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.

Lovely Chapel in the center of campus. Lots of stained glass, see images attached. Masses at…read more12:10pm during the week and at 11am, 6pm, 8pm and 10pm on Sundays.

Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart on the Georgetown University is a Roman Catholic church that…read moreserves the Georgetown University community and the public at large. Dahlgren Chapel is known throughout Washington as the place for late Sunday night masses: 7:30pm, 9:30pm and 11:00pm are the normal mass schedules at Dahlgren Chapel during the Georgetown University Fall and Spring Semesters. Other Sunday masses are 11:00am, 12:30pm, and 5:00pm. These are great masses too for out-of-towners, tourists, etc. -- see the campus. The Chapel dates to 1893 and is itself a beautiful place to visit even for tourists or non-Catholics. It is beautifully up to date and has wonderful ceiling trusses. The Chapel is easiest to access by walking through Healy Hall to the courtyard behind Healy Hall. The Chapel was renovated in 2013.

What an absolutely beautiful church! Everywhere you look there are beautiful paintings and…read morewonderful colors. I attended a wedding here this past weekend and the clergy were very welcoming. The service was lovely and they even let a couple of children in the wedding party help ring the bells at the end of the service. St Nicolas is truly is a wonderful hidden gem.

We went to the weekend Russian festival and I highly recommend it. We went to the community sale…read moreand found some good books to buy and bought some other things. Everything was at a great price. We also went to the kitchen and had lunch. I highly recommend it. The ezhiki was delicious as was the Oliver salad. I tried Kvas for the first time and really liked it. I would recommend stopping in for the festival. I plan to to come again as well.

Wow, to see that there are Congressman, Lawmakers, Senates and even religious leaders visiting this…read moreproperty to go over future planning for the country and the world! It is an amazing sight to see that there are many people of power using this property and I highly recommend checking out Scientology and visiting this place!

I also was bored/curious one day and walked into the Scientology place. I had a decent experience…read morewith the staff. I filled out a questionnaire to ascertain what I might get from participating in the Scientology "methods" or classes. I watched a video. Of course they are trying to sell you on this stuff, but I didn't feel too pressured. I found it to be a reasonably pleasant experience. The follow up has included getting some mail from them, but no harassment otherwise. I did not choose to pursue my curiosity as it seems like an endless investment, and I am satisfied with my orientation to my status in this universe. As a side note, I am kind of surprised to see a review of an establishment that is called a church. I am comfortable giving this place a review because I don't think it will offend those who choose to believe in Scientology, but it would be weird if people reviewed their churches, temples or synagogues. Let me add now that I just typed in chuches and found several reviews, as well as synagogues, for which there were a few. So, OK, I have another review coming up.

Attended mass at this incredible church for the first time a few months ago. It is beautiful inside…read moreand the priest was great! The hour surprisingly went by pretty fast. I attended Spanish mass which it was a plus for me. As with every place in downtown DC parking is very limited so plan accordingly and take Uber or walk if you live nearby! I will definitely recommend and I will be back!

This is the perfect place to go to come closer to Jesus Christ. The congregation members are…read morefriendly and warm. There are multiple meeting times. This church is inclusive and kind to everyone.