Featured 9:30 am - 11:00 am ECC Fall Festival Featured October 26 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am ECC Fall Festival As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to crunch, join us for a fun-filled fall morning with games, activities, music, food, and more! This event is perfect for families with young children and is open to the entire community. Weather permitting, the fun will take place outdoors — so be sure to dress for the season. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) October 27 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 27 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 October 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 12 Jewish Questions is a learning community for adults – Jewish and non-Jewish – that draws upon 3,500 years of Jewish wisdom to deeply explore twelve of life’s most essential questions. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Mindfully October 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Mindfully We will explore how listening, thought, word, and deed reflect and shape the fullness of who we are. Drawing on Jewish texts, soulful chant, and accessible mindfulness practices, each class invites you to notice, awaken, and align your inner and outer lives with greater intention. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 28 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm WWHC Literary Club Presents: Allegra Goodman, “Isola” October 28 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm WWHC Literary Club Presents: Allegra Goodman, “Isola” New York Times bestselling author Allegra Goodman joins the Women of WHC to discuss her recent book Isola, a Reese's Book Club pick. Once destined for a prosperous life, French noblewoman Marguerite's future takes a dark turn when she is orphaned and placed under the guardianship of Jean Francois de la Rocque de Roberval, a volatile man she's never met Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) October 28 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) October 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple October 29 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple Children and caregivers connect and grow through interactive play, movement, songs, and games! Little ones explore emotions, practice sharing, develop empathy skills, build frustration tolerance, and cultivate resilience. Caregivers learn strategies for connection and co-regulation with their little ones, fostering a strong bond and supportive environment for social-emotional learning while creating cherished memories and building essential skills together! Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides October 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides Stroller Strides® is FIT4MOM DC’s all-levels total-body conditioning workout designed for caregivers with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout consists of strength training, cardio, and core restoration, all while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities, and fun! Your instructor is trained to meet you where you are mentally and physically and create space for ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) October 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) October 30 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) October 30 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC October 31 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for a weekly game of Mah Jongg on Fridays at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Everyone is welcome to try it out! You must become a WWHC member to play on an ongoing basis. For any questions or to confirm the time of this week’s game, please contact Hillary Blackton at hillary@divinelifeyoga.com $5 ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC October 31 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! Our clergy and community look forward to seeing you in person or via livestream. Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study November 1 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am 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. Learn More
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship November 1 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship Our Shabbat morning 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 Learn More
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Postponed The Besters Visit Rocklands Farm Winery November 1 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Postponed The Besters Visit Rocklands Farm Winery Spend the afternoon schmoozing with the Besters at Rocklands Farm Winery! Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group November 1 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group This informal, lay-led group gets together to discuss the Haftarah for that week. Starting with a read-through in English, the group shares questions, answers, and opinions. Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Faith is Action: Standing for Health, Justice, and Humanity November 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Faith is Action: Standing for Health, Justice, and Humanity In a time when rights are diminishing, safety nets for vulnerable communities are being dismantled, and healthcare research is under siege, the need for collective action is more urgent than ever. People of faith are called to act – not just to pray reflexively, but to live their prayers through action. Learn More
2025-11-03 Shutdown Relief Emergency Food Drive Shutdown Relief Emergency Food Drive November 3 - November 16 Shutdown Relief Emergency Food Drive So many in our community are feeling the effects of the government shutdown — from employees missing paychecks to SNAP recipients losing essential benefits. According to the Capital Area Food Bank, it's a perfect storm with this situation coming so close to the holiday season. Help us support our neighbors, either by shopping the Capital ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 3 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 3 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Strengthen Your Steps November 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Strengthen Your Steps For generations, the Jewish practice of mussar has helped guide people to a greater understanding of who they are and, more importantly, who they can be. Every other week, we'll come together as a whole group to learn and share ways we can cultivate inner qualities like acceptance, generosity, forgiveness, and gratitude. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 November 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 12 Jewish Questions is a learning community for adults – Jewish and non-Jewish – that draws upon 3,500 years of Jewish wisdom to deeply explore twelve of life’s most essential questions. