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    4.1 (107 reviews)
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    National Geographic and Disney+
    Matthew H.

    This is like my favorite place in DC. Where can you meet Henry Winkler, David Brooks and so many incredible people! Sixth & I is an incredible community asset bringing joy and future to people everywhere.

    Dan G.

    Been going to Sixth & I for over a decade now, mostly for celebrity events like book talks and signings but have also been here for a few Jewish holidays like their Purim parties as well. It's not the most handicap accessible but they do try to accommodate if you set that up in advance. I've been fortunate to see Imogen Heap, Moby, John Kerry, Rainn Wilson and most recently Henry Winkler. Events here are on time and pretty liberal and fun. It can get a bit dicey getting here on time from Virginia but I generally plan it out well even if I do get there just before the show. For Henry Winkler I got there at 6:30 PM and the show started at 7 and I was in the last group for photos. I was lucky to get a decent seat towards the back. But I heard folks were lining up as early as 5:30 for the show. I'm not a fan of the way they do their giveaways by raffling off to one "lucky winner" who follows them on Instagram -- not everyone has that. But otherwise always a fun time and I've gotten to meet so many cool celebrities here it's always worth it. Purim parties are definitely geared towards the 20s and 30s crowd though. But I'm grateful this venue is here they have great events and I can't wait till the next one!

    Alexis B.

    What an interesting and beautiful synagogue to tour! I was visiting DC for a few days with my husband and in-laws, and I try to make a point to visit historic synagogues when I'm in a new city. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue was the obvious choice! Built in 1906 for an Orthodox congregation (Adas Israel), which became affiliated with the Conservative movement in 1928, this building is beautiful and has an amazing history and story to tell. When the congregation outgrew the synagogue in 1951, the building was sold to the Turner Memorial AME Church, which remained in the building until 2002. During the years that the building was an AME church, renovations were completed and historic items from the synagogue (stained glass with Stars of David) were removed. In 2002, the AME congregation put the building up for sale. There was some talk of turning the building into a nightclub before Jewish developers and philanthropists joined together to buy the building and restore the synagogue to its original, historic state. In 2004, the building was rededicated as the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. And it was restored beautifully. Luckily, Sixth & I makes the synagogue available for tours between 1:00 and 2:00 pm Monday through Friday by appointment. Our tour was led by Misha, and she was knowledgeable about the history of the synagogue and its current use and function. The synagogue was beautiful and very interesting to tour. Well worth stopping by if you're interested and have a few minutes to take in a little DC Jewish history!

    Dome of synagogue
    Elizabeth M.

    This is one of my favorite venues in DC. This historic synagogue has so much incredible live entertainment. With their variety of book talks, concerts, and podcasts, there's something for everyone. A beautiful venue where every seat is a good one!

    Main stage
    Win S.

    A synagogue for rocking concert? You heard that right! This unassuming and beautiful venue is a hot destination for shows. Check out the beautiful, photogenic dome ceiling and the large lighted menorah on the stage. Their curation is excellent here -- from Kishi Bashi to Emily Haines for music, standup from comedians like Russell Howard and Hasan Minhaj and book talks from Amy Tan and Pete Souza. All the big names! On the cultural end - they also have holiday shows in time for chanukah (jewish comedy shows), as well as Shabbat workshops. The selection is diverse and there is something for everyone! And the tickets are not at an exorbitant cost (spent $20ish for Amy Tan, Haines was also 25) The seating is first-come, first-served. And like any synagogue, there are pews to sit, as well as a second floor balcony. They aren't fall-asleep-comfortable, but they'll do. For the recent Kishi Bashi concert, the crowds rushed the stage (so we didnt have to stay in our seats, which was nice). But I stood and danced in my chosen pew. The staff helps keep things very organized and clean. There is security to enter the building. So be mindful of what you bring into the space. My friend had to leave tupperware out with security and claim it later in the night. On keeping it classy - the venue serves drinks in these cute Sixth & I sippy cups. How about that?! Drinking wine and beer and these spill proof sippies. Fun, clean and an enjoyable time!

