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  • COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

  • Agudath Israel of America Washington Office
  • 1730 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.,
  • Suite 504
  • Washington, DC 20036
  • 202-835-0414
  • fax 202-835-0424
  • acohen@agudathisrael-dc.org
  • Dir.: Abba Cohen
  • Government relations office of national Orthodox Jewish organization; promotes Jewish religious and civil rights and interests of Jewish education; public policy advocate and liaison to federal executive, legislative and judicial branches.

  • Alpha Omega International
  • Jewish dental organization that supports and funds Israeli dental schools, retraining for Russian dentists, dental treatment of immigrants, dental research and education, cancer research and education.
  • www.ao.org

  • Amcha for Tsedakah
  • Jewish People
  • for Righteous Giving
  • 9800 Cherry Hill Rd.
  • College Park, MD 20740-1210
  • 301-937-2600
  • www.dojustly.org
  • andrew@dojustly.org
  • Co-Pres.: Andrew Iskowitz, Michelle Potter
  • Raises money to support worthy, financially responsible organizations in the metropolitan Washington area, the U.S. and Israel. Assists Jewish immigrants; assists and protects Jewish children; promotes peace and justice; assists the elderly; addresses and combats physical and emotional abuse of women; enhances Jewish learning; preserves Jewish culture and history; opposes bigotry and promotes pluralism.

  • American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists
  • 2020 K St., N.W., 7th floor
  • Washington, DC 20006
  • 202-775-0991
  • fax 202-785-0395
  • www.jewishlawyers.org
  • info@jewishlawyers.org
  • Pres.: Stephen Greewald
  • Treas.: Avery Neumark
  • American affiliate of the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists. AAJLJ represents the American Jewish legal community, defending Jewish interests and human rights in the United States and abroad. Members of the AAJLJ enjoy a special collegial relationship with Jewish lawyers and jurists in America and throughout the world.

  • American Friends of Lubavitch
  • Washington Office
  • 2110 Leroy Pl., N.W.
  • Washington, DC 20008
  • 202-332-5600
  • fax 202-332-5642
  • www.Content.AFLDC.org
  • Dir.: Rabbi Levi Shemtov
  • Washington Representative Office for the International Chabad Lubavitch movement. Coordinates activities for Chabad Lubavitch in Washington and on Capitol Hill.

  • American Jewish Committee
  • 1156 15th St., N.W., Suite 1201
  • Washington, DC 20005
  • 202-785-4200
  • fax 202-785-4115
  • www.ajc.org
  • Human relations agency that combats bigotry, protects the civil and religious rights of Jews here and abroad and seeks improved human relations for all people everywhere; has Project Interchange as an institute.

  • American Jewish Congress National Capital Region
  • 1001 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 407
  • Washington, DC 20036
  • 202-466-9661
  • fax 202-466-9665
  • www.ajcongress.org
  • Works to promote strong civil rights and religious liberty in the U.S. while securing support for Israel and oppressed Jews around the world.

  • Am Kolel Sanctuary & Renewal Center
  • 19520 Darnestown Rd.
  • Beallsville, MD 20839
  • 301-349-2799
  • www.am-kolel.org
  • am.kolel@verizon.net
  • Dir.: Rabbi David Shneyer
  • Does outreach in the community to the nonaffiliated as well as provide resources and programs of a Jewish communal, cultural and spiritual nature to Jewish and non-Jewish organizations and institutions. Retreat center available.

  • Anti-Defamation League
  • DC/MD/VA/NC
  • Regional Office
  • 1100 Connecticut Ave., N.W.
  • Suite 1020
  • Washington, DC 20036
  • 202-452-8310
  • fax 202-296-2371
  • www.adl.org
  • Exec. Dir.: David Friedman
  • Civil rights agency that strives to secure justice and fair treatment for all citizens. Employs basic tools of education, community action, communication and law.

  • Avodah: The Jewish Service Corps
  • 1101 14th St., N.W., 6th floor
  • Washington, D.C. 20005
  • 202-842-4700
  • Site Dir.: Gena Schoen
  • Allows young Jews 21-26 to spend a year working on poverty issues as full-time employees in neighborhood-based organizations, while living together as a Jewish community in which they study, discuss, celebrate Shabbat and learn from one another.

