2022-05-01 WHC Collects: Help Send Kids to Summer Camp WHC Collects: Help Send Kids to Summer Camp May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022 WHC Collects: Help Send Kids to Summer Camp WHC is collecting supplies for Abram Simon School students to go to summer camp! This camp experience is designed to help young people from all backgrounds develop and grow by affording the opportunity of getting outdoors for adventure and fun. Please check our Amazon Wish List throughout the month of May to see what is ...
9:00 am - 10:30 am A Taste of Religious School May 1, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am A Taste of Religious School We invite ECC families with children ages 3 and older to join us Sunday, May 1 to experience WHC’s Religious School! Our program emphasizes learning through play, exploration, and community building. Children build their Jewish identity as they live the flow of the Jewish year through all their senses. A Taste of Religious School Sunday, ...
Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Uri Adoni Featured May 1, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Uri Adoni *Please note - this program will now take place virtually only. A livestream and a Zoom option will be available. If you have already registered for this program, you do NOT need to register again. The Zoom info will be sent to you directly from the organizers. Launching a startup is never easy. It takes ...
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session May 1, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session For the first time in 30 years, our beloved and dynamic synagogue is in transition, and as we prepare ourselves for this change and challenge, the Board appointed a Rabbinic Transition Committee to take stock of our organization and better understand where we are and where we would like to be. In collaboration with all ...
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm WHC Hunger Project Packing May 1, 2022 @ 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! The Hunger Project is perfect for kids age 8+ and adults of all ages! It is completely free to participate -- but preregistration ...
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session May 1, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session For the first time in 30 years, our beloved and dynamic synagogue is in transition, and as we prepare ourselves for this change and challenge, the Board appointed a Rabbinic Transition Committee to take stock of our organization and better understand where we are and where we would like to be. In collaboration with all ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 2, 2022 @ 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. ...
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm WWHC’S Leadership Development Program: Impromptu Speaking May 2, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm WWHC’S Leadership Development Program: Impromptu Speaking You won’t want to miss our fabulous Jane Burka Leadership Development Speaker. Internationally known consultant, Helen Gottstein, will engage every participant as she provides us with helpful hints to improve our impromptu speaking. This will be a Zoom program as Helen resides in Israel. It is free and open to everyone! REGISTER HERE
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series RJW ECC Playground Playdate May 2, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series RJW ECC Playground Playdate Come out to Falls Road Local Park (12600 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854) each Monday afternoon at 3 pm for a Playground Playdate with our RJW ECC team! We invite you to join our amazing educators at the park (weather permitting) to socialize, explore, read stories, and get creative! Designed for children 18-months to 5-years-old, ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions May 2, 2022 @ 7:00 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 ...
7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 2, 2022 @ 7:15 pm - 8:15 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. ...
9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session May 3, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session For the first time in 30 years, our beloved and dynamic synagogue is in transition, and as we prepare ourselves for this change and challenge, the Board appointed a Rabbinic Transition Committee to take stock of our organization and better understand where we are and where we would like to be. In collaboration with all ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 3, 2022 @ 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. ...
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session May 3, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session For the first time in 30 years, our beloved and dynamic synagogue is in transition, and as we prepare ourselves for this change and challenge, the Board appointed a Rabbinic Transition Committee to take stock of our organization and better understand where we are and where we would like to be. In collaboration with all ...
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 May 3, 2022 @ 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, ...
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults May 3, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session May 4, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session For the first time in 30 years, our beloved and dynamic synagogue is in transition, and as we prepare ourselves for this change and challenge, the Board appointed a Rabbinic Transition Committee to take stock of our organization and better understand where we are and where we would like to be. In collaboration with all ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 4, 2022 @ 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 May 4, 2022 @ 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 5, 2022 @ 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. ...
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session May 5, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session For the first time in 30 years, our beloved and dynamic synagogue is in transition, and as we prepare ourselves for this change and challenge, the Board appointed a Rabbinic Transition Committee to take stock of our organization and better understand where we are and where we would like to be. In collaboration with all ...
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults May 5, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults May 5, 2022 @ 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session May 5, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session For the first time in 30 years, our beloved and dynamic synagogue is in transition, and as we prepare ourselves for this change and challenge, the Board appointed a Rabbinic Transition Committee to take stock of our organization and better understand where we are and where we would like to be. In collaboration with all ...
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC May 6, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 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 May 6, 2022 @ 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 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Macomb St. Shabbat Featured May 6, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Macomb St. 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 Temple. It will also be available via livestream. If you will join us from home, you can follow ...
