WHC Seniors

We come together to socialize, learn, and strengthen friendships while enjoying a delicious catered lunch. Programs cover a variety of topics, including Judaism, arts and culture, wellness, hobbies, and more — with engaging presentations from our clergy and guest experts.

If you or someone you know would be interested in presenting on a topic of interest, please email Cantor Susan Bortnick at sbortnick@whctemple.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

2026-2027 Lunch & Learn Schedule

DateTimeGuestDiscussion TopicLocationGroup
Wednesday, October 14, 202611:00 amShelby Asher & Rabbi Aaron MillerCreating Family Hero BooksTempleWHC Seniors Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, November 11, 202611:00 amJeffrey Katz & Rabbi Eliana FischelUnsettled Ground: Reflections on Germany's Attempts to Make AmendsTempleWHC Seniors Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, December 9, 202611:00 amCantor Susan BortnickLatkes & History of Applesauce vs. Sour CreamTempleWHC Seniors Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, January 13, 202711:00 amWHC Archivist Bill Davis & Rabbi Rachel SchmelkinWHC & Civil RightsTempleWHC Seniors Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, February 17, 202711:00 amBob Levey & Cantor Susan BortnickHistory of DC & The Washington PostTempleWHC Seniors Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, March 10, 202711:00 amCantor Susan BortnickPrayer and How Music Brings it to LifeTempleWHC Seniors Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, April 14, 202711:00 amLeslie Luxemburg & Leslie JacobsonMusic & Memories From Summer Stock and BeyondTempleWHC Seniors Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, May 12, 202711:00 amRabbi Eliana FischelBook of RuthTempleWHC Seniors Lunch & Learn

Questions?

Contact:
Becca Cook
rcook@whctemple.org
202-895-6309