10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) May 28, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) May 28, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) May 28, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. For our Spring 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will begin the week of April 8, and will ... Learn More
Featured 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm America’s Jewish Future: What‘s on the Horizon? Featured May 29, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm America’s Jewish Future: What‘s on the Horizon? Franklin Foer's recent piece in The Atlantic, The Golden Age of American Jews Is Ending, sparked discussions and debate among Jews across the country. Washington Hebrew Congregation, Temple Sinai, and Jewish Federation of Greater Washington are honored to welcome Foer, moderator David Gregory from CNN, along with American University professor Pamela Nadell, and Yolanda Savage-Narva ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) May 29, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) May 29, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. For our Spring 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will begin the week of April 8, and will ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) May 30, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) May 30, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. For our Spring 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will begin the week of April 8, and will ... Learn More
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Bereavement Support Group May 31, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Bereavement Support Group In moments of profound loss, the journey through grief can feel isolating, overwhelming, and deeply personal. At Washington Hebrew Congregation, we recognize the vital importance of communal support in navigating these difficult times. That's why we are proud to introduce our reimagined Bereavement Support Group — a sanctuary where congregants can gather to share, learn, ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC May 31, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! At 6:00 pm and again after the service: Have something to eat (to tide you over or as your dinner), a drink (we offer a full bar, plus non-alcoholic options), and connect with your community. Kids are always welcome, and they’ll be able ... Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study June 1, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am 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 ... Learn More
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship June 1, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 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 ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group June 1, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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. ... Learn More
Featured 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm 172nd WHC Annual Meeting Featured June 2, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm 172nd WHC Annual Meeting The longest tradition in Washington Hebrew history. Come to Temple for the 172nd Annual Meeting. We will elect new Board members and Officers, vote on proposed changes to the WHC constitution, and thank those leaving the board for their service. Officer Nominees Board Nominees Proposed Changes to WHC Constitution This year, we also invite the ... Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides June 3, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides Stroller Strides® is FIT4MOM DC’s all-levels total-body conditioning workout designed for caregivers with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout consists of strength training, cardio, and core restoration, all while entertaining ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) June 3, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) June 3, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:00 pm New Moms Group (Spring-Summer 2024) June 3, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm New Moms Group (Spring-Summer 2024) 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 build community with other moms as you share, vent, celebrate, and more. Each week includes a chance to check in through the lens of ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) June 3, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. For our Spring 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will begin the week of April 8, and will ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) June 3, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) June 3, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) June 4, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) June 4, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) June 4, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. For our Spring 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will begin the week of April 8, and will ... Learn More
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner June 7, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner Friday night services are a fun, fulfilling event for families with young children (or grandchildren). Held twice each month (once at each of our locations), 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 projects. Following the ... Learn More
Featured 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pride Shabbat@WHC Featuring Metro Minyan Featured June 7, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pride Shabbat@WHC Featuring Metro Minyan It's June, and that means we're recognizing and celebrating Pride Month with our LGBTQ+ Affinity Group! RSVP for Pride Shabbat and/or joining WHC in the Pride Parade below. RSVP REMINDER: Everything starts 30 minutes later than usual this week We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! This week is hosted ... Learn More