    Jade Bird playing
    Audra U.

    This is a review for it as a concert venue. I had an incredible time when I saw Jade Bird there. It is a beautiful building, nice restrooms, and the people there were very nice and helpful. Not from the area but I would definitely see a concert here again!

    Maqueque at the DC Jazz Fest
    Rizma W.

    Beautiful Venue. Wonderful Performances. Unprofessional Event Staff. I won set of DC Jazz Fest tix and was looking forward to a fun and enjoyable evening. Unfortunately, I had to deal with some unorganized, uniformed and flat-out rude people before I could get to the fun part. My friend and I followed the signage and entered using the side entrance to pick up the tickets. The girl behind the counter told me that she didn't have my tickets at that entrance and that I would have to go to the front entrance to get the tickets. The security guard at this entrance was extremely nice, and told/showed us exactly were to go. We followed his directions, but as we tried to enter, the guy at the door (some angry, middle aged black dude) barks at us, "Are you VIP?" Uhhh.. no, but we were told to go to this entrance, soooo.... "Then you can't come in here", Angry Black Dude replies and slams the door in our faces. We tried another door that we just saw someone exit from. Even though it wasn't the door we were told to go to, we gave it a try and were greeted with a completely clueless hostess and another Angry Black Dude doorman. This dynamic duo tried to get us to go BACK to the VIP entrance, saying they knew nothing about my tickets. No. I told them that we would not be trying anymore doors, that I was literally 25 paces from the show area (I caught a glimpse of the opening act through the windows of the sanctuary door) and that they needed to dispatch someone who DID know and so that I could get my tickets (because, you know, that's why they gave you those nifty walkie talkies). I missed almost 20 minutes of the show while they sorted this mess out, but finally they sent over someone who knew what was going on. She disappeared and returned shortly with my tickets and an apology that I seriously was in no mood for after the way we'd been treated. Made it in time to catch the last song-and-a-half of the opening act. Didn't catch their names, but they were good. The headliners, 'Jane Bunnett and Maqueque', were AMAZING! Much better than I expected them to be. Their style of Afro-Cuban and Caribbean rhythms woven with threads of "contemporary" jazz were the ultimate feast for the ears. The "girl power" was on full display as these incredibly gifted and talented women took us on rhythmic journeys. Their performance was proof of the transcendental power of music. I'm glad that they gave the audience the 'ok' to dance because I'm there were more than a few of us that were finding it hard to maintain decorum and keep still! There was ample (pew) seating, and libations (wine) for sale. As I mentioned before, the venue is quite beautiful, albeit an abnormal (in a good way) backdrop for such a dynamic performance. As we were exiting the sanctuary, I looked up and saw the same girl who had retrieved our tickets now giving me an icy glare. She was helping someone out of the venue (who looked to be either sick or drunk, I couldn't tell which), but she the whole time she was walking towards us, she was glaring at me. No clue what that was about, but totally could have done without the aggressive posturing. I hope these people I encountered were temporary event staff, and not people who work here full time, because they definitely are doing this place a great disservice if they are.

    Darren Hayes (Savage Garden.)

    I went to see Darren Hayes (Savage Garden) at this venue. I was a few minutes late and was told to go to the balcony. Balcony level was not crowded and felt like I had a decent view. I liked the intimacy of the venue. The only thing I didn't like was, there was no lights on the performer. It was very dim, but you would think there would be some special light on the artist. I was disappointed about that, but overall, I enjoyed myself.

    Andrew Bird, the one-man orchestra
    Katie Y.

