Join & Support: Wish List

For information about any of the below,
please contact Joel at (202) 789-0900 or joel@jhsgw.org

Archives and Research

Photograph 8th Street Temple - $800

Sponsor photography of the interior and exterior of this historic neighborhood synagogue, formerly home of the Washington Hebrew Congregation, for use in exhibitions, walking tours, and educational programs.

Oral History Program  -  $2,500

Support the collection of two oral histories of prominent members of our community (such as Frank Rich and Max Ticktin) to add to our collections.

Annual Membership to Ancestry.com - $200

Facilitate historical research on early members of the 1876 synagogue, as well as individuals featured in upcoming articles and exhibitions.

Preserve Oral History Collection - $200

Transfer audiotapes from our oral history collection to archival CDs.

Education and Programming

Downtown Walking Tour Rack Card - $500

Support printing of a walking tour rack card of the historic 7th Street, NW, Jewish neighborhood.

Alexandria Walking Tour Brochure - $750

Support printing of a walking tour brochure of Jewish sites in Old Town Alexandria for distribution to tourist sites.

Jewish Life in Mr. Lincoln’s City Brochure - $900

Support printing of a walking tour brochure of Jewish sites in Old Town Alexandria for distribution to tourist sites.

Anna Shulman Show - $1,000/show

Send this popular living history show to a secular venue, such as the Avalon Theater or Historical Society of Washington, or the school or synagogue of your choice.

JHSGW 50th Anniversary Calendar - $2,000

Support creation of a 2011 calendar showcasing the Society’s collections.

Website Sponsorships

Sponsor an online exhibit:

Ties that Bind: Washington-Area Jews and the Birth of Israel - $5,000

Jewish Teen Life in Washington - $5,000

Jewish Life in Mr. Lincoln’s City - $5,000

Youth Programs Marketing Materials - $2,500

Support publication of a new Youth Programs brochure to market the Society’s school programs. 

Sponsor Jewish American Heritage Month Poster - $1,000

Help us produce and distribute our 2010 education poster in May.

Free Young Professional Tickets - $500

Underwrite tickets for events throughout the coming program year for young professionals.

Office Needs

Computer equipment - $2,500

Help us replace obsolete computers, a printer and scanner.

Adobe Creative Suite CS4 - $1,700

Allow the Society to create educational materials and posters in-house, using professional design software.

Many thanks to the following donors for generously taking the following items off our Wish List recently:

Annual Anniversary Celebration 

Underwrite the ceremony and reception to commemorate the June 9 anniversary of our historic 1876 sanctuary.
Thanks to Paula Goldman, Phyllis & Phil Margolis, and Janet & Michael Goldman for underwriting the June 9 celebration in memory of Aaron Goldman

Jewish Life in Mr. Lincoln’s City Traveling Exhibition  

Support creation of a traveling version of Society’s latest major exhibition.
Thanks to John Tolleris for underwriting this traveling exhibition.

Purchase Book: Simon Wolf: Private Conscience & Public Image 

This is a full-length biography of the prominent 19th-century national and local Jewish leader, for our library.
Thanks to Les Bergen for purchasing this book for the Society.

For information about any of the above,
please contact Joel at (202) 789-0900 or joel@jhsgw.org