4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Sister Act with Rabbi Shankman December 28, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Sister Act with Rabbi Shankman Three American women — Rabbi Susan Shankman, a Jew; Hurunnessa Fariad, a Muslim; and Pastor Michelle Thomas, a Christian — come together every week to talk about life, faith, and resilience. Tune in on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SisterAct2020 Click here to join us Free
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah December 30, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Join 2239 for Espresso Shot of Torah and start off your day with some caffeination and rumination! Pour your favorite morning beverage and connect with each other and our sacred tradition. Join us on Zoom Free
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study December 30, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study Wednesday Torah study is back starting November 4 This fall, we will look at "The Book of Jonah in a Year of Turmoil" Global pandemic, racial injustices, and political polarization are just a few of the ways in which 2020 has challenged our strength and resiliency. The Book of Jonah raises (and maybe even ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study December 30, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study Wednesday Torah study is back starting November 4 This fall, we will look at "The Book of Jonah in a Year of Turmoil" Global pandemic, racial injustices, and political polarization are just a few of the ways in which 2020 has challenged our strength and resiliency. The Book of Jonah raises (and maybe even ...
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service January 1, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Together with WHC clergy, welcome Shabbat together as one WHC community. This service will take place on Zoom It will also be available on our live stream & Facebook We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan T’filah, our Shabbat prayer book. Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study January 2, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study 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 familiarity ...
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service January 2, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service This 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 b'nei mitzvah, ... Free
2021-01-04 Healing from Hate: Battle for the Soul of a Nation Healing from Hate: Battle for the Soul of a Nation January 4, 2021 - January 11, 2021 Healing from Hate: Battle for the Soul of a Nation Healing from Hate: Battle for the Soul of a Nation is about the rise of the alt-right movement. It examines the root causes of hate group activity through the bold work of Life After Hate, an organization founded by former Skinheads and neo-Nazis to help others exit hate groups. Documenting a stunning era of hatred in ...
Featured 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series New Year, New You with WWHC Featured January 5, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series New Year, New You with WWHC Every Tuesday this month, join the Women of WHC (virtually) to focus on a different aspect of life and talk about ways to reset and reboot in 2021. We’ll connect with our minds and bodies, organize “must-have” records, declutter our homes, and have fun in the kitchen. Together, we’ll learn how to make 2021 ...
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Abby Schneiderman, Adam Seifer & Gene Newman Featured January 5, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Abby Schneiderman, Adam Seifer & Gene Newman The odds of getting hit by a bus are 495,000 to 1. But the odds that you’re going to die some day? Exactly. In early January, Schneiderman, Seifer, and Newman will join us over Zoom to discuss how you can take the anxiety and stress out of putting your life in order. They break the ...
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah January 6, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Join 2239 for Espresso Shot of Torah and start off your day with some caffeination and rumination! Pour your favorite morning beverage and connect with each other and our sacred tradition. Join us on Zoom Free
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study January 6, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study Wednesday Torah study is back starting November 4 This fall, we will look at "The Book of Jonah in a Year of Turmoil" Global pandemic, racial injustices, and political polarization are just a few of the ways in which 2020 has challenged our strength and resiliency. The Book of Jonah raises (and maybe even ...
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ray Allen: The Black-Jewish Experience Featured January 6, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ray Allen: The Black-Jewish Experience When most people think of Ray Allen, what comes to mind is the NBA Hall of Famer and 10-time All-Star who won championships with the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. However, he also serves on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, having been appointed by President Obama in 2016, and will join us on Zoom for ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Of Mice & Mensch January 6, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Of Mice & Mensch Tired of Zoom fatigue and anticipating a long winter … and spring … and fall? Introducing: BOOKS! Join Rabbi Fischel and 2239 for Of Mice and Mensch: A Jew-ish, Feel-Good Book Club. We will enjoy some quirky, sometimes irreverent, Jewish and Israeli books, chat about them (yes, over Zoom), and enjoy each other’s company. Our ...
Featured 5:00 pm - 5:20 pm Prayers for Our Nation Featured January 7, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 5:20 pm Prayers for Our Nation Rabbi Lustig and Washington National Cathedral’s Dean Hollerith are coming together in prayer for our nation’s safety, solace, and unity. We invite you to join us on YouTube for this brief moment of healing.
2021-01-08 Featured MLK Week of Service Featured MLK Week of Service Featured January 8, 2021 - January 18, 2021 MLK Week of Service As with so many things, MLK Day of Service is being reimagined this year so the community can participate safely and without gathering together in the same physical space. We have a handful of exciting projects to announce, with a special focus on supporting local non-profits working to address hunger and food insecurity. This year, ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Chair Yoga & Meditation January 8, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Chair Yoga & Meditation Yoga instructor Brittany Fleck welcomes all ages and abilities to this slow, mindful 45-minute class. There are standing postures, seated postures in a chair, and postures on the floor—all of which can be modified for personal preference or ability. This program will take place on Zoom. Registration required. Click here to RSVP for this program ... Free
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service January 8, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Together with WHC clergy, welcome Shabbat together as one WHC community. This service will take place on Zoom It will also be available on our live stream & Facebook We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan T’filah, our Shabbat prayer book. Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study January 9, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study 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 familiarity ...
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service January 9, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service This 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 b'nei mitzvah, ... Free
2021-01-04 Healing from Hate: Battle for the Soul of a Nation Healing from Hate: Battle for the Soul of a Nation
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 January 10, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 The WHC Religious School program for 2020-2021 is taking place virtually (via Zoom) in an effort to ensure safety and accessibility for our community. The experience is student-driven and elective-based for Pre-K through 7th graders and takes place on Sunday mornings. The elective offerings are a diverse mix of art, cooking, social justice, music, drama ...
10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 January 10, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 The WHC Religious School program for 2020-2021 is taking place virtually (via Zoom) in an effort to ensure safety and accessibility for our community. The experience is student-driven and elective-based for Pre-K through 7th graders and takes place on Sunday mornings. The elective offerings are a diverse mix of art, cooking, social justice, music, drama ...
Featured 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Steven E. Zipperstein Featured January 10, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Steven E. Zipperstein During the British Mandate for Palestine (1922-1948)—the early years of the Arab-Jewish conflict in the region—the two parties repeatedly used the law to gain leverage against each other and influence international opinion. By the late 1920s and 30s, the conflict had become as much a battle fought in the courtroom as in the streets, playing ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Upper School January 10, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Upper School Washington Hebrew Congregation is proud of the programming and opportunities it offers for our 8-12 graders. Regular programming addresses current social issues, Jewish values and discussions that focus on the most pressing concerns for teens. Our teen programming is designed to provide safe spaces for our teens to talk about real concerns and issues as ...
Featured 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series New Year, New You with WWHC Featured January 12, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series New Year, New You with WWHC Every Tuesday this month, join the Women of WHC (virtually) to focus on a different aspect of life and talk about ways to reset and reboot in 2021. We’ll connect with our minds and bodies, organize “must-have” records, declutter our homes, and have fun in the kitchen. Together, we’ll learn how to make 2021 ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Healing from Hate: Battle for the Soul of a Nation January 12, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Healing from Hate: Battle for the Soul of a Nation Healing from Hate: Battle for the Soul of a Nation is about the rise of the alt-right movement. It examines the root causes of hate group activity through the bold work of Life After Hate, an organization founded by former Skinheads and neo-Nazis to help others exit hate groups. Documenting a stunning era of hatred in ...
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah January 13, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Join 2239 for Espresso Shot of Torah and start off your day with some caffeination and rumination! Pour your favorite morning beverage and connect with each other and our sacred tradition. Join us on Zoom Free
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study January 13, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study Wednesday Torah study is back starting November 4 This fall, we will look at "The Book of Jonah in a Year of Turmoil" Global pandemic, racial injustices, and political polarization are just a few of the ways in which 2020 has challenged our strength and resiliency. The Book of Jonah raises (and maybe even ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Joyful Living January 13, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Joyful Living You’ve taken more than 50 trips around the sun. Career, family, friends, hobbies … check, check, check, and check. You know there’s more you want to experience in this big, wide world, and we invite you to make the most of it by taking the time to expand your inner horizon with WHC’s Joyful Living ...
Featured 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm MLK Shabbat Service Featured January 15, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm MLK Shabbat Service So much has changed this past year, but our decades-long tradition of an interfaith MLK Shabbat will go on! Although we cannot share the same space, our hearts and passion for justice will keep us working together for a better world to live in as we honor the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ... Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study January 16, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study 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 familiarity ...
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service January 16, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service This 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 b'nei mitzvah, ... Free
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Partnering in Pandemic January 18, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Partnering in Pandemic Are you completely in love with your partner but never imagined spending 24/7 with them? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! The COVID-19 pandemic has added a new dimension to our relationships, especially the ones we care about most. From perfecting communications skills to sex advice, this four-week workshop will provide couples with the tools, insights, and ...