    I'm not actually that old. But I've put in literally countless hours of my life from mid-teens onward standing at music concerts of all sizes. Hours and hours of standing around, waiting for bands to start, standing through opening acts, waiting for headliners to start, standing through headliner shows... to the point that I actually kind of hate standing around for hours now, no matter how much I might be drinking or enjoying the music. So when I see acts that I like come through the Synagogue - HALLELUJAH! (in the non-denominational sense, that is). Besides no standing room and comfortable seats for everyone (padded pews? man, the Catholics need to get on board with this idea), here are three other reasons why I love catching shows here: 1) The acoustics are incredible for bands who you really need to hear each aspect of the composition. For example, Andrew Bird's whistling doesn't get lost. A Capella numbers carry on through. Fancy guitar-picking hits each note in your ear. Music fills the space, and not in a grab-the-ear-plugs kind of way. 2) You come here to see the artist in an intimate setting. It's not some giant club where you're looking for a crazy night out. People, it's a place of worship (brilliantly being rented out for other events). Don't come here pissed off because you can't get sloshed. Come here because you're a huge fan of the artist and you're likely never going to catch the artist in such an intimate setting again. 3)The layout, architecture and the ceiling. I've seen various shows that make great use of the space in the lighting effects, too. There really aren't any crappy seats here - you'll do fine no matter where you sit. Maybe you won't see quite as well, but you'll get the full effect of the music in any location. Admission is general, and because it's pew benches, you can sometimes snag a seat up close even if you come late - often a seat that looks saved is just someone hogging up the space with their purse or jacket.

    Ina C.

    I went to see Jhumpa Lahiri read at the synagogue last night, and I was taken aback at how beautiful it was. It was an intimate setting, but it fit more people than I thought it could - the capacity is around 500, I think. The acoustics in here were great - No, it wasn't a musical event, but Jhumpa's voice just filled the room. A representative of the synagogue told us a little bit about the history at the beginning of the event, and I was shocked to learn that the synagogue was thisclose to being bought out by a night club owner, but was bought last-minute by the owner of the Verizon Center and maintained a house of worship and cultural center. They have extremely cool events almost every night (readings, music, everything), and I will most definitely be back!

    Cucumber salad
    Kelly G.

    My first visit inside! This seder (on the last day) was a fantastic way to experience the fabulous acoustics frequently highlighted about this venue. There was plenty of singing, reading, and lessons. I could hear it all very well, even if I couldn't pronounce it all. Geez... Hope those acoustics didn't amplify _my_ mispronunciations & off-key singing... It was primarily for young professionals. There were refreshments served prior to and immediately following the service. It was all amazing. Not just the food & fellowship. The stained glass window, the back-to-front song book, the modern facilities, and most of all, the warm welcome everyone here seemed to give. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue: I'm a fan! Original visit: 04/13/2012 seder

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    We had a family wedding there and it was BEAUTIFUL, SACRED, FABULOUS!! Everyone loved it....its history and its present are sacred.

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    Adas Israel Congregation

    Adas Israel Congregation

    3.0(6 reviews)
    3.2 miCleveland Park

    Amazing Rabbanim, great services and a huge congregation. Almost every Shabbat service I've…read moreattended there has been a bar mitzvah. Decent parking, particularly for DC and did I mention that the services are beautiful??!!! I love service in general, so it's not like you'll hear me say there was a bad one, however the services here are especially uplifting. Maybe this is because there seems to be a great age mix and they provide options for each one. If I were staying in the DC area, this would probably be the best place to make my Shul home. The ethnicity mix is nice too; it is always uncomfortable when I go and stand out, then all the questions start pouring in about how did I get to be Jewish (wait...you mean I'm black?!?!...kidding). Thankfully, this has NEVER happened here...but that may be because of the reason I deducted one star... I did not go 5 stars because despite all the amazing things about Adas, the congregation itself hasn't been so welcoming. They weren't rude either, but we definitely were not warmly welcomed (except by 1 sweet Rabbi and 1 person at a young adult event) and everyone just kept to their cliques. Aw well, after a year in DC area, I'm headed out next month anyway. Neshikot vehibukim!

    Big, busy, friendly. They have a newbie welcome group that hosts nice regular Sabbath lunches…read more There's something.... I dunno... anesthetic... about this place. One star off for meat market vibe on Friday night... but I suppose that depends on the ever changing DC crowd.

