3:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHECTY Surprise Party April 26 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHECTY Surprise Party A fun program open to all 8-12 graders where you’ll have no idea what we’re doing or where we are going until we get there! We’ll provide the list of things to bring and some clues, but where we’ll end up, that’s the surprise! Learn More
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm WHC Book Club Discussion of Noa Tishby’s “Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth” April 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm WHC Book Club Discussion of Noa Tishby’s “Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth” Join Rabbi Sue Shankman for a rich discussion of Noa Tishby's Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth — the perfect companion read ahead of An Evening with Noa Tishby on May 6. Come ready to dig into the history, ask the hard questions, and explore what it means to engage with Israel thoughtfully in today's world. Learn More
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great Israeli Scripture April 27 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great Israeli Scripture With a similar structure to the Great American Scripture class, this continues the previous conversations, but through an Israeli lens. You’ll read and discuss traditional and contemporary writers thoughts on Israel. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm WHC Book Club Discussion of Noa Tishby’s “Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth” April 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm WHC Book Club Discussion of Noa Tishby’s “Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth” Join Rabbi Sue Shankman for a rich discussion of Noa Tishby's Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth — the perfect companion read ahead of An Evening with Noa Tishby on May 6. Come ready to dig into the history, ask the hard questions, and explore what it means to engage with Israel thoughtfully in today's world. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple April 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
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Spring 2026) May 1 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Spring 2026) 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. Each week includes a chance to check in through the lens of a specific ... Learn More
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner May 1 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group May 2 @ 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 - 5:00 pm HavDOGlah! May 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm HavDOGlah! Calling all pups (and their people!)… HavDOGlah is back! Join WHC for our 4th annual celebration of "all things dogs" and Shabbat on Saturday, May 2, at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center, from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Lag B’Omer Play Date May 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Lag B’Omer Play Date Families with young children are invited to join the Rabbi Joseph Weinberg Early Childhood Center (RJW ECC) and Jewish Family Ambassadors (JFA) for a festive Lag B’Omer playdate at JBSC! Lag Ba’Omer is a joyful holiday often celebrated around bonfires, BBQs, and fireworks. It celebrates the 33rd day of the "omer" - the time of ... Learn More
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2239 Lag B’Omer May 3 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2239 Lag B’Omer Calling all young professionals ages 22-39! Come commemorate Lag B'Omer with an afternoon of bonfires, music, and fun. Whether you've never celebrated Lag B'Omer or you have your own annual tradition, you're in for a sweet treat! Learn More
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great Israeli Scripture May 4 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great Israeli Scripture With a similar structure to the Great American Scripture class, this continues the previous conversations, but through an Israeli lens. You’ll read and discuss traditional and contemporary writers thoughts on Israel. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple May 6 @ 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
Featured 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm An Evening with Noa Tishby Featured May 6 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm An Evening with Noa Tishby Noa Tishby is a two-time New York Times best-selling author and Israel’s former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism and Delegitimization. Learn More
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Spring 2026) May 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Spring 2026) 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. Each week includes a chance to check in through the lens of a specific ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group May 9 @ 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
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great Israeli Scripture May 11 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great Israeli Scripture With a similar structure to the Great American Scripture class, this continues the previous conversations, but through an Israeli lens. You’ll read and discuss traditional and contemporary writers thoughts on Israel. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple May 13 @ 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
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm WHECTY Banquet May 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm WHECTY Banquet We welcome all current and future WHECTY board members and families to reflect on the past year and look ahead to next year. We will also induct the board for 2026-2027! We cannot wait to celebrate! Learn More
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm An Evening of Inspiration and Fun with WWHC May 13 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm An Evening of Inspiration and Fun with WWHC Enjoy some notable Italian wine during the “meet and greet,” followed by a brief, but beautifully meaningful service where new members to our board will be welcomed and “installed.” An informal dinner will follow, featuring offerings catering to all palates and dietary needs. (Check out the specific menu on the registration page.) Foodies and the ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Spring 2026) May 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Spring 2026) 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. Each week includes a chance to check in through the lens of a specific ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner – JBSC May 15 @ 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 May 16 @ 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 - 1:30 pm Postponed WHC Cycling Club May 17 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Postponed WHC Cycling Club The WHC Connections Cycling Club is back in the saddle — and we'd love for you to join us for our first ride of the season! Learn More
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great Israeli Scripture May 18 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great Israeli Scripture With a similar structure to the Great American Scripture class, this continues the previous conversations, but through an Israeli lens. You’ll read and discuss traditional and contemporary writers thoughts on Israel. Learn More
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm WWHC & Gen X Mah Jongg May 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm WWHC & Gen X Mah Jongg Mah Jongg is all the rage right now, and we’re adding more opportunities to gather and play at WHC. Join us! Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple May 20 @ 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
11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn: The Bill Klein Quartet May 20 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn: The Bill Klein Quartet Enjoy a delicious lunch with WHC member Bill Klein and his jazz band! Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group May 23 @ 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 Besters Tour the Jewish War Veterans Museum May 26 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Besters Tour the Jewish War Veterans Museum Join us for a rare opportunity to hear living history from someone who served during pivotal moments of World War II. We will start with a guided tour of the National Museum of American Jewish Military History (1811 R St. NW, Washington DC 20009), followed by a conversation and Q&A with 101-year-old Jewish WWII veteran Corporal ... Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple May 27 @ 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group May 30 @ 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
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pregnancy Group (Summer 2026) June 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pregnancy Group (Summer 2026) Join us for conversations about the wonders, awe, frustrations, and ridiculousness of pregnancy. For our first sessions, we will gather over Zoom to get to know each other and share aspects of our journey, all within a Jewish lens. Later in the program, we will gather for dinner as a cohort, share Shabbat with partners and families, and experience a pregnancy mikvah—ritual bath—together. Begin to build your village with this meaningful and intentional cohort. Learn More
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner June 5 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group June 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
April 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm WHC Book Club Discussion of Noa Tishby’s “Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth” Temple Find out more »
April 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm WHC Book Club Discussion of Noa Tishby’s “Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth” JBSC Find out more »
Featured May 6 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm An Evening with Noa Tishby Location To Be Announced Find out more »
May 13 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm An Evening of Inspiration and Fun with WWHC Location To Be Announced Find out more »
May 26 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Besters Tour the Jewish War Veterans Museum Non-WHC Site Find out more »
