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Many people and organizations in the Greater Washington DC Jewish community welcome the participation and involvement of interfaith families.

The Washington DC Jewish Community Center (DC JCC) offers "Jewish Continuity through Interfaith Connections" programs and services throughout the year. For more information click here, and visit the DC JCC's website at www.dcjcc.org.

The Greater Washington Jewish Community Center (GWJCC) offers an Interfaith Outreach Program that provides a gateway for introducing intermarried families to Jewish life, beliefs, synagogues, and resources while addressing the unique challenges these families confront. For more information click here, and visit the GWJCC's website at www.jccgw.org.

The Jewish Social Service Agency of Metropolitan Washington (JSSA) offers a Making Marriage Work group for Jewish or interfaith couples who are newly married, engaged, or considering marriage. JSSA also offers individual and couples counseling for people in interfaith relationships, with therapists who are knowledgeable and sensitive to interfaith issues. For more information click here, and visit the JSSA's website at www.jssa.org.

Adas Israel Congregation offers a Jewish Literacy program, Hebrew Literacy, regular Learners' Minyanim, and Sunday Adult Torah (S.A.T.). It also offers free High Holyday tickets to non-Jewish spouses of members and is the site of the local Conservative conversion class. For more information click here, and visit Adas Israel's website at www.adasisrael.org.

Temple Micah, a Reform congregation, offers a Non-Jewish Spouse Group which meets monthly with Rabbi Daniel Zemel, for members only, and a Twenty-Thirty Somethings group which also meets monthly with Rabbi Zemel, includes many non-Jewish spouses, and is open to non-members. For more information click here, and visit Temple Micah's website at www.templemicah.org.

Washington Hebrew Congregation, a Reform congregation, participating in the Outreach Workshop Programs Series facilitated by Ruth Goldberger. They strive to provide a life-long innovative, supportive, and caring Jewish environment. Their commitment to Reform Judaism reinforces the positive empowering elements of Jewish life and history that will ensure our continuity from generation to generation. For more information click here, and visit Washington Hebrew Congregation's website at www.whctemple.org.

Am Kolel Jewish Resource and Renewal Center, is a Havurah, a Resource Center, and a Renewal Center that welcomes interfaith families. For more information click here, and visit Am Kolel's website at www.am-kolel.org.

Beth El Hebrew Congregation, a Reform congregation participating in the Outreach Workshop Programs Series facilitated by Ruth Goldberger. They strive to worship God in accordance with the faith of Judaism; to cultivate a love and understanding of the Jewish heritage; to stimulate fellowship in the Jewish people everywhere; and to apply the principles of Judaism to personal conduct, to family life and to society. Beth El Hebrew Congregation offers a world of opportunities to learn and grow in a rich, diverse environment. For more information click here, and visit Beth El Hebrew Congregation's website at http://www.bethelhebrew.org.

Machar Secular Humanist Congregation, is the Washington Congregation for Secular Humanistic Judaism has over 120 families, a Jewish Cultural School for 80 children, adult education and holiday celebrations. For more information click here, and visit Machar Secular Humanist Congregation's website at http://www.machar.org.

Temple Beth Ami, a Reform congregation participating in the Outreach Workshop Programs Series facilitated by Ruth Goldberger. Temple Beth Ami is a caring, inclusive congregational community united by Torah, guided by the philosophy of Reform Judaism and committed to the Jewish people. We provide the foundation and resources to our congregants to engage in lifelong Jewish learning, pursue spiritual growth, and promote social justice for all. For more information People who attend and worship at a given synagogue. The language of Judaism. Used in prayer in most synagogues and the official language of the state of Israel. Also refers to Jews, especially before they entered Israel and were given the Torah, as in "the ancient Hebrews." Spiritual leader and teacher. Typically, but not always, leads a congregation. The first five books of the Hebrew Bible, or the scroll that contains them. Hebrew for fellowship. A lay-led congregation or discussion group.