8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions September 27, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions 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 10:00 am - 11:30 am Simchat Torah Yizkor Service Featured September 28, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Simchat Torah Yizkor Service Join us for the first festival service of the New Year, with psalms, Torah readings, and – of course – shaking the lulav and etrog. This service will be held at Temple and also available on our livestream For this service, we will be using a different version of our prayer book. Please click here to follow along ...
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah September 29, 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
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew September 29, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults September 29, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew September 30, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults September 30, 2021 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults September 30, 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
2021-10-01 WHC Collects: Supporting Afghan Refugees WHC Collects: Supporting Afghan Refugees October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021 WHC Collects: Supporting Afghan Refugees Washington Hebrew Congregation is extending our collection of toiletries and kids’ items for the Multi-Faith Neighbors Network’s support of Afghan refugees in the DC area. You can donate in two ways: Click here to place an Amazon order for any of the most-needed items. Amazon orders can ship directly to our MFNN partner, Hurunnessa Fariad. Please add “WHC” ...
2021-10-01 WHC Collects: Gently Used Toy Drive WHC Collects: Gently Used Toy Drive October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021 WHC Collects: Gently Used Toy Drive Brighten the day for children served by Frederick Rescue Mission (and regain some space in your home) by donating toys, dolls, and stuffed animals your child no longer uses. You can drop off your gently used items at Temple or JBSC through October 31. Organized by WHC's Early Childhood Centers.
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC October 1, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for Mah Jongg. $5 purse Everyone is welcome!* No need to RSVP, just show up when you can and join the fun! *Please click here to learn about our health and safety protocols and plan to arrive a few minutes early.
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Macomb St. Shabbat Featured October 1, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Macomb St. Shabbat It’s a joyful, musical Shabbat evening that fosters participation and connection. Come for Chevruta — an engaging Torah discussion with our clergy for adults and an activity for children. Our Shabbat service follows with live musical accompaniment, and the evening concludes with an oneg. 6:00 pm Chevruta 6:30 pm Service Outdoor Oneg (weather permitting) This ...
8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study October 2, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study Please note that starting August 28, 2021, Our Early Torah times will shift forward by 30 minutes. The reading session will start at 8:00 am and the clergy-led discussion will begin at 8:30. WHC's Saturday Morning Worship will also begin 30 minutes earlier, at 10:00 am. --- Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with ...
8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study October 2, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study Please note that starting August 28, 2021, Our Early Torah times will shift forward by 30 minutes. The reading session will start at 8:00 am and the clergy-led discussion will begin at 8:30. WHC's Saturday Morning Worship will also begin 30 minutes earlier, at 10:00 am. --- Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with ...
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship October 2, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Please note that as of August 28, this service begins at 10:00 am 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 ...
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm WHECTY’s Clash of the Classes October 2, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm WHECTY’s Clash of the Classes All 8-12th graders are invited to join us at JBSC on Saturday, October 2 at 4:00 pm for our annual grade vs grade color war! Students should plan to come wearing their team/grade colors: 8th Grade: Blue 9th Grade: Red 10th Grade: Green 11th & 12th Grade: Purple Register by September 27 and receive a Clash of the Classes t-shirt ...
Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Anne Sebba Featured October 3, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Anne Sebba Prize-winning author and journalist Anne Sebba writes about strong, iconic women such as Enid Bagnold, Mother Teresa, Laura Ashley, and Jennie Churchill, who used their power and influence, fought for their own rights, and championed the rights of others. At the year’s first Amram Scholar Series program, she will talk about another iconic woman, Ethel ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 4, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 4, 2021 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 4, 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions October 4, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions 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 ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 5, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 5, 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 5, 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. For our ...
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah October 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
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 6, 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. For our ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Study Group October 6, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Study Group How do we find God in our food? In poetry? In movement or music? Join Rabbi Fischel for conversations about finding God in our everyday life, based on the new CCAR anthology, Because My Soul Longs For You: Integrating Theology Into Our Lives. All materials will be provided, but if you would like to purchase ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 6, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 6, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 7, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 7, 2021 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 7, 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Action in Montgomery Listening Campaign Kickoff October 7, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Action in Montgomery Listening Campaign Kickoff Help create a People’s Agenda for Montgomery County and Maryland and make Montgomery County a better, more just place for all to call home. State and local candidates will discuss issues including affordable housing, equity in education, health care, jobs, and police reform. Learn More & RSVP Question? Contact Josh Weinberg
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC October 8, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for Mah Jongg. $5 purse Everyone is welcome!* No need to RSVP, just show up when you can and join the fun! *Please click here to learn about our health and safety protocols and plan to arrive a few minutes early.
