Featured 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm POSTPONED – Drive-Thru Purim Carnival Featured February 28, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm POSTPONED – Drive-Thru Purim Carnival Due to inclement weather, our Purim CARnival will now take place on Sunday, March 7. If you already RSVP'd, you are all set for the same time slot -- just on our new date. All the fun of our annual WHECTY Purim Carnival made Covid-friendly! Never leave your car – everyone keeps their mask on ...
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 February 28, 2021 @ 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 February 28, 2021 @ 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: Maurice Samuels Featured February 28, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Maurice Samuels A high-spirited French duchess who fought to claim the Bourbon throne for her young son in 1832 – aided and then betrayed by the son of France’s chief rabbi – had a lasting impact on the nature of French anti-Semitism, as explained by our Amram Scholar for Sunday, February 28, Maurice Samuels. A professor of ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults March 1, 2021 @ 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. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Praying in Pandemic March 1, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Praying in Pandemic For millennia, Jews have turned to prayer to share praise, seek assistance, and express gratitude. Our earliest prayers were derived from the Torah and other sacred texts, and over time, we have amassed a spectacular and ongoing collection of prayers for everything from the birth of a child to the death of a loved one. ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults March 2, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 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. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics March 2, 2021 @ 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 ...
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah March 3, 2021 @ 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 March 3, 2021 @ 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 ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study March 3, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study Wednesday Torah study is back starting November 4 This fall, we will look at "The Book of Jonah in a Year of Turmoil" Global pandemic, racial injustices, and political polarization are just a few of the ways in which 2020 has challenged our strength and resiliency. The Book of Jonah raises (and maybe even ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Of Mice & Mensch March 3, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Of Mice & Mensch Tired of Zoom fatigue and anticipating a long winter … and spring … and fall? Introducing: BOOKS! Join Rabbi Fischel and 2239 for Of Mice and Mensch: A Jew-ish, Feel-Good Book Club. We will enjoy some quirky, sometimes irreverent, Jewish and Israeli books, chat about them (yes, over Zoom), and enjoy each other’s company. Our ...
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults March 4, 2021 @ 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. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults March 4, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 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. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service March 5, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 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. Closed captioning will also be provided for this ... Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study March 6, 2021 @ 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 March 6, 2021 @ 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 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WWHC’s Women’s Seder Featured March 7, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WWHC’s Women’s Seder Before you sit down for your family seder, come to our (virtual) Women’s Seder led by Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Michelle Citrin, along with WHC’s Rabbi Shankman, Rabbi Fischel, and Cantor Bortnick. Gather the women in your life from all generations and celebrate with us again. This program will take place via Zoom and the cost is $18 ...
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 March 7, 2021 @ 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 March 7, 2021 @ 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 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Drive-Thru Purim Carnival Featured March 7, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Drive-Thru Purim Carnival All the fun of our annual WHECTY Purim Carnival made Covid-friendly! Never leave your car – everyone keeps their mask on and kids play from the backseat. Each child will receive their own “Purim Supply Kit” with individual game pieces (frisbees, ping pong balls, etc.) to use for the activities! WHECTY volunteers will be on ...
9:00 am - 10:30 am Women’s Forum: Hopes & Challenges in a Post-COVID Era March 8, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Women’s Forum: Hopes & Challenges in a Post-COVID Era Begin International Women's Day in a truly international way at this forum that will bring together a powerful collection of female leaders and visionary voices from across the globe. Panelists include WHC's own Susan Esserman, who will discuss the global need and her work to eliminate violence and discrimination against women. This program is free, ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults March 8, 2021 @ 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. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Praying in Pandemic March 8, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Praying in Pandemic For millennia, Jews have turned to prayer to share praise, seek assistance, and express gratitude. Our earliest prayers were derived from the Torah and other sacred texts, and over time, we have amassed a spectacular and ongoing collection of prayers for everything from the birth of a child to the death of a loved one. ...
