Simchas and Celebrations – December 5, 2018

We are happy to share recent simchas and celebrations from our WHC members.


B’nei Mitzvah

Matthew Glassman, the son of Caren & Barry Glassman, became a Bar Mitzvah.


Honors and Awards

Wendy Feldman Block was named one of Jewish Women International’s 2018 “Women to Watch” and honored at their 18th annual gala luncheon celebrating extraordinary Jewish women and their achievements.

Lewis Wiener is the recipient of AJC Washington’s 2018 Judge Learned Hand Award. Established in 1964, the award recognizes outstanding leaders in the legal community who exemplify the high principles for which Judge Hand was renowned. In addition to demonstrated excellence, Lew’s achievements reflect the values of AJC – a commitment to American pluralism, the advancement of democratic values, and the Jewish tenet of tikkun olam.

Linda Youngentob is the recipient of Jewish Women International’s 2018 Sondra D. Bender Community Leadership Award. She was honored at JWI’s gala luncheon celebrating the achievements of extraordinary Jewish women.


Mazel tov!  If you have a personal simcha or celebration to share with your WHC family, please click here to let us know!