Washington DC Jewish Organizations

The Washington, DC area hosts a dynamic Jewish community of synagogues, JCCs, federations, advocacy groups, and young-professional networks. Explore the organizations below.

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The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore

The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore strengthens and nurtures Jewish life by engaging and supporting community partners in Greater Baltimore, Israel, and around the world.

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Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)

Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Multiple Cities, New York City, United States, Washington DC

U.S. nonprofit supporting Israel Defense Forces soldiers, veterans, and their families through educational, financial, well-being, and cultural initiatives.

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Jewish Democratic Council of America

Jewish Democratic Council of America

United States, Washington DC

The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) is the political home and voice of Jewish voters, advocating for policies and Democrats who share progressive, pro-Israel Jewish values.

Advocacy & PolicyIsrael-Focused
J Street

J Street

United States, Washington DC

J Street is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans, advocating for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Advocacy & PolicyIsrael-Focused
Capital Jewish Museum

Washington DC’s only museum exploring the Jewish experience in the national capital region, inspiring visitors to connect, reflect, and act.

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The Den Collective

The Den Collective

Washington DC

The Den co-creates a Judaism that is relevant, accessible, and deeply rooted in tradition in partnership with people throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

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Moishe House Adams Morgan

A home-based hub in Washington DC’s Adams Morgan neighborhood where young Jewish adults gather for Shabbat dinners, holidays, and community programming.

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Stacy’s Social Circles

Building community through fun, curated Jew-ish social events and matchmaking for young professionals in DC.

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Jews United for Justice

JUFJ advances economic, racial, and social justice in the Baltimore-Washington region by educating and mobilizing local Jewish communities for action.

Advocacy & Policy
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

Building an open, connected, and vibrant Jewish community that cares for each other, fosters Jewish learning and journeys, embraces Jewish peoplehood and Israel, and acts as a force for good in the world.

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Moishe House Bethesda

Come join our community of Jewish young adults at our house between Bethesda & Friendship Heights! All are welcome!

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Luv with Lev

Luv with Lev

Washington DC

Luv with Lev helps Jews in the DMV who want to find a compatible Jewish partner through direct matchmaking, intimate matchmaking events, and open dating events.

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Hill Havurah

Hill Havurah

Washington DC

Hill Havurah is an independent Jewish community based on Capitol Hill.

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Nice Jewish Runners

Nice Jewish Runners

Boston, Canada, Israel, Miami, Multiple Cities, New York City, Toronto, Washington DC, Worldwide

A social run club for Nice Jewish Runners and friends

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Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia

The Pozez JCC is NoVa’s vibrant and inclusive hub, inspiring Jewish journeys, building community.

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Adas Israel Congregation

????Gather, Connect, Grow, Pray, Learn, Elevate.

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Druzya DC: Jews of the FSU

A community for Russian-speaking Jews from the Former Soviet Union in the Baltimore-DC-VA area.

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Temple Shalom

Temple Shalom

Washington DC

Temple Shalom, the DC Area’s most diverse synagogue, is located where Silver Spring meets Chevy Chase.

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3GDC – Washington DC Grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors

As grandchildren of Holocaust survivors, 3GDC constitutes a living memorial that preserves and honors the legacy of our grandparents through education, advocacy, and community-building.

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DC Jews on Bikes

DC Jews on Bikes

Washington DC

DC Jews on Bikes is a social riding group for two-wheeled Jews to connect with other super-fun Jews and Jew-ish folks around the DMV.

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GatherDC

GatherDC

Washington DC

Helping 20 and 30 somethings find their people and their place in DC Jewish life.

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AJC Washington Regional Office

AJC is the global advocate for the well-being of the Jewish people and for the advancement of democratic values in the United States and around the world.

Advocacy & PolicyIsrael-Focused
EntryPointDC

EntryPointDC

Washington DC

Your ticket to all things young and Jewish in DC! Meet new friends and have fun with those 21-45

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Sixth & I: Jewish Life and Social Events

Sixth & I is a center for arts, entertainment, ideas, and Jewish life in Washington, DC. We inspire more meaningful and fulfilling lives through an unexpected mix of experiences that embrace the multi-faceted identities of those we serve.

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Aish Center of Greater Washington

A place of Jewish learning and growth offering classes, social programs and Shabbat and holiday services to deepen understanding of Judaism in a warm, friendly community environment.

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Meshorah DC

Meshorah DC

Washington DC

MesorahDC provides young, single professionals with exciting opportunities in Jewish enrichment.

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Nice Jewish Girls DC

NJG-DC is a network of DMV Jewish lesbian, bi, queer, & questioning (self-IDed) women who meet for social, cultural, sports, religious, & comm. service events.

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Moishe House DC- NoMa

Moishe House NoMa is a hub of young professional Jewish life in Northeast DC.

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Moishe House Columbia Heights

Moishe House Columbia Heights hosts 7 events every month for the DC Jewish community!

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Moishe House Arlington

🌟 Connecting young Jewish adults in their 20s & 30s! 🎉

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Rodef 2100

Rodef 2100

Washington DC

Temple Rodef Shalom’s group for young Jewish professionals in the DC area, building community through social events, Shabbat, learning, and service.

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Nice Jewish Boys DC

Nice Jewish Boys DC

Washington DC

Nice Jewish Boys is a network for gay, bisexual and trans Jewish men in their twenties and thirties, and their fans, in Washington, D.C.

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YP@AI

YP@AI

Washington DC

A community for young Jewish adults between the ages of 21 and 35 at Adas Israel.

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Washington Hebrew Congregation

Washington Hebrew Congregation, at its heart, is a community. Progressive, inclusive, caring, and compassionate, we embrace our connection to Reform Judaism and the warmth and wonder of God.

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Chabad YJP Alexandria-Arlington

The Place for Jews in their 20’s and 30’s that get together to mix, mingle, and celebrate their Judaism.

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NOVA Tribe Series

NOVA Tribe Series

Washington DC

NOVA Tribe Series provides Jews in their 20’s/30’s living and working in Northern Virginia (and DC/MD) with innovative programming & leadership activities.

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2239

2239

Washington DC

Connecting young professionals between the ages of 22 and 39 in the D.C. area to their Judaism and each other in dynamic, creative, and novel ways.

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