10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series FIT4MOM Stroller Strides March 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series 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
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple April 2 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series 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
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recently Released Hostages Share Their Stories April 3 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recently Released Hostages Share Their Stories They were just freed. Now, they are ready to speak. It is with immense urgency and sacred responsibility that we bear witness to their stories — with the love and strength of our community. Learn More
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Besters Book Club: Sara Goodman Confino, “Don’t Forget to Write” April 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Besters Book Club: Sara Goodman Confino, “Don’t Forget to Write” This captivating novel follows Marilyn, a rebellious young woman in 1960 who is sent to live with her formidable great-aunt Ada after rejecting a shotgun marriage. What begins as a summer of strict rules and matchmaking schemes turns into a transformative journey of self-discovery, unexpected romance, and a deep bond between two women from different generations. Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC April 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series 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 Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner April 4 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series 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 - 8:30 pm Event Series Shabbat@WHC April 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Shabbat@WHC REMINDER: Everything starts 30 minutes later than usual this week We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! At 6:30 pm and again after the service: Have something to eat (to tide you over or as your dinner), a drink (we offer a full bar, plus non-alcoholic options), and connect with ... Learn More
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 2239 Hosts a Conversation with Rabbi Naama Dafni April 5 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 2239 Hosts a Conversation with Rabbi Naama Dafni Just ahead of Passover, grab a bagel and chat with Rabbi Naama Dafni from WHC's twin congregation in Israel, Or Hadash. Learn about the latest goings on in Israel, the upcoming World Zionist Congress elections, or anything else you want to learn about. Registration is free, but required so we know how much food to ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group April 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series 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 Event Series FIT4MOM Stroller Strides April 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series 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 - 12:30 pm Event Series New Moms Group (Spring 2025) April 7 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Event Series New Moms Group (Spring 2025) 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. Each week includes a chance to check in through the lens of a specific theme and a baby-friendly art project (think fun art therapy!). There’s always snacks, coffee, tea, and really wonderful company. Moms are invited to come with their babies – or without! Learn More
11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Naama Dafni April 7 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Naama Dafni Rabbi Naama Dafni from our twin congregation Or Hadash in Haifa will be in D.C. for a few days, and would love to meet and share a meal with you. Learn from her about what's going on in Israel right now, or ask her what else may be on your mind. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple April 9 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series 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
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Canceled Mah Jongg with WWHC April 11 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Canceled 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group April 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series 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 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm WHC Community & 2239 Passover Seder Featured April 12 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm WHC Community & 2239 Passover Seder Gather with friends, neighbors, and loved ones to celebrate the story of liberation, resilience, and hope at our annual Community Passover Seder! Whether you’re new to Passover or have celebrated for years, our inclusive Seder will welcome all with open arms. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series FIT4MOM Stroller Strides April 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series 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 - 12:30 pm Event Series New Moms Group (Spring 2025) April 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Event Series New Moms Group (Spring 2025) 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. Each week includes a chance to check in through the lens of a specific theme and a baby-friendly art project (think fun art therapy!). There’s always snacks, coffee, tea, and really wonderful company. Moms are invited to come with their babies – or without! Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC April 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series 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 - 10:00 pm Social Justice Dinner & Discussion April 18 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Social Justice Dinner & Discussion Join WHC members who care about tikkun olam and social justice after Shabbat Services for a light dinner, dessert, and discussion on how we can use our voices to ensure our Edlavitch-Tyser Early Childhood Center (E-T ECC) preschool teachers in D.C. are paid a fair wage. Learn More
Featured 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Young Family Shabbat – Passover Edition Featured April 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Young Family Shabbat – Passover Edition 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group April 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series 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 Event Series FIT4MOM Stroller Strides April 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series 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 - 12:30 pm Event Series New Moms Group (Spring 2025) April 21 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Event Series New Moms Group (Spring 2025) 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. Each week includes a chance to check in through the lens of a specific theme and a baby-friendly art project (think fun art therapy!). There’s always snacks, coffee, tea, and really wonderful company. Moms are invited to come with their babies – or without! Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Caregiver-Child Play Dates at JBSC April 22 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Caregiver-Child Play Dates at JBSC 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
