11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults November 28, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
Featured 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Eileen Pollack Featured November 29, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Eileen Pollack The Women of WHC are pleased to welcome author Eileen Pollack to discuss her latest book, Maybe It's Me. Tuesday, November 29 at 12:00 pm on Zoom. This program is free and open to everyone, but RSVP is required. RSVP HERE Click here to purchase this book through WHC's Mitzvah Mall. About the Book: Eileen ...
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 November 29, 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 November 29, 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets: A Hebrew Happy Hour November 30, 2022 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets: A Hebrew Happy Hour Hebrew looks nothing like what you're probably used to reading, and we know it can seem well... foreign. That's because, for many of us, it is! But fear not - our new Hebrew class is designed for beginners and those who need a refresher because it's been a while! Join other 2239ers on the journey ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults November 30, 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults December 1, 2022 @ 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults December 1, 2022 @ 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC December 2, 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 11:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC’S EmptyNesters Present: Maggie Anton Featured December 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC’S EmptyNesters Present: Maggie Anton The WHC EmptyNesters are thrilled to welcome author Maggie Anton to discuss her latest book, The Choice: A Novel of Love, Faith, and Talmud Friday, December 2 at 11:00 am on Zoom This program is free and open to everyone, but RSVP is required. RSVP HERE Click here to purchase this book through WHC's Mitzvah ...
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner December 2, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series 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 - 8:00 pm Macomb St. Shabbat & Cantor Hamstra Installation Featured December 2, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Macomb St. Shabbat & Cantor Hamstra Installation WE INVITE YOU TO END THE WEEK AND WELCOME SHABBAT WITH US! NOTE: This is a special Macomb St. Shabbat, as we will officially install Cantor Suzanne Hamstra. Guest Cantors Richard Cohn and Rebecca Moses will also join in the ceremony. 6:00 pm: Snack, Sip, and Schmooze (S3) & Shot of Torah (Torah Study) SNACK ...
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study December 3, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with an informal group at Temple to study parashat hashavua, the weekly Torah portion, in English. Led by one of the clergy, we analyze, question, and reflect on Judaism’s central text. All are welcome — just occasionally or every week — and absolutely no background knowledge or ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group December 3, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group Every Shabbat afternoon an informal group of WHC members gets together on Zoom to discuss the Haftarah for that week. We begin with a read-through in English and continue sharing questions, answers, and opinions. The group meets for one hour and is led by the lay members of the congregation. All Temple members are welcome. ...
Featured 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cantors’ Concert Featured December 4, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cantors’ Concert It's a special night of music with WHC cantors past and present! Enjoy an evening of Jewish and Broadway melodies with Senior Cantor Susan Bortnick, our newly installed Cantor Suzanne Hamstra, Cantor Emeritus Mikhail Manevich, and Guest Cantor Rebecca Moses. We'll have delicious hot appetizers before the show, and a dessert reception following. You don't ...
9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series WHC Connections: Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) December 4, 2022 @ 9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series WHC Connections: Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) Sunday mornings, 9:45 am, leaving from JBSC, starting October 2 There are some great trails near the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Drop off the kids at Religious School or meet us at JBSC and connect with other members while you get some fresh air and exercise. Our routes will have us ...
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults December 5, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions: Special Edition December 5, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions: Special Edition Tonight only, 12 Jewish Questions is open to everyone, whether you're registered for the class or not, as we tackle the question Why Is Antisemitism on the Rise? Dinner will be provided (as it is for every 12JQ session), so registration is required. The cost is $20 per person. Registration for dinner is closed, but ...
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 December 6, 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 December 6, 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Game Night with the LGBTQ+ Group December 6, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Game Night with the LGBTQ+ Group (PRE)HANUKKAH GAME NIGHT WITH THE LGBTQ+ GROUP! Join WHC’s LGBTQ+ Group as we shuffle up some new friendships while playing games, chatting, and getting to know other LGBTQ+ members of our community. We will have snacks, games, and beverages, along with a wide variety of board games to choose from (and you're welcome to bring ...
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets: A Hebrew Happy Hour December 7, 2022 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets: A Hebrew Happy Hour Hebrew looks nothing like what you're probably used to reading, and we know it can seem well... foreign. That's because, for many of us, it is! But fear not - our new Hebrew class is designed for beginners and those who need a refresher because it's been a while! Join other 2239ers on the journey ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults December 7, 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults December 8, 2022 @ 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults December 8, 2022 @ 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC December 9, 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.
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner December 9, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series 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 ...
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service December 9, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service WE INVITE YOU TO END THE WEEK AND WELCOME SHABBAT WITH US! 6:00 pm: Snack, Sip, and Schmooze (S3) SNACK — Perfect for families looking to feed their kids before the service. This week's theme is Pizza Night from Pete's Pizza Vegan Meatballs Vegetarian "Edge of the Woods" Pizza Cheese Pizza Garlic Bread Vegan, Gluten-Free ...
