1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: Summer Session September 4, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: Summer Session Yet again, we find ourselves in a difficult time for the Jewish people. Our ancestors lived through crisis after crisis, and we have the Jewish texts to prove it. Join Rabbi Fischel for this 6-week series as we dive into some of the more morally complex texts in the Jewish canon. We will cover such ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: Summer Session September 11, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: Summer Session Yet again, we find ourselves in a difficult time for the Jewish people. Our ancestors lived through crisis after crisis, and we have the Jewish texts to prove it. Join Rabbi Fischel for this 6-week series as we dive into some of the more morally complex texts in the Jewish canon. We will cover such ... Learn More
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm We Refuse to Remain Enemies September 15, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm We Refuse to Remain Enemies We Refuse to Remain Enemies: Israelis and Palestinians Building Peace and Pursuing Justice Together A Symposium with Follow-Up Conversations Sunday, September 15, 1:30-4:30 PM Temple Shalom, Chevy Chase, MD Come discover the inspiring and ongoing work of partnership organizations of Israelis and Palestinians who are still working together after October 7th. We’ll gain an ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) September 16, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) 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. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Fall 2024 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) September 16, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) 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. For our Fall 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ... Learn More
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) September 16, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) 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. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Fall 2024 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) September 16, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) 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. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Fall 2024 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) September 17, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) 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. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Fall 2024 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) September 17, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) 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. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Fall 2024 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) September 17, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) 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. For our Fall 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) September 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) This course will explore where and when Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah began. We will discuss their main ideas and discover their historical context. We will also talk about the most important mystical thinkers and their extraordinary mystical texts. For Fall 2024, this course will be offered via Zoom at the following times: Tuesdays at 7:00 ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) September 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) This course will explore where and when Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah began. We will discuss their main ideas and discover their historical context. We will also talk about the most important mystical thinkers and their extraordinary mystical texts. For Fall 2024, this course will be offered via Zoom at the following times: Tuesdays at 7:00 ... Learn More
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Lunch & Learn: Music of the High Holy Days September 18, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Lunch & Learn: Music of the High Holy Days Cantors Bortnick and Hamstra will share some beautiful melodies from the High Holy Days as well as some of the background on the themes of each and much more followed by a delicious lunch, catered by Attman’s Deli. Cost is $18 for WHC members, $25 for all others Finances should never be a reason for someone to ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) September 18, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) 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. For our Fall 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) September 19, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) 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. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Fall 2024 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) September 19, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) 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. For our Fall 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) September 19, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) 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. For our Fall 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) September 19, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) This course will explore where and when Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah began. We will discuss their main ideas and discover their historical context. We will also talk about the most important mystical thinkers and their extraordinary mystical texts. For Fall 2024, this course will be offered via Zoom at the following times: Tuesdays at 7:00 ... Learn More
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Amram Scholar Series: Amir Tibon, “The Gates of Gaza” Featured September 22, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Amram Scholar Series: Amir Tibon, “The Gates of Gaza” The Amram Scholar Series kicks off the 2024-25 season with a vital, timely story directly connected to Washington Hebrew and our efforts to assist Kibbutz Nahal Oz during their time of need following October 7. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) September 23, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) 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. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Fall 2024 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) September 23, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) 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. For our Fall 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ... Learn More
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) September 23, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) 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. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Fall 2024 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) September 23, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) 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. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Fall 2024 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) September 24, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) 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. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Fall 2024 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) September 24, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) 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. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Fall 2024 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) September 24, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) 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. For our Fall 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) September 24, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) This course will explore where and when Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah began. We will discuss their main ideas and discover their historical context. We will also talk about the most important mystical thinkers and their extraordinary mystical texts. For Fall 2024, this course will be offered via Zoom at the following times: Tuesdays at 7:00 ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Women of WHC Literary Club: Micah Siva, “Nosh” September 24, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Women of WHC Literary Club: Micah Siva, “Nosh” Women of Washington Hebrew Congregation Literary Club kicks off the 2024-25 season with a fantastic opportunity to learn some new plant-forward recipes that celebrate modern Jewish cuisine. This event will include a live cooking demonstration! About the Book For those who want to connect with Jewish culinary history while following a plant-based diet, Nosh offers ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) September 25, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) This course will explore where and when Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah began. We will discuss their main ideas and discover their historical context. We will also talk about the most important mystical thinkers and their extraordinary mystical texts. For Fall 2024, this course will be offered via Zoom at the following times: Tuesdays at 7:00 ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) September 25, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) 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. For our Fall 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) September 26, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) 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. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Fall 2024 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) September 26, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) 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. For our Fall 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) September 26, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) 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. For our Fall 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) September 26, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) This course will explore where and when Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah began. We will discuss their main ideas and discover their historical context. We will also talk about the most important mystical thinkers and their extraordinary mystical texts. For Fall 2024, this course will be offered via Zoom at the following times: Tuesdays at 7:00 ... Learn More
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