Featured 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Erica Katz Featured March 9, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Erica Katz The Women of WHC are pleased to welcome Erica Katz to join us via Zoom to discuss her book, The Boys' Club. One of Buzzfeed’s Most Anticipated Books of 2020, Erica Katz’s The Boys’ Club is a razor-sharp debut novel that brilliantly captures today’s cultural zeitgeist. Taking readers inside one of the world’s most prestigious and high-powered law firms, ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults March 9, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 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. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Membership Reimagined: Congregational Commitment Information Session Featured March 9, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Membership Reimagined: Congregational Commitment Information Session Join WHC lay leaders and senior staff to learn about our new dues model, Congregational Commitment, and how we have reimagined membership to encourage lifelong affiliation for our current members and welcome all prospective members—individuals, couples, and families of every age and economic level—who wish to be part of our community. This session will take ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics March 9, 2021 @ 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 ...
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah March 10, 2021 @ 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
Featured 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Membership Reimagined: Congregational Commitment Information Session Featured March 10, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Membership Reimagined: Congregational Commitment Information Session Join WHC lay leaders and senior staff to learn about our new dues model, Congregational Commitment, and how we have reimagined membership to encourage lifelong affiliation for our current members and welcome all prospective members—individuals, couples, and families of every age and economic level—who wish to be part of our community. This session will take ...
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics March 10, 2021 @ 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 ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study March 10, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study If there were ever a time for miracles, we are living in it. Our holy texts are filled with miraculous events that we often wave off as hyperbole or the work of imagination. However, while we may be doubtful of miracles, we can believe in the hope and optimism they provide in times of hardship. For our spring session of Wednesday ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study March 10, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study Wednesday Torah study is back starting November 4 This fall, we will look at "The Book of Jonah in a Year of Turmoil" Global pandemic, racial injustices, and political polarization are just a few of the ways in which 2020 has challenged our strength and resiliency. The Book of Jonah raises (and maybe even ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CANCELED – Community Issues / Social Action Monthly Meeting March 10, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CANCELED – 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. Free and open to everyone! Join Us on Zoom
Featured 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia Featured March 10, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia The hosts of the popular Unorthodox podcast are coming back to WHC (virtually) to discuss their latest project -- a book that tackles all things Jewish (and Jew-ish!) Deeply knowing, highly entertaining, and just a little bit irreverent, this unputdownable encyclopedia of all things Jewish and Jew-ish covers culture, religion, history, habits, language, and more. ...
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults March 11, 2021 @ 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. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults March 11, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 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. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Chair Yoga & Meditation March 12, 2021 @ 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
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service March 12, 2021 @ 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 Closed captioning will also be provided for this service on all platforms. We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan ... Free
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service March 12, 2021 @ 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 March 13, 2021 @ 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 March 13, 2021 @ 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 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm “Together Again” Featured March 13, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm “Together Again” From the comfort of your own home, we invite you to join us for a special Washington Hebrew Congregation event featuring Cantors Bortnick and Manevich, uniting their voices for a concert of their favorite songs. The evening, which begins with a Havdalah service led by all of our clergy, will include stories, asides, and photographs that take us ...
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 March 14, 2021 @ 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 March 14, 2021 @ 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 ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults March 15, 2021 @ 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. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions March 15, 2021 @ 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 ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics March 16, 2021 @ 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 - 8:00 pm Congregational Conversations Featured March 16, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Congregational Conversations Join us on March 16 as we continue our Congregational Conversations series. This month, we will look at "How to Deconstruct Racism, One Headline at a Time" Together on Zoom, we will watch at TED Talk given by Baratunde Thurston that explores the weaponization of white supremacy, the deadly consequences of policing, and the power ...
