18 YEARS to life!

It all started in 2002 when a historic synagogue-turned-AME church was on the brink of being sold and converted into a nightclub. When our founders took a leap of faith and purchased the building, rededicating it as Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in 2004, no one could have imagined what the organization would go on to become.

18 years later, Sixth & I continues to break the mold by reimagining how culture, community, and Judaism can enhance people’s everyday lives. Our 18th anniversary brought our community back together after being separated for over two years due to the pandemic and set the stage for what’s to come. We reconnected with Sixth & I’ers past and present, reflected on all that we’ve accomplished, and laid out a clear vision for Sixth & I’s role as a vital cultural and spiritual resource in Washington, DC. L’chaim!