# Ohev Sholom Congregation

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Orthodox synagogue in Washington, D.C.

For similarly named synagogues, see [Ohev Sholom](/source/Ohev_Sholom_(disambiguation)).

Ohev Sholom Congregation Ohev Sholom synagogue Religion Affiliation Orthodox Judaism Rite Nusach Ashkenaz Ecclesiastical or organizational status Synagogue Leadership Rabbi David Wolkenfeld[1] Status Active Location Location 1600 Jonquil Street, Shepherd Park, NW Washington, D.C. Country United States Location in the District of Columbia Coordinates 38°59′03″N 77°02′14″W / 38.9842°N 77.0373°W / 38.9842; -77.0373 Architecture Type Synagogue Groundbreaking 1958 Completed 1960 Website www.ohevdc.org

**Ohev Sholom Congregation** (previously **Ohev Sholom Talmud Torah** [[Hebrew](/source/Hebrew_Language) for Lovers of Peace and Study of [Torah](/source/Torah)] and **Ohev Sholom – The National Synagogue**) is the oldest [Orthodox](/source/Orthodox_Judaism) [synagogue](/source/Synagogue) in the [Shepherd Park](/source/Shepherd_Park) neighborhood of [Washington, D.C.](/source/Washington%2C_D.C.), in the United States.[2]

The synagogue was formed from the merger of two synagogues, Ohev Sholom and Talmud Torah.

## History

Ohev Sholom Talmud Torah was formed in 1958 as a merger between Ohev Sholom Congregation, founded as Chai Adon Congregation in 1886, and Talmud Torah Congregation (the synagogue in which the father of [Al Jolson](/source/Al_Jolson) once served as [cantor](/source/Hazzan)), founded three years later. Ohev Sholom was previously situated at 5th and I Streets, [NW](/source/Northwest_Washington%2C_D.C.), while Talmud Torah was previously situated at 14th and Emerson Streets, NW, having moved there from E Street in [Southwest Washington](/source/Southwest%2C_Washington%2C_D.C.).[3] Their combined Shepherd Park building opened in 1960. Membership fell in the late twentieth century as Jewish families moved to the suburbs. The synagogue opened a branch composed largely of younger families in [Olney, Maryland](/source/Olney%2C_Maryland), in 1994,[4] which became the separate congregation [Ohev Sholom Talmud Torah Congregation of Olney](/source/Ohev_Sholom_Talmud_Torah_Congregation_of_Olney) between 2002 and 2005.[5] Only a few, mostly older families, were left at the Washington DC location.

Early in the new century, a number of families who preferred urban life decided to attempt to revive Orthodox Jewish life in [Shepherd Park](/source/Shepherd_Park). Hiring a new [rabbi](/source/Rabbi), [Shmuel Herzfeld](/source/Shmuel_Herzfeld) who was formerly the associate rabbi at the [Hebrew Institute of Riverdale](/source/Hebrew_Institute_of_Riverdale) synagogue headed by Rabbi [Avi Weiss](/source/Avi_Weiss), was central to this effort.[6] The decision to rename the synagogue "The National Synagogue" in 2005 drew a good deal of criticism, not least from among other Jews, who felt that the name was a marketing label inaccurately implying a special position of leadership in the [American Jewish community](/source/American_Jews).[2] Rabbi Herzfeld defended the choice on the grounds that the name makes clear that the synagogue is welcoming and open to everyone.[7] Herzfeld insisted that in spite of the copyright on the phrase, other synagogues should feel free to use the same label.[2]

Under Rabbi Herzfeld’s leadership, the synagogue was noted as a particularly vibrant and fast-growing institution.[8][9] It also took a number of unusual initiatives, including advertising its services with leaflets and television and radio spots, holding free [Yom Kippur](/source/Yom_Kippur) services, and the installation of ramps and elevators to ensure that the synagogue is genuinely open to everyone.[10]

Herzfeld left to found a yeshiva at the end of 2021. In 2023, the synagogue was renamed to simply "Ohev Sholom", dropping "The National Synagogue".[11]

