About the Washington DCJCC
your Jewish Community Center in the Nation's Capital  

Located in
The Irwin P. Edlavitch Building
1529 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Main Phone Line: (202) 518-9400.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday
6:00 am to 10:00 pm
Fitness Center 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Administrative Offices open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Programming through 11:00 pm
Friday
6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Fitness Center 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Administrative offices close at 4:00 pm
Congregational shabbat services 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday
8:00 am to 11:00 pm
Fitness Center 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Administrative Offices closed.
Saturday Programming 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sunday Programming 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

We are proud of our contribution to the cultural vibrancy of our city.  
Come join the people whose vitality makes our building a gathering spot for everything
from world premieres to year round sports leagues to provocative dialogues.
We are creativity, community, and connections
We are the J at 16th and Q

Your Center in the City

You don't have to be Jewish to get Centered in the City!
(All programs of the Washington DCJCC are open to the general public)

If you are not already a J Web Member click here to join our on line community.

The Washington DCJCC is a member of the Jewish Community Center Association, a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, and a designated agency of the United Way of the National Capital Area (under W  for Washington DCJCC) designee #54775.

The Washington DCJCC does not support or oppose candidates for elected public office. Opinions expressed at all programs of the Washington DCJCC belong solely to those expressing them. The Washington DCJCC partners with many organizations and groups to present programs, but does not endorse the political views or policy positions of any program partner. The Washington DCJCC is committed to presenting a wide selection of programs that present multiple viewpoints and encourage you to visit our calendar for information on dialogues and public affairs programming.

We are easy to find, just follow the directions below.

How to get to 16th & Q Street and where to park

METRO
Take the Red Line to Dupont Circle. Exit at Q Street (North entrance). Walk east on Q Street, crossing over Connecticut Avenue. The Center is located four blocks away on Q Street at the Southeast Corner of 16th Street and Q Street.

The Washington DCJCC is also accessible via the S1, S2, or S4 Metrobus.

PARKING
We're even more accessible now with very convenient parking!

COLONIAL PARKING 
Lot at 1616 P Street
(between 16th and 17th Streets just 2 blocks south of the Center).

Washington DCJCC parking is available at 1616 P Street at Colonial Parking. Just bring your Colonial Parking ticket to the Washington DCJCC Front Desk for validation.  Validation stickers are $4 and $3 for J Members

   Evening Parking:
        Monday thru Thursday until 11:00pm
        Friday and Saturday until 12:00am

   All Day Parking Sundays from 8:00 am-12:00am

The Q Street Washington DCJCC Parking Lot 
Located on Q Street NW, adjacent to the Center
Spaces are open to all visitors and participants

PLEASE NOTE: Except during Free Parking hours, all Q Street lot users must have their parking ticket validated by the Front Desk Receptionist before exiting the parking lot.

• Free Daytime Parking:
  6:00am - 6:00pm (Fridays to 10:30 pm)
  Preschool parents have priority 7:30–9:30 am and 5:00–6:00 pm for drop-off and pick-up in marked spaces. There are limited reserved spaces available for senior and those with disabilities.
  
• Free Daytime Weekend Parking:
  Saturday until 6:30 pm and Sunday until 2:30 pm
  
• Evening Attendant Supervised Parking: Parking Fees Apply During These Hours Regardless Of Entry Time
  Mon–Thur: 6:00–10:30 pm
  Sat: 6:30–11:00 pm
  Sun: 2:30–10:30 pm
  
  STARTING JUNE 1, 2009 parking fees will be as follows:
  0-3 hours $6.00
  3 hours + $10.00
  
  Member, Senior & Staff Flat Rate
  $3.00 with Membership validation from Front Desk
  
  Theater J Subscribers Flat Rate
  $6.00 with Subscriber validation