Machar is my home! After being schooled in Reform Judaism, saying words I didn't really believe in,…read moreI found myself in a congregation that not only respects a variety of views, but also encourages logical thinking-- all in the pursuit of our common goals: to make sense of our place on earth so that we can do tikkan olum , we can repair the world and have fun at the same time. Machar is my home!

My wife and I joined Machar because we want our daughters to experience Jewish life, but we are not…read morecomfortable with a lot of the traditional theistic prayers. Machar's perfect for us, and the new rabbi, Nehama Benmosche, is energetic, thoughtful, and great with kids. (Full disclosure: I was until recently a board member of Machar.)

Great congregation and clergy. Very warm and welcoming congregation. Interesting and engaging…read moreprogramming. Strong religious and preschool programs.

This shul is the. BEST! Everyone is super friendly, they have such a supportive community, TONS of…read moreyoung kids & families programming, and the Rabbi is young an in-touch. Seriously happy I joined! Totally recommend for Shabbat and other occasions/programs

I've been a member of the Washington Ethical Society for several years, and it's been a great…read moreexperience. As a lifelong atheist, I never saw any particular point in attending weekly services, and I didn't feel that I was lacking in community. I started attending WES because a friend of mine was explaining the benefits she saw in church attendance for her daughter, and I realized that I thought it would be good for the kids to be part of a multi-generational community with shared values. What really grabbed me about WES is the great platform addresses (what might be sermons in a Christian church) given by Amanda, the clergy leader. She is a hoot! You can check out some of her talks on WES's Facebook page.

Had an event here, and the "coordinators" were condescending and rude. Parking is horrendous, and…read moredon't expect to have the place to yourself even if you rent it out. Dealing with the event coordinators was horrific. Not only were they unorganized and rude, they took it upon themselves to help themselves to the food and drink. I would not recommend having a private event here.

We joined the community last fall and it has been great for our family. This is a place where we…read morecan both participate fully and neither feel out of place, not enough, or like a guest. Rabbi White and Reverend Julia are fabulous spiritual leaders who embrace our family for what it is - blended. We have enjoyed the Gatherings and Sunday School for the kids. The teachings and services include traditions from both sides without alienating one group or another. Hearing the Rabbi do the Easter sermon was something I will never forget. The community not only accepts and understands the choices we've made for our family, but has lived them and gives us a place to really own them. An added bonus to having Sunday School directly following services, is the Adult education groups that are held, which I consider to be an added value, and spiritually enriching. To put things in perspective, neither my husband nor I went to church or temple with any regularity mainly because it was something we weren't completely comfortable doing together. IFFP has not only given us a place to do that, but now we attend almost weekly.

This is a fantastic group of mostly (but not exclusively!) Jewish/Christian couples and their…read morefamilies, raising their kids in both faiths to be tolerant, open-minded and kind. Sunday gatherings are led by a wonderful minister and Rabbi, as well as by the community. It is a project, ever evolving, and classes range from preschool to a fabulous coming of age program in grades 7/8. We love having a place to come on Sundays where everyone in our family is valued and comfortable.

Beth Chai congregation has an interesting mix of Jewish and non Jewish members. They consider…read morethemselves Jewish Humanists - which means they focus on cultural and secular Jewish life. They have roughly 20-39 families and their own Sunday school, High Holiday Services, and monthly Shabbat or Havdallah Services.

Large modern orthodox shul, so many friendly people that I had to take rain checks for multiple…read moreoffers of hospitality on my first weekend there. Four adult minyanim on shabbos to choose from. Rabbi Tessler is very charismatic, warm, effusive. Rabbi Antine is a very inspiring and energetic teacher. Early Childhood Education Center has great reputation. Great shul if you don't mind large.

Full disclosure, I'm one of the pastors here at Christ City, yet more than that I'm someone who…read morewants to be a part of a community of people who help me grow in my faith and grow in my care for my neighborhood. Christ City helps me in both areas. This church helps me with both. We meet in a local DC public elementary school which I appreciate because the context reminds me that our faith should intersect the real and lived experiences of our neighbors. There's racial and stage-of-life diversity and a desire in the church to be a place that reflects rich beauty of D.C. from life-time Washingtonians to new arrivals. The church is big enough to offer an array of small groups and ministries and small enough to be known and be a part of a healthy community.

First time I came here, reminded me of the church I grew up with--welcoming congregation, worship…read moreconsisting of both traditional and contemporary music, and a pastor who is down to earth, not afraid to say a couple jokes in his sermon, and while Christ-centered the church remains compassionate for the racial and social injustice in D.C. Other great traits: services are very timely going for no more than 90 minutes. While I am childless, there seems to be a fantastic 'kids city.' And I was always bad at the "guess how many jelly beans in this jar" game but there are maybe 100 in the church which is a great size for me where I am able to meet new people and recognize them the next week.