For the fourth year, Washington Jewish Week has polled the Jewish community about its favorite things. And you told us — best bagels, best coffee, best overnight camp — even best Shabbat kiddush and mikvah. And now, after tallying all the votes, this year’s results are here.
From the best financial planner to the best place to Israeli dance, read on to discover the Best of Jewish Washington.
Summer Programs
Day Camp
Bender JCC Day Camp
6125 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
301-881-0100
benderjccgw.org
Runner-up
Camp Shoresh
Overnight Camp
Camp Ramah
Runner-up
Capital Camps
Special Needs Camp
Bender JCC Day Camp
6125 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
301-881-0100
benderjccgw.org
Runner-up
Camp Ramah
College Fraternity
ZBT
Sorority
Sigma Delta Tau
Hillel
University of Maryland,
College Park
Runner-up
Brandeis
MD/DC/VA Metro Area College/University
University of Maryland, College Park
Runner-up
American University
Community Recreation
Art Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC
Runner-up
Phillips Collection
Museum
Smithsonian Air & Space Museum
Runner-up
National Museum of American History
Children’s/Teen Arts Programs
Imagination Stage
Runner-up
VisArts
Children’s/Teen Jewish Programs
BBYO
Runner-up
Kadima/USY
Community Event
Good Deeds Day
Runner-up
Israel Independence Day
Family-Friendly Activity
Smithsonian National
Zoological Park
Runner-up
PJ Library events
Fitness Center
Bender JCC
6125 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
301-881-0100
benderjccgw.org
Runner-up
OneLife Fitness
Nonprofit Organization
Sunflower Bakery & Café
Runner-up
Jewish Social Services Agency
Parks/Hiking Trails
Cabin John Park
Runner-up
Billy Goat Trail
Performing Arts Venue/Organization
Kennedy Center
Runner-up
Strathmore Music Center
Playground
Cabin John Park
Runner-up
Hadley Park
Senior Programming
B’nai Israel Congregation, Rockville
6301 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20892
301-881-6550
bnaiisraelcong.org
B’nai Israel Congregation is the largest Conservative synagogue in Montgomery County, serving more than 1,100 families. With an emphasis on spirituality, education, social action and the furtherance of a warm and caring community, we strive to make Jewish life enjoyable and attractive for our members across the generational lines. Thank you to the readers of Washington Jewish Week for voting us the 2021 WINNER of Best Pre-School, Hebrew School, Senior Programming and MORE! www.bnaiisraelcong.org.
Runner-up
Bender JCC, Rockville
6125 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
301-881-0100
benderjccgw.org
Special Needs Programming
Sunflower Bakery & Café
Runner-up
Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA)
Young Adult Programming
GatherDC
Runner-up
YP at Adas Israel
Education
After Care Program
B’nai Israel Congregation
6301 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20892
301-881-6550
bnaiisraelcong.org
B’nai Israel Congregation is the largest Conservative synagogue in Montgomery County, serving more than 1,100 families. With an emphasis on spirituality, education, social action and the furtherance of a warm and caring community, we strive to make Jewish life enjoyable and attractive for our members across the generational lines. Thank you to the readers of Washington Jewish Week for voting us the 2021 WINNER of Best Pre-School, Hebrew School, Senior Programming and MORE! www.bnaiisraelcong.org.
Runner-up
Kids After Hours
Preschool
B’nai Israel Schilit Preschool, Rockville
6301 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20892
301-881-6550
bnaiisraelcong.org
B’nai Israel Congregation is the largest Conservative synagogue in Montgomery County, serving more than 1,100 families. With an emphasis on spirituality, education, social action and the furtherance of a warm and caring community, we strive to make Jewish life enjoyable and attractive for our members across the generational lines. Thank you to the readers of Washington Jewish Week for voting us the 2021 WINNER of Best Pre-School, Hebrew School, Senior Programming and MORE! www.bnaiisraelcong.org.
