Washington Jewish Resources
The Washington DC Jewish Community Center is proud to partner
with the following organizations and agencies in the Greater Washington Jewish Community
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington builds and sustains a vibrant and purposeful Jewish community that cares for those in need, deepens engagement in Jewish life, and strengthens bonds among Jews in the Washington area, in Israel, and around the world. The Washington DCJCC is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. We are all one people.
6101 Montrose Road
Rockville, MD 20852
telephone (301) 230-7200
website www.shalomdc.org
Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)
JCRC is the representative voice of the organized Jewish community of Greater Washington. Comprised of 210 constituent organizations, the Council serves as a catalyst for building a strong and vibrant Jewish community in Greater Washington and around the world: advocates for a safe, secure, democratic state of Israel; and promotes an American society that is democratic, pluralistic and just.
6101 Montrose Road, ste. 205
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 770-0881
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HAZON, DC
A new vision for an inclusive community • outdoor & environmental education • jews, food & contemporary life
Jewish Historical Society and Small Jewish Museum
701 Third Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
telephone (202) 789-0900
The oldest synagogue building in Washington, dedicated in 1876, now houses the Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum. This museum retains various parts of its original construction, despite its restoration and exhibits personal memorabilia, loaned from nearby residents, which capture the Jewish culture.
Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital
6045 16th Street NW
Washington DC 20011
telephone (202) 291-JPDS (5737)
website www.jpds.org
The Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation's Capital is an independent, community Jewish day school where our students enjoy a dual curriculun of general and Judaic studies that instills knowledge, values and commitment to community in each student. Founded in 1987, JPDS has approximely 180 students in pre-k through grade six. We are co-educational and welcome families from the entire spectrum of Jewish observance.
Jewish War Veterans Museum
1811 R Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
telephone (202) 265-6280
website www.nmajmh.org
The National Museum of American Jewish Military History, under the auspices of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA, documents and preserves the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the United States, educates the public concerning the courage, heroism and sacrifices made by Jewish Americans who served in the armed forces, and works to combat anti-Semitism.
Sixth and I Historic Synagogue
600 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
telephone (202) 408-3100
website www.sixthandi.org
The Sixth & I Historic Synagogue provides a Jewish presence and meeting place for the community in the center of the Nation’s capital. It offers educational and inspirational programs and activities for current and future generations, and helps preserve part of the heritage of Jewish Washington.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW
Washington, DC 20024
telephone (202) 488-0400
website www.ushmm.org
Machar, The Washington Congregation forSecular Humanistic Judaism
Roz Seidenstein, Executive Director
www.machar.org
301-754-2462