Synagogue Spotlight

Weekly feature on what’s happening at a different synagogue around the DMV.

Beth Chai Approaching Member Engagement Through Multiple Unique Avenues

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Beth Chai Jewish Humanist Congregation of Greater Washington takes a unique approach to education and member engagement through multiple programs and by viewing education...

Chabad of Silver Spring Seeks to Bring Light to a Dark World

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Like many local synagogues, Chabad of Silver Spring has undergone significant changes to its programming since the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks. Programming has...

Civil Rights Education at The Jewish Studio

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One of the most important ways to build a cohesive and supportive community is to learn about your neighbors – hear about their history,...

Machar: Enhanced Engagement Through a New Partnership

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Collaboration and combined education have become a major part of the identity at Machar, a secular humanistic congregation in Washington, D.C., where they are...

Deepening Family and Community Ties at Kol Shalom

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At Kol Shalom in Rockville, deepening family and community ties is of the utmost importance. In a new effort to further engage the community...

Educational Classes Finding New Importance at JewishROC

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Educational classes focusing on Israeli politics led by Rabbi Yaacov Benamou at the Jewish Rockville Outreach Center (JewishROC) have taken on a new sense...

Interfaith Event Spotlights Hill Havurah’s Commitment to Community

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Hill Havurah, an independent Jewish community in D.C., is taking part in an event with the Jewish-Islamic Dialogue Society of Washington, where they will...

Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation: A Home Away from Home for Jewish Soldiers

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Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation is a humble synagogue in the eponymous town, with a member base consisting of 30 to 50 families. But the...

Over 50 Years Later, Fabrangen Havurah has Strong Roots in Grassroots Activism

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At Fabrangen, community is key. The Washington, D.C. havurah, which was founded over 50 years ago, is built on the leadership of its members...
Congregation Ner Shalom in Woodbridge

Pick a holiday. At Ner Shalom there might be a seder for that.

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Over the summer, Rabbi Lizz Goldstein of Congregation Ner Shalom in Woodbridge attended a conference on Jewish life. Her favorite workshop turned out to...