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  • Purim Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner

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

    It's Purim! So put your little ones in their (or your) favorite costume and bring them to Temple for an extra special Tot Shabbat! Our clergy and song leader Lisa Baydush make going to Friday night services a fun, fulfilling event for families with young children (or grandchildren). Held twice each month, these evenings begin ...

  • Early Torah Study

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

  • Shabbat Morning Worship

    Temple & Livestream 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States
    Worship

    Our Shabbat morning service, led by our rabbis and cantors, often includes the b’nei mitzvah of one of our teens as well as the traditional elements of a Shabbat morning service: prayers, responsive readings, music, reading from the Torah, and a d’var Torah (interpretation of the weekly Torah portion). On mornings when there is no ...

  • WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group

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    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. ...

  • 2239 Purim & Portraits

    Non-WHC Site
    Connect

    Looking for a chill way to celebrate Purim this year? Join us at the Portrait Gallery in downtown DC! Explore the exhibits with an eye toward how the museum portrays important historical figures and discuss how the Megillah portrays its important characters. Indulge in delicious hamantashen and savor the flavors of this festive holiday. Cap ...

  • FIT4MOM Stroller Strides

    Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States
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    Stroller Strides® is FIT4MOM DC’s all-levels total-body conditioning workout designed for caregivers with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout consists of strength training, cardio, and core restoration, all while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities, and fun! Your instructor is trained to meet you where you are mentally and physically and create space for ...

  • Food & Judaism

    Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States
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    Jews LOVE food.... Why? Why do so many of our Jewish customs happen around a dining room table? Where did these traditions come from? Where did these foods come from? What do these laws, rituals, and dishes teach us about Jewish history and the Jewish present? During this six-week course, we will explore everything from ...

  • Toxic Polarization: Learning How to Navigate Division

    Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States
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    Do you look at current events in our country, in Israel, or our world and worry that we are more divided than we’ve ever been before? Do you look toward the 2024 election and wonder how you will maintain relationships with family members, co-workers, friends, and neighbors? Join Rabbi Rachel Schmelkin, nationally recognized for her ...

  • 12 Jewish Questions (Spring 2024)

    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 ...

  • Rally to Support Abortion Access

    Non-WHC Site
    Faith in Action

    Join Rabbi Fischel, the National Council of Jewish Women, the Religious Action Center, and Women of Reform Judaism this Tuesday, March 26th, 9 am, as the Supreme Court hears a consequential case on medication abortion. We will unite with the broader reproductive health, rights, and justice community, including Planned Parenthood and ACLU, to loudly and ...

  • New Moms’ Group (Winter 2024)

    Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States
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    Extended through March! Having a new baby is an incredible miracle and simcha (joy!)...and it brings with it big changes and challenges! Join Stephanie Tankel, WHC's Director of Lifelong Learning, for an opportunity to build community with other moms as you share, vent, celebrate, and more. Each week includes a chance to check in through ...

  • Wednesday Study Group: Prophets

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    Reform Judaism is often cited as the Prophetic sect of our tradition, but what does that mean? What does it mean to be descendants of the Prophets? Join Wednesday Study Group for an exploration of these humans who spoke for God. For this class, we will be using Abraham Joshua Heschel’s famous book, The Prophets. ...

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