Back for a second wonderful year, the Shirei Shabbat service
is an exciting musical Shabbat experience. Cantors Manevich
and Bortnick, joined by Kol Rinah – the Temple's adult choir –
and a live instrumental band, offer congregants the
opportunity to enjoy Shabbat in an innovative way. Through the
generosity of the Marianne and Leon Minkoff Music Fund, CDs of
the service music will be provided to all WHC members allowing
our congregants to become familiar with the new musical
selections.
6:00 pm at
Temple on the following dates:
October 30th
March 26th
November 27th
April 30th
January 29th
May28th
For more information, please contact Carolyne
Ojwang at 202-895-6309 or
COjwang@whctemple.org
Congregational "2nd
Night" Seder Tuesday, March 30th, at 6PM at Temple
For the last number of years the Temple has held a second
night Seder. Many folks brought their entire families
including children and grandchildren -- others included
friends in their family group. For 2010, we again invite
you to celebrate Passover and join us for a second night
Seder. A traditional seder, led by Rabbi Fabricant and
Cantor Manevich, this will be an opportunity to join together
as a community and enjoy the warmth and camaraderie of the WHC
family. A beautifully catered traditional meal and Seder
service will uplift each participant and bring us closer
together. For young and old, the evening will be entertaining,
spiritual, and fun! Sign Up Today!
WHC Seder Second Night cost is $48 per person (members);
$56 per person (non-members); and $20 per child (12 and
under).
For reservations and information please contact
Alberta Manning at Temple, 202-895-6300
Scholar in Residence Mel Urofsky Discusses Jewish Justices
Our February scholar in residence, Melvin I. Urofsky, is
an esteemed member of WHC, an expert on the U.S. Supreme
Court, and is Professor of Law and Public Policy and
Professor Emeritus of History at Virginia Commonwealth
University. His new book, Louis D. Brandeis: A Life, has
solidified Dr. Urofsky's place as a leading authority on
one of the most influential American Jews of all time.
But while Brandeis may be the best-known Jewish Supreme
Court Justice, he is far from the only one. Join our
scholar in residence, Dr. Mel Urofsky, this month as he
introduces us to the lives and importance of the various
Jewish Justices.
Benjamin Cardozo - Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 7PM
- Temple
Felix Frankfurter - Tuesday,
April 13, 2010, 7PM - Temple
"What's Jewish About Jewish
Justice(s)?" -
Friday, April 23, 2010, 6PM - Temple
Arthur Goldberg and Abraham Fortas
- Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 7PM - Temple
For more information, please contact Layne
Weiss at 202-895-6307 or
LWeiss@whctemple.org
Washington Hebrew Congregation & Project Elijah
Join to Combat Hunger
Help those less fortunate - including earthquake victims in
Haiti and Chile - by making pre-packed meals through
Project Elijah. Washington Hebrew Congregation continues
its rich heritage in being at the forefront of Tikun Olam -
Repairing the World. We have raised the funds and have the
supplies to make 50,000 meals, now we need your help! Join
fellow congregants to work together in this exciting project
where 100 volunteers can generate 16,000 vegetarian meals in
as little as an hour! Project Elijah's Kosher Manna is a
nutritious vegetarian food product made from soy protein,
pasta, dehydrated vegetables, and a vitamin/mineral flavoring
mix. This product has been evaluated and approved by the Food
Science and Human Nutrition Department of Iowa State
University.
Sign up today to participate in this fun and
worthwhile project on one or all of the following
dates:
Monday, March 15 - 6-9PM at Temple
Monday, April 12 - 6-9PM at Temple
Tuesday, April 13 - 1-5PM at Temple
For more information or to register, please
contact Layne Weiss at 202-895-6307 or LWeiss@whctemple.org
"Happy Hour to Help"
Wednesday, March 24
Want to do something good while having a great time? Join
2239 for the "Happy Hour to Help" on March 24 While
enjoying wine and beer at happy hour, help those less
fortunate - including earthquake victims in Haiti and Chile -
by making pre-packed meals Through Project Elijah, 100
volunteers can generate 16,000 kosher vegetarian meals in
as little as an hour!