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat and Family Dinner October 8, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat and Family Dinner Join us for Tot Shabbat outside at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Our rabbis and song leaders make going to Friday night services a fun, fulfilling event for families with young children (or grandchildren). The evening begins with an engaging, interactive Tot Shabbat service, which lasts about a half-hour and teaches Jewish prayers, traditions, and ...
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service October 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 inside Kaufmann Sanctuary at Temple and via livestream. If you will join us from home, you can follow along using the online version of Mishkan T’filah, our Shabbat prayer book. Out of concern for the community, if you are feeling unwell, ...
8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study October 9, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study Please note that as of August 28, 2021, our Early Torah begins 30 minutes earlier. The reading session starts at 8:00 am and the clergy-led discussion begins at 8:30 am. WHC's Saturday Morning Worship also begins 30 minutes earlier, at 10:00 am. --- Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with an informal group at ...
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship October 9, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Please note that as of August 28, this service begins at 10:00 am 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 ...
Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Meriel Schindler Featured October 10, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Meriel Schindler WHC is pleased to welcome Meriel Schindler to the Amram Scholar Series for a discussion of her book that weaves together memoir, family history, and an untold story of the Jews of the Austro-Hungarian empire. About the Book: Meriel Schindler’s father, Kurt, was a handsome, persuasive, and charming raconteur. Kurt was full of anecdotes about ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 11, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 11, 2021 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 11, 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions October 11, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions 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 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Edlavitch-Tyser Family Relations Forum Presents: Howard S. Koplewicz Featured October 11, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Edlavitch-Tyser Family Relations Forum Presents: Howard S. Koplewicz Drawing on decades of clinical and personal experience, world-renowned child psychiatrist Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz will join us to help parents build up and then gradually loosen parental support as a way to encourage kids to climb higher, try new things, and grow from their mistakes. About the Book: Just as sturdy scaffolding is necessary ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 12, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Dedication of the Elie Wiesel Carving October 12, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Dedication of the Elie Wiesel Carving National Cathedral has added a stone carving of Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel to its Human Rights Porch, honoring his legacy as a lifelong human rights defender dedicated to combating indifference and intolerance. WHC's Cantor Susan R.A. Bortnick will participate in the dedication ceremony, which will be framed by Jewish prayers and music. ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 12, 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 12, 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. For our ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Fistful of Shekels Meeting October 12, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Fistful of Shekels Meeting Join our investment club for those interested in supporting Israel by purchasing stock in Israeli companies. This engaging way to learn more about Israel's economy meets quarterly to discuss its portfolio and other relevant topics. Click here to learn more! JOIN US ON ZOOM
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah October 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
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 13, 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. For our ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Study Group October 13, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Study Group How do we find God in our food? In poetry? In movement or music? Join Rabbi Fischel for conversations about finding God in our everyday life, based on the new CCAR anthology, Because My Soul Longs For You: Integrating Theology Into Our Lives. All materials will be provided, but if you would like to purchase ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 13, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Community Issues / Social Action Monthly Meeting October 13, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Community Issues / Social Action Monthly Meeting The need for social justice has not taken a break during the pandemic, and the CISA committee is back with (virtual) monthly meetings to discuss social action issues and plan social justice and interfaith relationship-strengthening events/ activities. This month, Jews United for Justice’s (JUFJ) Montgomery County Senior Organizer Laura Wallace will join us to discuss ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 13, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 14, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 14, 2021 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 14, 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
2021-10-15 WHC Collects: Holiday Gifts for Carrie Simon House WHC Collects: Holiday Gifts for Carrie Simon House October 15, 2021 - November 20, 2021 WHC Collects: Holiday Gifts for Carrie Simon House From holiday gifts for the children to household items, you can bring cheer to Carrie Simon House residents and alumni this season! Click below for their Amazon Wish List. You can also purchase gift cards for Uber, Giant, and Target and drop them off at either JBSC or Temple during regular business hours. Wish List Please ...