Runner-up
Congregation B’nai Tzedek, Greenzaid Early Childhood Center, Potomac
Public School
Walt Whitman High School
Runner-up
Quince Orchard High School
Hebrew School
B’nai Israel Talmud Torah
6301 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20892
301-881-6550
bnaiisraelcong.org
B’nai Israel Congregation is the largest Conservative synagogue in Montgomery County, serving more than 1,100 families. With an emphasis on spirituality, education, social action and the furtherance of a warm and caring community, we strive to make Jewish life enjoyable and attractive for our members across the generational lines. Thank you to the readers of Washington Jewish Week for voting us the 2021 WINNER of Best Pre-School, Hebrew School, Senior Programming and MORE! www.bnaiisraelcong.org.
Runner-up
Congregation B’nai Tzedek, Rabovsky Religious School, Potomac
Special Needs School
Ivymount
Runner-up
The Lab School
Food
Bagel
Goldberg’s, various locations
Runner-up
Bethesda Bagels, various locations
Bakery
Kosher Pastry Oven, Silver Spring
Runner-up
Stella’s Bakery
Bar
Clyde’s Tower Oaks Lodge
Runner-up
Quincy’s Potomac
Non-chain Salad Bar
Founding Farmers
Runner-up
Dawson’s Market
Brunch
Attman’s Delicatessen
12505 Park Potomac Ave.
Potomac, MD 20854
301-765-3354
attmansdeli.com/park-potomac-location
Runner-up
Silver Diner
Coffee
Sunflower Bakery & Café
Runner-up
Weird Brothers, Leesburg
Diner
Silver Diner
Runner-up
Ted’s Bulletin
Grocery
Wegmans
Runner-up
Giant Food
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
Carmen’s, Rockville
Runner-up
Sarah’s, Wildwood Shopping Center
Jewish Style Deli
Attman’s Delicatessen
12505 Park Potomac Ave.
Potomac, MD 20854
301-765-3354
attmansdeli.com/park-potomac-location
Runner-up
Parkway
Kosher Bakery
Sunflower Bakery & Café
Runner-up
Kosher Pastry Oven
Kosher Grocery
Moti’s Market
Runner-up
Shalom Kosher, Silver Spring
Wine/Beer/ Liquor Store
Total Wine
Runner-up
The Bottle Shop, Potomac
Pizza
Ben Yehuda
Runner-up
Gregorio’s Trattoria
gregoriostrattoria.com
7745 Tuckerman Lane
Potomac MD
301-296-6168
4611-A Sangamore Rd
Bethesda MD
301-347-6830
1428 N. Point Village Ctr
Reston VA
703-689-4894
Restaurant
Gregorio’s Trattoria
gregoriostrattoria.com
7745 Tuckerman Lane
Potomac, MD
301-296-6168
4611-A Sangamore Rd.
Bethesda, MD
301-347-6830
1428 N. Point Village Ctr.
Reston, VA
703-689-4894
Runner-up
Holy Chow
Home services
Electrician
Salah Electric
Runner-up
Silco
Flooring
Carpet and Vacuum Expo
Runner-up
Renaissance Flooring
HVAC
GAC
Runner-up
Jimmy Gusky
Interior Design
Jennifer Eisenfeld
Runner-up
Amy Schwartz Interiors
Landscaper
Moyer’s Lawn and Landscaping
Runner-up
Goshen Enterprises
Pest Control
Womack’s
Runner-up
Mosquito Joe
Local Plumber
Jimmy Gusky Plumbing
Runner-up
Uneeda Plumber
Roofing/Siding/Decks
Roof Masters
Runner-up
ProGeneral Home Solutions
Windows
Window Nation
Runner-up
Thompson Creek
Lifecycle/Religious non-commercial
Alternative Shabbat Service/Programming
The Den Collective
Runner-up
Congregation Har Shalom, Potomac
Family-Friendly Shabbat Service
B’nai Israel Congregation, Rockville
6301 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20892
301-881-6550
bnaiisraelcong.org
B’nai Israel Congregation is the largest Conservative synagogue in Montgomery County, serving more than 1,100 families. With an emphasis on spirituality, education, social action and the furtherance of a warm and caring community, we strive to make Jewish life enjoyable and attractive for our members across the generational lines. Thank you to the readers of Washington Jewish Week for voting us the 2021 WINNER of Best Pre-School, Hebrew School, Senior Programming and MORE! www.bnaiisraelcong.org.
