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Jewish Information and Referral Service (JIRS)

A telephone/internet information service that answers questions and provides resources for anything Jewish in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC.

Ask questions about:

· Child Care referral

· Furniture donation

· Shalom Baby gift program

· Roommate/relocation referral

· Kosher bakers, butchers, caterers and restaurants

Welcome packets and other information mailed upon request!

At JIRS, we say “Just Ask” and our specially-trained staff will get you the information you need.

Contact us:
Email – jirs@shalomdc.org
Phone – (301) 770-4848 or (703) 978-3910


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