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC October 15, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for Mah Jongg. $5 purse Everyone is welcome!* No need to RSVP, just show up when you can and join the fun! *Please click here to learn about our health and safety protocols and plan to arrive a few minutes early.
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Falls Rd. Shabbat Featured October 15, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Falls Rd. Shabbat It’s a joyful, musical Shabbat evening that fosters participation and connection. 6:00 pm Shot of Torah (Torah Discussion) & Snack, Sip, & Schmooze 6:30 pm Service Oneg to follow This service will take place in person at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. It will also be available via livestream. If you will join us from ...
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service October 15, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service Together with our WHC clergy, we welcome Shabbat as one community. This service will take place inside Kaufmann Sanctuary at Temple. If you plan to join us in person, please click here to learn about our health and safety protocols and plan to arrive a few minutes early. Out of concern for the community, if ...
6:15 pm - 9:00 pm 2239’s Metro Minyan October 15, 2021 @ 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm 2239’s Metro Minyan No more Zoom. No more chat boxes. No more poor connections. Just Shabbat. With each other. Live and unplugged, like it should be. WHC's Kabbalat Shabbat for 20- and 30-somethings is returning to Union Market's Dock 5 for our October Metro Minyan! Join WHC's 2239 community for an outdoor Shabbat experience and then pick up ... $12
8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study October 16, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study Please note that as of August 28, 2021, our Early Torah begins 30 minutes earlier. The reading session starts at 8:00 am and the clergy-led discussion begins at 8:30 am. WHC's Saturday Morning Worship also begins 30 minutes earlier, at 10:00 am. --- Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with an informal group at ...
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship October 16, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Please note that as of August 28, this service begins at 10:00 am 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 ...
2021-10-15 WHC Collects: Holiday Gifts for Carrie Simon House WHC Collects: Holiday Gifts for Carrie Simon House
Featured 10:00 am - 11:30 am RJW ECC Fall Festival Featured October 17, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am RJW ECC Fall Festival Our RJW ECC Fall Festival is here and open to the community! Join us outside on the beautiful grounds of our Potomac campus for a special morning designed for young children by our ECC educators. We'll have a musical performance by Oh Susannah!, arts and crafts, field games, snacks, and more! Date: Sunday, October 17 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 ...
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jews United for Justice: Maryland Statewide Kickoff October 17, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jews United for Justice: Maryland Statewide Kickoff We've entered a new Jewish year, and we still soon enter a new legislative session. So, join us as we kick off our work in this new Maryland legislative session! At this event, you'll meet other JUFJers in your state district, learn about our legislative priorities for the year, and how we anticipate the session ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 18, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 18, 2021 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 18, 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions October 18, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions 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 ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 19, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 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. For our ...
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah October 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 October 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. For our ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Study Group October 20, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Study Group How do we find God in our food? In poetry? In movement or music? Join Rabbi Fischel for conversations about finding God in our everyday life, based on the new CCAR anthology, Because My Soul Longs For You: Integrating Theology Into Our Lives. All materials will be provided, but if you would like to purchase ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 20, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 20, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Nurturing & Repairing Relationships with Your Teen October 20, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Nurturing & Repairing Relationships with Your Teen Helping adolescents when they struggle emotionally can be difficult. If we say too much, we are intruding; if we don’t say enough, we are neglectful. How can parents provide support but also provide structure, protect them but still respect them? WHC is partnering with the Wellness Institute to bring you a training program with Dr. ... Free with Discount Code
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 21, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 21, 2021 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC October 22, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for Mah Jongg. $5 purse Everyone is welcome!* No need to RSVP, just show up when you can and join the fun! *Please click here to learn about our health and safety protocols and plan to arrive a few minutes early.
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tot Shabbat and Family Dinner October 22, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tot Shabbat and Family Dinner Join us for Tot Shabbat outside at Washington Hebrew Congregation. Our clergy and song leader, Lisa Baydush, make going to Friday night services a fun, fulfilling event for families with young children (or grandchildren). The evening begins with an engaging, interactive Tot Shabbat service, which lasts about a half-hour and teaches Jewish prayers, traditions, and ...
Featured 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Tree of Life Synagogue: Three Years Later Featured October 22, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Tree of Life Synagogue: Three Years Later On October 27, 2018, a heavily armed gunman broke through the peace of Shabbat and the doors of Tree of Life Synagogue, killing eleven Jews as they worshipped during morning services at their temple in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh. As we approach the third anniversary of the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history, ...