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship May 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Our Shabbat morning service, led by our rabbis and cantors, often includes the b’nei mitzvah of one of our teens as well as the traditional elements of a Shabbat morning service: prayers, responsive readings, music, reading from the Torah, and a d’var Torah (interpretation of the weekly Torah portion). On mornings when there is no ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 9, 2022 @ 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. ...
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series RJW ECC Playground Playdate May 9, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series RJW ECC Playground Playdate Come out to Falls Road Local Park (12600 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854) each Monday afternoon at 3 pm for a Playground Playdate with our RJW ECC team! We invite you to join our amazing educators at the park (weather permitting) to socialize, explore, read stories, and get creative! Designed for children 18-months to 5-years-old, ...
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session May 9, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session For the first time in 30 years, our beloved and dynamic synagogue is in transition, and as we prepare ourselves for this change and challenge, the Board appointed a Rabbinic Transition Committee to take stock of our organization and better understand where we are and where we would like to be. In collaboration with all ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions May 9, 2022 @ 7:00 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 ...
7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 9, 2022 @ 7:15 pm - 8:15 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. ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session May 9, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session For the first time in 30 years, our beloved and dynamic synagogue is in transition, and as we prepare ourselves for this change and challenge, the Board appointed a Rabbinic Transition Committee to take stock of our organization and better understand where we are and where we would like to be. In collaboration with all ...
9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session May 10, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session For the first time in 30 years, our beloved and dynamic synagogue is in transition, and as we prepare ourselves for this change and challenge, the Board appointed a Rabbinic Transition Committee to take stock of our organization and better understand where we are and where we would like to be. In collaboration with all ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 10, 2022 @ 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: Tracy Walder Featured May 10, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Tracy Walder When Tracy Walder enrolled at the University of Southern California, she never thought that one day she would offer her pink beanbag chair in the Delta Gamma house to a CIA recruiter, or that she’d fly to the Middle East under an alias identity. But, that’s exactly what happened! Walder’s memoir, The Unexpected Spy, is ...
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 May 10, 2022 @ 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, ...
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults May 10, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 11, 2022 @ 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 May 11, 2022 @ 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session May 11, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session For the first time in 30 years, our beloved and dynamic synagogue is in transition, and as we prepare ourselves for this change and challenge, the Board appointed a Rabbinic Transition Committee to take stock of our organization and better understand where we are and where we would like to be. In collaboration with all ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Issues / Social Action Monthly Meeting May 11, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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 ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 12, 2022 @ 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. ...
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults May 12, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults May 12, 2022 @ 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC May 13, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 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.
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Women of Reform Judaism’s Women’s Empowerment Awards May 13, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Women of Reform Judaism’s Women’s Empowerment Awards Join the Women of Reform Judaism as they honor Rabbi Shankman with a Women's Empowerment Award on Friday, May 13. Rabbi Shankman is one of 10 women from across the country being recognized for their work to strengthen the voices of others, including women and girls, empowering them to advocate for progressive Jewish values. She ...
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner May 13, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner Our clergy and song leader, Lisa Baydush, make going to Friday night services a fun, fulfilling event for families with young children (or grandchildren). Held twice each month, these evenings begin with an engaging, interactive Tot Shabbat service, which lasts about a half-hour and teaches Jewish prayers, traditions, and rituals through songs, stories, and art ...
Featured 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steve Jacober Retirement Shabbat & Celebration Featured May 13, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steve Jacober Retirement Shabbat & Celebration Join us at Temple for a special Shabbat Evening service to celebrate WHC's Executive Director Steve Jacober, thank him for his years of service to our congregation, and congratulate him on his upcoming retirement. A celebratory oneg in Steve's honor will be held after the service concludes. Please RSVP below so we know how much ...
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship May 14, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Our Shabbat morning service, led by our rabbis and cantors, often includes the b’nei mitzvah of one of our teens as well as the traditional elements of a Shabbat morning service: prayers, responsive readings, music, reading from the Torah, and a d’var Torah (interpretation of the weekly Torah portion). On mornings when there is no ...
9:15 am - 10:15 am Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session May 15, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session For the first time in 30 years, our beloved and dynamic synagogue is in transition, and as we prepare ourselves for this change and challenge, the Board appointed a Rabbinic Transition Committee to take stock of our organization and better understand where we are and where we would like to be. In collaboration with all ...
