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NURSERY SCHOOLS

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Adas Israel's Gan Hayeled Nursery School
2850 Quebec St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20008
202-362-4491
Dir. Early Childhood: Shelley Remer
Nursery
Ages: 2 to 5
September-June
NAEYC accredited, developmental nursery. Parent education: meetings, classes, workshops, mother-father-toddler class; parent involvement: Gan Parents Association.

Temple Sinai Nursery School
3100 Military Rd., N.W.
Washington, DC 20015
202-362-3836 ext. 226
fax 202-363-6396
Dir.: Perri Iger-Silversmith
Ages: 2 to 5
September-June
Developmental nursery; early drop off; summer camp.

Washington DCJCC Preschool
1529 16th St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
202-777-3278
fax 202-518-9420
www.washingtondcjcc.org
Dir.: Madeline Lowitz
madelinel@washingtondcjcc.org
Preschool
Ages: 2 to 5
Year-round, full time. Developmental program, Parenting Center, Judaic and secular environment. Early drop-off, enrichment, summer camp program.

Washington Hebrew Congregation Selma Edlavitch-Ralph Tyser Early Childhood Center
3935 Macomb St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20016
202-895-6334
202-362-7100 (TTY capable)
fax 202-537-1091
cstern@whctemple.org
Dir.: Phyllis Shenkman
Nursery
Ages: 2 to 5
September-June
Parent education: meetings, classes, workshops. Judaic and secular early childhood environment.

MARYLAND

Alef Bet Montessori School
(formerly named Aish Montesori Jewish Early Childhood Center)
11418 Old Georgetown Rd.
N. Bethesda, MD 20852
301-881-9010 ext. 16
fax 301-881-9018
www.alefbetmontessori.org
ellie@alefbetmontessori.org
Exec. Dir.: Ellie Ayelet Lichtash
Nursery school and kindergarten
Ages: 18 mo. to 6
The only Jewish Montessori Center for nursery through kindergarten in the Rockville/Potomac area. Traditional Montessori, Judaics and Hebrew studies, Hebrew immersion.

Bender-Dosik Parenting Center JCC of Greater Washington
6125 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
301-348-3837
fax 301-881-5512
www.jccgw.org
All ages
Dir.: Robin Schneider
A variety of parent-child participation classes and parent education
seminars and workshops for
families with children of all ages.
One day a week; classes range 1-15 weeks.

Bet Yeladim Preschool and Kindergarten
5885 Robert Oliver Pl.
Columbia, MD 21045
410-997-7378
www.betyeladim.org
Exec. Dir.: Ellen Rappoport
Secular and Jewish education;
summer camp

Beth El Preschool
8215 Old Georgetown Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-8569, ext. 311
fax 301-907-8559
www.bethelpreschool.org
Dir.: Elaine Auerbach
Preschool
Ages: 20 mos. to 5 years
September-June
Parent co-op school with emphasis on family participation. Judaic and secular
curriculum.

Beth Sholom Early Childhood Center
11825 Seven Locks Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854
301-279-7010
fax 301-279-5815
www.bethsholom.org
Dir.: Cheryl Horn
Mommy & Me, toddler program,
nursery, pre-K and kindergarten,
enrichment, after care until 4 p.m., Hebrew immersion
Ages: toddler to 5 years
September-June
Camp: six weeks
Parent Education: meetings, classes, workshops.

Beth Sholom Early Childhood Center
1011 N. Market St.
Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-3437
fax 301-663-8154
Ages: 2 to 5

B'nai Israel Congregation Schilit Nursery School
6301 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
301-816-5578
kareng@bnaiisraelcong.org
Dir.: Karen Gerton
State accredited
BJE commended
Ages: 2 to 5; Pre-K class
September-July
Morning classes with lunch; afternoon class for 3 and 4 year olds; early morning drop-off; afternoon enrichment; Parent/Toddler classes; Young Two's classes; Summer Camp; parent education; Judaic and secular developmentally appropriate childhood environment.

B'nai Shalom of Olney Nursery School
18401 Burtfield Dr.
Olney, MD 20830
301-570-0699
www.bnaishalomofolney.org
Ages: 2 to 5
September-June
Early arrival; lunch bunch for 2-year-olds and afternoon enrichment for 3-5; Baby & Me, parent/toddler programs; summer program of two 3-week sessions; commendation in Jewish early childhood education; parent association; Judaic and general early childhood environment. Parent support and education through school and Center for Outreach in Education (CORE). Approved by Maryland State Department of Education.