8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study October 23, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study Please note that as of August 28, 2021, our Early Torah begins 30 minutes earlier. The reading session starts at 8:00 am and the clergy-led discussion begins at 8:30 am. WHC's Saturday Morning Worship also begins 30 minutes earlier, at 10:00 am. --- Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with an informal group at ...
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship October 23, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Please note that as of August 28, this service begins at 10:00 am 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 ...
2021-10-15 WHC Collects: Holiday Gifts for Carrie Simon House WHC Collects: Holiday Gifts for Carrie Simon House
Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Gwen Strauss Featured October 24, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Gwen Strauss WHC welcomes acclaimed author Gwen Strauss to discuss her book which follows the true story of Helene Podliasky, who led a band of nine female resistance fighters as they escaped a German labor camp. Drawing on incredible research, this powerful, heart-stopping narrative is a moving tribute to the power of humanity and friendship in the ...
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm WHC Hunger Project Packing October 24, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm WHC Hunger Project Packing The WHC Hunger Project is back! Join us at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center to make more than 10,000 meals for those battling hunger and food insecurity right here in the DMV! It is completely free to participate -- but preregistration is required. RSVP HERE SSL hours are available. Contact hungerproject@whctemple.org for more information. ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 25, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 25, 2021 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions October 25, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions 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 ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 26, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
Featured 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Lisa Scottoline Featured October 26, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Lisa Scottoline The Women of WHC are thrilled to welcome best-selling author Lisa Scottoline to discuss her new book, Eternal with us over Zoom! RSVP HERE About the Book: Eternal is the culmination of a lifetime of #1 bestseller, Lisa Scottoline’s work. She has been researching the Italian Holocaust since her undergraduate days when she took an intimate year-long ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics October 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. For our ...
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah October 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 October 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. For our ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Study Group October 27, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Study Group How do we find God in our food? In poetry? In movement or music? Join Rabbi Fischel for conversations about finding God in our everyday life, based on the new CCAR anthology, Because My Soul Longs For You: Integrating Theology Into Our Lives. All materials will be provided, but if you would like to purchase ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 27, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 27, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew October 28, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 28, 2021 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC October 29, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for Mah Jongg. $5 purse Everyone is welcome!* No need to RSVP, just show up when you can and join the fun! *Please click here to learn about our health and safety protocols and plan to arrive a few minutes early.
Featured 11:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC’s EmptyNesters Present: Daniel Levin Featured October 29, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC’s EmptyNesters Present: Daniel Levin WHC’s EmptyNesters kick off their author events for 2021-2022 by welcoming Daniel Levin to give us a behind-the-scenes look at his book Proof of Life -- which dives deep into the underground industry of war where everything is for sale, including arms, drugs, and even people. A fast-paced thriller wrapped in a memoir, Proof of ...
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shabbat Installation of Cantor Susan Bortnick as WHC’s Senior Cantor Featured October 29, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shabbat Installation of Cantor Susan Bortnick as WHC’s Senior Cantor With tributes, special guests, music, and a meaningful ceremony this Shabbat Installation service will honor and celebrate Cantor Bortnick, Washington Hebrew Congregation's third Senior Cantor (and the first woman to hold this position). Friday, October 29 inside Kaufmann Sanctuary at Temple.* Kindly RSVP if you will join us in person to help us plan for ...
8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study October 30, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study Please note that as of August 28, 2021, our Early Torah begins 30 minutes earlier. The reading session starts at 8:00 am and the clergy-led discussion begins at 8:30 am. WHC's Saturday Morning Worship also begins 30 minutes earlier, at 10:00 am. --- Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with an informal group at ...
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship October 30, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Please note that as of August 28, this service begins at 10:00 am 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 ...
2021-10-15 WHC Collects: Holiday Gifts for Carrie Simon House WHC Collects: Holiday Gifts for Carrie Simon House
Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Wayne Federman Featured October 31, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Wayne Federman Looking for a laugh? WHC’s Amram Scholar Series is pleased to welcome comedian, actor, professor, and author Wayne Federman to take us on a journey through standup comedy. Drawing on his acclaimed History of Standup podcast, Federman takes us to world-famous venues like the Appolo and Madison Square Garden, and to small open mic nights ...