  • Behrend Builders Shelter Repair and Construction Program
  • Washington DCJCC Morris Cafritz Center for Community Service
  • 1529 16th St., N.W.
  • Washington, DC 20036
  • 202-777-3244
  • Contact: Randy Bacon
  • randyb@washingtondcjcc.org
  • www.washingtondcjcc.org/volunteer
  • Skilled and unskilled volunteers meet year-round to help repair and renovate low-income housing, shelters, community centers and other nonprofit social service agencies. Ages 14 and older.

  • Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington
  • P.O. Box 707
  • Silver Spring, MD 20918
  • 202-331-4481
  • Pres.: Lisa Mellman
  • Vice Pres.: Audrey Siegel

  • B'nai B'rith International
  • 2020 K St., N.W., 7th floor
  • Washington, DC 20006
  • 202-857-6600
  • fax 202-857-2700
  • www.bnaibrith.org
  • Pres.: Moishe Smith
  • Exec. V.P.: Daniel S. Mariaschin
  • Membership organization in 56 countries. Provides a variety of programs including: Center for Jewish Identity, Center for Senior Services, Center for Community Action, Center for Human Rights and Public Policy, B'nai B'rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum, publishes B'nai B'rith Magazine and B'nai B'rith Today.

  • B'nai B'rith International Chesapeake Bay Region DC/MD/VA Regional Office
  • P.O. Box 4488
  • Silver Spring, MD 20914
  • 301-754-2404
  • fax 301-754-2403
  • 866-522-4227
  • www.bnaibrith.org
  • Chesapeake@bnaibrith.org
  • Pres.: Jack Ventura
  • Regional Dir.: Marilyn Bargteil
  • B'nai B'rith International has regional membership groups in Washington, D.C.; Montgomery/Prince George's counties in suburban Maryland; Frederick, Howard County and Annapolis in Maryland; Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria in Northern Virginia; and Greater Baltimore. Committed to linking Jewish people together by providing local community service programs, Jewish identity programs, senior advocacy programs and volunteer support of B'nai B'rith Homecrest House, youth programs with local BBYO, joint programs with B'nai B'rith National Jewish Museum. The region also provides volunteer opportunities and publishes a regional journal, B'nai B'rith Today.

  • Brandeis University National Women's Committee Greater Washington Chapter
  • Co-Pres.:
  • Elaine Lidman 310-340-3221
  • Sandy Shapiro 301-340-0376
  • Book Chair:
  • Estelle Jacobs 301-656-1923
  • Locally sponsors study groups based on syllabi and brieflets authored by Brandeis University professors. Supports and maintains the libraries at Brandeis University, Waltham, Mass., with various fund-raising activities. Yearly book sale.

  • Capital Camps & Retreat Center
  • Business Office: 12230 Wilkins Ave.
  • Rockville, MD 20854
  • 301-468-2267
  • fax 301-468-1719
  • Camp/Retreat Center:
  • 12750 Buchanan Trail East
  • Waynesboro, PA 17268
  • 717-794-2177
  • fax 717-794-5789
  • info@capitalcamps.org
  • Retreat facility for the District, Maryland and Northern Virginia communities. Newly renovated facility located one hour away in the mountains of Waynesboro, Pa. Space for small or large groups, for weekends or longer. Leadership development/team-building services available. New family camp option. Glatt kosher facility. ACA accredited, JCCA member agency.

  • Career Center for Jewish Jobs The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
  • 6101 Montrose Rd.
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • fax 301-230-7260
  • jirs@shalomdc.org
  • www.shalomdc.org
  • (look for Career Center)
  • Coordinated by the Jewish Information and Referral Service, the Career Center lists jobs available in Jewish organizations in the metropolitan Washington area. It is free for Jewish organizations to list their job opportunities.

  • Friends of Revitz House
  • 6111 Montrose Rd.
  • P. O. Box 1003
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 301-881-7400
  • Organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents at Revitz House.

  • Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation
  • 7700 Congress Ave., Suite 2201
  • Boca Raton, FL 33487
  • 1-800-9MARROW
  • www.giftoflife.org
  • Facilitates bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants for children and adults.

