4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Sister Act with Rabbi Shankman September 28, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Sister Act with Rabbi Shankman Three American women — Rabbi Susan Shankman, a Jew; Hurunnessa Fariad, a Muslim; and Pastor Michelle Thomas, a Christian — come together every week to talk about life, faith, and resilience. Tune in on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SisterAct2020 Click here to join us Free
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah September 30, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Join 2239 for Espresso Shot of Torah and start off your day with some caffeination and rumination! Pour your favorite morning beverage and connect with each other and our sacred tradition. Join us on Zoom Free
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 1, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for ...
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 1, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. Click here to learn more and to register for this course.
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service October 2, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Together with WHC clergy, welcome Shabbat together as one WHC community. This service will take place on Zoom It will also be available on our live stream & Facebook We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan T’filah, our Shabbat prayer book. Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study October 3, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study 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, we analyze, question, and reflect on Judaism’s central text. All are welcome — just occasionally or every week — and absolutely no background knowledge or familiarity ...
10:30 am - 11:30 am Shabbat Morning Service & Sukkot Festival Service October 3, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Shabbat Morning Service & Sukkot Festival Service This service, led by our rabbis and cantors, often includes the Bar or Bat Mitzvah of one of our teens as well as the traditional elements of a Shabbat morning service: prayers, responsive readings, music, reading from the Torah, and a d'var Torah (interpretation of the weekly Torah portion). On mornings when there is no ... Free
9:00 am - 7:00 pm Event Series Shake the Lulav & Etrog October 4, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Event Series Shake the Lulav & Etrog Although our buildings remain closed and our Sukkot tradition of enjoying communal meals in the sukkah may not be possible this year, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to celebrate the fall harvest holiday by blessing and waving the lulav and etrog — with all safety precautions in place. You can sign up online to ... Free
9:00 am - 7:00 pm Event Series Shake the Lulav & Etrog October 5, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Event Series Shake the Lulav & Etrog Although our buildings remain closed and our Sukkot tradition of enjoying communal meals in the sukkah may not be possible this year, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to celebrate the fall harvest holiday by blessing and waving the lulav and etrog — with all safety precautions in place. You can sign up online to ... Free
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 5, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for ...
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 5, 2020 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for ...
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Sister Act with Rabbi Shankman October 5, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Sister Act with Rabbi Shankman Three American women — Rabbi Susan Shankman, a Jew; Hurunnessa Fariad, a Muslim; and Pastor Michelle Thomas, a Christian — come together every week to talk about life, faith, and resilience. Tune in on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SisterAct2020 Click here to join us Free
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm When Shelter Is Temporary: A Conversation About Homelessness October 5, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm When Shelter Is Temporary: A Conversation About Homelessness One of our Sukkot traditions is to follow the commandment to build, eat, and (if taken literally) sleep in a sukkah during the week-long holiday. These temporary, open shelters symbolize the huts our ancestors lived in for 40 years while they wandered the desert after fleeing Egypt. Sukkot lasts just a week, and if the ... Free
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions October 5, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions Do I need to believe in God to be Jewish? What happens after we die? How do Where is God in times of tragedy? How do I rest when I have no time? And more... Despite years of religious school as children, many of us are unsure how to find meaning in our faith and culture ...
9:00 am - 7:00 pm Event Series Shake the Lulav & Etrog October 6, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Event Series Shake the Lulav & Etrog Although our buildings remain closed and our Sukkot tradition of enjoying communal meals in the sukkah may not be possible this year, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to celebrate the fall harvest holiday by blessing and waving the lulav and etrog — with all safety precautions in place. You can sign up online to ... Free
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 6, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. Click here to learn more and to register for this course.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 6, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Tuesdays at the Movies with MBL – The Sequel October 6, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Tuesdays at the Movies with MBL – The Sequel Back by popular demand -- Join us weekly to discuss some of Rabbi Lustig's favorite movies. Watch each flick on your own at home and then join Rabbi Lustig on Tuesday evenings to discuss the Jewish themes found in each movie. Schedule of Movies: - Week 1 (October 6): Ushpizin (2004) - Week 2 (October ... Free
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah October 7, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Join 2239 for Espresso Shot of Torah and start off your day with some caffeination and rumination! Pour your favorite morning beverage and connect with each other and our sacred tradition. Join us on Zoom Free
9:00 am - 7:00 pm Event Series Shake the Lulav & Etrog October 7, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Event Series Shake the Lulav & Etrog Although our buildings remain closed and our Sukkot tradition of enjoying communal meals in the sukkah may not be possible this year, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to celebrate the fall harvest holiday by blessing and waving the lulav and etrog — with all safety precautions in place. You can sign up online to ... Free
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 7, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ...
