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  • JEWISH MEDIA

  • PUBLICATIONS, SERVICES

  • American Jewish Press Association
  • P.O. Box 19121
  • Washington, DC 20036
  • 202-250-6144
  • fax 202-250-6151
  • www.ajpa.org
  • Exec. Dir.: Toby Dershowitz
  • Seeks the advancement of Jewish journalism and the maintenance of a strong Jewish press in the U.S. and Canada.

  • BabagaNewz
  • 11141 Georgia Ave., Suite 406
  • Wheaton, MD 20902
  • 301-962-9636
  • fax 301-962-9635
  • www.babaganewz.com
  • A full-color monthly classroom magazine that encourages students in grades 4-7 to view the world around them through a Jewish lens.

  • Biblical Archaeology Review
  • Biblical Archaeology Society
  • 4710 41st St., N.W.
  • Washington, DC 20016
  • 202-364-3300
  • fax 202-364-2636
  • www.bib-arch.org
  • Editor: Hershel Shanks
  • Subscription bi-monthly magazine dealing with biblical archeology.

  • Bigotry Monitor
  • Ed.: Charles Fenyvesi
  • Pub.: Micah Naftalin/UCSJ
  • www.fsumonitor.com
  • Weekly electronic newsletter covering human rights/rule of law, religious discrimination, and anti-Semitic/xenophobic hate crimes and propaganda in Europe and the former Soviet Union. Available on UCSJ Web site.

  • B'nai B'rith Magazine
  • 2020 K St., NW, 7th floor
  • Washington, DC 20006
  • 202-857-2781
  • www.bnaibrith.org
  • The magazine is available to members, donors or individual subscribers. The quarterly publication reports on innovation and creativity in Jewish life.

  • CAMERA-Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting
  • P.O. Box 1763
  • Washington, DC 20013
  • 202-626-0042
  • Washington Dir.: Eric Rozenman
  • ericr@camera.org
  • www.camera.org
  • National membership organization. Monitors news coverage of the Middle East. Promotes journalistic accountability in major broadcast networks, newspapers, magazines, Web sites, trade journals, campus publications, textbooks, encyclopedia and travel guides.

  • Center in the City
  • Washington DCJCC
  • 1529 16th St., N.W.
  • Washington, DC 20036
  • 202-518-9420
  • fax 202-518-9420
  • www.washingtondcjcc.org
  • The monthly magazine of Washington DCJCC programs mailed to all members and mailing list. Circulation 7,400. For advertising information, call 202-777-3258.

  • Center Scene
  • JCC of Greater Washington
  • 6125 Montrose Rd.
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 301-348-3753
  • 301-881-5512
  • www.jccgw.org
  • Editor: Andi Kronzek
  • Available by mail or at the center. Circulation 16,000.

  • Centertainment
  • JCC of Northern Virginia
  • 8900 Little River Tnpk.
  • Fairfax, VA 22031
  • 703-323-0880, ext. 19
  • fax 703-323-1993
  • www.jccnv.org
  • Editor: Laura Adler
  • Mailed bimonthly.

  • FSUMonitor.com
  • UCSJ: Union of Councils for Jews in the Former Soviet Union
  • P.O. Box 11676
  • Washington, DC 20008
  • 202-237-8262
  • fax 202-237-2236
  • www.fsumonitor.com
  • Editor: Nickolai Butkevich
  • An online publication on anti-Semitism, racism and religious freedom in the former Soviet Union.

  • Kar-Ben Publishing
  • A division of the Lerner Publishing Group.
  • 800-452-7236
  • www.karben.com
  • Publishes Jewish children's books.

  • Kerem: Creative Explorations in Judaism
  • 3035 Porter St., N.W.
  • Washington, DC 20008
  • 202-364-3006
  • www.kerem.com
  • Co-editors: Gilah Langner,
  • Sara R. Horowitz
  • Publisher: Jewish Study Center Press, Inc.
  • Occasional journal exploring Jewish spiritual texts, rituals, midrash, reflections.

  • Jewish Vegetarians of North America
  • 6938 Reliance Rd.
  • Federalsburg, MD 21632
  • 410-754-5550
  • www.jewishveg.com
  • For online newsletter, contact Richard Schwartz at rschw12345@aol.com.

  • The Jewish Veteran
  • Editorial Offices:
  • 1811 R St., N.W.
  • Washington, DC 20009-1659
  • 202-265-6280
  • fax 202-234-5662
  • jwv@jwv.org
  • www.jwv.org
  • Membership publication devoted to covering the dynamic issues of the Jewish and veteran communities.

  • JINSA Reports and Journal of International Security Affairs Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs
  • 1779 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.
  • Suite 515
  • Washington, DC 20036
  • 202-667-3900
  • fax 202-667-0601
  • www.jinsa.org
  • info@jinsa.org
  • Exec. Dir.: Thomas Neumann
  • Briefings sent by e-mail or fax covering wide array of national security issues. Biannual Journal of International Security Affairs features articles on U.S. and Israeli national security.
  • International Affairs Editor:
  • Ilan Berman
  • Monthly speaker series featuring presenters on national security and international affairs.

  • JTA News and Features
  • 1025 Vermont Ave., N.W., Suite 504
  • Washington, DC 20005
  • 202-737-0935
  • fax 202-737-4455
  • www.jta.org
  • Washington Bureau Chief:
  • Ron Kampeas
  • Jewish news wire service.

