Capital J
Capital J is a bold new program hosting prominent Jewish voices sharing their perspectives at the EDCJCC and around DC.
Overview
Capital J hosts prominent Jewish voices from politics, media, culture, business, and the arts to help us explore what it means to be Jewish in America in our present moment. Featuring high-profile speakers at mainstage events in the EDCJCC’s Aaron and Cecil Goldman Theater and intimate living room gatherings across DC, Capital J is driven by bold conversations. More than a lecture series, Capital J is a forum for the DC Jewish community to wrestle — openly and honestly — with the issues of the day and an exploration of the roles we play in shaping the national conversation and how that conversation shapes us in return.
Upcoming Events
Capital J Salon: An Afternoon with Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove
Date : Sunday, March 1, 2026
Time : 3:30 PM
Capital J Salon: An Evening with Gabby Deutch and Stephanie Butnick
Date : Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time : 7:00 PM
Capital J Salon: Lauren Tetenbaum in Conversation with Haley Lickstein
Date : Monday, April 20, 2026
Time : 6:00 PM
Capital J Salon: Jewish Congressional Chiefs of Staff
Date : Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time : 7:00 PM
Capital J FAQs
Standard tickets are $28 per mainstage event.
Premium tickets are $48 per mainstage event. These tickets will give you access to reserved seating in the middle of the theater (middle of row, closer to speakers)
A VIP Meet & Greet Add-On ($50/ticket) can be attached to either ticket type and allows for access to an exclusive gathering with our speakers and moderators following the event. Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks will be served. This is limited to 30 individuals per mainstage event.
All sales are final.
All patrons must have a ticket.
No children under the age of 13 will be admitted to the theater.
Please click here to learn more about accessibility at the EDCJCC.
If you have any accommodation needs for Capital J events, such as ADA seating or an ASL interpreter, please let us know at the time of ticket purchase. We kindly request that ADA accommodation requests be made at least 10 days prior to the event date.
There are many ways to get more involved with Capital J, including serving on a mainstage host committee or leading a Capital J Living Room Gathering.
Capital J is currently accepting advertising and sponsorship partner submissions.
Reach out to Capital J Program Director Adam Cooper at acooper@edcjcc.org to learn more about these opportunities.
If you have questions about the program or individual events, please reach out to Capital J Program Director Adam Cooper at acooper@edcjcc.org.
If you are having trouble creating an account or purchasing tickets, please reach out to info@edcjcc.org.
Past Events
Our inaugural season Uneasy (Fall 2025) explored how Jewish artists, intellectuals, and journalists are navigating the current moment through their respective lenses. In this time of unease and tension, this season grappled with such questions as: What is the role of humor in a moment of adversity? How do we balance loss and joy? How do Jews navigate political identity when it’s so contested? And how do we talk about all of these things when open discussion feels most difficult?
Season 1 Guests:
- Michelle Borstein, religion reporter at The Washington Post
- Actor Richard Kind in conversation with former speechwriter and author David Litt
- US Representative Greg Landsman (OH-01)
- Pulitzer Prize-winning author Kathryn Schulz in conversation with author and New York Times journalist Sarah Wildman
- David Frum and Hanna Rosin, journalists at The Atlantic
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