Adas Israel Congregation, Conservative synagogue in Cleveland Park, Washington, D.C.
The synagogue building on Quebec Street encompasses a main sanctuary with 1500 seats, multiple classrooms, auditoriums, and a dedicated organ space.
President Ulysses S. Grant attended the dedication ceremony of the original Adas Israel building in 1876, marking the first synagogue visit by a sitting president.
The congregation transitioned from Orthodox to Conservative Judaism in 1951, introducing mixed-gender seating and adapting traditional worship practices.
The synagogue maintains daily prayer services, educational programs for 500 children, and serves approximately 1,750 member households in the Washington area.
The original 1876 synagogue building now functions as the Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum, preserving its historical architecture and religious artifacts.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1951
Website: http://adasisrael.org
GPS coordinates: 38.93690,-77.05750
Latest update: March 14, 2025 16:23
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