10:00 am - 1:00 pm Decorate the Bimah with the Women of WHC October 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Decorate the Bimah with the Women of WHC Join the Women of WHC for a morning of camaraderie and fun as we decorate the Temple bimah for Sukkot! We will be rewarded with a lovely lunch when our "work" is done. All our welcome — no design expertise needed! Registration is required. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers who help decorate. Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm So You Sent Your Kid to College: A Sukkot Gathering October 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm So You Sent Your Kid to College: A Sukkot Gathering Did you just drop your firstborn off at college and are wondering what to do now that the refrigerator isn’t emptied as soon as it’s filled? Or maybe they’ve left home to start a career, or a bought a one-way ticket to Australia. If you’ve suddenly found yourself with one less person in your household, ... Learn More
Featured 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sukkot Festival Service Featured October 7, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sukkot Festival Service Join us for a joyful Sukkot service, where we’ll celebrate the holiday by waving the lulav and etrog Learn More
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Sukkot Luncheon for WHC Seniors October 7, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Sukkot Luncheon for WHC Seniors Join us at Temple starting at 10:30 am for the traditional Sukkot Festival Service followed by a bagel brunch at 11:30 am. Cost is $18 for WHC members, $25 for all others Finances should never be a reason for someone to be unable to participate. Please reach out to Cantor Hamstra (shamstra@whctemple.org or call 202-362-7100) ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sukkot Celebrations – WHECTY Board Parents October 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sukkot Celebrations – WHECTY Board Parents Parents of students involved in the WHECTY program are invited to a special Sukkot get-together celebration. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sukkot Celebrations — Special Sustaining Members October 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sukkot Celebrations — Special Sustaining Members We invite new Sustaining Members and current Sustaining Members who have increased their level this year to an appreciation Sukkot celebration. Contact Director of Member Engagement Jennifer Millstone at jmillstone@whctemple.org with any questions. Learn More
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sips in the Sukkah with WWHC October 9, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sips in the Sukkah with WWHC The Women of WHC are once again organizing this fun-filled gathering at the home of Rabbis Sue Shankman and Michael Namath. Small bites, desserts and festive drinks will be served. New and prospective WWHC members are warmly welcome! Questions? Contact Ellen Barth at ellenbarth63@gmail.com. Learn More
Featured 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sukkah of Hope Featured October 9, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sukkah of Hope Please join survivors of captivity and hostage families for a powerful commemoration event marking two years since October 7. Thursday, October 9th 6:30 PM Location upon registration Together, we will honor the memory of those we lost and stand in solidarity with the families of those still held in captivity. This meaningful evening will include ... Learn More
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sukkot Celebrations – LGBTQ+ Brunch October 11, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sukkot Celebrations – LGBTQ+ Brunch The LGBTQ+ community comes together for a lovely afternoon brunch in Rabbi Fischel’s sukkah, so come by for some bagels, Sukkot-themed mimosa bar, community, friends, and Shabbat! Learn More
Featured 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Harvest & Hops Featured October 11, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Harvest & Hops What better way to celebrate Sukkot than a beer tasting trip to a working farm growing hops, herbs, vegetables, and more! Learn More
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sukkot Celebrations – New Members October 12, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sukkot Celebrations – New Members We invite you to get to know your WHC clergy, leadership, staff, and other new Temple members over light hors d'oeuvres, dessert, and drinks! Contact Director of Member Engagement Jennifer Millstone at jmillstone@whctemple.org with any questions. Learn More
Featured 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Simchat Torah/Sh’mini Atzeret Festival & Yizkor Service Featured October 14, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Simchat Torah/Sh’mini Atzeret Festival & Yizkor Service As Sukkot comes to a close, we have a special festival service to observe the holiday. We will also honor our loved ones’ memories with a Yizkor service. WHAT IS YIZKOR? In Judaism, mourning is both private and public. When we visit a grave or observe a yahrzeit — the anniversary of a person’s death — ... Learn More
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