Beth Chai: The Greater Washington Jewish Humanist CongregationBeth Chai: The Greater Washington Jewish Humanist Congregation

Beth Chai Jewish Humanist Congregation of Greater Washington is a unique community that enjoys the full participation of believers and non-believers alike. We treat everyone in our congregation equally, including all members of interfaith families. We are part of the rich tradition of Judaism, drawing our strength from the vast repository of Jewish sources. Our congregation provides an opportunity for the public celebration of Jewish holidays and life-cycle events, as well as monthly Shabbats.

We also have regular educational and cultural programs for adults and children through our Sunday family school, and we prepare for Bar and Bat Mitzvah. We invite you to join this independent community and help us explore, study, and celebrate our Jewish heritage.

Auction Planning Underway - March 25 is coming soon!


Start working on those donations! Here are the catalogs from the past 2 years for donation ideas.

Thank You Potluck for Ken and Mary Ellen


Please join us for an evening to thank Ken Jacobson and Mary Ellen Petrisko for their years of dedication and leadership to the congregation and to wish them well as they relocate to Philadelphia. The celebration is at the home of Howard and Karen Feinstein's, 6009 Conway Road in Bethesda. Please RSVP to khfeinstein@verizon.net and bring a dish that serves 6-8 people.