Washington, DC Shul Map
Orthodox shuls inside the District itself — Kesher Israel in Georgetown with the National Capital Mikvah nearby, the Shul of the Nation's Capital near Dupont Circle, Ohev Sholom – The National Synagogue on 16th Street, and Chabad on Capitol Hill.
- 4 shuls
- 1 kosher stores, dining, mikvahs & schools
- Median home $1,292,400
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- National Capital Mikvah
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Median home value $1,292,400 · 44% of households rent
Homes & apartments in Washington
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Read the Washington moving guide →Washington, DC’s Orthodox shuls are spread across the city. Kesher Israel, the Georgetown Synagogue, is on N Street NW, and the National Capital Mikvah is a few blocks away; the Shul of the Nation’s Capital is near Dupont Circle; Ohev Sholom – The National Synagogue is on 16th Street at the city’s northern edge; and Chabad East DC serves Capitol Hill.
Each is the center of its own small community of young professionals, families and government and university staff. Most of the area’s Orthodox shuls, day schools and kosher shopping are in the Maryland suburbs — Silver Spring’s Kemp Mill and Potomac–Rockville.
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Frequently asked questions
How many shuls are in Washington, DC?
Washington, DC has 4 shuls on ShulMap: Kesher Israel Congregation (The Georgetown Synagogue), The Shul of the Nation's Capital, Ohev Sholom – The National Synagogue, Chabad East DC Jewish Center.
What is Washington, DC like for an observant family?
Orthodox shuls inside the District itself — Kesher Israel in Georgetown with the National Capital Mikvah nearby, the Shul of the Nation's Capital near Dupont Circle, Ohev Sholom – The National Synagogue on 16th Street, and Chabad on Capitol Hill.
Are there Orthodox synagogues in Washington, DC?
Yes — shul is the traditional term for synagogue, and Washington, DC has 4 Orthodox synagogues listed on ShulMap, each mapped with the kosher amenities and housing around it.
Where are the Orthodox shuls in Washington, DC?
They are spread across the city rather than in one neighborhood. Kesher Israel, the Georgetown Synagogue, is on N Street NW, with the National Capital Mikvah a few blocks away; the Shul of the Nation's Capital is on Leroy Place NW near Dupont Circle; Ohev Sholom – The National Synagogue is on 16th Street at the northern edge of the city; and Chabad East DC is on Capitol Hill. Most of the area's Orthodox shuls, day schools and kosher shopping are in the Maryland suburbs — Silver Spring and Potomac.
Should I live in DC or in the Maryland suburbs?
Living in the District puts you near work downtown and on the Metro, around a smaller Orthodox community centered on one or two shuls. Silver Spring's Kemp Mill and the Potomac–Rockville area in Montgomery County have far more shuls, schools and kosher shopping within a walk, which is why many families with children choose them.
How much does a home cost in Washington, DC?
The US Census median home value for ZIP 20007, which covers Washington, DC, is $1,292,400 (American Community Survey, 2020–2024, as valued by owners), and 44% of households there rent. That is a ZIP-wide figure, and asking prices today usually run higher — on ShulMap Washington, DC sits in the $$$ band relative to nearby communities.
Where can I find housing in Washington, DC?
Use the apartment and home search on this page to see current listings in Washington, DC. Walking distances to shuls are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.
Walking distance: Walking-distance circles are approximate and do not assert a halachic standard. Confirm what is walkable for you locally.
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