9:15 am - 10:15 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session May 15, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session For the first time in 30 years, our beloved and dynamic synagogue is in transition, and as we prepare ourselves for this change and challenge, the Board appointed a Rabbinic Transition Committee to take stock of our organization and better understand where we are and where we would like to be. In collaboration with all ...
Featured 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Welcome Rebecca Dina Abbott-Fischel Featured May 15, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Welcome Rebecca Dina Abbott-Fischel Join Rabbi Fischel, husband Rabbi Eric Abbott, and big brother Ezra on Zoom as we welcome the newest member of our WHC family - Rebecca Dina Abbott-Fischel. Sunday, May 15 1:30 pm RSVP HERE
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm The 21%: The Lives of Arab Citizens of Israel May 15, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm The 21%: The Lives of Arab Citizens of Israel Sunday, May 15, 2:30 PM | Edlavitch DCJCC | This is a Pay-What-You-Choose Event Join us for an annual keynote program exploring the daily lives and challenges of Arab citizens of Israel. Following a screening of Cinema Sabaya, director Orit Fouks Rotem and lead actor Joanna Said discuss the contemporary experience of Arab women in Israel and the role ...
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm WHECTY’s Senior Send-Off May 15, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm WHECTY’s Senior Send-Off It's a celebration of the Class of 2022, one of our most active and involved group of seniors in the history of WHECTY. This special event will look back at the last four years and remember everything this class has experienced. All 8-12 graders are invited to send off the seniors in style. RSVP ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 16, 2022 @ 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. ...
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series RJW ECC Playground Playdate May 16, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series RJW ECC Playground Playdate Come out to Falls Road Local Park (12600 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854) each Monday afternoon at 3 pm for a Playground Playdate with our RJW ECC team! We invite you to join our amazing educators at the park (weather permitting) to socialize, explore, read stories, and get creative! Designed for children 18-months to 5-years-old, ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions May 16, 2022 @ 7:00 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 ...
7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 16, 2022 @ 7:15 pm - 8:15 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. ...
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Jewish Rally for Abortion Justice May 17, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Jewish Rally for Abortion Justice Organized by NCJW As the national discourse on abortion turns its focus to the Supreme Court, local and national Reform Movement leaders and rabbis, and the wider Jewish community will gather for a rally for reproductive rights. Tuesday, May 17 9:00 am (Reform Movement meet-up 8:40 am) Register for Rally Updates and Location The Reform ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 17, 2022 @ 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 May 17, 2022 @ 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, ...
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults May 17, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 18, 2022 @ 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 May 18, 2022 @ 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 19, 2022 @ 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. ...
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults May 19, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults May 19, 2022 @ 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC May 20, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 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 May 20, 2022 @ 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 Event Series Shabbat Evening Service May 20, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service WE INVITE YOU TO END THE WEEK AND WELCOME SHABBAT WITH US! 6:00 pm: Snack, Sip, and Schmooze (S3) SNACK — Hot appetizers, cheese, crackers, and fruit! Perfect for families looking to feed their kids before the service. Gluten-free and vegan options will be available. This week's menu: SIP — Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks ...
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 2239’s Metro Minyan May 20, 2022 @ 6:30 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 the perfect way to welcome Shabbat with other young professionals from across the DMV 6:30 pm — Shot of Torah 7:15 pm — Service ...
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship May 21, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Our Shabbat morning service, led by our rabbis and cantors, often includes the b’nei mitzvah of one of our teens as well as the traditional elements of a Shabbat morning service: prayers, responsive readings, music, reading from the Torah, and a d’var Torah (interpretation of the weekly Torah portion). On mornings when there is no ...
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm LGBTQ Arboretum Shabbat Picnic May 21, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm LGBTQ Arboretum Shabbat Picnic May 21, 1 pm Lawn of National Arboretum Free Join us for some fun in the sun as we take to the outdoors and enjoy a BYO Picnic lunch together at the National Arboretum. We'll eat on the lawn, and you're free to enjoy some of the Arboretum's stunning garden trails. Maybe you'd even fancy ...
Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Behind the Scenes of the Golden Age of Hollywood Featured May 22, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Behind the Scenes of the Golden Age of Hollywood Please note this program will now take place via Zoom ONLY. Anyone who previously registered to join us in-person or via livestream must register again using the link below. We apologize for any inconvenience. For the final Amram Scholar Series lecture of the 2021-2022 programming year, WHC is welcoming an author and an editor who ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 23, 2022 @ 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. ...
