News & Current Events
WHC's Virtual Connection Challenge: Our Commitment to You Continues
Apr 02, 2020by Washington Hebrew Congregation
COVID-19 has certainly changed things. One thing that hasn't changed, however, is our commitment to staying connected to you and the values that guide our faith.Read More ➔
Simchas and Celebrations - April 2, 2020
Apr 02, 2020by Washington Hebrew Congregation
Congratulations to our WHC members on their recent simchas and celebrations.Read More ➔
Rabbi's Reflection: Leading a Virtual B'not Mitzvah
Apr 01, 2020by Rabbi Aaron Miller
They did not teach us about Zoom in rabbinical school. Judaism is an in-person tradition. We shake hands, hug, kiss, and cluster probably a bit too closely at onegs after services. You need a minyan- at least 10 people physically present together in the same space for most prayer services. Judaism is not something you believe in- it is something you are a part of. But in this time of physical distancing, it is hard to feel a part of anything.Read More ➔
Happy Anniversary to Our "Three Weddings and a Statement" Couples!
Mar 27, 2020by Washington Hebrew Congregation
On March 26, 2019, WHC and several other community partners welcomed three Israeli couples to Washington, D.C. to get married. This incredible evening, which brought hundreds of people from across the globe to Washington Hebrew, was made possible thanks to our event sponsor, the Richard & Elizabeth Dubin Family Foundation Heritage Fund. Their generosity, along with contributions from hundreds of individual donors and businesses, made for a one-of-a-kind experience. We checked in with each of the couples to see what they've been up to over the past year.Read More ➔
