Beth Sholom Hosts ‘I Was Supposed to Have a Baby’ Founder

Walk into any synagogue and you’re likely to see children running around, playing with their peers or engaging in a Tot Shabbat. For those experiencing...

The Jewish Studio Embraces Learning on Fridays

Members of The Jewish Studio are politically engaged with a love of learning, which could explain why the community is most known for its...

‘Knowledge is Power’ at Har Shalom

Rabbi Adam Raskin was on the edge of his seat during every one of Dr. Rachel Fish’s presentations at a rabbinic conference he attended...

Bet Mishpachah Celebrates 50 Years

When Isaac Belfer moved to Washington, D.C., a decade ago, he sought an LGBTQ+ Jewish community, and Bet Mishpachah was the “perfect fit.” “What drew...

Celebrating Sukkot at Bethesda Jewish Congregation

Sukkot brought the community together in joyful, musical celebration at Bethesda Jewish Congregation on Oct. 10. About 90 people gathered for BJC’s annual Pizza in...
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Mondays Are for Learning at Washington Hebrew Congregation

On Monday evenings, adults of all ages gather at Washington Hebrew Congregation to engage in Jewish learning. Mondays@Macomb is one of the Reform synagogue’s...
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Hill Havurah’s Jewish Kids Club Returns for Fourth Year

Some D.C.-area parents want to involve their kids in Jewish education, but they’re busy on Sundays. Others can’t make a weekly commitment on top...
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JewishROC Infuses Meaning Into High Holidays Through Education

Rabbi Yaacov Benamou believes that the only way to bring value to Jewish traditions and Judaism is through education. That’s why he teaches more...
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New Cantor Brings Warmth to Temple Beth Ami

It was quite literally a touching moment as Cantor Inbal Sharett-Singer sang with Temple Beth Ami’s preschoolers and joined fingertips with the dozens of...
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Preparing for the High Holidays at Kemp Mill Synagogue

A large aspect of the High Holidays is bringing everyone together, according to Aryeh Shudofsky, and that’s exactly what Kemp Mill Synagogue aims to...