Morris Cafritz Center for the Arts
 

The Morris Cafritz Center for the Arts presents to the entire community fresh, pertinent and provocative urban Jewish voices that address contemporary but universal dilemmas.  Performing in the J's state of the art Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater and other venues.

The Morris Cafritz Center for the Arts is supported by a grant from
the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, an agency supported in part by the
National Endowment for the Arts.

Theater J

Full Season of 5 Productions and 3 Special Events

Beyond the Stage
Voices from a Changing MiddleEast


Film

Screening Room
Washington Jewish Film Festival


Literature, Music & Dance

Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival
Washington Jewish Music Festival


Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery

Exhibits and Classes

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 we encourage you to visit our calendar for information on dialogues and public affairs programming.

Check out these Jewish Cultural Arts Websites:

Embassy of Israel Cultural Affairs
seeking to increase awareness of Israeli culture
in Washington, DC and the surrounding area.

Pro Musica Hebraica
Presenting Lost and Neglected Masterpieces of Jewish Classical Music
Performing at the Kennedy Center Terrrace Theater

All About Jewish Theatre
The global website to promote and enhance
Jewish theatre and performing arts worldwide.

ArtSites: Guild for Judaic Art
Available to all synagogues, Day Schools and Jewish organizations
for sommissioned art, educational programs and fund-raising events.

Foundation for Jewish Culture
Supports artists and scholars who explore the fabric of Jewish life,
creating work that is both contemporary and profound.

culture shuk
a project of the Foundation for Jewish Culture

The Jewish Daily Forward/Arts and Culture
Online home of the weekly Forward newspaper
Arts and Culture section

Taste of Israel
The virtual home of Israeli culture,
introducing the finest of the contemporary Israeli cultural scene.

92nd Street Y - Tisch Center for the Arts
Manhattan's premiere Center for Jewish Arts and Culture

The Moth
a not-for-profit story organization.

New Center for Arts and Culture
The New Center for Arts and Culture in Boston is focused on exploring the themes and spirit of Jewish culture through innovative programming, performances, and conversations that are relevant both to Jews and to the broader community.

JCC Maccabi ArtsFest 
ArtsFest is designed to inspire Jewish teens through a dynamic combination of workshop, performance, exhibition, recognition of excellence, community service, social activities, and fun to develop their individuality through the medium of artistic expression while strengthening their bonds to their Jewish heritage, community, and Israel. 

Get Inspired

Before an arts event, plan to join us for lunch or dinner in the Harold and Barbara Berman Cafe:

The Distrikt Bistro
is now open for lunch and dinner with an all new Mediterranean menu. Read about it in the Washington Jewish Week. Call (202) 777-3209 for reservations.


Visit our member webpage at:

Cultural Tourism DC


Jewish Cultural Online Magazines/Books:

Moment Magazine
indepent journalism from a jewish perspective

PresenTense Magazine
jewish life: here and now

Guilt & Pleasure Magazine
a quarterly magazine of salon discussion topics

JBooks
The Online Jewish Book Community
a destination for information about books containing Jewish interests

Contacts

Ari Roth
Artistic Director, Theater J
(202) 777-3233

Joshua S. Ford
Chief Program Officer
Director, MCCA
(202) 777-3249

Lili Kalish Gersch
Director, Literature, Music, & Dance
(202) 777-3254

Susan Barocas
Director, Washington Jewish Film Festival
(202) 777-3248

Dafna Steinberg
Director, Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery
(202) 777-3208