6:15 am - 7:00 am Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice June 8, 2024 @ 6:15 am - 7:00 am Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice Join the National Council of Jewish Women and other local synagogues on Saturday morning, 6:15 am (that is no typo!) with a Shabbat Morning Service outside the Falls Church Health Care Center, 900 S Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. This health center is an abortion provider that is picketed daily by abortion foes. We will proudly pray our values as ... Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study June 8, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am 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 ... Learn More
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship June 8, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 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 ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group June 8, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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. ... Learn More
3:00 pm - 7:30 pm WHC in the Capital Pride Parade June 8, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm WHC in the Capital Pride Parade If you're interested in marching in the Capital Pride Parade under the WHC banner, RSVP below. Meeting point and schedule TBD. Other Pride Month Events Pride Shabbat@WHC, Friday, June 7, 6:30 pm, Temple 2024 Pride Interfaith Service, Monday, June 10, 7:00 pm, Foundry United Methodist Church Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides June 10, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides Stroller Strides® is FIT4MOM DC’s all-levels total-body conditioning workout designed for caregivers with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout consists of strength training, cardio, and core restoration, all while entertaining ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) June 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) June 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:00 pm New Moms Group (Spring-Summer 2024) June 10, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm New Moms Group (Spring-Summer 2024) 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 build community with other moms as you share, vent, celebrate, and more. Each week includes a chance to check in through the lens of ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) June 10, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. For our Spring 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will begin the week of April 8, and will ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) June 10, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) June 10, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 2024 Pride Interfaith Service June 10, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 2024 Pride Interfaith Service Our Origins. Our Present. Our Future. Totally Radical! Rabbi Eliana Fischel joins the 41st Annual Interfaith Service. The service includes a memorial tribute to Allan Armus, Center Faith Co-Founder, led by Cellist John Kaboff. Featuring music from GenOut Youth Chorus. Foundry United Methodist Church 1500 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 Livestream Link www.thedccenter.org/centerfaith Access: ... Learn More
2024-06-11 5th Annual Tikkun Zoom Shavuot: 25 Hours of Online Learning 5th Annual Tikkun Zoom Shavuot: 25 Hours of Online Learning June 11, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - June 12, 2024 @ 6:00 pm 5th Annual Tikkun Zoom Shavuot: 25 Hours of Online Learning Members of the WHC clergy team will participate in this annual event. Schedule TBA. On Shavuot it's time to go big, celebrating the revelation of Torah at Mount Sinai by learning together in a yearly Torah all-nighter. Join Temple Israel of Boston on Tuesday, June 11 through Wednesday, June 12 for their 5th Annual Tikkun ... Learn More
9:00 am - 10:30 am Kesher Class June 11, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Kesher Class Join us at Camp Keetov Maryland for a special SUMMER-themed learning experience with children 12-24 months. Caregivers and their toddlers are invited for an hour and a half of sensory explorations (yes, that means water play when the weather permits!) promoting cognitive development. Led by RJW ECC educator Rachel Kuchinsky, this class meets on Tuesdays ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 11:30 pm Sinai Slam: An Alternative Shavuot Experience June 11, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm Sinai Slam: An Alternative Shavuot Experience During Sixth & I's innovative take on the holiday of Shavuot, experience a night of dairy, debate, and personal discovery. Start the night with a wine and cheese tasting led by Cheesemonster DC. The main event features candid, autobiographical stories from Sixth & I’ers exploring unexpected takes on Shavuot’s themes of anticipation, revelation, and conversion. ... Learn More
12:00 am - 11:59 pm SHAVUOT – WHC OFFICES & ECC CLOSED June 12, 2024 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm SHAVUOT – WHC OFFICES & ECC CLOSED
Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shavuot Festival & Yizkor Service Featured June 12, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shavuot Festival & Yizkor Service Judaism’s three major pilgrimage festivals—Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot—were times when Israelites traveled to the Temple in Jerusalem to celebrate and worship, each aligned with a key moment in the agricultural harvest. Though the pilgrimages ended after the Temple's destruction, the festivals remain central to Jewish life, marked today by synagogue services and, in Israel, visits ... Learn More
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Juneteenth Shabbat@WHC Featured June 14, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Juneteenth Shabbat@WHC It's time for our annual Juneteenth celebration! RSVP Below WHC and our Jews of Color group invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! At 6:00 pm and again after the service: Have something to eat (to tide you over or as your dinner), a drink (we offer a full bar, plus ... Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study June 15, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am 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 ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:30 am Shabbat Morning Worship June 15, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am 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 ... Learn More