Runner-up
Sha’are Shalom
Best group for Millennials
GatherDC
Runner-up
The Den Collective
Best LGBTQ group
GLOE, Edlavitch DCJCC
Best Kiddush
B’nai Israel Congregation, Rockville
6301 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20892
301-881-6550
bnaiisraelcong.org
B’nai Israel Congregation is the largest Conservative synagogue in Montgomery County, serving more than 1,100 families. With an emphasis on spirituality, education, social action and the furtherance of a warm and caring community, we strive to make Jewish life enjoyable and attractive for our members across the generational lines. Thank you to the readers of Washington Jewish Week for voting us the 2021 WINNER of Best Pre-School, Hebrew School, Senior Programming and MORE! www.bnaiisraelcong.org.
Runner-up
Congregation B’nai Tzedek
Best Continuing Education Program(s)
Haberman Institute
Runner-up
Lifelong Learning, Montgomery College
Best place to Israeli dance
Bender JCC of Greater Washington
6125 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
301-881-0100
benderjccgw.org
Runner-up
Ohr Kodesh Congregation –
with Markid Mike
Best Mikvah
Adas Israel
Caterer
Signature Caterers
Runner-up
Catering by Alan Weiss
Event Venues
Lakewood Country Club
Runner-up
Windridge Winery
Judaica Shop
B’nai Israel Sisterhood
Judaica Shop
6301 Montrose Rd
Rockville, MD 20892
301-881-6550
bnaiisraelcong.org
B’nai Israel Congregation is the largest Conservative synagogue in Montgomery County, serving more than 1,100 families. With an emphasis on spirituality, education, social action and the furtherance of a warm and caring community, we strive to make Jewish life enjoyable and attractive for our members across the generational lines. Thank you to the readers of Washington Jewish Week for voting us the 2021 WINNER of Best Pre-School, Hebrew School, Senior Programming and MORE! www.bnaiisraelcong.org.
Runner-up
Israeli Accents
Party Entertainment (i.e., DJ, Band, Photobooth)
