Schedule, Venues & Arrival
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Friday
November 13, 2026
For family and friends traveling from out of town, a chance to get together the evening before the big day.
7:00 - 9:00 PM — Welcome Dinner
Silver American Brasserie
A welcome dinner for guests; a great chance to reconnect before the big day
Address: 3404 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
RSVP by: October 15
RSVP by: October 15
Venues & Getting There
Silver American Brasserie
3404 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Arrival options
Free
Parking
Free parking lot across the street (by Giant supermarket).
Recommended
Rideshare or Taxi
Uber, Lyft, or taxi for easy arrival.
Saturday
November 14, 2026
The main event — ceremony, celebration, and a party to remember.
Schedule
Kiddush Lunch and Service — Getting to Adas
A note on transportation
Parking at Adas Israel is limited and fills quickly — we strongly recommend arriving by drop-off, rideshare, or taxi so you have nothing to worry about.
Drop-off Recommended
Pull up on Quebec St NW, drop off passengers, and go.
Rideshare or Taxi Recommended
Uber, Lyft, or taxi directly to the entrance.
Metro Red Line
Cleveland Park station is a ~10-min walk. Good for guests staying near the Red Line.
On-site Lot Limited
Small lot on-site, fills quickly. Not guaranteed — drop-off or rideshare strongly preferred.
12:00 PM — Arrive
Kiddush Lunch
Guests are welcomed with a traditional Kiddush lunch. A wonderful time to mingle before the service begins.
Adas Israel Congregation
1:00 PM — Service
Bar Mitzvah Service
Zach reads from the Torah and leads portions of the Shabbat service. Service begins at 1:15 PM — please arrive by 1:00 PM. Watch the livestream
Adas Israel Congregation
Following Service — Getting to The Cordell
A note on transportation
The free shuttle departs Adas Israel as soon as the service ends and takes guests straight to The Cordell.
Free shuttle Recommended
Departs Adas Israel directly to The Cordell after the service. No driving, no parking, no stress.
If driving independently
Head to Garage 36, 4910 Auburn Ave, Bethesda — a 2-min walk from The Cordell. ~$6 for the afternoon.
3:00 PM — Reception
Celebration at The Cordell
The celebration begins! Food, music, dancing, karaoke — and a few surprises along the way.
The Cordell, Bethesda
7:00 PM — Farewell
Event Concludes
Thank you for celebrating this incredible milestone with us! Parents: please pick up teens by 7:00 PM. Safe travels home.
The Cordell, Bethesda
Venues & Getting There
Addresses, arrival options, and directions for each venue
Adas Israel Congregation
2850 Quebec St NW, Washington, DC 20008
Arrival options
Get Directions
Recommended
Drop-off
Pull up on Quebec St NW, drop off passengers, and go. The free shuttle handles the trip to The Cordell.
Recommended
Rideshare or Taxi
Uber, Lyft, or taxi to the entrance. Free shuttle to The Cordell means no return trip from here needed.
Metro Red Line
Cleveland Park station is a ~10-min walk. Good for guests staying near the Red Line.
Limited
On-site Lot
Small lot on-site, fills quickly. Not guaranteed — drop-off or rideshare strongly preferred.
Parents of younger guests
Kids can be dropped off at Adas Israel — the free shuttle takes all guests to The Cordell after the service. Parents can pick up at The Cordell (4865 Cordell Ave, Bethesda) when the reception wraps up at 7:00 PM. No need to come to the synagogue at all if you prefer.
The Cordell
4865 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Arrival options
Get Directions to The Cordell
From Ceremony
Free Shuttle
Departs Adas Israel right after the service — the easiest option for everyone.
If Driving
Garage 36
4910 Auburn Ave — less than a 2-min walk. ~$6 for the full reception. Details below.
Garage 36 — Auburn–Del Ray Garage (Recommended)
751 spaces
$1.50/hr
~$6 est. total
7'6" clearance
County-operated garage at 4910 Auburn Ave. Entrances on Del Ray Ave & Auburn Ave. Paid Mon–Sat, 7 AM–10 PM. Pay via ParkMobile or Passport app. EV charging available.