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  • Spotlight: Stories by LGBTQ+ Jews in the Federal City with Capital Jewish Museum

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    Don't miss the final LGBTJews in the Federal City program featuring Story District! Hear local community members perform their stories on stage for you. Inspired by themes of Hannukah, including perseverance, bravery, and light, join us for an inspirational and imaginative evening of live storytelling featuring the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ Jewish Washingtonians. Includes access to LGBTJews in the Federal City. Come early to see the exhibit!
    Cost Range: 25 - 54

    $40

  • Antisemitism Past and Present: A Conversation with Capital Jewish Museum

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    To mark the release of historian Pamela Nadell's Antisemitism: An American Tradition, the Capital Jewish Museum brings together Nadell and historian James Loeffler for a conversation on the history of antisemitism in America–past and present. The discussion will be moderated by Stacy Burdett, a policy strategist focused on combating antisemitism. Followed by a Q&A and book signing.
    Cost Range: 0 - 18

    $9

  • The Lavender Scare Film Screening and Talkback with Capital Jewish Museum

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    Learn the history of the Lavender Scare–featured in LGBTJews in the Federal City–with a thought-provoking film screening about the federal government's campaign to identify and fire all employees suspected of being homosexual. (1h 17min)
    Cost Range: 13 - 16

    $15

  • Salon Nights: Identity Collage Workshop with Capital Jewish Museum

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    Join artist and educator Lior Gross, co-founder of the Nonbinary Hebrew Project, for a hands-on collage workshop. Through guided somatic inquiry, reflective introspection, and creative process, participants will engage with the intersections of their identities and learn new methods for tapping into their inner spark with art. Includes access to LGBTJews in the Federal City. Come early to see the exhibit!
    Cost Range: 12 - 15

    $14

  • A Bookish Night at the Museum with Capital Jewish Museum

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    Have you ever wanted to spend a cozy fall evening reading in a museum? Grab your book and join fellow bibliophiles for a relaxing and enlightening evening of reading and discovery. Explore our exhibitions, find a quiet nook to read, hear from book lovers (including our staff) about what they're currently reading, and participate in a book swap.
    Cost Range: 0 - 0

    Free

  • Voices Series: Multigenerational Stories of Coming Out w/ Capital Jewish Museum

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    In conjunction with our special exhibition, LGBTJews in the Federal City, hear from members of the LGBTQ+ Jewish Washington community as they reflect on their personal experiences with coming out. With Dana Beyer, Councilmember Evan Glass, and Danielle Pasekoff. Includes access to LGBTJews in the Federal City. Come early to see the exhibit!
    Cost Range: 0 - 18

    $9

  • Striving to Belong: LGBTQ+ Jews in Orthodox Communities w/ Capital Jewish Museum

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    This roundtable discussion examines shifts in the Orthodox community towards greater inclusion of LGBTQ+ Jews. Panelists include Peninah GershmanÊand Rabbi Hyim Shafner, more panelists coming soon. Moderated by Miryam Kabakov.
    Cost Range: 0 - 18

    $9

  • CJM After Sunset: Late to the Party Oktoberfest with Capital Jewish Museum

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    Continue Oktoberfest celebrations at the Museum after hours. Hear stories about the first German Jews to arrive in Washington, DC with curator spotlight talks, sip on German beers, decorate your own beer stein, compete in trivia, and dance along to klezmer faves! Plus, a cash bar and snacks for purchase. Ticket includes admission to all exhibitions. Must be 21 or older to attend and present a valid ID at the door.
    Cost Range: 10 - 25

    $18

  • Public Tour of the Ongoing Exhibitions with Capital Jewish Museum

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    Join a 45 minute tour of the Capital Jewish Museum's Ongoing Exhibitions on Sundays at 12 pm.

    Tour includes:

    Introduction in the Lobby
    What is Jewish Washington?Ê(History Gallery)
    The Historic Sanctuary (1876) with a film about early Jewish Washington
    Connect. Reflect. Act.Ê(Core gallery with severalÊdifferent exhibition spaces and interactive opportunities)

    *Chai __ tickets include a $5 donation to help subsidize the cost of regular tickets, making tours more accessible to all.

    $5

  • Community Days with Capital Jewish Museum

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    Please join CJM for a Community Day this summer. The entire Museum, including special exhibition LGBTJews in the Federal City will be free to the public.

  • Public Tour of the Ongoing Exhibitions with Capital Jewish Museum

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    Join a 45 minute tour of the Capital Jewish Museum's Ongoing Exhibitions on Sundays at 12 pm.

    Tour includes:

    Introduction in the Lobby
    What is Jewish Washington?Ê(History Gallery)
    The Historic Sanctuary (1876) with a film about early Jewish Washington
    Connect. Reflect. Act.Ê(Core gallery with severalÊdifferent exhibition spaces and interactive opportunities)

    *Chai __ tickets include a $5 donation to help subsidize the cost of regular tickets, making tours more accessible to all.

