Edlavitch DCJCC

Edlavitch DCJCC Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Edlavitch DCJCC, Community Center, 1529 16th Street NW, Washington D.C., DC.

The Edlavitch DCJCC is the Jewish community’s address in our nation’s capital, providing uniquely urban educational, social, cultural and fitness programs to the DC community inside and outside the beltway.

06/02/2026

You know what else is "great"? 👀 Bess Kalb is coming to the EDCJCC!

Join us next Thursday (6/11) at 7 pm for a conversation on what it means to be a Jewish parent today with Emmy-nominated comedy writer and New York Times bestselling author Bess Kalb.

Get your tickets now at edcjcc.co/besskalb

[Bess speaks to the camera. End graphic reads "Capital J Mainstage Bess Kalb, Thursday, June 11, 7:00 pm."]

06/01/2026

The EDCJCC is getting HEATED this Pride Month 🏒🏳️‍🌈

Join us Saturday (6/6) for GLOE's Heated Rivalry-themed Havdalah. We will have show trivia, fabulous drag performances, and a beautiful Havdalah service to close out Shabbat!

Register at edcjcc.co/heatedrivalry

[Clips of 2 young adults talking to each other, then holding a laptop with a "Heated Rivalry Havdalah" page as they stare at the camera with a rainbow filter. "Heated Rivalry Havdalah" graphic at the end.]

05/31/2026

Can you spot our preschool teachers? 👀

[Students and 2 teachers stand in a line against the wall, as the camera pans to each of them.]

05/29/2026

We've been around for 100 years 😯

Hear a little about the history and future of the EDCJCC in this video clip, and watch the full video on our website at edcjcc.org/centennial

We're looking forward to spending the next 100 with all of you!

[Video of interviewees Irwin P. Edlavitch, Jennifer Zwilling, Jill Moscowitz, Lee G. Rubenstein, Arna Meyer Mickelson, Carole Zawatsky, Johanna Chanin, and b-roll of the JCC throughout its 100 years.]

05/28/2026

The end of Water Safety Month does NOT mean the end of water safety! 🌊

Check out this demo of "Throw, Don't Go," a method you can use to help someone drowning without placing yourself in danger.

🦭 Lie down on your belly
🐬 Reach a long object toward the person who needs help
🏊‍♀️ Once the person grabs the object, pull them (via the object) toward the side of the pool

Ready to learn to swim so you can keep yourself and others safe in the pool? We have summer classes coming up for adults and kids! Registration starts in just a few weeks at edcjcc.org/aquatics

["POV: Your Students are Prepped for Water Safety Month" on screen as 4 students demonstrate "Throw, Don't Go" in the pool.]

Did you know? 👀In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the Lieberman Fellowship, the EDCJCC ...
05/28/2026

Did you know? 👀

In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the Lieberman Fellowship, the EDCJCC has spent the last year looking at the inclusion and accessibility initiatives within our programs.

We know this work is not done, and we will always continue to look for ways to improve these services, but for now we happily and eagerly offer the following accommodations for every member of our community.

05/27/2026

Coming to an EDCJCC near you: renowned author and New York Times journalist David Wallace-Wells! 🎉

Join us TOMORROW (5/28) at 7:00 pm for a discussion with David Wallace-Wells on environmentalism and Jewish identity. Get your tickets now at edcjcc.co/WallaceWells

[David Wallace-Wells speaks to the camera. Graphic reads “Capital J Mainstage David Wallace-Wells, moderated by Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin, Thursday, May 28th 7:00 PM”]

Press, hold, and scroll on the carousel dots ⬆️ to reveal a hidden message! 👀This summer, we are launching Base Camp, wh...
05/26/2026

Press, hold, and scroll on the carousel dots ⬆️ to reveal a hidden message! 👀

This summer, we are launching Base Camp, which includes 1-week and 2-week themed sessions for kids in rising PreK4-4th grade. Activities will include daily swim sessions, arts and crafts, sports, and weekly field trips.

Plus, as part of our programming, we are offering 1-week musical theatre camps, along with a Frozen Jr. 3-week camp. If you want to build a snowman (or rock out to other musical theatre hits), there’s still time to sign up!

Register for any of these camps at edcjcc.co/SummerCamp

05/26/2026

Registration for our July-December season of EntryPoint Interest Clusters is now OPEN 🎉⁠
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EntryPoint Interest Clusters are open to young adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, and include over 20 different options this season! From pottery to golfing, tennis, dance, fanfiction, and more, now is your chance to find your people doing the things you love.⁠
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Don’t miss out! Register at edcjcc.co/InterestClusters⁠
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[“In your 20s, 30s, or 40s, you’ll get an opportunity to join an interest cluster...” over a clip of young adults doing arts and crafts. “It’s very important you say YES” over photos of smiling interest cluster participants]

05/24/2026

Raising our glass to everyone who joined us for our 2026 JxJ Festival 🥂

Missed out? Don't stress--we'll have more film and music opportunities soon! Stay tuned 👀

["A Look Back At...JxJ Festival 2026!" with clips from receptions, screenings, concerts, and attendee/actor/filmmaker interviews and talkbacks.]

Address

1529 16th Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20036

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

(202)5189400

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