2025-06-01 Tikkun Zoom Shavuot: 25 Hours of Online Learning Tikkun Zoom Shavuot: 25 Hours of Online Learning June 1, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - June 2, 2025 @ 6:00 pm Tikkun Zoom Shavuot: 25 Hours of Online Learning Washington Hebrew Congregation is partnering with Temple Israel of Boston to bring a pair of learning sessions for Shavuot led by Rabbi Schmelkin and Cantor Hamstra. Learn More
2025-06-01 Shavuot: 15 Questions for 3 Rabbis Shavuot: 15 Questions for 3 Rabbis June 1, 2025 @ 11:45 pm - June 2, 2025 @ 12:50 am Shavuot: 15 Questions for 3 Rabbis Three rabbis from across the denominational spectrum will answer questions related to the philosophical, ethical, and spiritual lives of contemporary Jews with some of the questions focusing on denominational differences and similarities in Jewish life. Learn More
10:30 am - 12:00 pm 145th Confirmation Service June 1, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 145th Confirmation Service Celebrate our amazing teenage confirmands as we participate in one of the oldest traditions at WHC. Fourteen confirmands and their families will be on hand for this service that the students designed and lead. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple June 4, 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
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner June 6, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 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
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study June 7, 2025 @ 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 7, 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 - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) June 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults June 9, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) June 9, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) June 9, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) June 10, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) June 10, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults June 10, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults June 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple June 11, 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 Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) June 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults June 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) June 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults June 12, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults June 12, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study June 14, 2025 @ 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 14, 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
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm The Next Chapter: Israeli, Palestinian, and Saudi Voices in Conversation June 17, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm The Next Chapter: Israeli, Palestinian, and Saudi Voices in Conversation Join Israel Policy Forum for a compelling panel featuring Israeli, Palestinian, and Saudi voices offering diverse, firsthand perspectives on the Middle East’s future. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple June 18, 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
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm World Cafe Discussion June 20, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm World Cafe Discussion Join Cantor Suzanne Hamstra for a discussion on the topic of "liberation." Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study June 21, 2025 @ 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 21, 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 - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) June 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults June 23, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) June 23, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) June 23, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) June 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) June 24, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm NOVA Music Festival Exhibit with Rabbi Shankman & Cantor Bortnick June 24, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm NOVA Music Festival Exhibit with Rabbi Shankman & Cantor Bortnick Join Rabbi Shankman Tuesday, June 24 at 5:00 pm for a visit inside the powerful NOVA Music Festival Exhibition in Northwest D.C. Learn More $18.86
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults June 24, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults June 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple June 25, 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 Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) June 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults June 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) June 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults June 26, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults June 26, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study June 28, 2025 @ 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
10:30 am - 12:30 pm 2239 Bagels and the Book June 28, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 2239 Bagels and the Book Ever wish Shot of Torah was longer? Do you want the opportunity to share your thoughts on Torah with other like-minded folks? Join 2239 and Rabbi Rachel as we grapple with this week's Torah portion in chavruta (study groups). Brunch will be served, so come with an appetite for study and delicious food! Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group June 28, 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 - 12:00 pm Solidarity Visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture June 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Solidarity Visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture With Juneteenth on the horizon, WHC is partnering with the DCJCC for a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) June 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults June 30, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) June 30, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) June 30, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) July 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) July 1, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults July 1, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults July 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple July 2, 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 Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) July 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults July 2, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) July 3, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2025) 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 to participate. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults July 3, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults July 3, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults 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. Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study July 5, 2025 @ 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 July 5, 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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June 17, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm The Next Chapter: Israeli, Palestinian, and Saudi Voices in Conversation Non-WHC Site Find out more »
June 24, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm NOVA Music Festival Exhibit with Rabbi Shankman & Cantor Bortnick Non-WHC Site Find out more »
June 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Solidarity Visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture Community Event Find out more »