    $5

  • Public Tour of the Ongoing Exhibitions with Capital Jewish Museum

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    Join a 45 minute tour of the Capital Jewish Museum's Ongoing Exhibitions on Sundays at 12 pm.

    Tour includes:

    Introduction in the Lobby
    What is Jewish Washington?Ê(History Gallery)
    The Historic Sanctuary (1876) with a film about early Jewish Washington
    Connect. Reflect. Act.Ê(Core gallery with severalÊdifferent exhibition spaces and interactive opportunities)

    *Chai __ tickets include a $5 donation to help subsidize the cost of regular tickets, making tours more accessible to all.

    $5

  • Public Tour of the Ongoing Exhibitions with Capital Jewish Museum

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    Join a 45 minute tour of the Capital Jewish Museum's Ongoing Exhibitions on Sundays at 12 pm.

    Tour includes:

    Introduction in the Lobby
    What is Jewish Washington?Ê(History Gallery)
    The Historic Sanctuary (1876) with a film about early Jewish Washington
    Connect. Reflect. Act.Ê(Core gallery with severalÊdifferent exhibition spaces and interactive opportunities)

    *Chai __ tickets include a $5 donation to help subsidize the cost of regular tickets, making tours more accessible to all.

    $5

  • Immigration Legislation: Then and Now with Capital Jewish Museum

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    Join us for a timely panel discussion examining key moments in U.S. immigration legislation–past and present–and how history continues to shape today's policies and debates.ÊThe conversation will explore how Jewish immigration and exclusion fit into the broader story of American immigration restrictions.ÊÊPanelists include Katherine Benton-Cohen, PhD, Professor of History, Georgetown University, Ted Gong, Executive Director of the 1882 Foundation, and Yael Schacher,ÊDirector for the Americas and Europe at Refugees International.ÊModerated by Arno Rosenfeld, reporter for The Forward.ÊThis event is offered both in person and virtually.
    Cost Range: 0 - 18

    $9

  • The Washington Area Movement to Free Soviet Jewry with Capital Jewish Museum

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    In the fight to free Soviet Jewry, the Greater Washington community played an outsized role on the national stage. Discover how local activists pioneered the movement's iconic tactics, like refusenik bracelets, bat mitzvah twinning, and more. Professor Kelner will be in conversation with refusenik, Yelena Luckert, discussing his book, A Cold War Exodus: How American Activists Mobilized to Free Soviet Jews. Followed by a Q&A and book signing.

    This event is offered both in person and virtually.

    $10

  • Museum and Drinks with Jews of Color Young Professionals with the EDCJCC

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    Join other Jews of Color young professionals for an evening of connection, culture, and community. We'll start off with wine, appetizers, and a chance to meet new friends and reconnect with familiar faces. Then, enjoy a private tour of the Capital Jewish Museum's new exhibit: LGBTJews in the Federal City– a first-of-its-kind exploration of the intersections between Jewish history, LGBTQ+ history, and DC history. Come for the community and stay for the stories of those who paved the way for us to be able to celebrate our rich and multifaceted identities out loud.

    If you have any questions, please contact Sonya at sweisburd@edcjcc.org.

    Free to attend, but advance registration is required so we know how many people to expect.

    Please note: this program is specifically curated for community members who identify as Jews of Color and are ages 22-45. If you do not identify as being part of this community or age cohort, we invite you to attend a different event happening through the ED

  • Special Event Open House with Capital Jewish Museum

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    Planning an upcoming special event? This one is for you!

    This is not your typical open house. Join hundreds of other celebrants at the Capital Jewish Museum to finalize all of the planning for your celebration.

    Meet caterers, decorators, entertainers, photographers, planners, and more to plan your celebration in one day This is a one-stop-shop event!

    Featured Vendors:

    > A2Z Music Factory
    > Christi Rich LLC
    > Encore Event Designs
    > Epic Events
    > Extraordinary
    > Joseph Edwards Photography
    > Production Management One
    > What The Chef Catering
    > Windows Catering
    > Zeffert & Gold Catering

    É and many more! Special promotional rates will be available.

    $10

  • Salon Nights: Birthday Bags with Food & Friends with the EDCJCC and CJM

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    Join the EDCJCC at the Capital Jewish Museum to learn about the history and current work of local organization Food & Friends, featured in the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum's special exhibition LGBTJews in the Federal City.

    Support their work by making birthday bags for people with life-challenging illnesses. The bags we decorate will hold birthday cakes to send to clients when they are celebrating another year of life.

    In partnership with the Capital Jewish Museum and Food & Friends. Program ticket is $12 or $8 for CJM members, and all tickets include day-of access to LGBTJews in the Federal City.