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Mindfully November 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Mindfully We will explore how listening, thought, word, and deed reflect and shape the fullness of who we are. Drawing on Jewish texts, soulful chant, and accessible mindfulness practices, each class invites you to notice, awaken, and align your inner and outer lives with greater intention. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 4 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 4 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides November 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides Stroller Strides® is FIT4MOM DC’s all-levels total-body conditioning workout designed for caregivers with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout consists of strength training, cardio, and core restoration, all while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities, and fun! Your instructor is trained to meet you where you are mentally and physically and create space for ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: Joseph in Text, Art, & Song November 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: Joseph in Text, Art, & Song Joseph is not known as one of our patriarchs, and yet he gets an entire Broadway show made after him. What can his story teach us about our own strengths? Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Wednesdays @ Wonderland: Nina Willner, “The Boys in the Light” Featured November 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Wednesdays @ Wonderland: Nina Willner, “The Boys in the Light” Introducing a brand-new author series from WHC at Wonderland Books (7920 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda), an independent, women-owned bookstore. Celebrating Jewish voices with heartfelt storytelling and wit, each author will be in conversation with a member of our clergy. We can’t wait to see you there! Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 6 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 6 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
9:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Food & Friends November 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Food & Friends Join other WHC members volunteering to pack meals with Food & Friends, the only community-based organization in the D.C. region providing home-delivered medically tailored meals, medically tailored groceries and medical nutrition therapy to our neighbors living with cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other serious illnesses. Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC November 7 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for a weekly game of Mah Jongg on Fridays at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Everyone is welcome to try it out! You must become a WWHC member to play on an ongoing basis. For any questions or to confirm the time of this week’s game, please contact Hillary Blackton at hillary@divinelifeyoga.com $5 ... Learn More
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner November 7 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner Friday night services are a fun, fulfilling event for families with young children (or grandchildren). Held twice each month (once at each of our locations), these evenings begin with an engaging, interactive Tot Shabbat service, which lasts about a half-hour and teaches Jewish prayers, traditions, and rituals through songs, stories, and art projects. Following the ... Learn More
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Shabbat@WHC featuring Metro Minyan November 7 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Shabbat@WHC featuring Metro Minyan We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! Our clergy and community look forward to seeing you in person or via livestream. Learn More
Featured 10:00 am - 11:30 am Young Family Shabbat Featured November 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Young Family Shabbat Families with young children (ideal for ages 0-5) are invited to join us for a beautiful and fun Shabbat experience, complete with a delicious bagel breakfast. Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study November 8 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am 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. Learn More
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship November 8 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship Our Shabbat morning 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 Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group November 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group This informal, lay-led group gets together to discuss the Haftarah for that week. Starting with a read-through in English, the group shares questions, answers, and opinions. Learn More
Featured 11:00 am - 3:30 pm A Celebration of Sisterhood! Featured November 9 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm A Celebration of Sisterhood! Join us for camaraderie, fun, and giving as we toast 120 years of the Women of Washington Hebrew Congregation! Learn More
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ETY Paints the Town! November 9 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ETY Paints the Town! Join us for an ETY (Elementary Temple Youth) event of the year! This is the perfect chance to strengthen friendships from class and make new friends too! Stick around after religious school for pizza lunch and then dive into a fun, hands-on paint activity you won’t want to miss! Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 10 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 10 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 10 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kristallnacht Commemoration November 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kristallnacht Commemoration On November 9-10, 1938, Nazi leaders unleashed a series of pogroms against the Jewish population in Germany and other occupied land. This event came to be called Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) because of the shattered glass littering the streets after the vandalism and destruction of Jewish-owned businesses, synagogues, and homes. Join our interfaith partners for a special service to mark the anniversary of this terrible event. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 November 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 12 Jewish Questions is a learning community for adults – Jewish and non-Jewish – that draws upon 3,500 years of Jewish wisdom to deeply explore twelve of life’s most essential questions. