February 23, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Amram Scholar Series: The American Jewish Community: New Identity Challenges After October 7th Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Learn RSVP Rabbi John Rosove and Rabbi Sue Shankman will focus their conversation on how the American Jewish community has faced new challenges since October 7. There will be a bagel brunch preceding the event. About the Book The killing of 1,200 Israelis on October 7, 2023, by Hamas militants becomes a horrible crime that challenges ...
Featured March 9, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Amram Scholar Series: Abigail Pogrebin & Dov Linzer, “It Takes Two to Torah” Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Learn RSVP Prior to the program, Chutzpah Coffee will be on-site providing free samples of their cold brew along with the opportunity to purchase their products. About the Book For the first time, readers can take a tour of the entire Torah through the medium of a single instructive, irreverent, involving conversation. Over a two-year period, an Orthodox rabbi ...
April 4, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Besters Book Club: Sara Goodman Confino, “Don’t Forget to Write” JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States Connect This captivating novel follows Marilyn, a rebellious young woman in 1960 who is sent to live with her formidable great-aunt Ada after rejecting a shotgun marriage. What begins as a summer of strict rules and matchmaking schemes turns into a transformative journey of self-discovery, unexpected romance, and a deep bond between two women from different generations.
April 7, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Naama Dafni Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Connect Rabbi Naama Dafni from our twin congregation Or Hadash in Haifa will be in D.C. for a few days, and would love to meet and share a meal with you. Learn from her about what's going on in Israel right now, or ask her what else may be on your mind.
April 22, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Women of WHC Literary Club: Rachel Beanland, “The House Is On Fire” Online Only Connect Join us for an engaging evening with Rachel Beanland, author of The House Is On Fire, a gripping historical novel that reimagines the devastating Richmond Theater Fire of 1811. Through the perspectives of four vividly drawn characters, Beanland masterfully explores survival, resilience, and the unexpected choices made in moments of crisis.
Featured April 27, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Amram Scholar Series: David Tatel, “Vision” Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Learn RSVP About the Book David Tatel served nearly 30 years on America’s second highest court, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, where many of our most crucial cases are resolved — or teed up for the Supreme Court. He has championed equal justice for his entire adult life; decided landmark environmental and voting ...
October 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Amram Scholar Series: Pamela S. Nadell, “Antisemitism: An American Tradition” Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Learn Award-winning historian and American University Professor Dr. Pamela Nadell returns to Washington Hebrew to discuss her timely new book, "Antisemitsm, an American Tradition." Set to be published on October 14, Nadell's book explores the deep roots of antisemitism in the U.S. — from colonial times to the present — and the powerful ways American Jews have resisted this hatred and bigotry.
October 28, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm WWHC Literary Club Presents: Allegra Goodman, “Isola” Online Only Connect 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
Featured November 5, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Wednesdays @ Wonderland: Nina Willner, “The Boys in the Light” Non-WHC Site Connect Introducing a brand-new author series from WHC at Wonderland Books (7920 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda), an independent, women-owned bookstore. Celebrating Jewish voices with heartfelt storytelling and wit, each author will be in conversation with a member of our clergy. We can’t wait to see you there!
November 16, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series: Jonathan Horn, “The Fate of the Generals” Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Learn Bestselling author and former White House presidential speechwriter Jonathan Horn talks about his recent book, "The Fate of the Generals: MacArthur, Wainwright, and the Epic Battle for the Philippines." Described as a "riveting" read by The Wall Street Journal, this World War II story is one of bravery, survival, and sacrifice — the vow Douglas MacArthur made to return to the Philippines and the oath his fellow general Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright made to stay with his men there whatever the cost.
November 18, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm WWHC Literary Club Presents: Meg Clayton, “Typewriter Beach” Online Only Connect Women of Washington Hebrew Congregation Literary Club welcomes Meg Clayton to discuss her recent novel, "Typewriter Beach" — a tale of ideas and ideals, passion and persistence, creativity, politics, and family, and two women separated by generations. In graceful prose and with an intimate understanding of human nature, Clayton captures the joys and frustrations of being a writer, being a woman, being a star, and being in love.
December 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Wednesdays @ Wonderland: Jean Meltzer, “The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah” Non-WHC Site Connect Introducing a brand-new author series from WHC at Wonderland Books (7920 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda), an independent, women-owned bookstore. Celebrating Jewish voices with heartfelt storytelling and wit, each author will be in conversation with a member of our clergy. We can’t wait to see you there!
December 14, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Postponed Amram Scholar Series: Sarah Hurwitz, “As a Jew” Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Learn Award-winning historian and American University Professor Dr. Pamela Nadell returns to Washington Hebrew to discuss her timely new book, "Antisemitsm, an American Tradition." Set to be published on October 14, Nadell's book explores the deep roots of antisemitism in the U.S. — from colonial times to the present — and the powerful ways American Jews have resisted this hatred and bigotry.