  • Greater Washington Jewish Community Foundation
  • 6101 Montrose Rd.
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 301-230-7200
  • fax 301-230-7265
  • www.ShalomDC.org
  • Pres.: Ralph S. Dweck
  • Capital fund-raising arm of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.

  • Hadassah Greater Washington Chapter
  • 1220 East-West Hwy., Suite 120
  • Silver Spring, MD 20910
  • 301-585-7772
  • fax 301-585-7775
  • www.hadassahdc.org
  • Pres.: Arlene Steinberg
  • Dir.: Susan Kucherski Zeidman
  • Educational programs include free Hebrew classes, Training Wheels
  • (preschooler/parent workshops), Check-It-Out breast cancer awareness program. Promotes political activism, women's health issues, local volunteerism professional networking. Supports Young Judaea youth movement, Hadassah institutions in Israel. Twenty-three membership groups in D.C., Montgomery and Prince George's counties.

  • Hadassah - Mt. Scopus Group of Leisure World
  • Pres.: Barbara Eisen
  • 301-598-8658
  • Membership drawn from Leisure World community.

  • Hadassah - National Washington Action Office
  • 5100 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.
  • Washington, DC 20016
  • 202-363-4600
  • fax 202-363-4651
  • washingtonoffice@hadassah.org
  • Washington Dir.: Marla Gilson
  • Represents national Hadassah in Washington, D.C., on domestic and foreign policy issues; coordinates national advocacy programs.

  • Hadassah Northern Virginia Chapter
  • 703-284-4513
  • www.novahadassah.org
  • Pres.: Sharyn Horowitz
  • A diverse group of more than 900 women of all ages. Engage in study groups, book club and mah-jongg club. Connect young children to Judaism with our Training Wheels program. Make your voice heard in Richmond and on Capitol Hill. Enjoy friendship and fun while supporting Hadassah's lifesaving work in the United States and Israel. Meetings held at several locations in Northern Virginia.

  • Hadassah - Potomac Chapter of Northern Virginia
  • 703-391-8522
  • Pres.: Brenda Hersch
  • With members in Fairfax and Loudoun counties, is part of Hadassah, the largest women's Zionist organization in the U.S. In Israel, it initiates and supports pace-setting healthcare, education and youth institutions, and land development to meet the country's changing needs. In the U.S., it enhances the quality of American and Jewish life.

  • Hebrew Home of Greater Washington Women's Auxiliary
  • 6121 Montrose Rd.
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 301-770-8329
  • www.hebrew-home.org
  • Pres.: Valerie Lederberg
  • Group dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Hebrew Home residents.

  • Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS)
  • 2020 K St., NW, Suite 7700
  • Washington, DC 20006
  • 202-828-5115
  • fax 202-828-4144
  • www.hias.org
  • HIAS' Washington office plays a crucial role in implementing the agency's refugee and immigrant protection agenda. This work involves both special concern for Jewish migrants, as well as application of Jewish values in the broader immigrant and refugee policy arena. Educates and advocates HIAS' positions to Washington policy makers. Also participates actively in Jewish and non-Jewish coalitions concerned with immigration and refugee affairs and related concerns to develop and implement advocacy strategies.

  • Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
  • Charles and Lynn Schusterman International Center
  • See Camps to Campus section

  • Iranian Jews of America, Inc., Greater Washington Chapter
  • 301-279-2224
  • Dir.: Aziz Azhdam
  • Social and educational programs for Iranian Jews.

  • J Pro DC, Jewish Professionals of the Nations' Capital
  • www.jprodc.org
  • Partnership for
  • Jewish Life and Learning
  • 12230 Wilkins Ave.
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 240-283-6200
  • Co-chair: Glenn Easton
  • c/o Adas Israel Congregation
  • 2850 Quebec Street, NW
  • Washington, DC 20008
  • 202-362-4433
  • glenn.easton@adasisrael.org
  • J Pro DC is an affinity group of local professionals working in the field of Jewish communal service affiliated with the Jewish Communal Service Association of North America (JCSA), an association of Jewish professionals throughout North America.