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Falls Rd. Shabbat Featured December 9, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Falls Rd. Shabbat WE INVITE YOU TO END THE WEEK AND WELCOME SHABBAT WITH US! 6:00 pm: Snack, Sip, and Schmooze (S3) & Shot of Torah (Torah Study) SNACK — Hot appetizers (we’ll have different items each week), cheese, crackers, and fruit! Perfect for families looking to feed their kids before the service. SIP — Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks ...
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study December 10, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with an informal group at Temple to study parashat hashavua, the weekly Torah portion, in English. Led by one of the clergy, we analyze, question, and reflect on Judaism’s central text. All are welcome — just occasionally or every week — and absolutely no background knowledge or ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group December 10, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group Every Shabbat afternoon an informal group of WHC members gets together on Zoom to discuss the Haftarah for that week. We begin with a read-through in English and continue sharing questions, answers, and opinions. The group meets for one hour and is led by the lay members of the congregation. All Temple members are welcome. ...
9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series WHC Connections: Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) December 11, 2022 @ 9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series WHC Connections: Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) Sunday mornings, 9:45 am, leaving from JBSC, starting October 2 There are some great trails near the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Drop off the kids at Religious School or meet us at JBSC and connect with other members while you get some fresh air and exercise. Our routes will have us ...
Featured 10:00 am - 11:30 am CANCELED: WHC’s Edlavitch-Tyser Family Relations Forum Presents: Amy Feldman Featured December 11, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am CANCELED: WHC’s Edlavitch-Tyser Family Relations Forum Presents: Amy Feldman DUE TO LOW RESPONSE FROM THE COMMUNITY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED The WHC Edlavitch-Tyser Family Relations Forum is proud to welcome author Amy Feldman to discuss her book Ezra Exposed. Sunday, December 11 at 10:00 am at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center in Potomac, Maryland. Click here to purchase this book through WHC's Mitzvah ...
Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Brad Snyder Featured December 11, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Brad Snyder WHC welcomes Brad Snyder to the Amram Scholar Series on Sunday, December 11 at Temple. This lecture will also be available by livestream by visiting our streaming page. RSVP is requested RSVP NOW This lecture is sponsored by the Leo & Elizabeth Goodman Public Issues Endowment Fund About the Book Democratic Justice is the definitive biography ...
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Teddy Bear Vaccine Clinic December 11, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Teddy Bear Vaccine Clinic This free event is designed to reduce children's concerns and fears over doctor's visits and routine medical procedures. With a mix of play and creative activities, our early childhood specialists and clinicians promote sense of empowerment and comfort in an engaging, playful, and supportive environment. Growing Minds invites children from Washington Hebrew Congregation and their ...
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults December 12, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 December 13, 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 December 13, 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets: A Hebrew Happy Hour December 14, 2022 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets: A Hebrew Happy Hour Hebrew looks nothing like what you're probably used to reading, and we know it can seem well... foreign. That's because, for many of us, it is! But fear not - our new Hebrew class is designed for beginners and those who need a refresher because it's been a while! Join other 2239ers on the journey ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults December 14, 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
Featured 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 2239 Festival of Lasers Featured December 14, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 2239 Festival of Lasers Join 2239, EntryPoint, NOVA Tribe, and GatherNoVA for an evening of laser tag fun! We'll get in the Hanukkah spirit too, with sufganiot (mmm, donuts ) and other delicious treats. Can't wait to see you there! Thursday, December 14, 2023 8:00 – 10:00 pm Ultrazone Bailey's Crossroads 3447 Carlin Springs Road Falls Church, VA 22041 ...
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults December 15, 2022 @ 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults December 15, 2022 @ 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC December 16, 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.
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC December 16, 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 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat Hanukkah Featured December 16, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat Hanukkah Together with WHC clergy, welcome Shabbat together as one WHC community and celebrate Hanukkah!! Bring your favorite hanukkiyah, and we'll provide candles for a congregational candle lighting. Need a new hanukkiyah or extra candles for home? The award-winning Women of WHC Judaica Shop will have a pop-up store for all your holiday needs. Registration for ...
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study December 17, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with an informal group at Temple to study parashat hashavua, the weekly Torah portion, in English. Led by one of the clergy, we analyze, question, and reflect on Judaism’s central text. All are welcome — just occasionally or every week — and absolutely no background knowledge or ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group December 17, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group Every Shabbat afternoon an informal group of WHC members gets together on Zoom to discuss the Haftarah for that week. We begin with a read-through in English and continue sharing questions, answers, and opinions. The group meets for one hour and is led by the lay members of the congregation. All Temple members are welcome. ...
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Tzelem Program for Teens December 17, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Tzelem Program for Teens Tzelem, a community LGBTQ+ group for high school and middle school students, are hosting a program on Saturday, December 17, from 7:00–8:30 pm at Temple. Tzelem is a group for transgender, nonbinary, gender fluid, or gender questioning and Tzelem+ for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth —with a mission to create safe spaces for teens of all genders ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting December 18, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting As you may have heard in the news or seen on social media, antisemitic graffiti was found on the electronic "welcome" sign at Bethesda's Walt Whitman High School this past weekend. In response, the greater community is coming together for a nightly rally and hanukkiyah lighting at the very sign that was defaced. Cantor Bortnick ...
