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Welcome to Kesher Israel: The Georgetown Synagogue!
Kesher Israel Congregation (The Georgetown Synagogue) is a vibrant and historic Modern Orthodox community that integrates halakhic Judaism and contemporary life in the nation’s capital. Just blocks from the White House, the US Capitol, and the National Mall, Kesher is a full-service synagogue that provides a rich spiritual and intellectual environment for daily services, educational and social programs, charitable works, and life-cycle events.
As the only shul of its kind in downtown DC, Kesher Israel, cherishes warmth and hospitality, and people of all ages, genders, and religious backgrounds are welcomed and respected.
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Keeping up with Kesher - February 24
From the Rabbi's Desk: Parshat Terumah
Tue, March 11 2025
11 Adar 5785
Today's Calendar
: 7:15am |
: 6:50pm |
Tomorrow's Calendar
: 7:15am |
: 6:50pm |
: 7:20pm |
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Upcoming Shabbat Times
Friday Night
Family Friendly Megillah Reading : 4:30pm |
Megillah Reading : 5:00pm |
Friday Purim Seudah/Shabbat Dinner : 5:30pm |
Candle Lighting : 6:56pm |
Scholar in Residence: Jordan Gorfinkel : 7:00pm |
Shabbat Day
Scholar in Residence: Jordan Gorfinkel : 12:00am |
: 7:30am |
: 8:00am |
: 9:00am |
: 12:30pm |
: 6:45pm |
Havdalah : 7:55pm |
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Today's Calendar
Alot Hashachar | 6:08am |
Earliest Tallit | 6:38am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 7:26am |
Latest Shema | 10:22am |
Zman Tefillah | 11:21am |
Chatzot (Midday) | 1:19pm |
Mincha Gedola | 1:48pm |
Mincha Ketana | 4:44pm |
Plag HaMincha | 5:58pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 7:11pm |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 7:51pm |
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