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Women of WHC Literary Club: Rachel Beanland, “The House Is On Fire” April 22 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Women of WHC Literary Club: Rachel Beanland, “The House Is On Fire” Join us for an engaging evening with Rachel Beanland, author of The House Is On Fire, a gripping historical novel that reimagines the devastating Richmond Theater Fire of 1811. Through the perspectives of four vividly drawn characters, Beanland masterfully explores survival, resilience, and the unexpected choices made in moments of crisis. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple April 23 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series 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
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC April 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series 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 Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner April 25 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner Our clergy and song leader make going to Friday night services a fun, fulfilling event for families with young children (or grandchildren). Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group April 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series 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 - 6:00 pm HavDOGlah! April 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm HavDOGlah! Join WHC for our 3rd annual celebration of all things dogs and Shabbat on Saturday, April 26, at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center, from 5-6 pm. There is no charge to attend, but please pre-register so we know how many people (and pets) to expect. This event is planned by WHECTY (WHC’s youth group), with special thanks to WHC Brotherhood for sponsoring. Learn More
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Women of WHC Judiaca Shop Pop-Up April 27 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Women of WHC Judiaca Shop Pop-Up Looking for the perfect Jewish gift or ritual item? Whether you need a tallit for a b'nei mitzvah, a mezuzah to bless a new home, or a unique piece of Judaica to mark a special occasion, the Women of WHC Judaica Shop has you covered! Learn More
9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series Bereavement Support Group April 27 @ 9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series Bereavement Support Group In moments of profound loss, the journey through grief can feel isolating, overwhelming, and deeply personal. At Washington Hebrew Congregation, we recognize the vital importance of communal support in navigating these difficult times. That's why we are proud to introduce our reimagined Bereavement Support Group — a sanctuary where congregants can gather to share, learn, ... Learn More
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series ETY Celebrates Israel’s 77th Birthday April 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series ETY Celebrates Israel’s 77th Birthday Attention all 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders! Join ETY to celebrate Israel’s 77th birthday! Experience Israeli culture through exciting activities like IDF obstacle courses, creating an edible map of Israel, going on an archaeological dig, and making art. Stick around after religious school for pizza and birthday fun! Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series FIT4MOM Stroller Strides April 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series 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 - 12:30 pm Event Series New Moms Group (Spring 2025) April 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Event Series New Moms Group (Spring 2025) 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. Each week includes a chance to check in through the lens of a specific theme and a baby-friendly art project (think fun art therapy!). There’s always snacks, coffee, tea, and really wonderful company. Moms are invited to come with their babies – or without! Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Caregiver-Child Play Dates at JBSC April 29 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Caregiver-Child Play Dates at JBSC 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
11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn: Musical Midrash April 29 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn: Musical Midrash Join Cantor Hamstra to discover how modern musical Midrash weaves music and storytelling together to deepen our understanding of iconic Torah passages. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple April 30 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series 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
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC May 2 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series 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 Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner May 2 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series 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
Featured 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series 2239 Metro Minyan Shabbat at Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Featured May 2 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series 2239 Metro Minyan Shabbat at Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum D.C.’s Jewish landscape has changed drastically over the past few years. Jewish 20s and 30s who used to solely live in Dupont or Capitol Hill, have now migrated to such foreign lands as Arlington and Montgomery County. The pandemic ignited this migration, along with a deeper and more widespread search for authentic spirituality. Young Jewish ... Learn More
Featured 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Young Family Shabbat Featured May 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group May 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series 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
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Besters Winery Visit May 3 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Besters Winery Visit Time to talk terroir, tasting notes, and more as we head to Rocklands Farm Winery in Poolesville, Maryland. Rocklands is a family-owned winery and working farm, sitting on 34 beautiful acres of Maryland countryside bordering Seneca Creek State Park. Located only 30 minutes from D.C. and 20 minutes from Bethesda and Northern Virginia. Learn More
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April 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Besters Book Club: Sara Goodman Confino, “Don’t Forget to Write” JBSC Find out more »
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April 22 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Women of WHC Literary Club: Rachel Beanland, “The House Is On Fire” Online Find out more »
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