The Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., is a pioneering institution dedicated to preserving, exploring, and educating about the Jewish experience and history in the nation’s capital and beyond. It opened in the summer of 2023 as a state-of-the-art, 32,500-square-foot facility that integrates the city’s oldest purpose-built synagogue, the historic Adas Israel Synagogue, into a modern museum complex. This synagogue, originally dedicated in 1876 with President Ulysses S. Grant present, has been physically relocated multiple times to preserve it and now anchors the museum’s campus[1][2][3][4]. The museum’s mission is to connect visitors to Jewish history from 1790 to the present, focusing on the unique stories of Washington’s Jewish community, which is one of the largest in the U.S. Unlike previous historical narratives that focused primarily on Jewish political figures, the Capital Jewish Museum highlights the broader social, cultural, and immigrant experiences of Jews in the capital. It offers educational exhibits that reflect both secular and religious aspects of Jewish life and encourages visitors to reflect on their own place in history and civic engagement[1][2][6][7]. Designed by the same architectural firm behind the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the museum features a striking glass bridge connecting the historic brick synagogue to a new four-floor structure, creating a symbolic and literal link between past and present[2][4][9]. The building is LEED silver-certified, showcasing modern sustainable design while preserving the historic character of the synagogue. The museum has also become a significant cultural and community hub, hosting events and exhibitions free to the public. However, it was the site of a tragic 2025 shooting where two staff members of the Israeli Embassy were killed, highlighting challenges of anti-Semitism even as the museum fosters understanding and dialogue[5]. Overall, the Capital Jewish Museum stands as a vital institution in Washington, D.C., blending history, architecture, education, an