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    Adas Israel Congregation - Charles Smith sanctuary, recently renovated. My iPhone photos cannot do this justice.

    Charles Smith sanctuary, recently renovated. My iPhone photos cannot do this justice.

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    Kesher Israel Congregation-Georgetown Synagogue

    Kesher Israel Congregation-Georgetown Synagogue

    4.0(3 reviews)
    2.0 miGeorgetown

    How do you review a synagogue? Here goes:…read more The good: Kesher has a really nice building (small, intimate, cozy). It is located well, right near the Georgetown scene. I've never been too regular, but, I know from their announcements that there's a wide variety of classes and events to be involved with. A lot of young people (20s, 30s) go to Kesher and some of them are friendly. DC is a transitory community, so there's usually new friends to make. There's a weekly kiddush after lunch, so socializing is encouraged. For new people to DC, Kesher offers a way to become part of the community. Religiously, Kesher falls within Modern Orthodox. Women do not participate in services, but are able to be active members of the shul. There is a women's "study group" that meets regularly. The middle: First, if you're looking for egalitarian, look elsewhere. The women's "study group" is fashioned like a prayer group (with a torah reading) but does much to emphasize that it is not one (such as changing prayers for the torah). Some like it, but a true egalitarian probably won't. Second, the rabbi has very strong opinions and is not afraid to express them. The rabbi is also heavily involved in Jewish politics. This could be good or bad depending on how you feel. Third, expect lots of speeches during shabbat prayer. If you like your prayers short and sweet, this is not the place for you. The bad: I mentioned that some people are friendly. Unfortunately, some people are not. I don't want to point to any specific person, but I think that some of those on the top of the synaguge hierarchy are more "cliqueish" than friendly and don't emphasize the importance of being welcoming to newcomers. I've heard from a number of people new to Kesher that the atmosphere can be downright insulting at times. Many a person has tried Kesher only to go elsewhere because of the general snobbery they've encountered. Moral: Give it a try, make your own decision. If you're looking for a community, make sure to check it out first before signing a lease in the area.

    I attended this synagogue for four days (not Shabbat) while vacationing in DC in August 2019. It's…read morean okay shul if you, like me, need a minyan to daven. Nobody bothered to greet me, but nobody asked me to move because I took somebody else's seat either. On second day I told the gabbai that I needed to recite Gomel and was given the opportunity to do so. On my last day I mentioned that to the gabbai and he called me for aliyah on his own. The shul was always packed. I mean it as a positive thing, that the minyan was strong and reliable, not that there wasn't enough room. The only minor negative thing I can say is that there is no bulletin board with service schedule, although that information is available on their website. Overall, a nice place to daven.

    Tifereth Israel Congregation

    Tifereth Israel Congregation

    4.6(5 reviews)
    5.8 miShepherd Park

    So much of our time in secular Washington DC is consumed in the accumulation of visible…read moreachievements, and it's by those externalities that we are judged and measured. How we make a living, our financial and professional rank, how many boards we sit on, what we've published, where we live, where our kids go to school, where we vacation, and on and on--these are the externalities that largely govern the relationships we form. We go to Tifereth Israel to lay down those embellishments, and be more truly ourselves, in the company of people who have embraced lives of meaning and engagement. Simply show up to morning services (even if you don't care for services, just be patient and hang there a couple of times), and then stay for the Kiddush and talk and listen to people. You do that often enough, then you'll notice over time that you've begun to form deep, lasting, values-driven, and authentic relationships that sustain and nourish you in a way that you rarely, if ever, find in the secular world. Yes, Tifereth Israel checks the other boxes: the rabbi is phenomenally talented, services are mostly lay-led and intellectually challenging, the congregation is extremely LGBTQ-friendly, there are several active social-action initiatives, it's got a ton of young families with children, and a vibrant education program serves kids and adults. But the main asset at TI that you can't have anywhere else? It's the people.

    Conservative. Very…read morefriendly and inviting. Medium sized. Simpler (less jappy) than other DC shuls.

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