Featured November 19, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sunday Stuffing Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Faith in Action One of WHC's favorite tikkun olam traditions is back! We are excited to offer a variety of volunteer opportunities so that we can help those in need in our area have a happy Thanksgiving All the Fixin's Help us assemble 550 bags of Thanksgiving essentials for families from Abram Simon Elementary School, N Street Village, ...
November 19, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Release the Hostages Vigil Community Event Faith in Action Release the Hostages Vigil Sundays, 1:30 pm, Red Cross Headquarters in DC Unxeptable.org invites you to join in calling for the immediate release of the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas and being held in Gaza. The group plans to gather every Sunday until the hostages are released. Please contact Ronit Yarden, riy2@georgetown.edu, for more information.
November 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew Online Only Learn 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. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ...
November 20, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:45 pm The History of the State of Israel, Zionism through 2023 Online Only Learn In the aftermath of the devastation that befell the State of Israel and the Jewish People, which began on Simchat Torah, October 7, 2023, many may find themselves on very shaky ground. How did this happen? Why did this happen? What actually happened, and how can I explain how I feel and why? While no ...
Featured November 20, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Gather. Pray. Heal. Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Worship NEW! Mondays in November, 6:30 pm, Temple The past few weeks have been excruciating and we want to provide opportunities for healing and wholeness. Throughout November, our clergy will provide a brief, but meaningful, healing experience before Mondays@Macomb. We will share, pray, reflect, and try to center ourselves for the week to come. No RSVP ...
November 20, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8 Jewish Rituals Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Learn Amidst the bustling currents of the 24-hour news cycle and the unceasing rhythm of our schedules, how can we find a moment to cherish for ourselves? When our calendars brim with commitments, how do we establish a space that feels truly sacred? Whether as a follow-up to the enlightening “12 Jewish Questions” or as a ...
November 20, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions 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 ...
Featured November 20, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5 Conversations On Israel Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Learn Local experts, clergy, and others will facilitate these dialogues, exploring critical issues related to Israel. These conversations offer participants the opportunity to engage with different perspectives and gain a deeper understanding of this dynamic nation. Whether you are well-versed in Israeli affairs or are just beginning to explore this topic, these conversations promise to be ...
November 21, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew Online Only Learn 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. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ...
November 21, 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, ...
November 22, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:45 pm The History of the State of Israel, Zionism through 2023 Online Only Learn In the aftermath of the devastation that befell the State of Israel and the Jewish People, which began on Simchat Torah, October 7, 2023, many may find themselves on very shaky ground. How did this happen? Why did this happen? What actually happened, and how can I explain how I feel and why? While no ...
November 23, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew Online Only Learn 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. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ...
November 23, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Meal Non-WHC Site Faith in Action Together with our interfaith partners, we are providing a free, hot, delicious Thanksgiving meal for anyone who is in need. No RSVP is necessary -- just come to Annunciation Catholic Church in NW DC between 10:00 am and 1 pm on Thanksgiving Day. LEARN MORE