Broadman-Kaplan Early Childhood Center of Tikvat Israel
2200 Baltimore Rd.
Rockville, MD 20851
301-251-0455
fax 301-424-4399
Dir.: Rori Pollak
Preschool and Child Care
Ages: 18 months to 5
Preschool: September-June. Part-time and full-time program, Hebrew immersion classes, summer program.
Developmentally appropriate. Parent committee, parent education workshops, enrichment classes offered.

Children's Learning Center Jewish Nursery School
4511 Bestor Dr.
Rockville, MD 20853
301-871-6600
fax 301-871-6015
www.clcmd.org
Dir: Renee Popkin
Ages: 2 to 4
Nursery school hours:
Full-day: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Half-day: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Child care hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
CLC Jewish Elementary School on site. September-June; Camp CLC June-August. Small classes. Maryland State Dept. of Education approved and accredited. After-school enrichment.

Congregation Har Shalom Early Childhood Education Center
11510 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854
301-299-7087 ext. 1235
www.harshalom.org
Dir.: Leslie Slan
Parent and child programs for 12-24 months, and mid-year 2s class, part-time pre-school for 2s, 3s, 4s and extended 4s and transition class September-mid-June. Hebrew immersion; enrichment; early drop-off; summer program: two 3-week sessions. Integrated Judaic and secular developmentally appropriate curriculum. Parent involvement and parent education workshops. Md. Deptartment of Education approved, NAEYC accredited, Partnership for Jewish Life & Learning commended.

Ganeinu Nursery and Daycare
11520 Darnestown Rd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301-926-3632
fax 301-258-5135
www.ourshul.org
Dir.: Chana Raichik
Ages: 2 to 4
Judaic-flavor arts and crafts, exercises. Associated with Gan-Israel Camp.

Gan Israel Day School
770 Howes Ln.
Columbia, MD 21044
410-740-2424
Dir.: Chanie Baron
Ages: 2 to 5; kindergarten and 1st grade
Preschool and enrichment

Ganon Gil Pre-School at Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington
6125 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
301-881-0100
Dir. of Early Childhood, Children and
Family Services: Kaethe Eig
301-348-3830
Dir. of Full Day Preschool:
Susan Jaller
301-348-3833
fax 301-881-5512
www.jccgw.org
Ages: 2 yrs.-6 yrs.
Half-day and full-day preschool,
full-day kindergarten and transitional kindergarten, before and after-school care, vacation camp, enrichment classes, parent and toddler classes, parenting programs, baby-sitting while parents attend JCC programs.

Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim Early Childhood Center
1840 University Blvd., West
Silver Spring, MD 20902
301-649-2348
fax 301-649-3112
www.htaa.org
Dir.: Sharon Wolfson
Full-Day Preschool
Ages 2 to 4
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Full-day preschool.
Year-round.

Kehilat Shalom Nursery School
9915 Apple Ridge Rd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20886
301-869-1929
www.kehilatshalom.org
Ages 2 to 5
preschool classes; pre-K; parent/toddler program; afternoon enrichment and summer camp

Kemp Mill Montessori School - Kehilat Montessori
519 Lamberton Dr.
Silver Spring, MD 20902
301-593-4343
Contact: Karen Gejdenson
www.kmms.org
Dir.: Liza Cohen
Preschool, kindergarten, grades 1-6.
Established in 1994, an Orthodox Jewish Montessori school offering Montessori (AMI), Judaic and Hebrew education.

Laura & Joel Greenzaid Early Childhood Center Congregation B'nai Tzedek
10621 S. Glen Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854
301-299-1149
www.bnaitzedek.org
Dir.: Nancy Kohl
Ages: 20 months to 5 years
September-June
Parent education workshops, prekindergarten, Tot Shabbat program, newsletters. Judaic and secular developmentally appropriate early childhood environment, afternoon enrichment, lunch included.

Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy Preschool
13300 Arctic Ave.
Rockville, MD 20852
301-962-9400 ext. 5129
www.mjbha.org
Dir.: Zlata Geisinsky
Preschool
Ages: 2 to 5 1/2
September-June
Daycare before and after school. Emphasis on intensive Jewish studies and Hebrew language.

