Fabrangen,
meaning “bringing together in joy,” is an independent, participatory, and egalitarian
Jewish community in Washington, D.C. We
are known for spirited, musical services led by our members, for deep
discussions of the Torah, and for engagement in tzedakah and tikkun olam. Founded in 1971, our 125 members live in DC,
Maryland and Virginia. As a participatory community, we do not have
professional clergy leaders, but instead cultivate the leadership capacities of
our members, who lead our weekly Shabbat morning services as well as services
on all major Jewish holidays. Our High
Holiday services have been open to all for decades and attract hundreds of
participants.