May 16 @ 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.
May 17 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC Cycling Club Non-WHC Site Connect The WHC Connections Cycling Club is back in the saddle — and we'd love for you to join us for our first ride of the season!
May 17 @ 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm WHC In the DMV: Bingo With Seniors Non-WHC Site Faith in Action BINGO - That's the name of the game, as our volunteers will spend a couple of hours at the Charles E. Smith Life Communities on the second Sunday of most months, volunteering to play bingo with some of our Jewish seniors (what a mitzvah!)
May 18 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great Israeli Scripture Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Learn With a similar structure to the Great American Scripture class, this continues the previous conversations, but through an Israeli lens. You’ll read and discuss traditional and contemporary writers thoughts on Israel.
May 18 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Building Racial Stamina Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Learn Talking about race is both challenging and essential—within our Jewish community and in the wider world. Drawing on the concept of racial stamina articulated by educator Robin DiAngelo, this five-week facilitated discussion group offers a thoughtful, supportive space for participants to build the capacity to engage honestly and constructively in conversations about race and racism.
May 19 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH Non-WHC Site Faith in Action Volunteer with us as we help feed families at the NIH Children’s Inn, where families stay when children receive experimental treatment on campus.
May 19 @ 6:30 pm WWHC & Gen X Mah Jongg Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Connect Mah Jongg is all the rage right now, and we’re adding more opportunities to gather and play at WHC. Join us!
May 20 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Connect Children and caregivers connect and grow through interactive play, movement, songs, and games! Little ones explore emotions, practice sharing, develop empathy skills, build frustration tolerance, and cultivate resilience. Caregivers learn strategies for connection and co-regulation with their little ones, fostering a strong bond and supportive environment for social-emotional learning while creating cherished memories and building essential skills together!
May 20 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn: The Bill Klein Quartet Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Connect Enjoy a delicious lunch with WHC member Bill Klein and his jazz band!
May 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy Temple & Zoom Learn Joseph is not known as one of our patriarchs, and yet he gets an entire Broadway show made after him. What can his story teach us about our own strengths?
May 20 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Potomac Pizza Fundraiser for RJW ECC Non-WHC Site Faith in Action Enjoy a slice or a pie and support a great cause! On Wednesday, May 20 from 4:00 – 9:00 pm, carry out or dine in at the Potomac Village location ...
May 21 @ 6:00 pm - May 22 @ 6:00 pm SHAVUOT (starts at sundown) 5 Sivan 5786 to 6 Sivan 5786 The festival of Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.