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults December 19, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm 2239 Hanukkah Happy Hour: Hora & Heat December 19, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm 2239 Hanukkah Happy Hour: Hora & Heat Monday, December 19 5:30 - 9:00 pm Franklin Hall Join EntryPointDC, our partners, and Jewish young adults from all over the DC area for the biggest party of the year! The largest Hanukkah happy hour in the DC area is taking place at Franklin Hall this year. We will have the entire venue to ourselves, ...
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm WHECTY Hanukkah Dinner December 19, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm WHECTY Hanukkah Dinner All 8-12 graders are invited for a fun Hanukkah celebration. Grab some food from your favorite restaurant in the Montgomery Mall food court and then get ready for our Hanukkah gift exchange. Be sure to bring money for dinner and $10-15 for the gift. And everyone will receive a Hanukkah present from WHECTY! Contact Ira ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting December 19, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting As you may have heard in the news or seen on social media, antisemitic graffiti was found on the electronic "welcome" sign at Bethesda's Walt Whitman High School this past weekend. In response, the greater community is coming together for a nightly rally and hanukkiyah lighting at the very sign that was defaced. Cantor Bortnick ...
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 December 20, 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 December 20, 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Oh Gaydel, Gaydel, Gaydel Chanukah Happy Hour December 20, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Oh Gaydel, Gaydel, Gaydel Chanukah Happy Hour Light up the night as we celebrate Chanukah with the greater LGBTQ+ Jewish community (and allies) at As You Are bar in Eastern Market for mingling, drink specials, and candle lighting. Join our WHC LGBTQ+ Affinity Group along with DCJCC's GLOE, Bet Mishpachah, Nice Jewish Boys DC, Nice Jewish Girls, The Den Collective, Capital Qvellers, ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting December 20, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting As you may have heard in the news or seen on social media, antisemitic graffiti was found on the electronic "welcome" sign at Bethesda's Walt Whitman High School this past weekend. In response, the greater community is coming together for a nightly rally and hanukkiyah lighting at the very sign that was defaced. Cantor Bortnick ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults December 21, 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting December 21, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting As you may have heard in the news or seen on social media, antisemitic graffiti was found on the electronic "welcome" sign at Bethesda's Walt Whitman High School this past weekend. In response, the greater community is coming together for a nightly rally and hanukkiyah lighting at the very sign that was defaced. Cantor Bortnick ...
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults December 22, 2022 @ 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults December 22, 2022 @ 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting December 22, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting As you may have heard in the news or seen on social media, antisemitic graffiti was found on the electronic "welcome" sign at Bethesda's Walt Whitman High School this past weekend. In response, the greater community is coming together for a nightly rally and hanukkiyah lighting at the very sign that was defaced. Cantor Bortnick ...
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service December 23, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 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 Panko Chicken Nuggets & Tenders (GF) Homemade ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting December 23, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting As you may have heard in the news or seen on social media, antisemitic graffiti was found on the electronic "welcome" sign at Bethesda's Walt Whitman High School this past weekend. In response, the greater community is coming together for a nightly rally and hanukkiyah lighting at the very sign that was defaced. Cantor Bortnick ...
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study December 24, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with an informal group at Temple to study parashat hashavua, the weekly Torah portion, in English. Led by one of the clergy, we analyze, question, and reflect on Judaism’s central text. All are welcome — just occasionally or every week — and absolutely no background knowledge or ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group December 24, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group Every Shabbat afternoon an informal group of WHC members gets together on Zoom to discuss the Haftarah for that week. We begin with a read-through in English and continue sharing questions, answers, and opinions. The group meets for one hour and is led by the lay members of the congregation. All Temple members are welcome. ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting December 24, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting As you may have heard in the news or seen on social media, antisemitic graffiti was found on the electronic "welcome" sign at Bethesda's Walt Whitman High School this past weekend. In response, the greater community is coming together for a nightly rally and hanukkiyah lighting at the very sign that was defaced. Cantor Bortnick ...
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting December 25, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting As you may have heard in the news or seen on social media, antisemitic graffiti was found on the electronic "welcome" sign at Bethesda's Walt Whitman High School this past weekend. In response, the greater community is coming together for a nightly rally and hanukkiyah lighting at the very sign that was defaced. Cantor Bortnick ...
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults December 29, 2022 @ 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Annual Community-Wide Shabbat Service December 30, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Annual Community-Wide Shabbat Service For the final Shabbat of 2022, we will gather with congregants from Temple Micah, Temple Sinai, and Adas Israel to worship as one greater Jewish Community. Cantor Hamstra will be on the bimah at Temple Micah. Join us! The service will take place at: Temple Micah 2829 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 Everyone over ...
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study December 31, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with an informal group at Temple to study parashat hashavua, the weekly Torah portion, in English. Led by one of the clergy, we analyze, question, and reflect on Judaism’s central text. All are welcome — just occasionally or every week — and absolutely no background knowledge or ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group December 31, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group Every Shabbat afternoon an informal group of WHC members gets together on Zoom to discuss the Haftarah for that week. We begin with a read-through in English and continue sharing questions, answers, and opinions. The group meets for one hour and is led by the lay members of the congregation. All Temple members are welcome. ...
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