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah March 17, 2021 @ 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 March 17, 2021 @ 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 ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study March 17, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study If there were ever a time for miracles, we are living in it. Our holy texts are filled with miraculous events that we often wave off as hyperbole or the work of imagination. However, while we may be doubtful of miracles, we can believe in the hope and optimism they provide in times of hardship. For our spring session of Wednesday ...
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Staying Connected: A Webinar for Tech Support March 17, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Staying Connected: A Webinar for Tech Support We are a year into this weird pandemic world and still we get frustrated and confused when trying to work Zoom, setup a group call, and certainly, when trying to find a vaccine. Join Zach Klaiman for this seminar in which we will learn how to use technology to stay better connected with our loved ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Joyful Living March 17, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Joyful Living You’ve taken more than 50 trips around the sun. Career, family, friends, hobbies … check, check, check, and check. You know there’s more you want to experience in this big, wide world, and we invite you to make the most of it by taking the time to expand your inner horizon with WHC’s Joyful Living ...
Featured 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Virtual Piano Party Featured March 18, 2021 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Virtual Piano Party Dance, Sing, Laugh - It's a Virtual Piano Party! Forget about coronavirus for a night, and join us for a high-energy Zoom piano party where you’ll laugh, sing, clap, tap your toes, and even dance (yes, dance!). WHC member Dan Binstock is a piano player gifted with the ability to play by ear and a ...
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat March 19, 2021 @ 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 March 19, 2021 @ 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 Closed captioning will also be provided for this service on all platforms. We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan ... Free
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 2239’s Metro Minyan March 19, 2021 @ 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 March 20, 2021 @ 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 March 20, 2021 @ 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 March 21, 2021 @ 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 March 21, 2021 @ 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: Kenneth S. Stern Featured March 21, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Kenneth S. Stern One of the most divisive and toxic issues on college and university campuses today, focusing on Israel and Palestine, will bring author Kenneth S. Stern to the Amram Scholar Series on Sunday, March 21 at 5 pm via Zoom. Drawing from his book, The Conflict Over the Conflict, Stern discusses how this bitter debate – ...
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Elections in Israel: Take Four Featured March 22, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Elections in Israel: Take Four Two years. Four elections. Israel is a nation of unprecedented events, and this fourth election in two years will be one its most consequential yet. As Israelis go to the polls on March 23rd, their vote will determine a dizzying array of pressing issues- Israel’s relations with the new US administration, Iran policy, pandemic recovery, ...
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm WWHC’s Big Afikomen Cover Up Featured March 22, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm WWHC’s Big Afikomen Cover Up Join the Women of WHC and pick up some fun facts about the afikoman and other aspects of the Seder service from WHC clergy. Then, join our resident watercolorist, Wendy Cossman, for a beginner watercolor class and the opportunity to decorate your own silk afikoman cover. No experience is needed to produce a great result! ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions March 22, 2021 @ 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 ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics March 23, 2021 @ 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 ...
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah March 24, 2021 @ 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 March 24, 2021 @ 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 ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study March 24, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study If there were ever a time for miracles, we are living in it. Our holy texts are filled with miraculous events that we often wave off as hyperbole or the work of imagination. However, while we may be doubtful of miracles, we can believe in the hope and optimism they provide in times of hardship. For our spring session of Wednesday ...
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Behind the Music: Exploring Cantorial Gems & Showpieces Featured March 25, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Behind the Music: Exploring Cantorial Gems & Showpieces The world of Jewish music is as vast as it is beautiful. Shabbat services do not always give us an opportunity to explore Jewish music that is grand, multifaceted, and stately. Cantorial Intern David Fair will be presenting several advanced recitatives (challenging and complex musical pieces), each accompanied by a guiding question that invites conversation from attendees. ...
