November 21, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) Online Only Learn This course will explore where and when Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah began. We will discuss their main ideas and discover their historical context. We will also talk about the most important mystical thinkers and their extraordinary mystical texts. For Fall 2024, this course will be offered via Zoom at the following times: Tuesdays at 7:00 ...
Featured November 22, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC – Honoring Hunger Project Temple & Livestream 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Worship We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! The Besters will sponsor a special “adult ice cream bar” oneg after the service in honor of the Hunger Project reaching 1.5 million meals packed! What is the Hunger Project? The USDA estimates one out of every eight D.C. households cannot afford or ...
Featured November 22, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions (Fall 2024) Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Learn As adults, we all have questions about being Jewish, and many of us are still searching for answers. 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? Despite years of religious school as children, ...
November 23, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study Temple & Livestream 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with an informal group at Temple to study parashat hashavua, the weekly Torah portion, in English.
November 23, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 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
November 23, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group Online Only Learn This informal, lay-led group gets together to discuss the Haftarah for that week. Starting with a read-through in English, the group shares questions, answers, and opinions.
November 23, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Bowling & Havdalah with Jr. WHECTY Non-WHC Site Jr. WHECTY events are a fantastic opportunity for kids to strengthen friendships from class and connect with new friends from both buildings!
Featured November 24, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 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 25, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Connect 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 ...
Featured November 25, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Religious School Reboot Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Learn Did you attend religious school as a child, but sometimes feel like your Jewish education stalled at age 13? Did you never have the opportunity to attend religious school and want to share in that formative experience? Do you experience Deja vu when your kids come home on Sundays and share what they’ve learned? Are ...
Featured November 25, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions (Fall 2024) Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Learn As adults, we all have questions about being Jewish, and many of us are still searching for answers. 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? Despite years of religious school as children, ...
Featured November 25, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Holding Together Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Learn Many of us feel scared and anxious as we anticipate the 2024 presidential election. We see toxic polarization and fragmentation nearly everywhere we look. How will we cope with the tension and resist being part of the cycle of polarization and division? Join Rabbi Rachel Schmelkin to discover what Judaism can teach us about navigating ...
November 28, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Meal Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Connect In partnership with Annunciation Catholic Church and St. Albans Episcopal Church, we will prepare and serve a warm, delicious, Thanksgiving meal, to anyone who needs one! Meals will be served from 12 pm - 2 pm No need to RSVP for the meal -- just come as you are! We also have limited availability for ...
