March 21, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Back to Basics Online Only Learn Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. For Winter ...
March 22, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Back to Basics Online Only Learn Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. For Winter ...
Featured March 24, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm WHC’s EmptyNesters Present: Richard Rabinowitz Online Only Learn WHC's EmptyNesters are pleased to welcome author Richard Rabinowitz via Zoom to discuss his book Objects of Love and Regret. Friday, March 24 at 11:00 am on Zoom. This program is free and open to everyone, but RSVP is required. RSVP HERE Click here to purchase this book through WHC's Mitzvah Mall. About the Book: ...
March 24, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States Connect Join the Women of WHC for Mah Jongg. $5 purse Everyone is welcome!* No need to RSVP, just show up when you can and join the fun! *Please click here to learn about our health and safety protocols and plan to arrive a few minutes early.
March 24, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Friday Evening Service (6:30 pm) Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Worship If you’re looking for a slightly later Shabbat service and want some of the same musical energy that Macomb St. and Falls Rd. Shabbats bring, join us! 6:30 pm — Snack, Sip, & Schmooze SNACK — Hot appetizers, cheese, crackers, and fruit! Perfect for families looking to feed their kids before the service. Gluten-free and ...
March 25, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study Temple & Livestream 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Learn Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with an informal group at Temple to study parashat hashavua, the weekly Torah portion, in English. Led by one of the clergy, we analyze, question, and reflect on Judaism’s central text. All are welcome — just occasionally or every week — and absolutely no background knowledge or ...
March 25, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group Online Only Learn Every Shabbat afternoon an informal group of WHC members gets together on Zoom to discuss the Haftarah for that week. We begin with a read-through in English and continue sharing questions, answers, and opinions. The group meets for one hour and is led by the lay members of the congregation. All Temple members are welcome. ...
March 26, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Bagels & Coffee With Lew Temple & JBSC Connect WHC President Lew Wiener wants to get to know you. So grab a bagel, a coffee, and sit down for a casual conversation. These events will be held monthly on the following dates, all from 9:30 – 10:30 am: Sunday, January 8 at Temple, before Amram Scholar Series: Graciela Mochkofsky Sunday, February 26 at Temple, ...
Featured March 26, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Martin Indyk Temple & Livestream 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Learn WHC welcomes Martin Indyk to the Amram Scholar Series on Sunday, March 26 at Temple. This lecture will also be available by livestream on our streaming page. RSVP This lecture is sponsored by the Dr. Allan and Katherine Schwartzberg Jewish Studies Endowment Fund About the Book More than twenty years have elapsed since the United ...
March 27, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Jewish Conversations on Diversity, Belonging & Justice Online Only Learn What is it? A monthly series of conversations with Rabbi Shankman to create a dialogue about race, racial disparity, inequity, change needed for just equality, and creating culture of belonging. Open to all (members & non-members), you can show up for one event or all of them. The conversations will all be held on Zoom, ...
March 27, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions (Spring) Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Learn Do I need to believe in God to be Jewish? What happens after we die? Where is God in times of tragedy? How do I rest when I have no time? 12 Jewish Questions is a learning community for adults – Jewish and non-Jewish – who have questions about Jewish identity, beliefs, culture, and customs. It’s an ...
March 28, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 Online Only Learn Tired of spending your lunch break scrolling through social media/the news/your morning inbox? What if you could use this time to get in touch with your spiritual side by exploring Torah (over Zoom) with other smart and interesting people? Every Tuesday from 12:30-1:00 pm, Washington Hebrew’s 2239 community will dive into the week’s Torah portion, ...
March 29, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Freedom Seder Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Worship ORDER TICKETS/SPONSOR TABLES USING THE FORM BELOW We are happy to be celebrating the importance of Passover’s message of freedom for all people. WHC members, their family and friends, and our interfaith neighbors will join together for an evening of community. Wednesday, March 29 6:00 pm at Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC Individual ...