Ohr Kodesh Congregation Early Childhood Center
8300 Meadowbrook Ln.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
301-589-3880 ext. 16
fax 301-495-4801
okecc@comcast.net
Dir.: Joanie Smeltz
Nursery
Ages: 2 to 5
Parents and Toddlers
18 to 24 mos.
September-June
Early bird at 8:15 a.m.; p.m. enrichment.

Ohr Kodesh Congregation Full-Day Preschool
8300 Meadowbrook Ln.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
301-589-3880
fax 301-495-4801
okfullday@yahoo.com
Dir: Debbie Brod
Year-round program offering a multi-age curriculum for children ages 2 to 5. Full-day preschool five days per week. NAEYC accredited.

Shaare Tefila Congregation Kindergarten and Nursery School
Meets at Temple Emanuel
10101 Connecticut Ave.
Kensington, MD 20895
301-681-8694
emeshel@shaaretefila.org
Dir: Elise Meshel
Nursery school and kindergarten
Ages: 2 to 6
Before and after-school care, yoga with Spanish immersion, music and movement specialist, Hebrew immersion, monthly shows, music, special Shabbat programming, parsha lady (storyteller), enrichment classes, Mommy & Me.

Shaare Torah Nursery School
Mailing address: P.O. Box 83598
Gaithersburg, MD 20883
Meets: 1409 Main St.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301-869-9842
Dir.: Leslie Scharf
Ages: 2 to 5
Judaic and secular curricula, 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri., with lunch period. Enrichment programs available from 12:30-2 p.m. for 3-years-olds and up. Warm, nurturing, safe and secure environment. Five-day classes for 3- and 4-yr.-olds; three-day classes for 3-yr.-olds; three- and two-day classes for 2-yr. olds; Mommy and Me classes Tues./Thurs. for 12-23 mo.-olds; Torah Tots classes offered for transitional 2 yr. olds.

Silver Spring Learning Center Nursery School
1401 Arcola Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20902
301-649-1373
Dir.: Debbie Ungar
Nursery and child care with enrichment programs.
Ages: 2 to 6
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Year round
Special Judaic enrichment and Hebrew-immersion classes available
Ages: 2-4
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Temple Beth Ami Nursery School
14330 Travilah Rd.
Rockville, MD 20850-3527
301-762-5594
fax 301-610-5827
www.uahc.org/md/bethami
Dir.: Karen Greenberg
Nursery and Enrichment
Ages: 2 to 5
September-June
Early arrival option available. Parent involvement and parenting seminars. Judaic and secular. Jewish early childhood developmentally appropriate environment.

Washington Hebrew Congregation Bindeman Center
11810 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854
301-279-7505
fax 301-354-3200
Dir.: Phyllis Shankman
Early childhood and primary
education
Ages: 2 to 7
preschool-2nd grade
September-June
Parenting Center: Toddler program, Tune into Toddlers, 18-24 months, with parent. Workshops: parenting, holiday customs and observances for parent and child (ages 3-8). Judaic and secular early childhood environment.

Young Israel Shomrai Emunah Nursery School
813 University Blvd., W.
Silver Spring, MD 20901
301-593-7365
301-593-5846
nursery@yise.org
Nursery
Ages: 2 to 5
September-June
Orthodox Jewish learning through play and hands-on activities. Warm and nurturing environment. Hours: 8-2:30 p.m.

VIRGINIA

Agudas Achim Performing Arts Preschool
2908 Valley Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302
703-998-6460 ext. 121
www.agudasachim-va.org
preschool@agudasachim.org
Half and full day; dance, theatre, music, arts and crafts and storytelling daily. Small classes, bilingual education (Hebrew and English); Conservative Jewish curriculum.

Beth Chaverim Preschool Operated by the JCCNV
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia in partnership with Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation
21740 Beaumede Cir.
Ashburn, VA
Ages: 18 months to 5 yrs.
Contact: Amy Brinko
amyb@jccnv.org
703-537-3039
Preschool with Judaic and secular curriculum, extended care, summer camp (2008), parent education and more.