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service March 26, 2021 @ 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 Closed captioning will also be provided for this service on all platforms. We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan ... Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study March 27, 2021 @ 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 March 27, 2021 @ 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 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm WHC’s First Night Seder Featured March 27, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm WHC’s First Night Seder Rabbi Eliana Fischel will lead this meaningful, spiritual, informal, and interactive (virtual) seder. If the social distancing prevents you from celebrating with friends and family, WHC’s First Night Seder offers break-out rooms where you can enjoy your seder meal in a shared space with friends and family. The seder will take place on Zoom. A ...
Featured 10:30 am - 11:30 am Passover Festival Service Featured March 28, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Passover Festival Service An opportunity to join your community in worship to celebrate the Passover festival holiday. This service will be available on Zoom, live stream, and on WHC's Facebook page. For this service, we will be using a different version of our prayer book. Please click here to follow along from home.
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions March 29, 2021 @ 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 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Membership Reimagined: Congregational Commitment Online Chat Featured March 30, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Membership Reimagined: Congregational Commitment Online Chat Have questions about WHC's new Congregational Commitment dues model? WHC's lay leaders and senior staff will be on Zoom to help during this open session. No pre-registration is necessary, just click the link to join us. Join Us On Zoom Rescheduled from March 16 and 17
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah March 31, 2021 @ 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
Featured 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Membership Reimagined: Congregational Commitment Online Chat Featured March 31, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Membership Reimagined: Congregational Commitment Online Chat Have questions about WHC's new Congregational Commitment dues model? WHC's lay leaders and senior staff will be on Zoom to help during this open session. No pre-registration is necessary, just click the link to join us. Join Us On Zoom Rescheduled from March 16 and 17
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study March 31, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study If there were ever a time for miracles, we are living in it. Our holy texts are filled with miraculous events that we often wave off as hyperbole or the work of imagination. However, while we may be doubtful of miracles, we can believe in the hope and optimism they provide in times of hardship. For our spring session of Wednesday ...
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service April 2, 2021 @ 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 Closed captioning will also be provided for this service on all platforms. We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan ... Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study April 3, 2021 @ 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 ...
Featured 10:30 am - 11:30 am Shabbat, Yizkor, and Passover Festival Service Featured April 3, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Shabbat, Yizkor, and Passover Festival Service On this Shabbat morning, we take the opportunity to remember those who live on in our memories and hearts as we conclude the Passover festival. This service will take place virtually on Zoom. It will also be available on our live stream. For this service, we will be using a different version of our prayer ... Free
Featured Featured February 28, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm POSTPONED – Drive-Thru Purim Carnival JBSC Find out more »
February 28, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 Online Find out more »
February 28, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 Online Find out more »
Featured Featured February 28, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Maurice Samuels Online Find out more »
March 8, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Women’s Forum: Hopes & Challenges in a Post-COVID Era Online Find out more »
Featured Featured March 9, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Erica Katz Online Find out more »
Featured Featured March 9, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Membership Reimagined: Congregational Commitment Information Session Online Find out more »
Featured Featured March 10, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Membership Reimagined: Congregational Commitment Information Session Online Find out more »
March 10, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CANCELED – Community Issues / Social Action Monthly Meeting Online Find out more »
Featured Featured March 10, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia Online Find out more »
Featured Featured March 16, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Congregational Conversations Online Find out more »
March 17, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Staying Connected: A Webinar for Tech Support Online Find out more »
Featured Featured March 21, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Kenneth S. Stern Online Find out more »
Featured Featured March 22, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Elections in Israel: Take Four Online Find out more »
Featured Featured March 22, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm WWHC’s Big Afikomen Cover Up Online Find out more »
Featured Featured March 25, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Behind the Music: Exploring Cantorial Gems & Showpieces Online Find out more »
Featured Featured March 28, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Passover Festival Service Online Find out more »
Featured Featured March 30, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Membership Reimagined: Congregational Commitment Online Chat Online Find out more »
Featured Featured March 31, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Membership Reimagined: Congregational Commitment Online Chat Online Find out more »
Featured Featured April 3, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Shabbat, Yizkor, and Passover Festival Service Free Online Find out more »