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: The Life & Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg October 7, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: The Life & Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg The Amram Scholar Series is delighted to partner with the Jewish Book Council for a timely discussion between Jeffrey Rosen and Dahlia Lithwick about Rosen’s new book, Conversations with RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Life, Love, Liberty, and Law. In Conversations with RBG, Jeffrey Rosen presents a unique portrait of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg that ... Free
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 7, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 7, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ...
9:00 am - 7:00 pm Event Series Shake the Lulav & Etrog October 8, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Event Series Shake the Lulav & Etrog Although our buildings remain closed and our Sukkot tradition of enjoying communal meals in the sukkah may not be possible this year, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to celebrate the fall harvest holiday by blessing and waving the lulav and etrog — with all safety precautions in place. You can sign up online to ... Free
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 8, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for ...
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 8, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. Click here to learn more and to register for this course.
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sips in the Sukkah with Women of WHC October 8, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sips in the Sukkah with Women of WHC Celebrate Sukkot (virtually) in Rabbi Shankman’s sukkah with the Women of WHC. With Rabbi Shankman’s recipe for her pomegranate martini in hand, we invite you to shake one up—with or without alcohol—and celebrate the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot with the Women of WHC. Get to know the Women of WHC—all women are invited! Please ... Free
2020-10-09 Sh’mini Atzeret–Simchat Torah Sh’mini Atzeret–Simchat Torah October 9, 2020 - October 10, 2020 Sh’mini Atzeret–Simchat Torah
9:00 am - 7:00 pm Event Series Shake the Lulav & Etrog October 9, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Event Series Shake the Lulav & Etrog Although our buildings remain closed and our Sukkot tradition of enjoying communal meals in the sukkah may not be possible this year, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to celebrate the fall harvest holiday by blessing and waving the lulav and etrog — with all safety precautions in place. You can sign up online to ... Free
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Chair Yoga & Meditation October 9, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Chair Yoga & Meditation Yoga instructor Brittany Fleck welcomes all ages and abilities to this slow, mindful 45-minute class. There are standing postures, seated postures in a chair, and postures on the floor—all of which can be modified for personal preference or ability. This program will take place on Zoom. Registration required. Click here to RSVP for this program ... Free
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat October 9, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat Join our clergy on Zoom for a fun Shabbat experience where children and their favorite grownups can sing, laugh, and start the weekend (virtually) with friends. Click here to join us on Zoom. Free
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Simchat Torah & Shabbat Evening Service October 9, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Simchat Torah & Shabbat Evening Service Together with WHC clergy, welcome Shabbat together as one WHC community and delve into each of the five books of the Torah to commemorate Simchat Torah. In honor of finishing the Torah and beginning it anew, our Shabbat service will contain a brief look at endings or beginnings from each book. We will then culminate ... Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study October 10, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study 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, we analyze, question, and reflect on Judaism’s central text. All are welcome — just occasionally or every week — and absolutely no background knowledge or familiarity ...
10:30 am - 11:30 am Shabbat Morning, Sukkot Festival, and Yizkor Service October 10, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Shabbat Morning, Sukkot Festival, and Yizkor Service This service, led by our rabbis and cantors, often includes the Bar or Bat Mitzvah of one of our teens as well as the traditional elements of a Shabbat morning service: prayers, responsive readings, music, reading from the Torah, and a d'var Torah (interpretation of the weekly Torah portion). On mornings when there is no ... Free
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 12, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for ...
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 12, 2020 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for ...
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Sister Act with Rabbi Shankman October 12, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Sister Act with Rabbi Shankman Three American women — Rabbi Susan Shankman, a Jew; Hurunnessa Fariad, a Muslim; and Pastor Michelle Thomas, a Christian — come together every week to talk about life, faith, and resilience. Tune in on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SisterAct2020 Click here to join us Free
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 12, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. Click here to learn more and to register for this course.
