About this Event
In honor of Passover, join Off the Mall Tours guide Ami Greener on a walking tour about notable Jewish contributions to DC history. This tour goes through the Gallery Place and Judiciary Square neighborhoods highlighting the stories of Jewish-American Washingtonians who made their mark. Learn the answers to such questions as, Who was the first US president to visit a DC synagogue while in office, and why he donated $10? Why did the first synagogue built in DC have wheels? Which historic synagogue was saved at the last minute from turning into a nightclub? And much more.
This 2-hour tour begins in front of Hillel International on H and 8th street NW, Washington DC, and ends in front of Capital Jewish Museum. If you wish to enter the museum with Ami at the end of the tour, write to him at [email protected] so he can make an accurate reservation.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hillel International, 800 8th Street Northwest, Washington, United States
