Most of the prayers are recited in Hebrew, the classic language of the Jewish people. English prayers and readings are also recited. Men and women participate equally in our services. The service is strongly participatory with the congregation joining the cantor in most prayers and hymns. Congregants serve as cantors and as leaders of the minyan at AFJC, and the synagogue provides tutors to anyone wishing to learn this skill.
Children often accompany their parents at services and are welcome.
Everyone is invited to attend and participate in our services, lectures, and classes. Our Sunday lectures are legendary for their informative and entertaining speakers. Most Sundays at 10 am, we feature fascinating speakers including Israeli and American authors and poets, Middle East newspaper correspondents, government and Smithsonian Institution officials. Our religious school provides a well-rounded Hebrew educational curriculum. Our active Youth Group has diversified activities and a post-Bar Mitzvah program.