Welcome!

Kesher Israel, a modern Orthodox synagogue, is located in downtown Washington, DC, some 14 blocks from the White House, and within 2 miles of the Capitol. Kesher is the only synagogue in the downtown area in the District of Columbia.

What's Happening Now

May 18-19 Rabbi Leibtag Visits; Social Shabbat

Shabbat Behar-Bechukotai, May 18-19, 2012

Rabbi Menachem Leibtag, founder of the Tanach Study Center and internationally acclaimed Bible scholar and pioneer of Jewish education on the internet, will be visiting Kesher Israel on May 18-19.

The Social Committee and the Dr. H. Harold Gelfand Memorial Institute of Adult Education are jointly sponsoring a community lunch on Shabbat, May 19. To join Rabbi Leibtag at Kesher's community lunch, reserve your spot now and RSVP here.

Lunch is $10/members and $15/non-members. Pay via Paypal or call the synagogue office (202-333-2337). Additional information on shiur topics and schedule for the weekend to be announced soon.

Social Shabbat is returning to Kesher on May 18-19, the same Shabbat as we host our scholar-in-residence. Social Shabbat is a program organized by the Social Committee that consists of a series of decentralized meals in the community for Friday night and a centralized meal at the shul Shabbat day so that people can get to know others in the community. RSVP here by May 14 to Social Shabbat.

Kesher Israel's Centennial

Kesher Israel recently completed its Centennial celebration! The centennial celebration included special events honoring the rich history of the synagogue and its members. To download the audio file for one of the amazing panel discussions on our series "Orthodoxy at a Turning Point" or watch the video, click here!

Download Kesher Israel's Centennial brochure here!