We explore the unique Jewish heritage of Washington as a hometown and as the nation’s capital.

Lillian & Albert Small Jewish Museum moved AGAIN!

See photos of the building's second move

A Presidential Visit

Did you know Ulysses S. Grant was the first President to attend synagogue services?

Our Exciting Future

Learn about our new museum!

JAHM Program on C-Span

Dr. David Dalin and Seth Waxman's talk about Jewish Supreme Court Justices aired on C-Span on Sunday, May 28

Start 2018 right!

Help us support our activities for the coming year!

Education

We do classroom visits and walking tours!

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Curator's Catch

Our Curator shares an object from our collection each month.

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Add to the Archives

Your contributions to the collections help preserve the Jewish community's history

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Calendar

Sunday, April 29, 2018, 10 a.m. to Noon

Good Deeds Day 2018

At this family-friendly program in conjunction with Good Deeds Day, we’ll learn about ways to help asylum seekers and pack baby kits for these families in the Washington area in need.

May 2 - 13, 2018

JHSGW at the Washington Jewish Film Festival

The Jewish Historical Society is pleased to be co-presenting three films as part of the 28th annual Washington Jewish Film Festival.

Sunday, May 13, 2018, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

H Street, NE Walking Tour

More than 75 Jewish-owned businesses once lined H Street, NE. Learn about the immigrant roots and Jewish history of this rapidly changing neighborhood.

Thursday, May 17, 2018, 7 p.m.