  • Jacobi Medical Society
  • 202-466-7747
  • Pres.: Dr. Seth Orenger
  • Physicians who meet for fellowship and to discuss topics of medical and nonmedical matters, trying to foster the bonds between the Washington Jewish and medical communities.

  • Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation
  • 16405 Equestrian Ln.
  • Rockville, MD 20855
  • www.JASHP.org
  • Contact: Jerry Klinger
  • Nonprofit, volunteer organization identifies and recognizes sites of American Jewish historical interest. Society sponsors and promotes programs of local and national historic interest. Cooperating with local historical societies, communities, churches and synagogues, the society encourages dialogue and interactive recognition of the commonality of the American experience.

  • Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA)
  • See Social Services section

  • Jewish Community Calendar
  • 6101 Montrose Rd.
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 301-770-4848
  • fax 301-230-7260
  • 703-978-3440 (Northern Virginia)
  • www.shalomdc.org
  • Dir.: Sharon M. Doner
  • sharon.doner@shalomdc.org
  • Coordinated by Jewish Information and Referral Service, a calendar of major events in the Greater Washington Jewish community, used to prevent conflicts in scheduling fund-raising, educational and other major programs. Calendar event form available on the Web to review and submit only.

  • Jewish Community Centers
  • The following centers offer a variety
  • of programs. Check index for specific program listings in other sections of the Guide.

  • Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington (JCCGW)
  • 6125 Montrose Rd.
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 301-881-0100
  • fax 301-881-5512
  • www.jccgw.org
  • Pres.: Steve Lustig
  • Chief Exec. Officer: Toni Goodman

  • Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (JCCNV)
  • 8900 Little River Tnpk.
  • Fairfax, VA 22031
  • 703-323-0880
  • TTY 703-323-7937
  • fax 703-323-1993
  • www.jccnv.org
  • Pres.: Carol Gordon
  • Exec. Dir.: Eric Koehler

  • Washington DCJCC
  • 1529 16th St., N.W.
  • Washington, DC 20036
  • 202-518-9400
  • fax 202-518-9420
  • www.washingondcjcc.org
  • Pres.: Robert Tracy
  • Chief Exec.:
  • Arna Meyer Mickelson

  • Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington
  • 6101 Montrose Rd., Suite 205
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 301-770-0881
  • fax 301-770-7553
  • rhalber@jcouncil.org
  • www.jcouncil.org
  • Pres.: Susan Weinberg
  • Exec. Dir.: Ron Halber
  • Central community relations agency representing more than 200 affiliated Jewish organizations and congregations in the Greater Washington area.

  • The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
  • 6101 Montrose Rd.
  • Rockville, MD 20852-4816
  • 301-230-7200
  • TTY 301-230-7260
  • fax 301-230-7272
  • www.ShalomDC.org
  • Pres.: Irene R. Kaplan
  • Exec.V.P.: Misha Galperin
  • Strives to create an inclusive and welcoming community, and acts as a catalyst to build community-wide efforts that care for those in need, deepen engagement in Jewish life and strengthen the bonds among Jews in the Washington area, in Israel and around the world. Raises and allocates funds that support human service projects for Jews of all ages and means at nearly 40 local beneficiary agencies, schools, youth groups and community service programs, at nearly 60 synagogues and at more than 20 national and international agencies. The local Washington federation is one of 155 similar volunteer-driven organizations in the United States and Canada committed to building the Jewish community and strengthening the Jewish people. It covers the entire Washington metropolitan area, including suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.

  • The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington - Northern Virginia Regional Office
  • Pres.: Irene R. Kaplan
  • 8900 Little River Tnpk.
  • Fairfax, VA 22031
  • Dir.: Sandy Barmack
  • 703-425-0066
  • Dir.: Jennifer Scher
  • 703-286-1039
  • fax 703-978-5413
  • www.ShalomDC.org
  • Provides a welcoming gateway for people in Northern Virginia to become more involved in Jewish life and Jewish community in the region. Cultivates and manages community resources, provides leadership development and volunteer opportunities and raises funds for programs that help ensure a high quality Jewish life in Northern Virginia, in Israel and around the world. Helps callers with information about the Northern Virginia Jewish and general community.

