Eli in DC: Taxation without Representation

What up Moishe Blog. I’m Eli, and I live in MHDC. Thus commences my long-avoided foray into the blogosphere -- guess I’m a bit late, but I expect to deposit something of relative quality here every so often.

A native of the Chicago, I forfeited my right to Congressional representation by relocating to DC from Israel a bit over four months ago. I moved into MHDC two months ago, which has been fantastic, albeit not without an expected challenge or two. Along with my MH Chicago colleagues, I was active in the Labor Zionist movement Habonim Dror for some 12 years, and I hope to bring some of that mad ruach and passion for community to my new digs in Adams Morgan.

MHDC is an incredibly dynamic environment, to which I look forward to contributing in myriad ways. I’m the newest DC Moishenik, and, in addition to lots of bizarre objects strewn about our house, Leo without a doubt left behind some large shoes to fill.

The events of which I’ve been a part thus far have made it clear that MH is becoming the scene in DC, especially for those who gravitate toward the organic vibe that our community offers. Shabbat dinners, which are attended by some 40-100 people on any given Friday, always seem to devolve into a pleasant Riesling-tinged chaos, and from Jewga to Mik Moore bagel brunches to board games to a chock-filled February, we certainly, and happily, have our plates full.

L’hit,

Eli