Featured 10:00 am - 11:30 am Young Family Shabbat Featured June 15, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Young Family Shabbat Families with young children (ideal for ages 0-5) are invited to join us for a beautiful and fun Shabbat experience, complete with a delicious bagel breakfast. Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group June 15, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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. ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Ha”VA”dalah – A Gathering for WHC’s Northern Virginians June 15, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Ha”VA”dalah – A Gathering for WHC’s Northern Virginians NoVa WHC'ers, we're coming to you for a fun evening that includes a sip of spirituality with Cantor Hamstra, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and dessert. We have so many Temple members who live in Northern Virginia. If you do too, join us and get to know your WHC neighbors. Adults only please. The event is hosted ... Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides June 17, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides Stroller Strides® is FIT4MOM DC’s all-levels total-body conditioning workout designed for caregivers with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout consists of strength training, cardio, and core restoration, all while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities, and fun! Your instructor is trained to meet you where you are mentally and physically and create space for ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) June 17, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) June 17, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:00 pm New Moms Group (Spring-Summer 2024) June 17, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm New Moms Group (Spring-Summer 2024) 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 build community with other moms as you share, vent, celebrate, and more. Each week includes a chance to check in through the lens of ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) June 17, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. For our Spring 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will begin the week of April 8, and will ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) June 17, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) June 17, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Spring 2024) Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Group June 17, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Group In moments of profound loss, the journey through grief can feel isolating, overwhelming, and deeply personal. At Washington Hebrew Congregation, we recognize the vital importance of communal support in navigating these difficult times. That's why we are proud to introduce our reimagined Bereavement Support Group — a sanctuary where congregants can gather to share, learn, ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Juneteenth: “The Big Payback” Screening June 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Juneteenth: “The Big Payback” Screening For the first time in American history, a tax funded reparations bill targeted for Black Americans is passed in Evanston, IL. The film follows the fight of rookie alderman Robin Rue Simmons as she leads the community in an uphill battle to obtain this ‘big payback’. Meanwhile, in Washington D.C., the formidable Congresswoman Sheila Jackson ... Learn More
9:00 am - 10:30 am Kesher Class June 18, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Kesher Class Join us at Camp Keetov Maryland for a special SUMMER-themed learning experience with children 12-24 months. Caregivers and their toddlers are invited for an hour and a half of sensory explorations (yes, that means water play when the weather permits!) promoting cognitive development. Led by RJW ECC educator Rachel Kuchinsky, this class meets on Tuesdays ... Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study June 22, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am 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 ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:30 am Shabbat Morning Worship June 22, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am 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 ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group June 22, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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. ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Canceled 2239 Hikes the Billy Goat Trail June 22, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Canceled 2239 Hikes the Billy Goat Trail This event has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you at another 2239 event soon! 2239 is hosting a hike on Saturday, June 22nd. Our hike will begin at 1 pm at the C&O Canal's Billy Goat Trailhead and will last approximately two hours. Toward the end of the first ... Learn More
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Canceled WHC Connections Cycling Club: June Ride June 23, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Canceled WHC Connections Cycling Club: June Ride This event has been canceled. We hope to be able to reschedule very soon! Please stay tuned! Pump up your tires, grab a water bottle, and adjust your helmet -- Our June ride is an out-and-back from Annapolis along the beautiful, flat, and mostly shady B&A Trail! It’s a 26-mile ride we’ll take at a ... Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides June 24, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides Stroller Strides® is FIT4MOM DC’s all-levels total-body conditioning workout designed for caregivers with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout consists of strength training, cardio, and core restoration, all while entertaining ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:00 pm New Moms Group (Spring-Summer 2024) June 24, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm New Moms Group (Spring-Summer 2024) 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 build community with other moms as you share, vent, celebrate, and more. Each week includes a chance to check in through the lens of ... Learn More