  • The Jewish Federation of Howard County
  • Century Plaza 100, Suite 400
  • 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy.
  • Columbia, MD 21044
  • 410-730-4976
  • fax 410-730-9393
  • www.jewishhowardcounty.org
  • Exec. Dir.: Avrum Weiss
  • Through its annual campaign, provides funding for the needs of the local Jewish community. These allocations include Jewish Family Services social workers to work with those in crisis, scholarships for education, teen leadership development grants, senior programs, English for New Americans and other community programming. The campaign also allocates funds to Israel and other countries for humanitarian services and economic support.

  • Jewish Information and Referral Service
  • See Social Services section

  • Jewish Information and Referral Service - Baltimore
  • 5750 Park Heights Ave.
  • Baltimore, MD 21215
  • 410-466-INFO
  • www.jirs.info
  • jirs@jfs.org
  • First stop for information about everything Jewish in the Greater Baltimore area.

  • Jewish Labor Committee
  • Washington, DC Chapter
  • 1395 Stratton Dr.
  • Rockville, MD 20854
  • Chair: Les Trachtman
  • 301-762-6994
  • lestrachtman@yahoo.com
  • Vice Chair: Carolyn Jacobson
  • Treas.: Stan Gordon
  • Serves as a bridge between the Jewish community and the labor community advocating the interests of each to the other community.

  • Jewish Policy Center
  • 50 F St., N.W., Suite 100
  • Washington, DC 20001
  • 202-638-2411
  • fax 202-638-6694
  • www.jewishpolicycenter.org
  • Policy Dir.: Jonathan Schanzer
  • Provides scholarly, conservative perspectives on foreign and domestic policies that impact the Jewish community in the United States and the broader American public.

  • Jewish Residents of Leisure World
  • 301-438-2005
  • Pres: Phyllys Hutt
  • Religious, cultural, educational and social service to the Leisure World community.

  • Jewish Study Center
  • See Education section

  • Jewish Vegetarians of North America
  • 49 Patton Dr.
  • Newport News, VA 23606-1744
  • 757-864-1668
  • 757-930-4998
  • www.jewishveg.com
  • For online e-mail newsletter, contact Richard Schwartz, rschw12345@aol.com
  • jewishveg.blogspot.com

  • Jewish Volunteer Connection
  • c/o The Jewish Federation of
  • Greater Washington
  • 6101 Montrose Rd.
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 888-246-1818
  • www. shalomdc.org/jvc
  • volunteer@shalomdc.org
  • Provides volunteers of all ages with Greater Washington-area and international opportunities. Put your heart and hands to good use.

  • Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. - National Headquarters
  • 1811 R St., N.W.
  • Washington, DC 20009-1659
  • 202-265-6280
  • fax 202-234-5662
  • www.jwv.org
  • Nat'l Commander: Norman Rosenshein
  • Nat'l Exec. Dir.:
  • Col. Herb Rosenbleeth, USA
  • JWV was founded in 1896 to perpetuate Americanism, fight anti-Semitism, combat bigotry, support efforts on behalf of veterans and their families and to preserve the memories and records of patriotic American Jews; maintain service officers throughout the nation and provide a voice on Capitol Hill for veterans legislation and issues of concern to the American Jewish community. Local posts in almost every community in America maintain Boy and Eagle Scout programs, raise funds to provide services to hospitalized veterans, decorate the graves of American Jews who died in combat, provide scholarships, solicit money for disaster relief, take action against hate crimes in their areas, and many other programs. Membership is open to Jewish war veterans of any conflict, and patron and associate membership is open to all who are interested.

  • Jewish War Veterans Department of DC
  • 301-468-6124
  • Cmdr. Jack Macfadden
  • Local department of Jewish War Veterans of the United States. Includes all locations within Washington beltway.

  • Jewish Women International
  • 2000 M St., N.W., Suite 720
  • Washington DC 20036
  • 202-857-1300
  • fax 202-857-1380
  • www.jwi.org
  • Pres.: Shelley Herman
  • Strengthens the lives of women, children and families through education, advocacy and action.