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Mindfully November 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Mindfully We will explore how listening, thought, word, and deed reflect and shape the fullness of who we are. Drawing on Jewish texts, soulful chant, and accessible mindfulness practices, each class invites you to notice, awaken, and align your inner and outer lives with greater intention. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 11 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 11 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides November 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides Stroller Strides® is FIT4MOM DC’s all-levels total-body conditioning workout designed for caregivers with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout consists of strength training, cardio, and core restoration, all while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities, and fun! Your instructor is trained to meet you where you are mentally and physically and create space for ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: Joseph in Text, Art, & Song November 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: Joseph in Text, Art, & Song Joseph is not known as one of our patriarchs, and yet he gets an entire Broadway show made after him. What can his story teach us about our own strengths? Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Virtual Support for Federal Workers: Emotional Health and Practical Steps November 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Virtual Support for Federal Workers: Emotional Health and Practical Steps As a Temple member, Washington Hebrew Congregation is your community, offering support and connection through life’s joys, sorrows, and moments of questioning. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 13 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH November 13 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH Volunteer with us as we help feed families at the NIH Children’s Inn, where families stay when children receive experimental treatment on campus. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 13 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Veterans Shabbat@WHC Featured November 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Veterans Shabbat@WHC We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! Our clergy and community look forward to seeing you in person or via livestream. Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC November 14 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for a weekly game of Mah Jongg on Fridays at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Everyone is welcome to try it out! You must become a WWHC member to play on an ongoing basis. For any questions or to confirm the time of this week’s game, please contact Hillary Blackton at hillary@divinelifeyoga.com $5 ... Learn More
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Social Justice Discussion: Immigration November 14 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Social Justice Discussion: Immigration In light of congregants' experiences in the area recently, November's post-Shabbat@WHC discussion will focus on how to respond if you witness an ICE arrest and ways to support impacted community members. We will also provide information about upcoming training sessions on Knowing Your Rights, learning what to do when witnessing an ICE abduction, and how ... Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study November 15 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am 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. Learn More
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship November 15 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship Our Shabbat morning 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 Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group November 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group This informal, lay-led group gets together to discuss the Haftarah for that week. Starting with a read-through in English, the group shares questions, answers, and opinions. Learn More
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series: Jonathan Horn, “The Fate of the Generals” November 16 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series: Jonathan Horn, “The Fate of the Generals” Bestselling author and former White House presidential speechwriter Jonathan Horn talks about his recent book, "The Fate of the Generals: MacArthur, Wainwright, and the Epic Battle for the Philippines." Described as a "riveting" read by The Wall Street Journal, this World War II story is one of bravery, survival, and sacrifice — the vow Douglas MacArthur made to return to the Philippines and the oath his fellow general Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright made to stay with his men there whatever the cost. Learn More
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ETY Paints the Town! November 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ETY Paints the Town! Join us for an ETY (Elementary Temple Youth) event of the year! This is the perfect chance to strengthen friendships from class and make new friends too! Stick around after religious school for pizza lunch and then dive into a fun, hands-on paint activity you won’t want to miss! Learn More
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Emergency Food Packing to Support SNAP Recipients November 16 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Emergency Food Packing to Support SNAP Recipients This Special Hunger Project Food Packing event is designed to support those who have lost SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. Learn More
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm WHC In the DMV: Bingo With Seniors November 16 @ 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm WHC In the DMV: Bingo With Seniors BINGO - That's the name of the game, as our volunteers will spend a couple of hours at the Charles E. Smith Life Communities on the second Sunday of most months, volunteering to play bingo with some of our Jewish seniors (what a mitzvah!) Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 17 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 17 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm WHC Israel Family Trip Interest Meeting November 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm WHC Israel Family Trip Interest Meeting Embark on an unforgettable journey through Israel on this trip scheduled for August 2 - August 12, 2026. With fellow WHC families and Cantor Susan Bortnick, we will take in the sights, sounds, and spirit of our shared Jewish homeland. This trip is open to families of all ages and stages Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Strengthen Your Steps November 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Strengthen Your Steps For generations, the Jewish practice of mussar has helped guide people to a greater understanding of who they are and, more importantly, who they can be. Every other week, we'll come together as a whole group to learn and share ways we can cultivate inner qualities like acceptance, generosity, forgiveness, and gratitude. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 November 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 12 Jewish Questions is a learning community for adults – Jewish and non-Jewish – that draws upon 3,500 years of Jewish wisdom to deeply explore twelve of life’s most essential questions. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Mindfully November 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Mindfully We will explore how listening, thought, word, and deed reflect and shape the fullness of who we are. Drawing on Jewish texts, soulful chant, and accessible mindfulness practices, each class invites you to notice, awaken, and align your inner and outer lives with greater intention. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 18 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm WWHC Literary Club Presents: Meg Clayton, “Typewriter Beach” November 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm WWHC Literary Club Presents: Meg Clayton, “Typewriter Beach” Women of Washington Hebrew Congregation Literary Club welcomes Meg Clayton to discuss her recent novel, "Typewriter Beach" — a tale of ideas and ideals, passion and persistence, creativity, politics, and family, and two women separated by generations. In graceful prose and with an intimate understanding of human nature, Clayton captures the joys and frustrations of being a writer, being a woman, being a star, and being in love. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 18 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides November 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides Stroller Strides® is FIT4MOM DC’s all-levels total-body conditioning workout designed for caregivers with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout consists of strength training, cardio, and core restoration, all while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities, and fun! Your instructor is trained to meet you where you are mentally and physically and create space for ... Learn More
11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn: The Jewish Origins of Broadway November 19 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn: The Jewish Origins of Broadway From Yiddish Theater to Tin Pan Alley to the Great White Way, Jewish composers, lyricists, and playwrights helped to shape the genre of American Musical Theater and provided more of the repertoire of the Great American Songbook than any other group despite representing only 2% of the American populous. Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: Joseph in Text, Art, & Song November 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: Joseph in Text, Art, & Song Joseph is not known as one of our patriarchs, and yet he gets an entire Broadway show made after him. What can his story teach us about our own strengths? Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm 2239 Outing: Fiddler on the Roof November 19 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm 2239 Outing: Fiddler on the Roof Tradition... tradition! Now that the song's stuck in your head, you might as well join us for Fiddler on the Roof at Signature Theatre. We’ve reserved a block of 10 seats, so don’t wait to snag yours. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) November 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 20 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) November 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC November 21 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for a weekly game of Mah Jongg on Fridays at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Everyone is welcome to try it out! You must become a WWHC member to play on an ongoing basis. For any questions or to confirm the time of this week’s game, please contact Hillary Blackton at hillary@divinelifeyoga.com $5 ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner – JBSC November 21 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner – JBSC Our clergy and song leader make going to Friday night services a fun, fulfilling event for families with young children (or grandchildren). Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC November 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! Our clergy and community look forward to seeing you in person or via livestream. Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 November 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 12 Jewish Questions is a learning community for adults – Jewish and non-Jewish – that draws upon 3,500 years of Jewish wisdom to deeply explore twelve of life’s most essential questions. Learn More
Featured 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Federal Workforce Gathering Featured November 21 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Federal Workforce Gathering As a Temple member, Washington Hebrew Congregation is your community, offering support and connection through life’s joys, sorrows, and moments of questioning. Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study November 22 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am 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. Learn More
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Postponed Wellness Shabbaton November 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Postponed Wellness Shabbaton Join members of WHC’s clergy, and local specialists, for a rejuvenating Shabbat experience focused on mind, body, and soul. Step away from the busyness of life and re-connect with your community and yourself through movement, meditation, art, nutrition and so much more. Come with an open mind and leave feeling refreshed and uplifted. Learn More
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship November 22 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship Our Shabbat morning 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 Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group November 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group This informal, lay-led group gets together to discuss the Haftarah for that week. Starting with a read-through in English, the group shares questions, answers, and opinions. Learn More
2025-11-23 Holiday Toy Drive Holiday Toy Drive November 23 - December 19 Holiday Toy Drive Bring holiday cheer to a child with the gift of a new toy! All toys will be donated to children at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. Learn More