Featured 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series New Year, New You with WWHC Featured January 19, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series New Year, New You with WWHC Every Tuesday this month, join the Women of WHC (virtually) to focus on a different aspect of life and talk about ways to reset and reboot in 2021. We’ll connect with our minds and bodies, organize “must-have” records, declutter our homes, and have fun in the kitchen. Together, we’ll learn how to make 2021 ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults January 19, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics January 19, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics 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. Click here ...
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah January 20, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Join 2239 for Espresso Shot of Torah and start off your day with some caffeination and rumination! Pour your favorite morning beverage and connect with each other and our sacred tradition. Join us on Zoom Free
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics January 20, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics 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. Click here ...
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults January 21, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults January 21, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat January 22, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat Join our clergy on Zoom for a fun Shabbat experience where children and their favorite grownups can sing, laugh, and start the weekend (virtually) with friends. Click here to join us on Zoom. Free
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service January 22, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Together with WHC clergy, welcome Shabbat together as one WHC community. This service will take place on Zoom It will also be available on our live stream & Facebook We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan T’filah, our Shabbat prayer book. Free
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 2239’s Metro Minyan January 22, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 2239’s Metro Minyan Join 2239 for a spirited and spiritual DIGITAL Shabbat experience! Metro Minyan is a casual, musical (with guitar), monthly Shabbat experience exclusively for DC's 20s and 30s. This service is free and open to the entire community. For security purposes, RSVP is required. A Zoom link will be emailed to you once you register. RSVP ... Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study January 23, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study 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 familiarity ...
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service January 23, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service This 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 b'nei mitzvah, ... Free
9:30 am - 10:30 am Religious School Grades K-2 January 24, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Religious School Grades K-2 The WHC Religious School program for 2020-2021 is taking place virtually (via Zoom) in an effort to ensure safety and accessibility for our community. The experience is student-driven and elective-based for Pre-K through 7th graders and takes place on Sunday mornings. The elective offerings are a diverse mix of art, cooking, social justice, music, drama ...
10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 January 24, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 The WHC Religious School program for 2020-2021 is taking place virtually (via Zoom) in an effort to ensure safety and accessibility for our community. The experience is student-driven and elective-based for Pre-K through 7th graders and takes place on Sunday mornings. The elective offerings are a diverse mix of art, cooking, social justice, music, drama ...
Featured 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Ariel Sabar Featured January 24, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Ariel Sabar With a fascinating true story of scandal at the highest levels of academia, award-winning author and journalist Ariel Sabar will join us to discuss his latest book, Veritas: A Harvard Professor, A Con Man and the Gospel of Jesus’s Wife. A tale of fierce intellectual rivalries, Veritas is a piercing psychological portrait of a disillusioned ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults January 25, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Partnering in Pandemic January 25, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Partnering in Pandemic Are you completely in love with your partner but never imagined spending 24/7 with them? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! The COVID-19 pandemic has added a new dimension to our relationships, especially the ones we care about most. From perfecting communications skills to sex advice, this four-week workshop will provide couples with the tools, insights, and ...
Featured 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series New Year, New You with WWHC Featured January 26, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series New Year, New You with WWHC Every Tuesday this month, join the Women of WHC (virtually) to focus on a different aspect of life and talk about ways to reset and reboot in 2021. We’ll connect with our minds and bodies, organize “must-have” records, declutter our homes, and have fun in the kitchen. Together, we’ll learn how to make 2021 ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults January 26, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics January 26, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics 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. Click here ...
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah January 27, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Join 2239 for Espresso Shot of Torah and start off your day with some caffeination and rumination! Pour your favorite morning beverage and connect with each other and our sacred tradition. Join us on Zoom Free
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics January 27, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics 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. Click here ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study January 27, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study Wednesday Torah study is back starting November 4 This fall, we will look at "The Book of Jonah in a Year of Turmoil" Global pandemic, racial injustices, and political polarization are just a few of the ways in which 2020 has challenged our strength and resiliency. The Book of Jonah raises (and maybe even ...
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Michael Ian Black: A Better Man Featured January 27, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Michael Ian Black: A Better Man In this thoughtful, inspiring, and deeply personal book, comedian, actor, and father Michael Ian Black gets (mostly) serious about the trouble with masculinity. In the form of a heartfelt letter to his college-bound son — but with ideas sure to resonate for many parents — he reveals his own complicated relationship with his father, explores the damage caused by the ...
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults January 28, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults January 28, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service January 29, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Together with WHC clergy, welcome Shabbat together as one WHC community. This service will take place on Zoom It will also be available on our live stream & Facebook We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan T’filah, our Shabbat prayer book. Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study January 30, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study 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 familiarity ...