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series RJW ECC Playground Playdate May 23, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series RJW ECC Playground Playdate Come out to Falls Road Local Park (12600 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854) each Monday afternoon at 3 pm for a Playground Playdate with our RJW ECC team! We invite you to join our amazing educators at the park (weather permitting) to socialize, explore, read stories, and get creative! Designed for children 18-months to 5-years-old, ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions May 23, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 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 ...
7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 23, 2022 @ 7:15 pm - 8:15 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. ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 24, 2022 @ 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 May 24, 2022 @ 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, ...
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults May 24, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Action In Montgomery Candidate Forum May 24, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Action In Montgomery Candidate Forum S.E.A. Change Coalition (WHC & B'nai Israel), with Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church & Westmoreland Congregational United Church, is co-hosting an Action In Montgomery (AIM) Candidate Forum with Montgomery County Council Candidates. B’nai Israel Congregation in Rockville or via zoomTuesday, May 24, 7:00PM – 9:00PM CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (Input name and WHC as the organization ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 25, 2022 @ 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 May 25, 2022 @ 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew May 26, 2022 @ 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. ...
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults May 26, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults May 26, 2022 @ 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC May 27, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 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 & Family Dinner May 27, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner UPDATE: Due to a forecast of rain, this week's Tot Shabbat has been moved indoors. Our clergy and song leader, Lisa Baydush, make going to Friday night services a fun, fulfilling event for families with young children (or grandchildren). Held twice each month, these evenings begin with an engaging, interactive Tot Shabbat service, which lasts ...
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service May 27, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service WE INVITE YOU TO END THE WEEK AND WELCOME SHABBAT WITH US! 6:00 pm: Snack, Sip, and Schmooze (S3) SNACK — Hot appetizers, cheese, crackers, and fruit! Perfect for families looking to feed their kids before the service. Gluten-free and vegan options will be available. This week's menu: SIP — Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks ...
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship May 28, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Our Shabbat morning service, led by our rabbis and cantors, often includes the b’nei mitzvah of one of our teens as well as the traditional elements of a Shabbat morning service: prayers, responsive readings, music, reading from the Torah, and a d’var Torah (interpretation of the weekly Torah portion). On mornings when there is no ...
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 May 31, 2022 @ 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, ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm New Moms Group June 1, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm New Moms Group UPDATE: This week's meeting is Zoom only. Having a new baby is an incredible miracle and simcha (joy!)...and it brings with it big changes and challenges! Join Stephanie Tankel, WHC's Director of Lifelong Learning, for an opportunity to share, vent, celebrate, and more. This group will meet on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm at Temple and run ...
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC June 3, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 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 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm New Member Shabbat Celebration Featured June 3, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm New Member Shabbat Celebration The pandemic prevented us from "officially" welcoming our new members for more than two years! We are delighted to finally be able to invite our new members to a pre-Shabbat celebration where they can get to know our clergy, leadership, staff, and each other over drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Afterward, we’ll connect with our WHC ...
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Macomb St. Shabbat Featured June 3, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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 Shot of Torah 6:30 pm Service Outdoor Oneg (weather ...
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship June 4, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Our Shabbat morning service, led by our rabbis and cantors, often includes the b’nei mitzvah of one of our teens as well as the traditional elements of a Shabbat morning service: prayers, responsive readings, music, reading from the Torah, and a d’var Torah (interpretation of the weekly Torah portion). On mornings when there is no ...
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May 1, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session JBSC Find out more »
May 2, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm WWHC’S Leadership Development Program: Impromptu Speaking Online Find out more »
May 3, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session Temple Find out more »
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May 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
May 9, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session Online Find out more »
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May 10, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session Online Find out more »
Featured Featured May 10, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Tracy Walder Online Find out more »
May 11, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session Online Find out more »
May 11, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Issues / Social Action Monthly Meeting Online Find out more »
May 13, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Women of Reform Judaism’s Women’s Empowerment Awards Online Find out more »
Featured Featured May 13, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steve Jacober Retirement Shabbat & Celebration Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
May 14, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
May 15, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session Temple Find out more »
May 15, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session JBSC Find out more »
Featured Featured May 15, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Welcome Rebecca Dina Abbott-Fischel Online Find out more »
Featured Featured May 20, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Falls Rd. Shabbat Hybrid – JBSC Find out more »
May 20, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
May 21, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
Featured Featured May 22, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Behind the Scenes of the Golden Age of Hollywood Online Find out more »
May 27, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
May 28, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
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