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Guide to Jewish Life > Community Resources > Libraries

  • LIBRARIES

  • Isaac Franck Collection at the Dr. Shulamith Reich Elster Resource Center at the Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning
  • 12230 Wilkins Ave.
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 240-283-6200
  • fax 240-283-6201
  • www.pjll.org
  • Extensive collection of Judaic books, reference library, teaching materials, videos, DVDs, cassettes and CDs. Available to Jewish professionals, students and the public.

  • Kass Judaic Library
  • Jewish Community Center
  • of Greater Washington
  • 6125 Montrose Rd.
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 301-348-3776
  • fax 301-881-5512
  • www.jccgw.org
  • Fully computerized. Books, videos and
  • periodicals. Volunteer-staffed.

  • Hyman S. and Freda Bernstein Library
  • Washington DCJCC
  • 1529 16th St., N.W.
  • Washington, DC 20036
  • 202-518-9400
  • fax 202-518-9420
  • www.washingtondcjcc.org
  • Books, periodicals, videos, computer software, children's library, classes
  • and programs are offered at this library.

  • Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia
  • 8900 Little River Tnpk.
  • Fairfax, VA 22301
  • 703-323-0880
  • fax 703-323-1993
  • www.jccnv.org
  • Books, periodicals and Jewish-themed video tapes available through "Mitzvah Movies" program.

  • The following have Judaic collections

  • American University
  • Washington, DC
  • Bender Library 202-885-3200

  • Catholic University
  • Washington, DC
  • 202-319-5084

  • George Washington University
  • Washington, DC
  • Gelman Library 202-994-6558

  • Georgetown University
  • Washington, DC
  • Main library 202-687-7452
  • Woodstock Library 202-687-7513

  • Library of Congress
  • Washington, DC
  • 202-707-5422

  • University of Maryland
  • College Park, MD
  • Hornbake Library
  • 301-405-9365