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Capital Jewish Museum

Group Tours

Guided, Semi-Guided, Private, & Public Tours

Historic Sanctuary, Summer 2023. Photo: Imagine Photography

Ongoing Exhibition

The Sanctuary

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Photograph by Lloyd Wolf of Josh Maxey leading a Hanukkah candle lighting at the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center's Jews of Color Hanukkah party, 2023. Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum. Gift of the photographer

Explore the Collection

Holiday Stories, Past and Present

Ongoing Exhibition

What is Jewish Washington?

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Membership

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Ongoing Exhibition

Connect. Reflect. Act.

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“Almost 150 years after the region’s first purpose-built synagogue was dedicated, the Capital Jewish Museum figuratively and literally connects the story of Jewish Washington’s past, present, and future.”

Esther Safran Foer, President

With thanks to our partners.

Partner Agency of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington