10:30 am - 12:00 pm Canceled Amram Scholar Series: Lee Yaron, “10/7: 100 Human Stories” April 26 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Canceled Amram Scholar Series: Lee Yaron, “10/7: 100 Human Stories” Due to unforseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. At just 30, Lee Yaron became the youngest-ever winner of the National Jewish Book Award's Book of the Year for "10/7: 100 Human Stories," joining the ranks of literary giants like Philip Roth, Elie Wiesel, and David Grossman. Washington Hebrew now welcomes her to discuss the ... 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 12 Jewish Questions – Spring 2026 April 27 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Spring 2026 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
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
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Building Racial Stamina April 27 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Building Racial Stamina Talking about race is both challenging and essential—within our Jewish community and in the wider world. Drawing on the concept of racial stamina articulated by educator Robin DiAngelo, this five-week facilitated discussion group offers a thoughtful, supportive space for participants to build the capacity to engage honestly and constructively in conversations about race and racism. 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
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm What’s at Stake: 2026 Montgomery County Primary Election April 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm What’s at Stake: 2026 Montgomery County Primary Election Join Jews United for Justice and area congregations for a non-partisan conversation on the Montgomery County Primary election in June. We'll break down what positions are up for election, who's running, how public financing works, and more. You have two opportunities to participate - one in-person and one over Zoom: Sunday, April 19, 2:00-4:00 pm, ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy April 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy 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
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study May 2 @ 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
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
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Spring 2026 May 4 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Spring 2026 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
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
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Building Racial Stamina May 4 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Building Racial Stamina Talking about race is both challenging and essential—within our Jewish community and in the wider world. Drawing on the concept of racial stamina articulated by educator Robin DiAngelo, this five-week facilitated discussion group offers a thoughtful, supportive space for participants to build the capacity to engage honestly and constructively in conversations about race and racism. 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
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study May 9 @ 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
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 12 Jewish Questions – Spring 2026 May 11 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Spring 2026 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
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
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Building Racial Stamina May 11 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Building Racial Stamina Talking about race is both challenging and essential—within our Jewish community and in the wider world. Drawing on the concept of racial stamina articulated by educator Robin DiAngelo, this five-week facilitated discussion group offers a thoughtful, supportive space for participants to build the capacity to engage honestly and constructively in conversations about race and racism. Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy May 13 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy 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
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
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study May 16 @ 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
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
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
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Building Racial Stamina May 18 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Building Racial Stamina Talking about race is both challenging and essential—within our Jewish community and in the wider world. Drawing on the concept of racial stamina articulated by educator Robin DiAngelo, this five-week facilitated discussion group offers a thoughtful, supportive space for participants to build the capacity to engage honestly and constructively in conversations about race and racism. 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 Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy May 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy 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
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Potomac Pizza Fundraiser for RJW ECC May 20 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Potomac Pizza Fundraiser for RJW ECC Enjoy a slice or a pie and support a great cause! On Wednesday, May 20 from 4:00 – 9:00 pm, carry out or dine in at the Potomac Village location of Potomac Pizza (9812 Falls Road, Potomac, MD) and mention Washington Hebrew at checkout. Twenty percent of your purchase will be donated to the RJW ... Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study May 23 @ 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
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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy May 27 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy 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
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study May 30 @ 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
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
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study June 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
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 26 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Canceled Amram Scholar Series: Lee Yaron, “10/7: 100 Human Stories” Temple Find out 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 »
April 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm What’s at Stake: 2026 Montgomery County Primary Election Non-WHC Site & Zoom Find out more »
April 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy Online Only 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 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy Online Only Find out more »
May 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy Temple & Zoom Find out more »
May 26 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Besters Tour the Jewish War Veterans Museum Non-WHC Site Find out more »
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