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions October 12, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions Do I need to believe in God to be Jewish? What happens after we die? How do Where is God in times of tragedy? How do I rest when I have no time? And more... Despite years of religious school as children, many of us are unsure how to find meaning in our faith and culture ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 13, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. Click here to learn more and to register for this course.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 13, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Tuesdays at the Movies with MBL – The Sequel October 13, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Tuesdays at the Movies with MBL – The Sequel Back by popular demand -- Join us weekly to discuss some of Rabbi Lustig's favorite movies. Watch each flick on your own at home and then join Rabbi Lustig on Tuesday evenings to discuss the Jewish themes found in each movie. Schedule of Movies: - Week 1 (October 6): Ushpizin (2004) - Week 2 (October ... Free
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah October 14, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Join 2239 for Espresso Shot of Torah and start off your day with some caffeination and rumination! Pour your favorite morning beverage and connect with each other and our sacred tradition. Join us on Zoom Free
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 14, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 14, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for ...
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Community Issues / Social Action Monthly Meeting October 14, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Community Issues / Social Action Monthly Meeting The need for social justice has not taken a break during the pandemic, and the CISA committee is back with (virtual) monthly meetings to discuss social action issues and plan social justice and interfaith relationship-strengthening events/ activities. Please click here to join us on Zoom Free
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 14, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ...
Featured 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Women of WHC Present: Laughter in the Time of Covid Featured October 14, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Women of WHC Present: Laughter in the Time of Covid Join the Women of WHC for “Laughter in the Time of Covid” featuring Cory Kahaney, one of America's premiere comediennes. A keen observer of human nature and relationships, Cory has used humor to survive difficult circumstances in her own life, and has taught others to “summon the funny”, as she puts it. She will be ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 15, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for ...
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 15, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. Click here to learn more and to register for this course.
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cantor Manevich’s Music & Spirituality Featured October 15, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cantor Manevich’s Music & Spirituality This fall, Cantor Mikhail Manevich, WHC’s Cantor Emeritus, will share his love of music with us in a new way. In this three-part online miniseries, Cantor Manevich will explore the connection between music and spirituality with three different musicians—each of whom is not only a world-renowned artist but also a personal friend. In conversations that ... Free
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service October 16, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Together with WHC clergy, welcome Shabbat together as one WHC community. This service will take place on Zoom It will also be available on our live stream & Facebook We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan T’filah, our Shabbat prayer book. Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study October 17, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study 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, we analyze, question, and reflect on Judaism’s central text. All are welcome — just occasionally or every week — and absolutely no background knowledge or familiarity ...
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service October 17, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service This service, led by our rabbis and cantors, often includes the b'nei mitzvah of one of our teens as well as the traditional elements of a Shabbat morning service: prayers, responsive readings, music, reading from the Torah, and a d'var Torah (interpretation of the weekly Torah portion). On mornings when there is no b'nei mitzvah, ... Free
Featured 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Seeking the Sacred: Journey to Justice Featured October 18, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Seeking the Sacred: Journey to Justice WHC is pleased to welcome Isabel Wilkerson to open our Amram Scholar Series and launch this year's Congregational Conversation. Sunday, October 18 at 5:00 pm on Zoom Please click here to RSVP A s America confronts racial inequity in its criminal justice system and clashing protests face off on city streets, we embark on a ... Free
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 19, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for ...
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 19, 2020 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for ...
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Sister Act with Rabbi Shankman October 19, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Sister Act with Rabbi Shankman Three American women — Rabbi Susan Shankman, a Jew; Hurunnessa Fariad, a Muslim; and Pastor Michelle Thomas, a Christian — come together every week to talk about life, faith, and resilience. Tune in on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SisterAct2020 Click here to join us Free
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 19, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. Click here to learn more and to register for this course.
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions October 19, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions Do I need to believe in God to be Jewish? What happens after we die? How do Where is God in times of tragedy? How do I rest when I have no time? And more... Despite years of religious school as children, many of us are unsure how to find meaning in our faith and culture ...
Featured 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Women of WHC Present: Susan Jane Gilman Featured October 20, 2020 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Women of WHC Present: Susan Jane Gilman Tuesday, October 20 at 11:30 pm on Zoom Click here to RSVP The Women of WHC are pleased to (virtually) welcome bestselling author Susan Jane Gilman to discuss her book, Donna Has Left the Building. the novel follows 45-year-old Donna Koczynski, a former “bad Jewish girl”—a failed punk rocker and recovering alcoholic. The wise-aleck wife ... Free
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 20, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. Click here to learn more and to register for this course.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 20, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Tuesdays at the Movies with MBL – The Sequel October 20, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Tuesdays at the Movies with MBL – The Sequel Back by popular demand -- Join us weekly to discuss some of Rabbi Lustig's favorite movies. Watch each flick on your own at home and then join Rabbi Lustig on Tuesday evenings to discuss the Jewish themes found in each movie. Schedule of Movies: - Week 1 (October 6): Ushpizin (2004) - Week 2 (October ... Free
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah October 21, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Join 2239 for Espresso Shot of Torah and start off your day with some caffeination and rumination! Pour your favorite morning beverage and connect with each other and our sacred tradition. Join us on Zoom Free
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 21, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 21, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 21, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ...