9:00 am - 10:30 am Kesher Class June 25, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Kesher Class Join us at Camp Keetov Maryland for a special SUMMER-themed learning experience with children 12-24 months. Caregivers and their toddlers are invited for an hour and a half of sensory explorations (yes, that means water play when the weather permits!) promoting cognitive development. Led by RJW ECC educator Rachel Kuchinsky, this class meets on Tuesdays ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Women of WHC Board Installation June 26, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Women of WHC Board Installation Join the Women of WHC as we toast the incoming Board Members with bubbly beverages and offer light hors d'oeuvres. Wednesday, June 26 6:00 pm at the home of Brenda Holt. This event is free, but RSVP is required. RSVP Learn More
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Bereavement Support Group June 28, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Bereavement Support Group In moments of profound loss, the journey through grief can feel isolating, overwhelming, and deeply personal. At Washington Hebrew Congregation, we recognize the vital importance of communal support in navigating these difficult times. That's why we are proud to introduce our reimagined Bereavement Support Group — a sanctuary where congregants can gather to share, learn, ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC June 28, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! At 6:00 pm and again after the service: Have something to eat (to tide you over or as your dinner), a drink (we offer a full bar, plus non-alcoholic options), and connect with your community. Kids are always welcome, and they’ll be ... Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study June 29, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am 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 ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:30 am Shabbat Morning Worship June 29, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am 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 ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group June 29, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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. ... Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides July 1, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides Stroller Strides® is FIT4MOM DC’s all-levels total-body conditioning workout designed for caregivers with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout consists of strength training, cardio, and core restoration, all while entertaining ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:00 pm New Moms Group (Spring-Summer 2024) July 1, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm New Moms Group (Spring-Summer 2024) 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 build community with other moms as you share, vent, celebrate, and more. Each week includes a chance to check in through the lens of ... Learn More
9:00 am - 10:30 am Kesher Class July 2, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Kesher Class Join us at Camp Keetov Maryland for a special SUMMER-themed learning experience with children 12-24 months. Caregivers and their toddlers are invited for an hour and a half of sensory explorations (yes, that means water play when the weather permits!) promoting cognitive development. Led by RJW ECC educator Rachel Kuchinsky, this class meets on Tuesdays ... Learn More
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC July 5, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC REMINDER: Everything starts 30 minutes later than usual this week We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! At 6:30 pm and again after the service: Have something to eat (to tide you over or as your dinner), a drink (we offer a full bar, plus non-alcoholic options), and connect with ... Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study July 6, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am 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 ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:30 am Shabbat Morning Worship July 6, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am 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 ... Learn More
Featured May 29, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm America’s Jewish Future: What‘s on the Horizon? Temple & Livestream Find out more »
May 30, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) Online Only Find out more »
Featured June 2, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm 172nd WHC Annual Meeting Temple & Livestream Find out more »
June 3, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) Online Only Find out more »
Featured June 7, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pride Shabbat@WHC Featuring Metro Minyan Temple & Livestream Find out more »
June 8, 2024 @ 6:15 am - 7:00 am Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice Non-WHC Site Find out more »
June 10, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) Online Only Find out more »
June 11, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - June 12, 2024 @ 6:00 pm 5th Annual Tikkun Zoom Shavuot: 25 Hours of Online Learning Find out more »
June 11, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm Sinai Slam: An Alternative Shavuot Experience Non-WHC Site Find out more »
June 11, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - June 12, 2024 @ 6:00 pm 5th Annual Tikkun Zoom Shavuot: 25 Hours of Online Learning Find out more »
Featured June 12, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shavuot Festival & Yizkor Service Temple & Livestream Find out more »
Featured June 14, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Juneteenth Shabbat@WHC Temple & Livestream Find out more »
June 15, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Ha”VA”dalah – A Gathering for WHC’s Northern Virginians Non-WHC Site Find out more »
June 17, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Spring 2024) Online Only Find out more »
June 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Juneteenth: “The Big Payback” Screening Non-WHC Site Find out more »
June 22, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Canceled 2239 Hikes the Billy Goat Trail Non-WHC Site Find out more »
June 23, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Canceled WHC Connections Cycling Club: June Ride Non-WHC Site Find out more »
