Tifereth Israel Congregation

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School provides dual secular/Judaic studies for grades K through 12. There are a number of other Jewish day schools in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area which are listed under "day schools" in the Jewish Information and Referral Service web site noted above.

Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation's Capital provides dual secular/Judaic studies for grades K through 6. The school is currently located near Tifereth Israel on 16th Street in the District of Columbia.

The "Beyond Oil" Campaign of the Shalom Center helping America break the oil addiction.

Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, COEJL represents the organized Jewish community's voice on the environment in Washington and around the country.

Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light, GWIPL is a project of several local interfaith groups and the DC Department of Energy Green Faith Project. One of the co-sponsors of the locally held "Green Tikkuns". Topics covered included Greening Simchas; Motivating congregations; and Green Education and Youth programming. Good site for resources.

Hazan is a site on environmental and outdoor education with a Jewish twist.

Interfaith Works is a non-profit organization that partners with religious organizations to do good works by integrating environmental stewardship with community outreach.

Jewish Carrot is a blog on Jewish food and life, environmentally oriented - connected with Hazan.

Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs is affiliated with the United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism.

Foundation for Masorti Judaism in Israel provides specific support for Conservative congregations and activities in Israel.

Jewish Theological Seminary of America is an academic center, the major source of Rabbis for the Conservative Movement and a provider of educational web information.

Koach is the college-outreach branch of the United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism and the Masorti movement.

MERCAZ USA is the US Branch of the Zionist Organization of the Conservative Movement. Provides a Conservative presence in the World Zionist Organization.

Seaboard Region of USCJ Tifereth Israel is located in the Seaboard Region of USCJ.

Women's League for Conservative Judaism unites Conservative synagogue women's organizations into a body whose aim is the perpetuation of Conservative Judaism and the interpretation of its highest ideals. Tifereth Israel Sisterhood is affiliated with Women's League.

United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism The USCJ is the international organization with which Tifereth Israel is affiliated.

District of Columbia Jewish Community Center The DCJCC, located at 1529 16th St., NW (corner of Q St.) provides a variety of Judaic, cultural, athletic and other activities at their building. The DCJCC sponsors nursery schools in the community.

Jewish Community Council of Greater Washington is the community relations and public affairs arm of the organized Jewish community.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is a community charitable organization funding Jewish activities locally, nationally, and throughout the world. The site includes links to the community calendar maintained by the Federation, links to community organizations, and other useful information.

Jewish Funeral Practices Committee of Greater Washington provides area-wide funeral education and coordination of a standard contract for Jewish funerals. Tifereth Israel Congregation is an active participant in this Committee. The Committee's web site has excellent general information related to Jewish funerals and mourning practices. Tifereth Israel Congregation members should consult the Congregation for specific information about funerals and burials handled through the Congregation.

Jewish Information and Referral Service is a community service of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. Answers many questions about the community. Phone (301) 770-4848.

Metro - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Provides bus and subway service. Bus schedules with maps available via the web or by telephone at (202) 637-7000 or TDD (202) 638-3780.

Ride On - Montgomery County, MD local transit information Bus schedules with maps available via the web or by telephone at (240) 777-7433 or (240) 777-5869 (TTY)