Beth Emeth Early Childhood Center
12523 Lawyers Rd.
Herndon, VA 20171
703-860-4515, ext. 115
fax 703-860-5647
www.bethemeth.org
Dir.: Paula Slavsky
Preschool and camp
Ages: 2 to 5
September-July
Judaic and secular early childhood environment, enrichment classes, parent/toddler class. Parent education and workshops, active parent association.

Congregation Adat Reyim Preschool
6500 Westbury Oaks Ct.
Springfield, VA 22152
703-455-7529
fax 703-912-7984
www.adatreyim.org
Dir.: Gail Froehlich
Ages 21 months-5
September-June
Preschool Camp
June-July
Parent education; parent association. Judaic and secular early childhood environment.

Congregation Olam Tikvah Preschool
3800 Glenbrook Rd.
Fairfax, VA 22031
703-425-1886
fax 703-425-0835
www.olamtikvahpreschool.org
Dir.: Sharon Sherry
Ages: 2 to 5
September-June

Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia Early Childhood Department
8900 Little River Tnpk.
Fairfax, VA 22031
703-537-3039
fax 703-323-1993
www.jccnv.org
Dir.: Amy Brinko
Infant/Toddler Program from 3-24 months; Preschool (18 months-5 years) with Judaic and secular curriculum, extended care, specialty classes, summer camp, parent education, Mommy and Me, family programs; transitional kindergarten for 5-year-olds who might benefit from an additional year before kindergarten.

JCCNV/BEHC Alexandria Preschool
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia in partnership with Beth El Hebrew Congregation (Coming in fall 2007.)
3830 Seminary Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22034
703-370-9400
Preschool Dir.: Dina Backer
Ages: 18 months to 5 yrs.
Preschool with Judaic and secular curriculum, extended care, summer camp (2008), parent education and more.

Keshet Child Development Center
758 S. 23rd st.
Arlington, VA 22202
703-370-9358
www.keshetcdc.com
keshetcdc@yahoo.com
Dir.: Ilisa St. Pierre
Preschool
Ages: 2 to 5
September-June

Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation Preschool
1441 Wiehle Ave.
Reston, VA 20190
703-435-8829
fax 703-437-3443
www.nvhcreston.org
Dir.: Fran Gibbs
Nursery
Ages: 2 to 5
September-June

The Rosie Uran Jewish Education Center (RUJEC)
at Congregation Sha'are Shalom
19357 Evergreen Mills Rd.
Leesburg, Virginia 20175
703-737-0686
Dir.: JoAnn Dare
Offer programs that promote all aspects of children's development and Jewish identity, enabling them to reach their fullest potential cognitively, emotionally and socially.

Temple Rodef Shalom Nursery School
2100 Westmoreland St.
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-532-2227
fax 703-756-0754
Dir.: Fran Pfeffer
Nursery and Enrichment
Ages: 2 to 5
September-June

JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Jewish Primary Day School of The Nation's Capital
Denomination: Unaffiliated
6045 16th St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20011
202-291-JPDS (5737)
fax 202-291-9750
www.jpds.org
Head of School.: Naomi Reem
Grades: Pre-K-6

OSTT-Olameinu
1600 Jonquil St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20012
301-562-1191
alefbet2003@yahoo.com
An educational cooperative program for Orthodox Jewish young women.
Grades: 7-10

Simon-Tov Religious School for the Deaf
c/o Tifereth Israel
7701 16th St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20012
202-882-1605
TTY 202-882-7041
fax 202-829-0635
www.tifereth-israel.org
Hebrew school for deaf children.
Parent participation. Children mainstreamed with support into regular Hebrew school.
K-bar/bat mitzvah

MARYLAND

Aleph Bet Jewish Day School
Denomination: Pluralistic
1125 Spa Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21403
410-263-9044
fax 410-263-5740
www.alephbet.org
Grades: K-5
Dir.: Nan Jarashow

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
Denomination: Community
Grades K-12
Lower School Campus:
1901 E. Jefferson St.
Rockville, MD 20852-4029
Administration: 301-881-1400
fax 301-984-7834
Upper School Campus:
11710 Hunters Ln.
Rockville, MD 20852-2363
301-881-1400
fax 301-230-1986
www.cesjds.org
Head of School: Jonathan Cannon
Chief Operating Officer:
Susan Brinn Siegel
Principal, Lower School:
Ora Cohen Rosenfeld
Principal, Upper School:
Beverly Buncher
Dir. of Admissions: Susan Cohen

Children's Learning Center Jewish Elementary School
Pluralistic Diverse Community
4511 Bestor Dr.
Rockville, MD 20853
301-871-6600
fax 301-871-6015
www.clcmd.org
Dir.: Renee Popkin
Grades: K-5
September-June
School hours 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
CLC Jewish Nursery School and child care on site 7 a.m.-6 p.m., homework room, daily vegetarian lunch program, after-school activities.