  • Moment Magazine
  • 4115 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Suite 102
  • Washington, DC 20016
  • 202-363-6422
  • fax 202-362-2514
  • www.momentmag.com
  • Editor: Nadine Epstein
  • Managing Editor: Rebecca Frankel
  • Jewish politics, culture and religion for the 21st century, Moment Magazine-Karma Foundation Short Fiction Contest.

  • Near East Report
  • Washington bi-weekly
  • on American Middle East Policy
  • Near East Research, Inc.
  • 440 First St., N.W., Suite 607
  • Washington, DC 20001
  • 202-639-5200
  • fax 202-347-4916
  • www.aipac.org
  • Editor: Dr. Raphael Danziger
  • Articles relating to events in the Middle East.

  • Washington Jewish Week
  • 11426 Rockville Pk., Suite 236
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 301-230-2222
  • Classifieds 301-230-0472
  • fax (Advertising)
  • 301-881-1994
  • fax (Editorial)
  • 301-881-6362
  • www.washingtonjewishweek.com
  • Weekly, published on Thursdays. Award-winning newspaper with local, national and international news coverage. Special sections include Wonderful Weddings, Party Planner, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Planners, Camp & School Guides, Real Estate Guides, Dining and Entertainment Guides. Paid subscriptions, also available at major Metro stops, Giant, Borders Books and Music (MD, DC & VA), Barnes & Nobles (DC), Safeway, Washington Jewish Bookstore and area coinboxes.

  • NEWSSTANDS/BOOKSTORES/JUDAICA GIFT SHOPS

  • Many synagogues also have gift shops.

  • A Touch of Israel at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington
  • 6125 Montrose Rd.
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 301-770-5200
  • fax 301-881-5512
  • www.jccgw.org
  • Items including jewelry, mezuzot, ketubot, framed art, Shabbat items and seder plates.

  • Elli-Chai's One-Stop Judaica Shop
  • (formerly Lisbon's)
  • 2305 University Blvd., W.
  • Wheaton, MD 20902
  • 301-933-1800
  • fax 301-933-7466
  • Judaica items, including a wide assortment of Jewish books and resources.

  • Gallery L'Chaim
  • 1647 Unit L Lofstrand Ln.
  • Rockville, MD 20850
  • Works of art, Judaica, plates, glasses and gift boxes. Personalization of gifts is also available. Rockville's largest ketubah collection. Custom framing of ketubot, and wedding portraits and announcements.

  • Israeli Accents
  • 4838 Boiling Brook Pkwy.
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 301-231-7999
  • (fax capable)
  • Full line of Israeli crafts and Judaica items; music, artwork. English and Hebrew printed material, Olam Haisha.

  • Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia Gift Shop
  • 8900 Little River Tnpk.
  • Fairfax, VA 22031
  • 703-537-3075
  • www.jccnvgiftshop.org
  • Specializing in contemporary and
  • traditional Judaica.

  • Jewish Gift Shop
  • 176 Rollins Ave.
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 301-468-4868
  • fax 301-468-4824
  • Mezzuzot, tzedakah boxes, Kiddush cups, children's gifts, kippot, tallitot, books, jewelry, videos, framed artwork, Israeli crafts and more.

  • Newsroom - Language Centre
  • 1803 Connecticut Ave., N.W.
  • Washington, DC 20009
  • 202-332-1489
  • fax 202-462-6657
  • www.foreignmedia.com
  • English and Hebrew and language learning materials for Hebrew (biblical and modern), Ladino and Yiddish.

  • Washington DCJCC Abramson Family Foundation Judaica Gift and Bookstore
  • 1529 16th St., N.W.
  • Washington, DC 20036
  • 202-777-3216
  • fax 202-518-9420
  • www.washingtondcjcc.org
  • Coordinator: Jeff Rooks
  • jeffr@washingtondcjcc.org
  • Judaica gifts from around the world. Challah sold at center on Thursdays and Fridays.

  • Washington Jewish Bookstore
  • 11252 Georgia Ave.
  • Wheaton, MD 20902
  • 301-942-2237
  • fax 301-933-5464
  • Judaica items; wide assortment of Jewish books and resources.

  • RADIO SHOWS

  • Awake, Alive & Jewish
  • Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan
  • Station: WFED AM 1050
  • 10-11a.m., Sunday
  • Jewish music, news and guests.

  • Estelle D. Abraham's Jewish Community Radio
  • WUST-AM 1120
  • 301-530-6530 (fax capable)
  • Sunday, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
  • Music of all Jewish traditions, Israel news, performers, interviews, community cultural events, education and a weekly Yiddish quote.

  • TELEVISION SHOWS

  • Tracing Your Family Roots
  • Fairfax Public Access Channel 10
  • 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 8 p.m.
  • 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m.
  • Jewish Genealogy. Also available at http://tracingroots.nova.org

  • SPEAKERS BUREAUS

  • Jewish Community Relations Council Speakers Bureau
  • 301-770-0881
  • fax 301-770-7553
  • www.jcouncil.com
  • Can suggest speakers.
  • Jewish Information
  • and Referral Service
  • 301-770-4848
  • 703-978-3910
  • fax 301-230-7260
  • www.jirs.org
  • jirs@shalomdc.org
  • Can suggest speakers on a variety of subjects.

  • VIDEOS/OTHER MEDIA

  • Isaac Franck Collection at the Dr. Shulamith Reich Elster Resource Center
  • at the Partnership for
  • Jewish Life and Learning
  • See Libraries section

  • Kesher Israel Congregation
  • 2801 N St., N.W.
  • Washington, DC 20007-3340
  • 202-333-2337
  • fax 202-333-4808
  • www.kesher.org
  • Jewish video library available.