  • Jews United for Justice (JUFJ)
  • 1413 K St., N.W., 5th floor
  • Washington, DC 20005
  • 202-408-1423
  • fax 202-408-1429
  • www.jufj.org
  • info@jufj.org
  • Dir.: Avi Rosenblit
  • Board Pres.: Shelley Moskowitz
  • Engages the Jewish community as a partner with others working to foster justice and equality in the Greater Washington, D.C., area. Seeks to raise awareness of local struggles, advance learning of social justice traditions and teachings, and mobilize the Jewish community as advocates on campaigns for social and economic justice.

  • Maimonides Society
  • Dr. Paula Noguera
  • 202-861-0045
  • www.dcendo.com
  • rctqueen@aol.com
  • Promotion of scientific, cultural and friendship interests of dentists. Meets monthly at the downtown Marriott.

  • National Center to Encourage Judaism
  • P.O. Box 651
  • Silver Spring, MD 20918
  • 301-593-2319
  • fax 301-593-2249
  • Pres.: Ash Gerecht
  • Provides grants to synagogues, consortium or organizations for Introduction to Judaism courses and outreach Shabbat advertisements in secular media. Publishes a newsletter, the "Jewish Proclaimer," several times a year.

  • National Council of Jewish Women, Inc. - Montgomery County Section
  • Pres.: Shelley Stahl
  • 301-926-1972
  • www.ncjw.org
  • Participates in community service projects in Montgomery County; social, educational, political and fund-raising programs.

  • National Council of Jewish Women - National Capital Area Section
  • Pres.: Arlene Beckerman
  • 301-681-3880
  • Monthly activities with an emphasis on advocacy, community affairs and networking. All are welcome.

  • National Council of Jewish Women - Washington Office
  • 1707 L St., N.W., Suite 950
  • Washington, DC 20036
  • 202-296-2588
  • fax 202-331-7792
  • www.ncjw.org
  • action@ncjwdc.org
  • Dir.: Sammie Moshenberg
  • Volunteer organization inspired by Jewish values; works through a program of research, education, advocacy and community service to improve the quality of life for women, children and families here and in Israel. Strives to ensure individual rights and freedoms for all.

  • NCSJ - Advocates on Behalf of Jews in Russia, Ukraine, the Baltic States and Eurasia Washington Office
  • 2020 K St., N.W., Suite 7800
  • Washington, DC 20006
  • 202-898-2500
  • fax 202-898-0822
  • www.ncsj.org
  • Exec. Dir.: Mark B. Levin
  • Central coordinating agency for policy and action in the United States to enable Jews to leave the former Soviet Union in accordance with international law, and to help those Jews remaining in the former Soviet Union to live as Jews.

  • National Jewish Democratic Council
  • P.O. Box 75308
  • Washington, DC 20013
  • 202-216-9060
  • fax 202-216-9061
  • www.njdc.org
  • njdc@njdc.org
  • Exec. Dir.: Ira N. Forman
  • Independent organization committed to strengthening Jewish partisan political participation. The national voice of Jewish Democrats, NJDC is dedicated to fighting the radical right and promoting Jewish values and interests in the Democratic Party.

  • National Jewish Medical and Research Center -Central East Coast Region
  • 210 North Lee St., Suite 202
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • 703-519-5760
  • 800-743-3551
  • fax 703-519-5762
  • www.nationaljewish.org
  • Dir.: Joan A. Booth
  • Raises funds for medical center exclusively devoted to research, patient care and education for respiratory, allergic and immune system diseases.
  • LUNG LINE: 800-222-LUNG

  • National Ladies Auxiliary Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A.
  • 1811 R St., N.W.
  • Washington, DC 20009
  • 202-667-9061
  • fax 202-667-6689
  • Nat'l Pres.: Norma Schreiber
  • Female relatives of Jewish war veterans. Provides service to hospitalized veterans, sends gifts to service personnel overseas, supports Chaim Sheba Medical Center in Israel, provides scholarship to children of veterans, conducts youth programs, presents humanity awards annually to all four military academies. Also works with the JWV to promote national goals.

  • ORT America
  • 6917 Arlington Rd., Suite 203
  • Bethesda, MD 20814
  • 301-951-9070
  • fax 301-951-6396
  • dc@ortamerica.org
  • www.ortamerica.org
  • Pres.: Seymour Zuckerman
  • Reg. Dir.: Esther F. Schaeffer
  • ORT America funds ORT's global network of schools, high-tech training programs and other strategic initiatives that provide educational opportunity where it is needed most.