Hebrew Day Institute
Denomination: Community
1840 University Blvd., W.
Silver Spring, MD 20902
301-649-7870
fax 301-649-5701
hebrewdayinstitute.org
Grades: K-6
Head of School: Madeline Rothbard

Hebrew Day School
Denomination: Modern Orthodox
1401 Arcola Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20902
301-649-5400
fax 301-649-9599
www.hdsmc.org
hdsmc.office@verizon.net
Grades: K-6
Head of School: Rabbi David Serkin

Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy
Harry A. Epstein Campus
Denomination: Orthodox
13300 Arctic Ave.
Rockville, MD 20853
301-962-9400
fax 301-962-3991
MJBHAinfo@mjbha.org
www.mjbha.org
Grades: 2N-12

Sulam
13300 Arctic Ave.
Rockville, MD 20853
301-962-9400 ext. 5523
www.sulam.org
Dir. of Special Ed.:
Diane Switlick ext. 5174
Exec. Dir.: Amy Werbin ext. 5189
Program for students with diverse learning needs, providing support to enable them to attend a Jewish day school and be mainstreamed alongside their peers. Grades N-12.

Torah School of Greater Washington
Denomination: Orthodox
2010 Linden Ln.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-962-8003
fax 301-962-9755
Grades: K-6
Headmaster: Rabbi Yitzchak Charner

Yeshiva of Greater Washington
Denomination: Orthodox
Rosh Hayeshivah:
Rabbi Gedalia Anemer
Headmaster: Rabbi Yitzchak Merkin
Girls' Division/Business Office:
2010 Linden Ln.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-962-5111
Principal: Sima Jacoby
Boys' Division:
1216 Arcola Ave.
Silver Spring MD 20902
301-649-7077
Principal: Rabbi David Niman
Yeshiva Gedola/ Kollel Zichron Amram
1216 Arcola Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20902
301-649-7077
Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky
www.yeshiva.edu

VIRGINIA

Gesher Jewish Day School of Northern Virginia
Denomination: Community
Address as of August, 2007:
4700 Shirley Gate Rd.
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-978-9789 (until August 2007)
fax 703-978-2668 (until August 2007)
www.gesher-jds.org
Head of School: Zvi Schoenburg
Grades: K-8

OTHER JEWISH EDUCATION/PROGRAMS

Bethesda-Chevy Chase Jewish Community Group
Meets at JCC of Greater Washington
6125 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
301-315-2418
Ed. Dir.: Jerry Dunietz
K to adult
Sunday school, family activities, Hebrew language instruction, adult education.

Columbia Jewish Community School
5885 Robert Oliver Pl.
Columbia, MD 21045
Meets at: Oakland Mills High School in Columbia
410-730-6044
fax 410-740-9323
www.columbiajewish.org
Principal: Melanie Waxman
Dir.: Jerry Kiewe
Grades: pre-K thru 12

Fabrangen Cheder Community School
Denomination: The Network
of Independent Jewish
Communities and Havurot
7504 Holly Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
301-495-9755
Coordinator: Naomi Nim
Grades: K-8
Co-op of parents teaching Jewish traditions with an emphasis on egalitarianism and social concern.

Gateways Programs of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington
6125 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
301-348-3875
www.jccgw.org
Contact: Svetlana Danshes
Gateways Family
Education Program:
Ages: 5-100
Educational program for newly arrived Russian-speaking families with school-age children.
Children learn Jewish customs and traditions, Hebrew literacy, and history. Teens volunteer in JCC programs and learn Jewish history. Evening English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes available and open to the community. Programs and ESOL classes for Russian-speaking seniors also available.

