Washington Hebrew Congregation

A community of the heart, we are a spiritual, educational and social home for Reform Jews in the Washington, D.C. region and a powerful voice for the values of our faith.

Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God

Micah 6:8

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November 16, 2019 / Saturday Early Torah Study 9:00AM—10:00AM

November 16, 2019 / Saturday Shabbat Morning Service 10:30AM—12:00PM

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Falls Rd. Shabbat

We're bringing the Macomb St. Shabbat experience to Potomac starting Friday, November 15.

Click here to learn more about this musical, joyful, and engaging Shabbat experience that will take place monthly at JBSC.
Congregational Conversations: Deborah Lipstadt's "Antisemitism: Here and Now"

Join us throughout the fall and winter for monthly discussions of Deborah Lipstadt's latest book, Antisemitism: Here and Now.

Click here to learn more and to RSVP.
Register for our ECCs

The 2019-2020 school year is just around the corner! We invite you to learn about all our Early Childhood Centers at Temple and JBSC can offer your child. Click here to register or schedule a tour.
Religious School Registration

Secure your child's spot in our inclusive and dynamic Religious School! With parallel programs for children in Pre-K through 12th-grade at both Temple and JBSC, we're well suited to meet your family's needs. Discover why our parents and students love Religious School and register today.

Upcoming Events

November 16, 2019 / Saturday

Early Torah Study

9:00 AM—10:00 AM

Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with an informal group at Temple to study parashat hashavua, the weekly Torah portion, in English. Led by one of the clergy,…

November 16, 2019 / Saturday

Shabbat Morning Service

10:30 AM—12:00 PM

November 16, 2019 / Saturday

6th Grade Retreat

12:00 AM—11:59 AM

November 16, 2019 / Saturday

9th Grade Retreat

12:00 AM—11:59 AM

November 16, 2019 / Saturday

Afternoon & Havdalah Service

5:30 PM—7:00 PM

November 17, 2019 / Sunday

Religious School at JBSC & Temple

9:30 AM—12:00 PM

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News & Current Events

The Joy of Shabbat

Nov 15, 2019
by Cantor Susan Bortnick

The people of Israel shall keep Shabbat, observing Shabbat throughout the ages as a covenant for all time. It is a sign for all time between Me and the people of Israel. For in six days Adonai made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day God ceased from work and was refreshed.” (Mishkan T’filah: A Reform Siddur) — and celebrated!Read More ➔