Name: My Other Set of Wheels is a Synagogue (and Other Stories of Jewish Washington)
Start: 2026-08-05T14:15:00-0400
End: 2026-08-05T16:15:00-0400

WISIT Summer Institute 2026

August 3 to 7, 2026
Washington International School, Tregaron Campus

My Other Set of Wheels is a Synagogue (and Other Stories of Jewish Washington)

LIMITED

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT

Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum

Limited Capacity seats available

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Explore one of DC's newest museums and see the city's history from a new perspective. We'll deep dive into local stories that range from 1790 to today, with a focus on inquiry that fosters connection to and curiousity for Jewish life and culture. How long has DC been home to Jewish communities? What was it about this city that brought Jewish immigrants here, and how did these communities develop, change, and respond to life in the nation's capital? And... how did DC's first synagogue end up cut in two on the back of a truck?!? Together, we will pair artifacts and thinking routines to answer these questions and more, empowering educators of all backgrounds to bring complex and diverse stories of Jewish Washington into their classrooms and curriculums.

Participants will enter up the ramp on F St NW, go through the security checkpoint, and be guided by staff to the 2nd floor Community Action Lab.

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Anna Barr

Capital Jewish Museum

Anna (she/her) is the Senior Manager for Education at the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum. A former public high school teacher and always a history buff, Anna prioritizes empathy, justice, and open inquiry in her educational practice. She has been developing and leading... Read More →

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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