You nominated, you voted and now here they are — the winners of the Washington Jewish Week’s 2025 Best of Jewish Washington reader’s choice competition.
From the best diner to the best senior center and everything in between, these winners represent our readers’ favorite businesses, services and nonprofits in the DMV area. Every year, we provide community members an opportunity to submit nominations in these categories, and then they vote on who they think the winners should be. We present the winners and runner-ups in dozens of different categories.
Please join us in celebrating these winners!
Religious Life
Mohel
Rabbi Michael Henesch
Runner-up: Dr. Louis Marmon
Judaica Shop
B’nai Israel Congregation
Runner-up: Congregation B’nai Tzedek
Hillel
University of Maryland
Runner-up: George Washington University
Hebrew School
Congregation B’nai Tzedek
Runner-up: B’nai Israel Congregation
Funeral/Cemetery Services
Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park
Runner-up: Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home
Family-Friendly Shabbat Service
B’nai Israel Congregation
Runner-up: Congregation B’nai Tzedek
Chabad
Chabad of Potomac
Synagogue Youth Programming
B’nai Israel Congregation
Runner-up: Congregation B’nai Tzedek
Synagogue Event
Bet Mishpachah Harvey Milk Chesed Award Ceremony, Honoring Dr. Anthony Fauci
Runner-up: Latke-Hamantashen Debate at Congregation Beth El
Alternative Shabbat Service/Programming
Congregation Beth El
Runner-up: Congregation Or Chadash
Living
Social Services Organization
JSSA
Runner-up: Miriam’s Kitchen
Nonprofit Organization
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Runner-up: Sunflower Bakery
Workplace
Congregation B’nai Tzedek
Runner-up: Congregation Beth El
Public Space/Park
Brookside Gardens
Runner-up: National Mall
Professional Sporting Event for Families
Washington Nationals
Runner-up: Washington Capitals
Playground
Cabin John Playground
Runner-up: Wheaton Park
Minor League Sport Experience
Bethesda Big Train
Runner-up: Frederick Keys
Local Professional Athlete
Jayden Daniels
Runner-up: James Wood
Local Getaway/Resort
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina
Runner-up: Colonial Beach, Virginia
Kid-Friendly Recreational Venue
Rio Lakefront
Runner-up: Great Waves Waterpark
Hiking Trails
Great Falls, Maryland
Runner-up: Rock Creek Park
Health & Wellness
Vision Care
Washington Eye Associates
Runner-up: All Eyes on Rockville
Urgent Care
MedStar Health Urgent Care
Runner-up: Patient First
Pre-Birth Programs
Pozez JCC’s Growing Jewish Families
Runner-up: Edlavitch DC JCC’s Before Baby
Podiatrist
Dr. Michael Tritto
Runner-up: Dr. Adam Spector
Physical Therapy
MedStar Health
Runner-up: ProAction Physical Therapy
Pharmacy
Kensington Pharmacy
Runner-up: CVS Tuckerman Lane
Pediatrician
Potomac Pediatrics
Runner-up: Dr. Jeffrey Greenberg (Coleman Pediatrics)
Orthopedic Practice
OrthoBethesda
Runner-up: Shady Grove Orthopedics
Orthodontist
Dr. Timothy Johnson (EJL Dental)
Runner-up: Capitol Orthodontics
OB/GYN
Capital Women’s Care
Runner-up: Dr. Amy Levav, Advantia Health
Mental Health Practitioner
JSSA
Runner-up: Leslie Zirkin
Gastroenterologist
Dr. Lawrence Bassin
Runner-up: Dr. Zachary Borman
Fitness Center
Bender JCC
Runner-up: Pozez JCC’s J-Fit Health Club
Family-Friendly Activity
Brookside Gardens
Runner-up: White Oak Bowling Lanes
ER/Hospital
Suburban Hospital
Runner-up: MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Dentist
Dr. Fabiana Offit, Rockville Dental
Runner-up: Dr. Scott Gritz
Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Albert Cytryn
Chiropractor
Maryland Chiropractic, Dr. David Kaminsky
Doctor
Diane Snyder, MD
Runner-up: Julie Fox, MD
Audiology
Costco Hearing Aid Center Wheaton
Runner-up: Jacobs Audiology
Education and Enrichment
Continuing Education
Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies
Runner-up: Montgomery College
Young Adult Programming
The Den Collective
Runner-up: GatherDC
Special Needs School
Sulam
Special Needs Programming
Pozez JCC’s Inclusion and Disabilities Services
Runner-up: Friendship Circle
Special Needs Camp
Bender JCC’s Lessans Camp JCC
Runner-up: Pozez JCC’s Camp Kesher
Public School
Walt Whitman High School
Runner-up: Walter Johnson High School
Overnight Camp
Camp Ramah New England
Runner-up: Camps Airy & Louise
Day Camp
Ramah Day Camp
Runner-up: B’nai Tzedek Camp
Community College
Montgomery College
Children/Teen Programming
Congregation B’nai Tzedek
Runner-up: B’nai Israel Congregation
After Care Program
Pozez JCC’s Chai 5
Runner-up: Bender JCC of Greater Washington, Rockville
Eating Out
Local Shabbat Takeout Food