2025-11-23 Winter Coat Drive Winter Coat Drive November 23 - December 19 Winter Coat Drive Bring holiday cheer to a child with the gift of a new toy! All toys will be donated to children at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. Learn More
Featured 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday Stuffing 2025 Featured November 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday Stuffing 2025 One of WHC’s favorite tikkun olam traditions is back: helping those in need in our area have a happy Thanksgiving. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 November 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 12 Jewish Questions is a learning community for adults – Jewish and non-Jewish – that draws upon 3,500 years of Jewish wisdom to deeply explore twelve of life’s most essential questions. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides November 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides Stroller Strides® is FIT4MOM DC’s all-levels total-body conditioning workout designed for caregivers with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout consists of strength training, cardio, and core restoration, all while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities, and fun! Your instructor is trained to meet you where you are mentally and physically and create space for ... Learn More
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Meal Prep November 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Meal Prep In partnership with Annunciation Catholic Church and St. Alban's Episcopal Church, we will prepare and serve a warm, delicious, Thanksgiving meal, to anyone who needs one! This year, St. Alban's will host the event (3001 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016). Volunteers are needed to help set up the space on Wednesday, November 26 (as ... Learn More
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Meal November 27 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Meal In partnership with Annunciation Catholic Church and St. Alban's Episcopal Church, we will prepare and serve a warm, delicious, Thanksgiving meal, to anyone who needs one! This year, St. Alban's will host the event (3001 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016). Meals will be served from 12 pm - 2 pm No need to RSVP ... Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC November 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for a weekly game of Mah Jongg on Fridays at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Everyone is welcome to try it out! You must become a WWHC member to play on an ongoing basis. For any questions or to confirm the time of this week’s game, please contact Hillary Blackton at hillary@divinelifeyoga.com $5 ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC November 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! Our clergy and community look forward to seeing you in person or via livestream. Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study November 29 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am 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. Learn More
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship November 29 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship Our Shabbat morning 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 Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group November 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group This informal, lay-led group gets together to discuss the Haftarah for that week. Starting with a read-through in English, the group shares questions, answers, and opinions. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) December 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Winter 2025-26) December 1 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Winter 2025-26) Having a new baby is an incredible miracle and simcha (joy!)…and it brings with it big changes and challenges! Join Stephanie Tankel, WHC’s Director of Lifelong Learning, for an opportunity to build community with other moms as you share, vent, celebrate, and more. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) December 1 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) December 1 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) December 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Strengthen Your Steps December 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Strengthen Your Steps For generations, the Jewish practice of mussar has helped guide people to a greater understanding of who they are and, more importantly, who they can be. Every other week, we'll come together as a whole group to learn and share ways we can cultivate inner qualities like acceptance, generosity, forgiveness, and gratitude. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 December 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 12 Jewish Questions is a learning community for adults – Jewish and non-Jewish – that draws upon 3,500 years of Jewish wisdom to deeply explore twelve of life’s most essential questions. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Pregnancy Group (Winter 2026) December 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Pregnancy Group (Winter 2026) Join us for conversations about the wonders, awe, frustrations, and ridiculousness of pregnancy. For our first sessions, we will get to know each other over dinner, along with other Mondays@Macomb participants. We will then transition into our own private space for our group conversations. Later in the program, we will gather for Shabbat with partners ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) December 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) December 2 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) December 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm WHECTY Cookie Baking December 2 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm WHECTY Cookie Baking Help make the holiday season a little sweeter for our neighbors in need! The cookies we bake will go to So What Else, a local non-profit that donates surplus food to families facing food insecurity. All teens are welcome for the cookie baking (and tasting!) ahead of WHECTY's regular meeting. