LGBT Jews in the Federal City

I highly recommend "LGBT Jews in the Federal City," on view at the Capital Jewish Museum through Jan. 4, 2026. As a D.C. resident for nearly 44 years now, I consider myself pretty knowledgeable about local gay history, but I learned a surprising amount--not just about the Jewish community's many contributions to advancing LGBTQ rights, but the evolution of the gay scene itself over the years. A highlight was the opportunity to listen to oral history excerpts by various members of the community, including a name that will be familiar to BookMen members, by picking up a rotary phone and dialing the number corresponding to each testimony. Very retro and very fun!