Where: Washington Hebrew Congregation
3935 Macomb Street, NW
About Project Elijah Foods (PEF): Project
Elijah’s Kosher Manna is a nutritious vegetarian food product
made from soy protein, pasta, dehydrated vegetables, and a
vitamin/mineral flavoring mix. This product has been evaluated
and approved by the Food Science and Human Nutrition
Department of Iowa State University. PEF's kosher
certification is supervised by the Orthodox Union and those
who keep Glatt Kosher may consume it without having to choose
between maintaining kashrut and going hungry, including the
Muslim community. We will be packaging the foods together with
using the Project Elijah Foundation's equipment, ingredients,
and supervision of the packing process. In as little as one
hour, 100 volunteers can generate over 16,000 meals!
Sign up before March 23rd for Early Bird
Discounts!!! Reservations must be received
before March 26 at 10am. NO Tickets may be
purchased at the door.
Before 3/23/10
Washington Hebrew Congregation Member
$30
Non
Member
$36
After 3/23/10 and Before 3/26/10
Washington Hebrew Congregation Member
$36
Non
Member
$45
About 2239: Washington Hebrew
Congregation’s Auxiliary for 22-39 Year Olds, “2239”
(get it!), is a group of Jewish young professionals who
come together monthly for events that include
socializing, networking, religious activities, and
volunteering. 2239 offers a spiritual home for young
Jews in the DC metro area and is proud to be part of
Washington Hebrew Congregation’s strong Jewish
community. Our goal is to connect young Jews looking for
friendship, love, and religious practice through
exciting events and activities in and around DC. We
welcome everyone, especially those who are new to the
city!
For more information, please join the 2239
Facebook group or contact Marsha Humphries at 202-895-6303 or
MHumphries@whctemple.org
Rabbi Joui Hessel to
Assume New Role at Washington Hebrew Congregation
It is with pleasure that we announce that Rabbi Joui Hessel
will assume the position of Associate Rabbi and Director of
Religious Education and Jewish Engagement at WHC, effective
July 1, 2010. Rabbi Hessel will assume primary responsibility
for the Religious School and, on a limited basis, will
continue to grace our bima and participate in a broad range of
Temple life by developing program initiatives for congregants
and coordinating congregation-wide events.
Rabbi Hessel has been serving as Acting Religious School
Director since Winter 2007 and has enriched our education
programs with her creativity, organizational skills and
warmth. An extensive search over the past two years
demonstrated that in addition to her experience at WHC and her
esteemed contributions to our congregational community, Rabbi
Hessel's skills and credentials are exemplary and could not be
surpassed by other candidates. In addition to her strengths as
an experienced member of our clergy team, Rabbi Hessel's
background in camp leadership and education, including a
bachelor's degree in the field and a Masters in Jewish
Education from Hebrew Union College, will serve our
congregation well. We look forward to continued growth and
innovations in our Religious School under Rabbi Hessel's
leadership along with her strong team, including Assistant
Principals Suzanne Davidson and Stephanie Tankel.
Rabbi Hessel has been a valued member of our Rabbinic team
since her arrival at Washington Hebrew in 2001. She has
enhanced our congregation in so many ways, including her work
on the 2239 auxiliary, Young Leadership Initiative, Mitzvah
Day and Carrie Simon House committees. We anticipate with
excitement Rabbi Hessel's new role in our Temple family.
WHC Appoints Rabbinic Search Committee
As Rabbi Hessel assumes her new position at WHC, the Board of
Directors has appointed a Rabbinic Search committee, charged
with reviewing applicants both from the field and from Hebrew
Union College in order to hire the Rabbi that will best serve
WHC’s needs. The Rabbinic Search Committee is comprised of the
following individuals: Sherry Bindeman Kahn, chair; Christie
Weiss, vice-chair; Adam Bernstein; Carrie Coonan; Meg Flax;
Alisa Halle; Simeon Kriesberg; Faye Levin; Hank Levine; Leslie
Maitland; Bob Shapiro; and ex-officio members Lauren Racoosin
and Peter Winik.