  • Panim: The Institute for Jewish Leadership and Values
  • 6101 Montrose Rd., Suite 200
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 301-770-5070
  • fax 301-770-6365
  • www.panim.org
  • info@panim.org
  • Pres.: Rabbi Sidney Schwarz
  • An educational organization dedicated to training the next generation of Jewish leaders through the integration of Jewish learning, values and social responsibility. Programs include Panim el Panim, the Jewish Civics Initiative, Summer JAM (Judaism, Activism and Mitzvah work), PanimWorks and leadership development workshops for adult lay leaders.

  • Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning
  • See Education section

  • Project Judaica Foundation
  • 1010 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Suite 345 Washington, DC 20003
  • 202-554-3600
  • 202-338-4393
  • www.judaica.org
  • info@judaica.org
  • Pres.: Mark E. Talisman
  • Public foundation, founded in 1980, to preserve, rehabilitate, exhibit and disseminate all forms of Judaic culture.

  • Republican Jewish Coalition
  • 50 F St., N.W., Suite 100
  • Washington, DC 20001
  • 202-638-6688
  • fax 202-638-6694
  • www.rjchq.org
  • Exec. Dir.: Matt Brooks
  • Lobbying grassroots organization of Jewish Republicans; acts as bridge between the American Jewish community and Republican elected officials and party leaders, nationally and in D.C.

  • ShalomDC Jewish Information and Referral Service
  • 6101 Montrose Rd.
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 301-770-4848
  • 703-978-3910
  • fax 301-230-7260
  • www.jirs.org
  • shalomDC@shalomdc.org
  • Welcomes anyone Jewish who has moved to the Greater Washington metropolitan area within the past 12 months. Provides delivery of ShalomDC bags with goodies and information for new residents.

  • Shomrei Adamah (Caretakers of the Earth)
  • 706 Erie Ave.
  • Takoma Park, MD 20912
  • Mike Tabor
  • 301-587-2248
  • De Fischler Herman
  • 301-588-1626
  • fax 301-587-7535
  • www.shomreiadamah.org
  • Shomrei_Adamah@yahoo.com
  • Grassroots organization that fosters a Jewish environmental ethic through a series of activities and service held throughout the year. Publisher of the "Green Shalom Guide," a manual that describes how to make a synagogue and other Jewish institutions more environmentally focused.

  • Shomrim Society of the Greater Metropolitan Washington Area
  • www.dcshomrim.org
  • Pres.: Richard Jereski
  • National Conference of Shomrim Societies, Inc., 45 E. 33rd St., Suite 601, New York, NY 10016, 212-689-2015. www.nationalshomrim.org.
  • Fraternal religious organization that promotes Judaism in public safety. Open to all members of public safety organizations including police officers, firefighters, prosecuting attorneys and others involved in public safety.

  • Simon E. Sobeloff Law Society
  • P.O. Box 1312
  • Rockville, MD 20849
  • Pres.: Steven G. Salant
  • www.sobeloff.org
  • info@sobeloff.org
  • Provides social vehicle to network, build camaraderie and encourage civility among attorneys while celebrating Jewish heritage and Jewish values in law.

  • Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
  • 600 I St., N.W.
  • Washington, DC 20001
  • 202-408-3100
  • fax 202-408-5124
  • www.sixthandi.org
  • Dir.: Esther Foer
  • Provides spiritual, cultural and educational programs including Shabbat services, exhibits, classes and concerts for families, young adults and the Jewish community of all ages, helping preserve the heritage of Jewish Washington.

  • Sulam
  • See Education section

  • Tikkun Olam Women's Foundation of Greater Washington
  • 6101 Montrose Rd., 3rd floor
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 301-348-7376
  • Dir.: Guila Franklin Siegel
  • guila.franklinsiegel@shalomdc.org
  • Co-chairs: Liza Levy
  • Robin Weinberg
  • An independent grantmaking organization dedicated to creating social change for women and girls. Rooted in Jewish values, the foundation empowers women to be philanthropists, decision makers and advocates on behalf of women of all ages.

