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.
Season 1
Capital J: UNEASY
Our inaugural season Uneasy will explore how Jewish artists, intellectuals, and journalists are navigating the current moment through their respective lenses. In this time of unease and tension, this season will grapple 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? Join us as we take the hard conversations so many of us struggle to have with friends and family and explore them in community with one another.
Upcoming Events
Capital J Mainstage: Richard Kind
Date : Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time : 3:30 PM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Capital J Mainstage: Kathryn Schulz
Date : Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time : 7:00 PM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Capital J Mainstage: David Frum and Hanna Rosin
Date : Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time : 7:00 PM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Capital J FAQs
VIP Meet & Greet tickets ($152) include access to an exclusive gathering with our speakers and moderators, featuring light bites and drinks, as well as reserved seating in the middle of the theater. Limited to 30 attendees per event.
Premium Seating tickets ($77) will give you access to reserved seating in the middle of the theater. Limited to only 20 seats per event.
Standard Admission tickets are $42 each.
Members of the Edlavitch DCJCC will receive a 10% discount. Learn more about membership at edcjcc.org/join. Young professionals (ages 21-35) will receive a 25% discount.
All sales are final.
All patrons must have a ticket.
No children under the age of 13 will be admitted to the theater.
Stay tuned for more information coming this fall.
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. Reach out to Capital J Program Director Adam Cooper at acooper@edcjcc.org to learn more.
Capital J is currently accepting advertising and sponsorship partner submissions. Please reach out to Adam at acooper@edcjcc.org for more information.
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.
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