of DC & DC Voters for Animals

Join the DC Tikkun Circle for a special community dinner celebrating the New Year for Animals, one of the four Jewish New Years.

While this little known Jewish holiday has ancient roots and offers a timely opportunity to reflect on our relationship with animals today. As we prepare to enter the month of Elul and begin the spiritual journey toward the High Holidays, we’ll gather to celebrate compassion, community, and the shared responsibility to care for all living beings.

Join us for an evening of delicious plant based food, thoughtful conversation, and meaningful connection with others who are interested in exploring the intersection of Jewish values, compassionate living, and sustainability.

Whether you’re a longtime vegan, vegan curious, deeply connected to Jewish life, or simply looking for a welcoming community, we’d love to have you join us.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, August 9
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Restaurant in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC
(The restaurant name will be shared with registered guests.)

What to Expect

• A relaxed dinner with the DC Tikkun Circle
• Meaningful conversations about Jewish wisdom and compassionate living
• Celebration of the Jewish New Year for Animals
• Connection with thoughtful people from across the DC community
• An opportunity to learn more about Jewish Vegan Life and get involved

Who This Is For

This gathering is open to anyone interested in:

• Jewish community and meaningful connection
• Plant based and compassionate living
• Animal welfare and environmental stewardship
• Jewish learning and spiritual growth
• Meeting new people over great food

No prior knowledge of Judaism or veganism is required. Everyone is welcome.

About the DC Tikkun Circle

The Jewish Vegan Life DC Tikkun Circle brings people together to explore how Jewish wisdom can inspire greater compassion for animals, care for the earth, and more intentional living.

Through shared meals, learning, and community gatherings, we seek to build relationships while creating a more compassionate future.

Cost

There is no registration fee to attend.

Guests are simply responsible for purchasing their own food and beverages from the restaurant.

If you are inspired by the work of Jewish Vegan Life, we invite you to become a member or make a donation to help us continue building compassionate Jewish communities through gatherings like this.

RSVP

Please register so we can reserve enough seats for everyone.