Featured 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Congregational Conversations Discussion Featured October 21, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Congregational Conversations Discussion As America confronts racial inequity in its criminal justice system and clashing protests face off on city streets, we embark on a Congregational Conversation that has never felt more urgent. This fall, in partnership with Shiloh Baptist Church, John Wesley AME Zion Church, Contee AME Zion Church, and Howard University Divinity School, we will examine ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 22, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for ...
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 22, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. Click here to learn more and to register for this course.
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat October 23, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat Join our clergy on Zoom for a fun Shabbat experience where children and their favorite grownups can sing, laugh, and start the weekend (virtually) with friends. Click here to join us on Zoom. Free
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service October 23, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Together with WHC clergy, welcome Shabbat together as one WHC community. This service will take place on Zoom It will also be available on our live stream & Facebook We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan T’filah, our Shabbat prayer book. Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study October 24, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study 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, we analyze, question, and reflect on Judaism’s central text. All are welcome — just occasionally or every week — and absolutely no background knowledge or familiarity ...
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service October 24, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service This service, led by our rabbis and cantors, often includes the b'nei mitzvah of one of our teens as well as the traditional elements of a Shabbat morning service: prayers, responsive readings, music, reading from the Torah, and a d'var Torah (interpretation of the weekly Torah portion). On mornings when there is no b'nei mitzvah, ... Free
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 October 25, 2020 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 The WHC Religious School program for 2020-2021 is taking place virtually (via Zoom) in an effort to ensure safety and accessibility for our community. The experience is student-driven and elective-based for Pre-K through 7th graders and takes place on Sunday mornings. The elective offerings are a diverse mix of art, cooking, social justice, music, drama ...
10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 October 25, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 The WHC Religious School program for 2020-2021 is taking place virtually (via Zoom) in an effort to ensure safety and accessibility for our community. The experience is student-driven and elective-based for Pre-K through 7th graders and takes place on Sunday mornings. The elective offerings are a diverse mix of art, cooking, social justice, music, drama ...
Featured 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Eitan Hersh Featured October 25, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Eitan Hersh With just weeks until the critical 2020 presidential election, the Amram Scholar Series presents Tufts University political scientist Eitan Hersh, whose new book, Politics Is for Power, urges us to stop treating politics like a spectator sport, and instead become effectively engaged in action. His Zoom lecture will offer cutting-edge social science as well as ... Free
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 26, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for ...
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 26, 2020 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for ...
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Sister Act with Rabbi Shankman October 26, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Sister Act with Rabbi Shankman Three American women — Rabbi Susan Shankman, a Jew; Hurunnessa Fariad, a Muslim; and Pastor Michelle Thomas, a Christian — come together every week to talk about life, faith, and resilience. Tune in on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SisterAct2020 Click here to join us Free
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 26, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. Click here to learn more and to register for this course.
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions October 26, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions Do I need to believe in God to be Jewish? What happens after we die? How do Where is God in times of tragedy? How do I rest when I have no time? And more... Despite years of religious school as children, many of us are unsure how to find meaning in our faith and culture ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 27, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. Click here to learn more and to register for this course.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 27, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Tuesdays at the Movies with MBL – The Sequel October 27, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Tuesdays at the Movies with MBL – The Sequel Back by popular demand -- Join us weekly to discuss some of Rabbi Lustig's favorite movies. Watch each flick on your own at home and then join Rabbi Lustig on Tuesday evenings to discuss the Jewish themes found in each movie. Schedule of Movies: - Week 1 (October 6): Ushpizin (2004) - Week 2 (October ... Free
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah October 28, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Join 2239 for Espresso Shot of Torah and start off your day with some caffeination and rumination! Pour your favorite morning beverage and connect with each other and our sacred tradition. Join us on Zoom Free
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 28, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 28, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 28, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ...
Featured 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Congregational Conversations Discussion Featured October 28, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Congregational Conversations Discussion As America confronts racial inequity in its criminal justice system and clashing protests face off on city streets, we embark on a Congregational Conversation that has never felt more urgent. This fall, in partnership with Shiloh Baptist Church, John Wesley AME Zion Church, Contee AME Zion Church, and Howard University Divinity School, we will examine ...