The Jewish Cultural School
Operated by Machar, the Washington Congregation for Secular Humanistic Judaism
Biweekly Sunday morning classes held at the Jewish Primary Day School.
6045 16th St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20011
info@machar.org
Pre-K through bar/bat mitzvah
Jewish history, culture, values and celebrations from a nontheistic perspective; music; community service; adult education.

The Shadow Puppet Workshop*
301-646-3231
www.shadowpuppetworkshop.com
info@shadowpuppetworkshop.com
*Paid Advertiser

RABBINICAL SCHOOLS

YCT Rabbinical School*
Where Open Orthodoxy Begins
475 Riverside Dr., Suite 244
New York, NY 10115
212-666-0036
fax 212-666-5633
www.yctorah.org
Trains open and modern Orthodox rabbis for the Jewish community. Cultivates a love of Torah, a passion for leadership, and a philosophy of inclusiveness, integrating an intensive four-year Halacha and Jewish studies curriculum with an professional development and pastoral counseling program. Fellowships are awarded to all qualifying students who share in the school's vision and are willing to make a serious commitment to klal Yisrael.
*Paid advertiser

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

The Barrie School*
13500 Layhill Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20906
301-576-2800
www.barrie.org
*Paid advertiser

The Newport School*
12101 Tech Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20904
240-645-0145
www.newportschool.org
*Paid advertiser

The Nora School*
955 Sligo Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-495-6672
www.nora-school.org
*Paid advertiser

The Siena School*
9727 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-592-0567 ext. 12
www.thesienaschool.org
*Paid advertiser

LIFELONG LEARNING

Adas Israel Congregation
2850 Quebec St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20008
202-362-4433
adasisrael.org/adult_education.htm
Clergy contact: Rabbi Avis Miller
Staff Contact: Shira Reeves ext. 133
Offers a variety of programs, open to members and nonmembers, including: Jewish Literacy, Hebrew Literacy, Sunday Adult Learning opportunities, Scholar in Residence weekends, Learners' Minyanim (Shabbat services), Open Dor (program for twenty- and thirtysomethings with mixed Jewish/non-Jewish ancestry), couples workshops, Saturday morning weekly study of the Torah portion, Rabbi Jay David Sales, z'l, Memorial Shiur (Saturday afternoons), "Quebec Street Forum," Sisterhood Bible Study and Book Club, Downtown Bible Study, Young Couples Torah Study and annual endowed lectures.

Aish HaTorah
11418 Old Georgetown Rd.
N. Bethesda, MD 20852
301-881-9010
fax 301-881-9018
www.aishdc.com
Exec. Dir.: Rabbi Yaakov Palatnik
Dir., Jewish Women's Renaissance Project: Lori Palatnik
Dir., Aish On Campus: Rabbi Scott Mathias
The Aish Center for Jewish Studies holds a variety of educational programs in Maryland, Virginia and D.C.

Baltimore Hebrew University
5800 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-578-6900
410-578-6967 (admissions)
410-578-6905 (lifelon learning)
fax 410-578-6940
www.bhu.edu
Contact: Elaine Eckstein
eeckstein@bhu.edu
Devoted solely to all aspects of Judaic and Hebraic studies. Its mission is to provide students with the broadest understanding of the civilization of the Jews through programs leading to bachelor, master and doctoral degrees in Jewish studies, the master of arts degree in Jewish education (MAJE) and the master of arts degree in communal service (MAJCS); to train professionals in all fields of Jewish communal service; to offer courses for students choosing study for its own sake; and to provide services to the general community such as the Joseph Meyerhoff Library, lectures, academic retreats, guided trips and noncredit courses.

Capital Camps & Retreat Center
301-468-2267
fax 301-468-1719
www.capitalretreat.org
Retreat Dir.: Steve Kerbel
steve@capitalretreat.org
Jewish home away from home. Newly renovated, glatt kosher retreat center for the mid-Atlantic region. Two 15-room motel-style lodges, 56-person leadership center and heated cabins for year-round use; additional cabins and platform tents available in season. Meeting rooms, dining room with 700-seat capacity, two lakes, new aquatic center, outdoor amphitheater and complete recreational facilities. High-speed Internet access in rooms and Internet cafe available. Rope course and zip wires for team- and confidence-building activities. Group, family or corporate events welcome. ACA accredited, JCCA member agency.