  • To Save a Life
  • 16405 Equestrian Ln.
  • Rockville, MD 20855
  • www.TSAL.org
  • 301-977-3637
  • Contact: Jerry Klinger, Judy Rice
  • Charitable, tax-deductible, 501c3, volunteer organization provides the opportunity to give directly and personally to help the people of Israel. Works within the world of small charities that are below the radar screen.

  • The Tribe Motorcycle Club
  • www.thetribemc.com
  • For Jewish riders who share a love of Judaism and motorcycling. Serves Maryland, Virginia and the District. Check Web site for membership information, organized rides and social activities.

  • 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.ucsj.org
  • Dir.: Micah Naftalin
  • Pres.: Yosef I. Abramowitz
  • Promotes religious liberty, freedom of emigration and security for Jews in the FSU through advocacy and monitoring of anti-Semitism, neo-facism, human rights, rule of law and democracy. Educational, cultural, medical and humanitarian aid through the Yad L'Yad partnership program pairing U.S. and FSU Jewish communities.

  • United Jewish Communities
  • Washington Office
  • 1720 I St., N.W., 8th floor
  • Washington, DC 20006
  • 202-785-5900
  • fax 202-785-4937
  • www.ujc.org
  • Represents 155 Jewish federations and 400 independent communities across North America - one of the world's largest networks of social services providers and programs, meeting the needs of all people, Jews and non-Jews, wherever they live. Established through the merger of United Jewish Appeal (UJA), the Council of Jewish Federations and the United Israel Appeal.

  • United Jewish Communities - Washington Missions Program
  • 202-736-5879
  • fax 202-785-4937
  • Dir.: Nancy Halpern
  • Sponsors programs for federations around the country to visit Washington for education on the U.S.-Israel relationship.

  • United Jewish Endowment Fund
  • 6101 Montrose Rd.
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • 301-230-7230
  • TTY 301-230-7260
  • fax 301-230-7273
  • www.shalomdc.org
  • Pres.: Phyllis Margolius
  • The United Jewish Endowment Fund is the endowment and planned giving arm of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. The community, through the Endowment Fund, has created and maintains a permanent philanthropic structure for the enhancement of the Jewish community not only in Washington, but around the world. Providing seed-money and grants for special and onetime Jewish needs that can not be funded through other sources, the Endowment Fund helps to strengthen and preserve Jewish heritage for future generations.

  • Washington Regional Transplant Consortium*
  • 7619 Little River Tnpk, Suite 900,
  • Annandale, VA 22003
  • 703-641-0100
  • 1-866-Be-A-Donor (answered 24 hours)
  • www.beadonor.org
  • *Paid advertiser

  • Washington Society of Jewish Deaf
  • 8400 Jeb Stuart Rd.
  • Potomac, MD 20854
  • TTY 301-762-4845
  • fax 301-762-0221
  • STEVEB1003@aol.com
  • Pres.: Steve Brenner
  • Advocates for the cultural, education, religious and social programs for Jewish deaf; publishes newsletter.

  • Women's International Zionist Organization (WIZO)
  • Co-Pres.: Margie Blumberg
  • Annette Forseter
  • Nancy Reed
  • Admin.: Lolly Shapero
  • 301-598-6644
  • www.wizo.org.il
  • wizowashington@comcast.net
  • Supports social service agencies run by WIZO in Israel with emphasis on day care centers and women's shelters.

  • Workmen's Circle of the National Capital Area
  • Branch 92/494
  • Chair: Hilda Fishback
  • 301-587-3858
  • Program Dir.: Walter Golman
  • 301-589-4783
  • Jewish fraternal, cultural and educational organization. Co-sponsors Biennial Yiddish Cultural Festival and monthly Cafe Kasrilevke.

  • Ziv Tzedakah Fund
  • Chair: Danny Siegel
  • 263 Congressional Ln., #708
  • Rockville, MD 20852
  • www.ziv.org
  • Managing Dir.: Naomi Eisenberger
  • 384 Wyoming Ave.
  • Millburn, NJ 07041
  • 973-763-9396
  • fax: 973-275-0346
  • naomike@aol.com
  • Serves as a resource and information service for little-known mitzvah projects and individuals doing tzedakah work.