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  • Women of WHC Literary Club: Rachel Beanland, “The House Is On Fire”

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    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.

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    Amram Scholar Series: David Tatel, “Vision”

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    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 ...

  • Amram Scholar Series: Pamela S. Nadell, “Antisemitism: An American Tradition”

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    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.

  • WWHC Literary Club Presents: Allegra Goodman, “Isola”

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    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

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    Wednesdays @ Wonderland: Nina Willner, “The Boys in the Light”

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    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!

  • Amram Scholar Series: Jonathan Horn, “The Fate of the Generals”

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    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.

  • WWHC Literary Club Presents: Meg Clayton, “Typewriter Beach”

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    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.

  • Wednesdays @ Wonderland: Jean Meltzer, “The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah”

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    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!

  • Postponed Amram Scholar Series: Sarah Hurwitz, “As a Jew”

    Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States
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    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.

  • WWHC Literary Club Presents: Tova Mirvis, “We Would Never”

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    Women of Washington Hebrew Congregation Literary Club presents a riveting literary discussion with Tova Mirvis, author of "We Would Never." Her book shows the extremes to which a family will go in order to protect their own. Inspired by a true story, "We Would Never" is a gripping mystery, an intimate family drama, and a provocative exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the blurred line between protecting and forsaking the ones we love most. 

  • Amram Scholar Series: Sarah Hurwitz, “As a Jew”

    Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States
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    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.

  • Amram Scholar Series: Rabbi Shira Stutman, “The Jewish Way to A Good Life”

    Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States
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    For as long as Judaism been a religion, “Jewish” has been a culture—one whose unique blend of ritual and realism has kept its people going for some 3,000 years. In "The Jewish Way to a Good Life," Rabbi Shira Stutman invites readers of every faith—and none—to do chesed (good work), foster tzedek (justice), practice shabbat (rest), and ultimately find happiness.

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