The Dr. Shulamith Reich Elster Resource Center
Partnership for
Jewish Life and Learning
12230 Wilkins Ave.
Rockville, MD 20852
240-283-6200
fax 240-283-6201
www.pjll.org
Dir.: Jackie Land
240-283-6310
jland@pjll.org
An extensive collection of books and resources relating to lifetime formal and informal Jewish learning on subjects including Jewish living and thought: early childhood through adult education; Israel; Jewish history; Holocaust; Hebrew; children's and youn people's book collections in English and Hebrew; videos, DVDs, cassettes and CDs in English and Hebrew. The resource center also provides hands-on production center stocked with materials and tools to create games and manipulatives. Includes die-cut press and templates and a laminating machine. Workshops and demonstration sessions available.

Cooperative Graduate Program of the George Washington University and the Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning
Partnership for
Jewish Life and Learning
12230 Wilkins Ave.
Rockville, MD 20852
240-283-6200
fax 240-283-6201
www.pjll.org
Dir.: Jacob I. Halpern
240-283-6223
jhalpern@pjll.org
Jay Shotel
202-994-5641
jshotel@gwu.edu
Registrar: Kitty Wertheimer
240-283-6222
kwertheimer@pjll.org
Graduate teacher training program leading to M.A. or educational specialist degree and credited toward Ed.D degrees awarded by the George Washington Graduate School of Education and Human Development. Three-year, 36-credit program for an M.A. and 30 credits for education specialist concentrating in early childhood education or administration. Graduates are awarded nationally valid teachers' and principals' licenses for Jewish schools. Grants underwritten by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. Jewish early childhood education online courses available. Applications for scholarships available.

Etz Chaim Center for Jewish Studies
10900 Lockwood Dr.
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Rabbi Kalman Winter
301-593-2916
Rabbi Zvi Teitelbaum
301-681-3334
A Jewish organization reaching out to singles, couples and families to become reacquainted with their heritage; classes and holiday programs.

The Florence Melton Adult Mini School of Greater Washington
Partnership for
Jewish Life and Learning
12230 Wilkins Ave.
Rockville, MD 20852
240-283-6310
fax 240-283-6201
www.pjll.org
Dir.: Jackie Land
jland@pjll.org
Lynn Arons
larons@pjll.org
A comprehensive two-year Jewish study program for adults, which is affiliated with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The Morasha component adds training for teachers and Jewish communal workers to the regular course of study. The Parent Education Program offers parents of young children the ability to take the conversation home. A certificate of Jewish learning is awarded upon graduation. A Melton Israel Seminar is available. Melton graduate classes are available throughout the community. There is a Melton Alumni Association to help Melton graduates network. Daytime and evening classes are available throughout the community. Call for more information.

The Foundation for Jewish Studies
6101 Montrose Rd., Suite 206
Rockville, MD 20852
301-770-4787
fax 301-770-4509
www.foundationjewishstudies.org
Acting Dir.: Martin Goldman
Sponsors adult Jewish learning in the metropolitan area in cooperation with local community organizations and all Jewish denominations, including the ne Distinguished Scholar Series, Lunch & Learn in Rockville, downtown D.C. and in Northern Virginia. Open Community Lectures, Holiday Weekend Study Retreats, and Travel and Study Seminars. The Bible Study Center meets on Sunday mornings at the Dennis and Phillip Ratner Museum.

The Institute for Lifelong Learning at Temple Shalom
8401 Grubb Rd.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
301-587-2273
www.templeshalom.net
Dir.: Anne Feinberg
afeinberg@mindspring.com
Contact: Debbie Kopp
dkoppl@templeshalom.net
Comprehensive selection of courses focusing on the needs of adult learners is open to the community. Provides an entry into an ongoing conversation about how being Jewish touches on the deepest issues in our lives. Explores "how-to" and "why" of Jewish life, including Jewish holidays, customs and circumstances that gave birth and give power to Jewish rituals.

JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency) Himmelfarb Mobile University
301-816-2630
TTY 301-984-5662
fax 301-770-8741
www.jssa.org
A JSSA program that brings college-level classes, taught by volunteers, to local nursing homes and senior citizens residences. Class offerings include economics, literature, political science, art and anthropology.

Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington
6125 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
301-348-3840/3760
fax 301-881-5512
www.jccgw.org
Jewish Family Living & Learning Coordinators: Lynn Gittleson
Debbie Sokobin
Offers an extensive selection of Judaic classes, including the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School, Yiddish and Hebrew language instruction and family programs.

Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia
8900 Little River Tnpk.
Fairfax, VA 22031
703-537-3060
fax 703-323-1993
TTY 703-323-7937
www.jccnv.org
Contact: Carla Rosenfeld
Offers a variety of Judaic classes and programs and Hebrew instruction.

Jewish Educators' Assembly - Seaboard Region
c/o B'nai Shalom of Olney
Kapiloff Religious School
18401 Burtfield Dr.
Olney, MD 20832
301-774-9323
fax 301-774-3992
Pres.: Jill Epstein
jill.epstein@bnaishalomofolney.org
An organization of educators associated with the Conservative movement. Programs are for the professional growth of the members of the association; also educational programming in the Jewish community.

JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency)
www.jssa.org
Rockville:
301-881-3700
TTY 301-984-5662
fax 301-770-0901
Gaithersburg:
301-990-6880
TTY 301-990-7215
fax 301-990-0257
Fairfax:
703-204-9100
fax 703-204-9590
Offers ongoing workshops and support groups for children, teens, adults and families in all of its offices. Topics are as diverse as interfaith relationships, living with a teenager, separation, divorce, bereavement, social skills issues, career and employment and parenting. A workshop, therapy and support group calendar is published every spring/summer and fall/winter.

Jewish Rockville Outreach Congregation (JewishROC)
See Religious Life section

Jewish Study Center
c/o 1634 I St, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006
202- 332-1221
www.jewishstudycenter.org
info@jewishstudycenter.org
Offers stimulating and eclectic courses on Jewish topics four nights a week in the Washington area. Our open, independent, non-denominational, and participatory atmosphere earned us a reputation over the past 28 years, thanks to the excellence of our teachers, who are all volunteers. Courses change each semester, so look for the latest classes as well as signature courses. We welcome teachers and students of all backgrounds.

Judaism: An Owner's Manual
Partnership for
Jewish Life and Learning
12230 Wilkins Ave.
Rockville, MD 20852
Dir.: Lynn Arons
240-283-6229
larons@pjll.org
Pluralistic community education program designed to provide an overview and introduction to Judaism for individuals interested in Jewish life. The program is co-sponsored by the Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning and congregations B'nai Israel, B'nai Tzedek, Har Shalom, Or Chadash, Kehilat Shalom, Shaare Torah and Temple Beth Ami.

National Jewish Outreach Program
646-871-4444
njop.org
Offers Hebrew Reading Crash Course series of five 1 1/2-hour classes; Crash Course in Basic Judaism; Crash Course in Jewish History; Shabbat Across America; Shabbat Beginner Service; holiday programs.

Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning
12230 Wilkins Ave.
Rockville, MD 20852
240-283-6200
fax 240-283-6201
www.pjll.org
CEO: Dr. James Hyman
Asst. Dir.: JoHanna Potts
Ed. Off.: Avi S. West
Pres.: Ellen Kagen Waghelstein
Dedicated to lifelong Jewish engagement through high-quality educational and identity-building experiences in collaboration with educational institutions, community agencies and synagogues. The Partnership strives to connect people to Jewish life within our community through early childhood, elementary, teen, college student, twentysomething, adult and special needs opportunities, provides materials and resources to support formal and informal Jewish educators and elevates the Jewish education profession through recruitment, training and retention.

Ulpan Ben Yehuda JCC of Greater Washington
6125 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
301-348-3760
fax 301-881-5512
www.jccgw.org
Dir.: Debbie Sokobin
A comprehensive approach to conversational and phonetic. Classes from beginning to advanced are offered at the JCC of Greater Washington.

Washington DCJCC Center for Jewish Living and Learning
1529 16th St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
202-777-3268
fax 202-518-9420
www.washingtondcjcc.org
Dir.: Jean Graubart
jeang@washingtondcjcc.org
Offers variety of Judaic classes, including conversational Hebrew and Bible Study. The Jewish Women's Project offers opportunities for all Jewish women of the community to explore our diverse interests and experiences through conversation, learning and celebration.

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