10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides October 1, 2025 @ 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
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Kol Nidrei Family Service October 1, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Kol Nidrei Family Service
9:00 am - 10:00 am Yom Kippur Preschool Service – Temple October 2, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Yom Kippur Preschool Service – Temple
9:00 am - 10:00 am Yom Kippur Preschool Service – JBSC October 2, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Yom Kippur Preschool Service – JBSC
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2025) October 3, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2025) Having a new baby is an incredible miracle and simcha (joy!)…and it brings with it big changes and challenges! Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group October 4, 2025 @ 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 - 1:00 pm Decorate the Bimah with the Women of WHC October 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Decorate the Bimah with the Women of WHC Join the Women of WHC for a morning of camaraderie and fun as we decorate the Temple bimah for Sukkot! We will be rewarded with a lovely lunch when our "work" is done. All our welcome — no design expertise needed! Registration is required. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers who help decorate. Learn More
Featured 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Film Screening: “Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief” Featured October 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Film Screening: “Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief” This gripping documentary traces the rise, fall, and astonishing postwar resurgence of notorious Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse, who helped Hitler's right-hand man Hermann Göring amass a vast collection of stolen art in Europe during World War II. Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm So You Sent Your Kid to College: A Sukkot Gathering October 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm So You Sent Your Kid to College: A Sukkot Gathering Did you just drop your firstborn off at college and are wondering what to do now that the refrigerator isn’t emptied as soon as it’s filled? Or maybe they’ve left home to start a career, or a bought a one-way ticket to Australia. If you’ve suddenly found yourself with one less person in your household, ... Learn More
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Sukkot Luncheon for WHC Seniors October 7, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Sukkot Luncheon for WHC Seniors Join us at Temple starting at 10:30 am for the traditional Sukkot Festival Service followed by a bagel brunch at 11:30 am. Cost is $18 for WHC members, $25 for all others Finances should never be a reason for someone to be unable to participate. Please reach out to Cantor Hamstra (shamstra@whctemple.org or call 202-362-7100) ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sukkot Celebrations – WHECTY Board Parents October 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sukkot Celebrations – WHECTY Board Parents Parents of students involved in the WHECTY program are invited to a special Sukkot get-together celebration. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple October 8, 2025 @ 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 FIT4MOM Stroller Strides October 8, 2025 @ 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 - 9:00 pm Sukkot Celebrations — Special Sustaining Members October 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sukkot Celebrations — Special Sustaining Members We invite new Sustaining Members and current Sustaining Members who have increased their level this year to an appreciation Sukkot celebration. Contact Director of Member Engagement Jennifer Millstone at jmillstone@whctemple.org with any questions. Learn More
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sips in the Sukkah with WWHC October 9, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sips in the Sukkah with WWHC The Women of WHC are once again organizing this fun-filled gathering at the home of Rabbis Sue Shankman and Michael Namath. Small bites, desserts and festive drinks will be served. New and prospective WWHC members are warmly welcome! Questions? Contact Ellen Barth at ellenbarth63@gmail.com. Learn More
Featured 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sukkah of Hope Featured October 9, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sukkah of Hope Please join survivors of captivity and hostage families for a powerful commemoration event marking two years since October 7. Thursday, October 9th 6:30 PM Location upon registration Together, we will honor the memory of those we lost and stand in solidarity with the families of those still held in captivity. This meaningful evening will include ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2025) October 10, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2025) Having a new baby is an incredible miracle and simcha (joy!)…and it brings with it big changes and challenges! Learn More
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sukkot Celebrations – LGBTQ+ Brunch October 11, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sukkot Celebrations – LGBTQ+ Brunch The LGBTQ+ community comes together for a lovely afternoon brunch in Rabbi Fischel’s sukkah, so come by for some bagels, Sukkot-themed mimosa bar, community, friends, and Shabbat! Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group October 11, 2025 @ 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
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Cookie Baking & Havdalah with Jr. WHECTY October 11, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Cookie Baking & Havdalah with Jr. WHECTY This Jr. WHECTY event includes pizza, drinks, cookie baking and decorating, games and will conclude with a Havdalah experience. The cost is $35 per child. This is the ultimate combination of Jewish, fun, and friendship! Learn More
Featured 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Harvest & Hops Featured October 11, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Harvest & Hops What better way to celebrate Sukkot than a beer tasting trip to a working farm growing hops, herbs, vegetables, and more! Learn More
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sukkot Celebrations – New Members October 12, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sukkot Celebrations – New Members We invite you to get to know your WHC clergy, leadership, staff, and other new Temple members over light hors d'oeuvres, dessert, and drinks! Contact Director of Member Engagement Jennifer Millstone at jmillstone@whctemple.org with any questions. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple October 15, 2025 @ 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 FIT4MOM Stroller Strides October 15, 2025 @ 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
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner – JBSC October 17, 2025 @ 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group October 18, 2025 @ 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 - 11:30 am Fairytale STEM Adventure with Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School! October 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Fairytale STEM Adventure with Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School! Join Washington Hebrew Congregation and Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School for a magical hands-on family event where stories and science come together! We'll dive into the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs and challenge ourselves to design and build a mini house that just might withstand the Big Bad Wolf’s huffing and puffing. Learn More
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Brotherhood TopGolf October 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Brotherhood TopGolf All WHC men and their families are invited for a great afternoon at TopGolf in Germantown. Enjoy friendly competition and delicious food as we kick off a new year and a new era of Brotherhood at WHC. Cost also includes a lifetime membership to TopGolf. Space is limited, so don’t miss out! Register by October 14 ... Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple October 22, 2025 @ 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 FIT4MOM Stroller Strides October 22, 2025 @ 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
Featured 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Federal Workforce Gathering Featured October 24, 2025 @ 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group October 25, 2025 @ 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 9:30 am - 11:00 am ECC Fall Festival Featured October 26, 2025 @ 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
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm WWHC Literary Club Presents: Allegra Goodman, “Isola” October 28, 2025 @ 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
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple October 29, 2025 @ 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 FIT4MOM Stroller Strides October 29, 2025 @ 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
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Postponed The Besters Visit Rocklands Farm Winery November 1, 2025 @ 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, 2025 @ 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
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October 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Fairytale STEM Adventure with Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School! Temple Find out more »
October 25, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group Online Only Find out more »
October 28, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm WWHC Literary Club Presents: Allegra Goodman, “Isola” Online Only Find out more »
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