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) December 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Issues/Social Action (CISA) Meeting December 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Issues/Social Action (CISA) Meeting Whether you are looking for stimulating discussion or direct involvement in projects and activities, we hope you will join us. Members of the committee are the Temple’s liaisons with community religious and social service organizations. We plan and run several major annual congregational events, including Martin Luther King Jr. Shabbat and Day of Service and ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) December 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides December 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides Stroller Strides® is FIT4MOM DC’s all-levels total-body conditioning workout designed for caregivers with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout consists of strength training, cardio, and core restoration, all while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities, and fun! Your instructor is trained to meet you where you are mentally and physically and create space for ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: Joseph in Text, Art, & Song December 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: Joseph in Text, Art, & Song Joseph is not known as one of our patriarchs, and yet he gets an entire Broadway show made after him. What can his story teach us about our own strengths? Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) December 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) December 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) December 4 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) December 4 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. Learn More
9:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Food & Friends December 5 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Food & Friends Join other WHC members volunteering to pack meals with Food & Friends, the only community-based organization in the D.C. region providing home-delivered medically tailored meals, medically tailored groceries and medical nutrition therapy to our neighbors living with cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other serious illnesses. Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC December 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for a weekly game of Mah Jongg on Fridays at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Everyone is welcome to try it out! You must become a WWHC member to play on an ongoing basis. For any questions or to confirm the time of this week’s game, please contact Hillary Blackton at hillary@divinelifeyoga.com $5 ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Besters’ “AI Made Simple” Workshop December 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Besters’ “AI Made Simple” Workshop Are you hearing a lot about “Artificial Intelligence,” wondering what all the fuss is about, and how you could use it to make your life easier? Join Zach, the founder of ZTech LLC, for a friendly, easy-to-understand seminar specifically designed for older adults. You'll learn how to use AI tools — like ChatGPT and Gemini — to make everyday tasks faster and simpler. Learn More
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Shabbat@WHC with Becky Mann featuring Metro Minyan December 5 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Shabbat@WHC with Becky Mann featuring Metro Minyan We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! Our clergy and community look forward to seeing you in person or via livestream. Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study December 6 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am 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. Learn More
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship December 6 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship Our Shabbat morning 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 Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group December 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group This informal, lay-led group gets together to discuss the Haftarah for that week. Starting with a read-through in English, the group shares questions, answers, and opinions. Learn More
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Vodka, Babka and Latkes with Cantor Mann & WWHC December 6 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Vodka, Babka and Latkes with Cantor Mann & WWHC Together we sing, learn, and journey through the rich legacy of Debbie Friedman‘s music with visiting Cantor Becky Mann, whose cantorial thesis was called “The Ripples of Debbie Friedman.” Learn More
October 28 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm WWHC Literary Club Presents: Allegra Goodman, “Isola” Online Only Find out more »
November 1 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Postponed The Besters Visit Rocklands Farm Winery Non-WHC Site Find out more »
November 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Faith is Action: Standing for Health, Justice, and Humanity Non-WHC Site Find out more »
November 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: Joseph in Text, Art, & Song Online Only Find out more »
Featured November 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Wednesdays @ Wonderland: Nina Willner, “The Boys in the Light” Non-WHC Site Find out more »
November 7 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Shabbat@WHC featuring Metro Minyan Temple & Livestream Find out more »
November 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: Joseph in Text, Art, & Song Online Only Find out more »
November 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Virtual Support for Federal Workers: Emotional Health and Practical Steps Online Only Find out more »
November 13 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH Non-WHC Site Find out more »
November 16 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series: Jonathan Horn, “The Fate of the Generals” Temple Find out more »
November 16 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Emergency Food Packing to Support SNAP Recipients JBSC Find out more »
November 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm WWHC Literary Club Presents: Meg Clayton, “Typewriter Beach” Online Only Find out more »
November 19 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn: The Jewish Origins of Broadway Temple Find out more »
November 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: Joseph in Text, Art, & Song Online Only Find out more »
December 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Issues/Social Action (CISA) Meeting JBSC & Zoom Find out more »
December 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: Joseph in Text, Art, & Song Online Only Find out more »
December 5 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Shabbat@WHC with Becky Mann featuring Metro Minyan Temple & Livestream Find out more »
December 6 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Vodka, Babka and Latkes with Cantor Mann & WWHC Non-WHC Site Find out more »
