Synagogue Spotlight

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

Sixth & I: A Vibrant Hub of Jewish Cultural and Spiritual Life

Sixth & I, a historical synagogue in Washington, D.C., is loved for its unique approach to celebrating Jewish tradition, exemplified by its annual Purim...

Bet Mishpachah Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion

When Bet Mishpachah was founded in Washington, D.C., in 1975 as a Jewish space for people of the LGBTQ community, there existed little if...

Chabad Lubavitch of Northern Virginia Spreads the Purim Holiday Spirit Through Its Mishloach Manot...

A unique fundraiser at Chabad Lubavitch of Northern Virginia has decades worth of connections to Jewish families across the country, and now its efforts...

Olam Tikvah Approaches Its 60th Anniversary With Excitement and Celebration

Congregation Olam Tikvah in Fairfax is preparing to celebrate its 60th anniversary on March 9 amid a wave of positive developments, including the hiring...

Beth Sholom Focuses on a Brighter, Eco-Friendly Future With Solar Project

Beth Sholom Congregation in Frederick will soon become one of the first religious institutions in the county to be solely reliant on solar energy...

Deepening Spiritual Ties Through Music and Innovative Education at Tifereth Israel

Two exciting new initiatives at Tifereth Israel Congregation in Washington, D.C., are bringing about a fresh sense of connection among the congregants by promoting...

Beth El of Winchester Experiencing a Busy Stretch of Congregational Changes

Beth El Congregation in Winchester may be somewhat of a smaller congregation, but that hasn’t stopped the Northern Virginia synagogue from experiencing a surge...

Matchmaking Event at Kehilat Pardes Part of Relationship-Focused Programming

Famous Jewish matchmaker, dating coach and host on the Netflix show “Jewish Matchmaking” Aleeza Ben Shalom headlined a fun event at Kehilat Pardes –...

B’nai Israel Engages in a Wide Range of Initiatives Before Centennial Celebration

As B’nai Israel Congregation in Rockville nears 100 years of existence and prepares to mark 50 years at its current location in Rockville, the...

Mid-Week Online Classes Become a Staple at Beth Shalom Congregation in Columbia

Beth Shalom Congregation in Columbia began its online religious school program at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, becoming one of the first...