The Complete Guide to a Kosher Trip to Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., the U.S. capital, offers a unique combination: an active Jewish community around the Georgetown neighborhood, alongside the National Mall — the green strip lined with memorials and museums, including the country's central Holocaust museum. Here's a short guide to planning your visit.
Kesher Israel Congregation and Chabad House
Kesher Israel Congregation (The Georgetown Synagogue) is the city's central Orthodox synagogue, within walking distance of the National Mall. American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad) on Leroy Place also serves the community and travelers.
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Oh Mama Grill, Char Bar and Oro Nami are three central kosher options in the city, spread across Washington's popular neighborhoods.
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The Holocaust Museum — reserve a free ticket in advance
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, within walking distance of the National Mall, is one of Washington's most-visited museums and admission is free — but during peak season (spring-summer) morning and midday tickets sell out within minutes. Practical tip: book an online ticket in advance (small fee) at least a few days ahead, or arrive right at opening hoping for a same-day ticket.
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The Lincoln Memorial and the National Mall
The Lincoln Memorial, on whose steps Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, stands at the western end of the National Mall — the green strip connecting most of Washington's central museums and memorials, all with free admission.
See all optionsBetween Kesher Israel Congregation in Georgetown and the Holocaust Museum and National Mall, Washington, D.C. offers a getaway that combines convenient Jewish infrastructure with an unusual depth of American history.
Stay in the kosher area of Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. does not have one obvious Jewish quarter. American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad house listed on the site) is the anchor - book a hotel within walking distance of it rather than picking a random part of Washington, D.C.
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Guided Tours & Experiences
Guided tours, entry tickets and experiences in every destination - most with free cancellation, so you can plan ahead and still stay flexible around Shabbat and the chagim.
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Rent a car in Washington, D.C.
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Airport Transfer to Your Hotel
Book a private transfer from the airport to your hotel and back - a fixed price agreed in advance (no meter surprises), a driver waiting for you with a sign bearing your name, and no need to haggle or speak the local language.
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