As we pay tribute to our 2025 Confirmation Class, we are honored to welcome Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Diocese of Washington, and Dr. Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at American University, who will each share a message of hope and unity with the confirmands.

We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us!

At 6:00 pm and again after the service: Have something to eat (to tide you over or as your dinner), a drink (we offer a full bar, plus non-alcoholic options), and connect with your community.

Kids are always welcome, and they’ll be able to eat before (and after) the service, play Connect 4, Jenga, and cornhole games, create at a coloring table, and do other arts & crafts activities.

6:30 pm – Our Shabbat service begins.

Watch the Livestream

After the service – Stay for dessert, or more food and drinks!

Special thanks to our musicians who add so much to the service. We wouldn’t have them without the support of the Irene & Abe Pollin Music Program Initiative.

This week’s featured menu items include:
(GF – Gluten-free, V – Vegetarian, VG – Vegan)

• Chicken Marsala
• Lentil & Mushroom Meatballs (GF, VG)
• Pasta (VG)
• Red Sauce (GF, VG)
• Roasted Vegetables (GF, VG)

Served during oneg:

• Fruit Platter (GF, VG)
• House Salad (GF, VG)
• Cookie Platter

These items are catered by Sunflower Bakery.

Tonight’s pre-neg is sponsored by the families of the 2025 Confirmation Class in honor of the Confirmands.

If you would like to sponsor a portion of a future Shabbat@WHC to celebrate a milestone or honor a memory, please contact Director of Development Alexis Channin at achannin@whctemple.org.