## Today

Ohev Sholom Congregation advertises itself as a dynamic Orthodox community that values Torah, prayer, and good deeds. The congregation touts its location in NW Washington as easily accessible to surrounding neighborhoods in the District of Columbia and [Maryland](/source/Maryland). The congregation counts in its membership a growing number of working professionals, families with small children, and others.[12]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Leadership - Ohev Sholom Congregation"](https://www.ohevdc.org/leadership). *www.ohevdc.org*.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Post_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Post_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Post_2-2) Murphy, Caryle (September 15, 2004). ["A Rabbi's Unorthodox Revival"](https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A21499-2004Sep14.html). *The [Washington Post](/source/Washington_Post)*. p. B01.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-olitzky_3-0)** [Olitzky, Kerry M.](/source/Kerry_Olitzky) (1996). *The American Synagogue: A Historical Dictionary and Sourcebook*. [Greenwood Publishing Group](/source/Greenwood_Publishing_Group). pp. 92–93. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-313-28856-9](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-313-28856-9).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Synagogue History"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110727155250/http://www.ostns.org/history.shtml). Ohev Sholom – The National Synagogue. Archived from [the original](http://www.ostns.org/history.shtml) on July 27, 2011. Retrieved April 11, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Ohev Sholom in name only: Ohev Sholom (Washington, D.C.) rift drags on, District Appeals Court sends synagogue factions to religious court"](https://jewishwhistleblower.blogspot.com/2005/03/ohev-shalom-in-name-only-ohev-sholom.html). The Jewish Whistleblower. March 17, 2005. Retrieved April 11, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Leibel, Aaron (January 22, 2004). ["With rabbi's hiring, OSTT continues efforts to grow"](https://web.archive.org/web/20121105221330/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-947162011.html). *Washington Jewish Week*. Archived from [the original](http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-947162011.html) on November 5, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Amann, Paula (March 3, 2005). "An Orthodox blossoming In District, traditional offerings grow, as do names". *Washington Jewish Week*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Andrea Useem. “Tradition for a New Generation, New Rabbi brings Life Back to 119 year old synagogue”. *[The Washington Examiner](/source/The_Washington_Examiner)* May 26, 2005

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** John DeSio. "[Former Hebrew Institute rabbi now heads the 'National Synagogue'](http://shalomriverdale.org/page.html?ArticleID=75646)[*[dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]". 2004-10-20.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Salmon, Jacqueline L. (February 3, 2007). ["Barriers to Worship; Congregations Increasingly Seek Ways to Improve Access For People With Disabilities To Participate in Services"](https://web.archive.org/web/20121106160021/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/1209933961.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Feb+3,+2007&author=Jacqueline+L.+Salmon+-+Washington+Post+Staff+Writer&desc=Barriers+to+Worship%3B+Congregations+Increasingly+Seek+Ways+to+Improve+Access+For+People+With+Disabilities+To+Participate+in+Services). *Washington Post*. pp. B9. Archived from [the original](https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/1209933961.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Feb+3%2C+2007&author=Jacqueline+L.+Salmon+-+Washington+Post+Staff+Writer&desc=Barriers+to+Worship%3B+Congregations+Increasingly+Seek+Ways+to+Improve+Access+For+People+With+Disabilities+To+Participate+in+Services) on November 6, 2012. Retrieved May 2, 2011, reprinted [here](http://www.dpi.org/lang-en/resources/topics_detail?page=845) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110614214320/http://www.dpi.org/lang-en/resources/topics_detail?page=845) 2011-06-14 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Siegel, Andrea F. (September 7, 2023). ["Rabbi David Wolkenfeld Brings Continuity and Change to Ohev Sholom"](http://www.washingtonjewishweek.com/rabbi-david-wolkenfeld-brings-continuity-and-change-to-ohev-sholom/). *Washington Jewish Week*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["OSTNS Home Page"](http://www.ostns.org). ostns.org. Retrieved October 23, 2014.

## External resources

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- [Official website](http://www.OhevDC.org)

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