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service January 30, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service This 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 b'nei mitzvah, ... Free
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 January 31, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 The WHC Religious School program for 2020-2021 is taking place virtually (via Zoom) in an effort to ensure safety and accessibility for our community. The experience is student-driven and elective-based for Pre-K through 7th graders and takes place on Sunday mornings. The elective offerings are a diverse mix of art, cooking, social justice, music, drama ...
10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 January 31, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 The WHC Religious School program for 2020-2021 is taking place virtually (via Zoom) in an effort to ensure safety and accessibility for our community. The experience is student-driven and elective-based for Pre-K through 7th graders and takes place on Sunday mornings. The elective offerings are a diverse mix of art, cooking, social justice, music, drama ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Upper School January 31, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Upper School Washington Hebrew Congregation is proud of the programming and opportunities it offers for our 8-12 graders. Regular programming addresses current social issues, Jewish values and discussions that focus on the most pressing concerns for teens. Our teen programming is designed to provide safe spaces for our teens to talk about real concerns and issues as ...
2021-02-01 Featured Hamantashen Pre-Sales Featured Hamantashen Pre-Sales Featured February 1, 2021 - February 16, 2021 Hamantashen Pre-Sales Back for 2021 -- with a few slight adjustments to keep things pandemic-friendly. WHECTY is selling yummy, delicious hamantashen! This year all boxes must be pre-ordered between February 1 and February 16. Each box costs $6 and comes with 4 hamantashen. Flavor choices include: Apple • Apricot • Cherry • Chocolate • Poppy Seed • ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 1, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Partnering in Pandemic February 1, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Partnering in Pandemic Are you completely in love with your partner but never imagined spending 24/7 with them? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! The COVID-19 pandemic has added a new dimension to our relationships, especially the ones we care about most. From perfecting communications skills to sex advice, this four-week workshop will provide couples with the tools, insights, and ...
Featured 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Anna Solomon Featured February 2, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Anna Solomon Join the Women of WHC for a discussion with best-selling author Anna Solomon. For fans of The Hours and Fates and Furies, a bold, kaleidoscopic novel intertwining the lives of three women across three centuries as their stories of sex, power, and desire finally converge in the present day. Lily is a mother and a daughter. And a ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 2, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics February 2, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics 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. Click here ...
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah February 3, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Join 2239 for Espresso Shot of Torah and start off your day with some caffeination and rumination! Pour your favorite morning beverage and connect with each other and our sacred tradition. Join us on Zoom Free
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics February 3, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics 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. Click here ...
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series New Moms’ Group February 3, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series New Moms’ Group Having a new baby is an incredible miracle and simcha (joy!)…and it brings with it big changes and challenges — especially during this time. Join WHC’s Director of Lifelong Learning, Stephanie Tankel (who also had a baby boy born in March, 2020) for an opportunity to connect with other moms, share, vent, celebrate, and more. This group ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study February 3, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study Wednesday Torah study is back starting November 4 This fall, we will look at "The Book of Jonah in a Year of Turmoil" Global pandemic, racial injustices, and political polarization are just a few of the ways in which 2020 has challenged our strength and resiliency. The Book of Jonah raises (and maybe even ...
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Congregational Conversations Discussion Featured February 3, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Congregational Conversations Discussion Last month, Georgia voters elected the state’s first Black and Jewish United States Senators. With this significant moment as a backdrop, the award-winning documentary Shared Legacies, its filmmakers, and other key figures in the Civil Rights Movement will guide us as we explore the paths of cooperation and partnership between the Black and Jewish communities. Wednesday, February ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Of Mice & Mensch February 3, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Of Mice & Mensch Tired of Zoom fatigue and anticipating a long winter … and spring … and fall? Introducing: BOOKS! Join Rabbi Fischel and 2239 for Of Mice and Mensch: A Jew-ish, Feel-Good Book Club. We will enjoy some quirky, sometimes irreverent, Jewish and Israeli books, chat about them (yes, over Zoom), and enjoy each other’s company. Our ...
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 4, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 4, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ...
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service February 5, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Together with WHC clergy, welcome Shabbat together as one WHC community. This service will take place on Zoom It will also be available on our live stream & Facebook We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan T’filah, our Shabbat prayer book. Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study February 6, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study 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 familiarity ...
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service February 6, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service This 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 b'nei mitzvah, ... Free
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Featured Featured February 2, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Anna Solomon Online Find out more »
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