Featured 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Power of Unplugging Featured October 28, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Power of Unplugging Wednesday, October 28, 8:00 pm on Zoom What if you could make life a little less frantic? Tiffany Shlain, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, founder of The Webby Awards, and author of 24/6: The Power of Unplugging for One Day a Week, has found a way. With humor, honesty, and deep intentionality, Shlain will share how she, a ... Free
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 29, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for ...
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 29, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. Click here to learn more and to register for this course.
Featured 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thanksgiving Community Meal Featured October 30, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thanksgiving Community Meal Together with our partners from Annunciation Catholic Church and St. Alban's Episcopal Church, we will distribute ready-to-eat Thanksgiving meals to anyone who is in need. Just stop by our building on Macomb St. between 10 am and noon on Thanksgiving Day. Learn More
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service October 30, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Together with WHC clergy, welcome Shabbat together as one WHC community. This service will take place on Zoom It will also be available on our live stream & Facebook We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan T’filah, our Shabbat prayer book. Free
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 2239’s Metro Minyan October 30, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 2239’s Metro Minyan Join 2239 for a spirited and spiritual DIGITAL Shabbat experience! Metro Minyan is a casual, musical (with guitar), monthly Shabbat experience exclusively for DC's 20s and 30s. This service is free and open to the entire community. For security purposes, RSVP is required. A Zoom link will be emailed to you once you register. RSVP ... Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study October 31, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study 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, we analyze, question, and reflect on Judaism’s central text. All are welcome — just occasionally or every week — and absolutely no background knowledge or familiarity ...
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service October 31, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service This service, led by our rabbis and cantors, often includes the b'nei mitzvah of one of our teens as well as the traditional elements of a Shabbat morning service: prayers, responsive readings, music, reading from the Torah, and a d'var Torah (interpretation of the weekly Torah portion). On mornings when there is no b'nei mitzvah, ... Free
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October 3, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Shabbat Morning Service & Sukkot Festival Service Online Find out more »
October 4, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Event Series Shake the Lulav & Etrog JBSC & Temple Find out more »
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October 5, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm When Shelter Is Temporary: A Conversation About Homelessness Online Find out more »
October 6, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Event Series Shake the Lulav & Etrog JBSC & Temple Find out more »
October 6, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Tuesdays at the Movies with MBL – The Sequel Online Find out more »
October 7, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Online Find out more »
October 7, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Event Series Shake the Lulav & Etrog JBSC & Temple Find out more »
October 7, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: The Life & Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Online Find out more »
October 8, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Event Series Shake the Lulav & Etrog JBSC & Temple Find out more »
October 9, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Event Series Shake the Lulav & Etrog JBSC & Temple Find out more »
October 10, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Shabbat Morning, Sukkot Festival, and Yizkor Service Online Find out more »
October 12, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Sister Act with Rabbi Shankman Online Find out more »
October 13, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Tuesdays at the Movies with MBL – The Sequel Online Find out more »
October 14, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Online Find out more »
October 14, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Community Issues / Social Action Monthly Meeting Online Find out more »
Featured Featured October 14, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Women of WHC Present: Laughter in the Time of Covid Online Find out more »
Featured Featured October 15, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cantor Manevich’s Music & Spirituality Free Online Find out more »
Featured Featured October 18, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Seeking the Sacred: Journey to Justice Free Online Find out more »
October 19, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Sister Act with Rabbi Shankman Online Find out more »
Featured Featured October 20, 2020 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Women of WHC Present: Susan Jane Gilman Free Online Find out more »
October 20, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Tuesdays at the Movies with MBL – The Sequel Online Find out more »
October 21, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Online Find out more »
Featured Featured October 21, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Congregational Conversations Discussion Online Find out more »
October 25, 2020 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 Online Find out more »
October 25, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 Online Find out more »
Featured Featured October 25, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Eitan Hersh Free Online Find out more »
October 26, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Sister Act with Rabbi Shankman Online Find out more »
October 27, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Tuesdays at the Movies with MBL – The Sequel Online Find out more »
October 28, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Online Find out more »
Featured Featured October 28, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Congregational Conversations Discussion Online Find out more »
Featured Featured October 28, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Power of Unplugging Free Online Find out more »
Featured Featured October 30, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thanksgiving Community Meal Temple Find out more »
