Kesher Israel Congregation of Georgetown
Update
11/01/23
Kesher Israel Congregation Plans Renovation to Georgetown Synagogue
Kesher Israel Congregation, the oldest Orthodox Jewish community in Washington DC, has submitted plans for the renovation and expansion of the synagogue located N St. NW. The existing synagogue building remains virtually unchanged since it was built in 1931 and does not provide the level of handicapped accessibility, life-safety systems, security, and programmatic spaces necessary for fully functional, family-oriented house of worship. The purpose of the proposed expansion and renovation is to provide the basic infrastructure, support spaces, and programmatic spaces to accommodate the needs of the congregation. The proposed renovations include spaces for families, including: accessible toilet rooms, a nursing room for new mothers, a family library, and a children’s play area The project would combine the three existing historic buildings currently owned by Kesher Israel through the construction of a new addition.