Talk of the Town
Runner-up
Washington Talent Agency
Party Planner
Creative Parties
Runner-up
Rave Reviews
Photographer/Videographer
FREED Photography
Runner-up
Randy Sager
Medical
Dentist
Dr. David Schlactus
Runner-up
Dr. Roy Eskow
ER/Hospital
Suburban Hospital, Bethesda
Runner-up
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
Gastroenterologist
Dr. Michael Schindler
Runner-up
Dr. Lawrence Bassin
Mental Health Providers
Sheppard Pratt
Runner-up
JSSA
OB/GYN
Dr. Steven Maggid
Runner-up
Dr. Tobie Beckerman, Rockville
Orthodontist
Dr. Courtney Ullrich
Runner-up
Gerlein Orthodontics
Orthopedic Practice
Ortho Bethesda
301-530-1010
10215 Fernwood Rd, Suite 302
Bethesda, MD 20817
OrthoBethesda.com
Runner-up
Shady Grove Orthopedics
Pediatrician Practice
Potomac Pediatrics
Runner-up
Shady Grove Pediatric Associates
Pharmacy
CVS, Bethesda and Rockville
Runner-up
Walgreen’s, Silver Spring
Urgent Care
Patient First
Multiple locations
patientfirst.com
Runner-up
Righttime MedStar Urgent Care
Vet
Liberty Vet, Dr. Elise Geldon, Potomac
Runner-up
Muddy Branch Vet Center
Vision Care
The Eye Center, Rockville
Runner-up
Voorthuis Opticians
Personal Services
Local Bank
Sandy Spring Bank
Runner-up
EagleBank, Bethesda
Barber
Cabin John Barbers
Car Wash
Flagship Car Wash
Local Dry Cleaner
Parkway Custom Drycleaning
Runner-up
Metro Cleaners
Financial Planner
David Hurwitz, Ameriprise
Runner-up
Mark Sheinkopf, Prudential
Local Insurance Agency
Baygroup Insurance
Runner-up
Cutler Hann & Burk, Ellicott City
Law Firm
Shulman Rogers, Potomac
12505 Park Potomac Ave.
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 230-5200
shulmanrogers.com
Runner-up
Lawrence Wachtel
Mani/Pedi
Sean’s Nails
Runner-up
Legacy Salon
Massage
East West Wellness
Pet Groomer
Bark’n Beaute
Runner-up
Groomingville
Real Estate Agency
Taylor Properties – David Engel
Runner-up
Quasar Property Management
and Real Estate
Salon
Zohra
Runner-up
New Wave
Spa
East West Wellness Center
Runner-up
Woodhouse Spa
Waxing
Organic Sugaring Center
Retail
Car Dealership
Fitzgerald Auto Park, Rockville
Runner-up
Darcars
Eyewear
Colonial Opticians
Runner-up
All Eyes on Rockville
Furniture/Mattress Store
The Mattress Connection
Jeweler
Kaufmann jewelers
Runner-up
Boone & Son
Musical Instrument Store
Chuck Levin
Shoe Store
Shoe Train
Runner-up
DSW
Shopping Mall
Westfield Montgomery Mall
Shopping Center
Pike and Rose
Runner-up
Leesburg Premium Outlets
Seniors
Assisted Living
Charles E. Smith Life Communities
Smithlifecommunities.org
Charles E. Smith Life Communities is situated on a 38-acre campus in Rockville, Maryland. Services include: skilled nursing care and post-acute care at the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington; independent living at Revitz House and Ring House; assisted living at Landow House; memory care assisted living at Cohen-Rosen House and Connections at Landow and geriatric medical care at Hirsh Health Center. Supportive services include transportation, kosher meals, leisure programming, housekeeping, spiritual services and more.
Runner-up
Ingleside at King Farm
Memory Care Community
Charles E. Smith Life Communities
6121 Montrose Rd.
Rockville MD 20852
301-770-8448
Smithlifecommunities.org
Charles E. Smith Life Communities is situated on a 38-acre campus in Rockville, Maryland. Services include: skilled nursing care and post-acute care at the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington; independent living at Revitz House and Ring House; assisted living at Landow House; memory care assisted living at Cohen-Rosen House and Connections at Landow and geriatric medical care at Hirsh Health Center. Supportive services include transportation, kosher meals, leisure programming, housekeeping, spiritual services and more.
Runner-up
Arden Courts
Homecare Services
SmithLife Homecare
6101 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
301-816-5020
Smithlifehomecare.com
SmithLife Home Care has been in business for over 19 years and is a private duty Residential Service Agency and a partner with CESLC/Charles E. Smith Life Communities in Rockville. Because of our joint affiliation, we can provide high quality services and capabilities of these two respected care providers in Washington D.C. and Maryland. We provide quality care through supportive services, allowing your loved one to maintain the optimum level of possible independence.
Runner-up
Premier HomeCare (JSSA)
Hospice Care
JSSA Hospice
Independent Living
Charles E. Smith Life Communities
6121 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
301-770-8448
Smithlifecommunities.org
Charles E. Smith Life Communities is situated on a 38-acre campus in Rockville, Maryland. Services include: skilled nursing care and post-acute care at the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington; independent living at Revitz House and Ring House; assisted living at Landow House; memory care assisted living at Cohen-Rosen House and Connections at Landow and geriatric medical care at Hirsh Health Center. Supportive services include transportation, kosher meals, leisure programming, housekeeping, spiritual services and more.
Runner-up
Ingleside at King Farm
Senior Center
Rockville Senior Center