    Food & Friends is the Washington region's leading authority on ÒFood is Medicine' and the only community-based organization delivering home-delivered, medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy to neighbors living with cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other serious illnesses._Food & Friends' services are free of charge to recipients who qualify solely based on thei

  • We Want Your Stuff: Help Tell Your Story with Capital Jewish Museum

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    Did you know the Capital Jewish Museum is always collecting artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the Jewish experience in the DMV? We want your stuff! Join Director of Curatorial Affairs, Sarah Leavitt, at 11:30 am to learn about CJM's archives, what types of artifacts we collect, and best practices for preserving items at home. Register for this talk by clicking "register now" to your right.

    Then, make an appointment to sit with Collections Curator, Jonathan Edelman, to share photographs of your artifacts and learn if they would be a good fit for the Museum's collection. Appointments must be made in advance. Click here to schedule your appointment on Jonathan's calendar.

    Before scheduling, please review our collections page detailing what we are and are not able to collect.

    Free

  • CJM After Sunset: After Hours Pride Party with Capital Jewish Museum

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    Celebrate WorldPride DC 2025 at the Capital Jewish Museum after hours with the launch of our new special exhibition, LGBTJews in the Federal City. Discover stories of LGBTQ+ Jewish Washington with curator spotlight talks, enjoy drag performances, sip on a lavender gin and tonic, show your pride by making your own button, and get bedazzled with SparkleLynn Designs. Plus, a cash bar and food for purchase from Catalyst Hot Dogs Food Truck (vegetarian and vegan options available). Ticket includes admission to all exhibitions. Must be 21 or older to attend and present a valid ID at the door.

    Presented in partnership with the Den Collective, GatherDC, GLOE, The Kurlander Program for GLBTQ Outreach & Engagement, and Washington Hebrew Congregation LGTBQ+ Affinity Group.
    Cost Range: 10 - 25

    $10

  • What’s New at Family Tree Maker with Jewish Genealogy Society

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    Mark Olsen will discuss Family Tree Maker and its current features with many tips and tricks to make your use of the program more effective. He will also demonstrate the recently announced FTM 2024 with some amazing new features. This presentation is for all levels of genealogists whether you are just getting started or very experienced.
    The meeting starts at 2:00 PM, but you are invited to come early to mingle and shmooze.

    For Security Reasons, MEMBERS must register, if you log in first, there is no fee.

    Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $5.

    Speaker: Mark Olsen is the Family Tree Maker Ambassador to historical and genealogical societies around the world, working to support their members as they use Family Tree Maker. Mark is a graduate of Brigham Young University and holds a bachelor's degree in Family History with a Spanish records emphasis. He has been working in the genealogy industry since 2007 and has been the Family Tree Maker Ambassador since 2016.
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    $3

  • Family Day: Full of Pride with Capital Jewish Museum

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    A Pride party for all ages! Dance to live music courtesy of the Hill Havurah ensemble at 10:15 am, listen to the fabulous Jewish Drag Story Time at 12pm, and explore LGBTJews in the Federal City with our Family Guide or kid's scavenger hunt. Plus, drop in crafts and activities all day - design a Pride float, play games on the Museum terrace, create a colorful collage out of the Museum's collections, and write a supportive letter to queer and trans folks for Point of Pride, and more.

    Please note: Tickets for both adults and children are $5, but no family need pay more than $20. Please read follow instructions at the point of purchase to ensure you are not overcharged. Ticket includes complimentary access to our special exhibition, LGBTJews in the Federal City.

    $6

  • Gay Men’s Chorus with Capital Jewish Museum

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    The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC (GMCW) will be performing at the Capital Jewish Museum as part of their World Pride International Choral Festival. Join us on Sunday, June 1st at 1 pm, for a 45-minute pop-up concert in our lobby, featuring Potomac Fever (from GMCW) and Tonewall (from the NYC Gay Men's Chorus) singing Broadway, pop, and R&B. Admission is free to the public.

  • Reopening Our Doors with Capital Jewish Museum

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    This has been a difficult week for the entire Jewish community of DC and across the nation. We mourn the devastating loss of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, and our thoughts remain with their friends and loved ones. Thank you to our community for the outpouring of support and love for one another in this heartbreaking time.

    The Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum was founded to share Jewish stories, build understanding, and encourage community dialogue. Recognizing how essential this work is, the Museum will reopen to the public tomorrow, Thursday, May 29, at noon.

    We are committed to ensuring that our museum is a welcoming space for everyone. We look forward to making our exhibitions and programming available, including our new and highly anticipated exhibition LGBTJews in the Federal City, which celebrates the vibrant and diverse tapestry of Jewish identity.

    Please join us at the museum, explore our new exhibition up close, revisit our ongoing exhibitions What

    $10

  • Nights at the Seder Table with Capital Jewish Museum

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    Join CJM and our partners this Passover season at our second annual untraditional seder to remember. Read from our community Haggadah, clink glasses over stories old and new, connect over charoset and horseradish, and find inspiration all around the table. (ages 21+).
    Cost Range: 38.94 - 76.76

    $54