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm WHECTY Football Party October 31, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm WHECTY Football Party All 8-12 graders are invited to this casual event to spend time with friends, meet new ones, and enjoy a Sunday afternoon with football, fun, friends, and food. Food will be served outdoors in our covered tent. This program costs $10 per person. REGISTER HERE
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew November 1, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew November 1, 2021 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults November 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions November 1, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions 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 ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew November 2, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 November 2, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 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, ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults November 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics November 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. For our ...
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics November 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. For our ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Study Group November 3, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Study Group How do we find God in our food? In poetry? In movement or music? Join Rabbi Fischel for conversations about finding God in our everyday life, based on the new CCAR anthology, Because My Soul Longs For You: Integrating Theology Into Our Lives. All materials will be provided, but if you would like to purchase ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew November 3, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults November 3, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm WWHC Presents: Barbra Streisand’s Greatest Hits November 3, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm WWHC Presents: Barbra Streisand’s Greatest Hits Join the Women of WHC and Ellen Katz, Broadway "Edutainer" for a wonderful evening celebrating Barbra Streisand and some of her biggest hits. It will be the best of Babs without having to leave the comfort of our homes! This program is free and open to everyone. Please RSVP to obtain the Zoom information. RSVP ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew November 4, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults November 4, 2021 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults November 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ...
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC November 5, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for Mah Jongg. $5 purse Everyone is welcome!* No need to RSVP, just show up when you can and join the fun! *Please click here to learn about our health and safety protocols and plan to arrive a few minutes early.
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Macomb St. Shabbat Featured November 5, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Macomb St. Shabbat It’s a joyful, musical Shabbat evening that fosters participation and connection. Come for Chevruta — an engaging Torah discussion with our clergy for adults and an activity for children. Our Shabbat service follows with live musical accompaniment, and the evening concludes with an oneg. 6:00 pm Chevruta 6:30 pm Service Outdoor Oneg (weather permitting) This ...
Featured 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Jews of Color Shabbat Dinner Featured November 5, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Jews of Color Shabbat Dinner All who identify as Jews of Color — both WHC members and non-members — are invited to WHC's quarterly JOC Shabbat dinner. Join us for great food and conversation and a chance to connect with the community! Date: Friday, November 5 Time: Following Shabbat services, approximately 7:30 pm Location: Washington Hebrew Congregation (3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC ... $18
8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study November 6, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study Please note that as of August 28, 2021, our Early Torah begins 30 minutes earlier. The reading session starts at 8:00 am and the clergy-led discussion begins at 8:30 am. WHC's Saturday Morning Worship also begins 30 minutes earlier, at 10:00 am. --- Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with an informal group at ...
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship November 6, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Please note that as of August 28, this service begins at 10:00 am 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 ...
Featured Featured September 28, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Simchat Torah Yizkor Service Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
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Featured Featured October 3, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Anne Sebba Online Find out more »
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October 7, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Action in Montgomery Listening Campaign Kickoff Online Find out more »
October 8, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
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Featured Featured October 10, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Meriel Schindler Online Find out more »
Featured Featured October 11, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Edlavitch-Tyser Family Relations Forum Presents: Howard S. Koplewicz Online Find out more »
October 13, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Online Find out more »
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Featured Featured October 15, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Falls Rd. Shabbat Hybrid – JBSC Find out more »
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October 17, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jews United for Justice: Maryland Statewide Kickoff Online Find out more »
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October 20, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Nurturing & Repairing Relationships with Your Teen Online Find out more »
Featured Featured October 22, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Tree of Life Synagogue: Three Years Later Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
October 23, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
Featured Featured October 24, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Gwen Strauss Temple Find out more »
Featured Featured October 26, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Lisa Scottoline Online Find out more »
October 27, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Online Find out more »
Featured Featured October 29, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC’s EmptyNesters Present: Daniel Levin Online Find out more »
Featured Featured October 29, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shabbat Installation of Cantor Susan Bortnick as WHC’s Senior Cantor Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
October 30, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
Featured Featured October 31, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Wayne Federman Temple Find out more »
November 2, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 Online Find out more »
November 3, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm WWHC Presents: Barbra Streisand’s Greatest Hits Online Find out more »
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November 6, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