Moti’s Market
Runner-up: Shalom Kosher
Local Salad Bar
Chopt
Runner-up: Oh Mama Grill
Local Restaurant
Gregorio’s Trattoria
Runner-up: Founding Farmers
Local Pizza
Ben Yehuda Pizza
Runner-up: Giuseppi’s Pizza Plus
Local Diner
Attman’s Delicatessen
Runner-up: Parkway Deli & Restaurant
Local Brunch
Silver Diner
Runner-up: Tatte Bakery and Cafe, North Bethesda
Local Bar
Gilly’s Craft Beer & Fine Wine
Runner-up: The Creek Lodge Bar & Grill
Local Bakery
Sunflower Bakery
Runner-up: Great Harvest Bread Co., Rockville
Local Bagel
Bethesda Bagels
Runner-up: Goldberg’s NY Bagels
Kosher Sushi
Moti’s Market
Runner-up: Shalom Kosher
Kosher Restaurant
Oh Mama Grill
Runner-up: Al Ha’esh
Kosher Pizza
Ben Yehuda Pizza
Runner-up: Siena’s Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant
Kosher Bakery
Sunflower Bakery
Runner-up: Baked by Yael
Jewish Deli
Attman’s Delicatessen
Runner-up: Brooklyn’s Deli
Local Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Shop
Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream
Runner-up: Carmen’s Italian Ice
Local Cup of Coffee
Tatte Bakery and Cafe
Runner-up: The Kosher Pastry Oven
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts Venue
Strathmore
Runner-up: Wolf Trap
Performing Arts Organization
Theater J
Runner-up: Olney Theatre Center
Museum
Capital Jewish Museum
Runner-up: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Library
Rockville Memorial Library
Runner-up: DC Public Library, MLK Jr. Memorial Library
Community Event
Jewish Heritage Night at Nationals Park
Runner-up: DC Jewish Film x Music Festival
Simcha
Photographer/Videographer
Rachael Spiegel Photography
Runner-up: Ginny Filer Photography
Party Planner
Jamie Kramer Events
Runner-up: Save The Date, LLC Events
Party Entertainment
NYX Events
Runner-up: Electric Events
Event Venue
Capital Jewish Museum
Runner-up: International Spy Museum
Catering
Signature Catering
Runner-up: Catering by Seasons, Windows Catering
Shops and Wares
Boutique
Sequel
Runner-up: Red Orchard
Eyewear
Colonial Opticians, Rockville
Runner-up: Voorthius Opticians
Furniture/Mattress Store
Crate and Barrel
Runner-up: Sofas ETC
Grocery
Trader Joe’s
Runner-up: Wegmans, Whole Foods Rockville
Jeweler
Kaufmann Jewelers
Runner-up: Boone & Sons (Chevy Chase)
Kosher Grocery
Moti’s Market
Runner-up: Shalom Market
Liquor Store
Rodman’s
Runner-up: Total Wine & More
Mall
Montgomery Mall
Runner-up: Tysons Corner Center
Musical Instrument Store
Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center
Runner-up: House of Musical Traditions
Shoe Store
DSW
Runner-up: Shoe Train
Shopping Town Center
Pike and Rose
Runner-up: Bethesda Row
Services
Accountant
Ellen Kessler
Runner-up: Joel Goldberg
Bank
Sandy Spring Bank (Atlantic Union)
Runner-up: Truist
Barber
Seven Locks Barber
Runner-up: Neighborhood Barbershop
Car Dealership
Fitzgerald Subaru
Runner-up: Ourisman Honda, Bethesda
Car Wash
Flagship Carwash
Runner-up: Mr. Wash
Dry Cleaners
Zips
Runner-up: S.K. Cleaners
Electrician
Binyamin Katz
Runner-up: Christa Tichy
Financial Planner
Denise Leish
Runner-up: Harry L. Thomas Jr.
HVAC
GAC Services
Runner-up: Jimmy Gusky
Insurance Agency
USAA
Runner-up: Joseph W. McCartin Insurance
Interior Design
Jennifer Eisenfeld Design
Runner-up: Susan Keys Roman
Landscaping
English Lawn & Garden
Runner-up: The Art of Landscape
Law Firm
Offit Kurman
Runner-up: Bregman, Berbert, Schwartz & Gilday
Makeup Artist
Emily Dreisen Goldberg
Runner-up: Valerie Hammer
Mani/Pedi
Timothy Nails
Runner-up: La’Vee
Pest Control
PestNow
Runner-up: Envirotreat (Jeff Belmont)
Plumbing
Shannon Rose Plumbing and Heating
Real Estate Agency
Adam Bashein
Runner-up: Krome Homes
Salon
New Wave Salon and Spa
Runner-up: Zohra
Spa
New Wave Salon and Spa
Runner-up: Privai (Pike & Rose)
Speech Therapist
ABC Kids Therapy
Veternarian
Dr. Elise Geldon – Liberty Falls Vet
Runner-up: Flower Valley Veterinary Clinic
Waxing
European Wax Center
Runner-up: Waxing by Aggy
Windows
Kevco
Runner-up: Kelemer Brothers
Seniors
Senior Programming
Bender JCC of Greater Washington
Runner-up: B’nai Israel Congregation
Senior Center
Bender JCC of Greater Washington
Runner-up: Holiday Park Senior Center
Senior Apartments
Leisure World
Runner-up: Greenspring Senior Living
Independent Living
Ring House
Runner-up: Erickson Senior Living
Hospice Care
Jewish Social Service Agency
Runner-up: Montgomery Hospice
Homecare Services
SmithLife
Runner-up: Jewish Social Service Agency
Assisted Living
Landow House
Runner-up: Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
Runner-up: Kensington Park
Life Plan Community
Ingleside at King Farm
Runner-up: Woodley Chase Senior Living
