10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides December 30, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 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
9:00 am - 11:30 am WHC in the DMV: Food & Friends January 3 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am WHC in the DMV: Food & Friends Join other WHC members volunteering to pack meals with Food & Friends, the only community-based organization in the D.C. region providing home-delivered medically tailored meals, medically tailored groceries and medical nutrition therapy to our neighbors living with cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other serious illnesses. Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC January 3 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for a weekly game of Mah Jongg on Fridays at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Everyone is welcome to try it out! You must become a WWHC member to play on an ongoing basis. For any questions or to confirm the time of this week’s game, please contact Hillary Blackton at hillary@divinelifeyoga.com $5 ... Learn More
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner January 3 @ 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
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC January 3 @ 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 January 4 @ 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. Learn More
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship January 4 @ 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 Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group January 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group This informal, lay-led group gets together to discuss the Haftarah for that week. Starting with a read-through in English, the group shares questions, answers, and opinions. Learn More
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm WHECTY “Hanukkah Harry” Gift Swap January 5 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm WHECTY “Hanukkah Harry” Gift Swap Join WHECTY at Montgomery Mall (meet in the food court) for dinner (on your own) and a gift exchange (you’ll have time during the event to go shopping). Bring money for a gift to buy (under $20) and for dinner. RSVP to Leila (lgordon@whctemple.org) to let her know you’re coming and to receive a ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides January 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 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
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pregnancy Group (Winter 2025) January 6 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pregnancy Group (Winter 2025) Join Rabbi Fischel for conversations about the wonders, awe, frustrations, and ridiculousness of pregnancy. Our discussions will be framed in a Jewish light, and our focus will be on building a community of soon-to-be moms who can depend on each other for years to come. Half of our sessions are over Zoom--who wants to leave their ... Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates January 8 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates Children and caregivers connect and grow through interactive play, movement, songs, and games! Little ones explore emotions, practice sharing, develop empathy skills, build frustration tolerance, and cultivate resilience. Caregivers learn strategies for connection and co-regulation with their little ones, fostering a strong bond and supportive environment for social-emotional learning while creating cherished memories and building essential skills ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Winter 2025) January 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Winter 2025) 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Winter 2025) January 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Winter 2025) Tests of faith. Dramatic family dynamics. Mindfulness inspiration. Moral choices. All of this and more is couched in 19 verses in Genesis known as the Akeda, or the Binding of the Isaac. This 6-week session will take an in-depth look at this text, parsing key words and exploring iconic commentary, to discover why this passage ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Issues/Social Action (CISA) Meeting January 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Issues/Social Action (CISA) Meeting Whether you are looking for stimulating discussion or direct involvement in projects and activities, we hope you will join us. Members of the committee are the Temple’s liaisons with community religious and social service organizations. We plan and run several major annual congregational events, including Martin Luther King Jr. Shabbat and Day of Service and ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Issues/Social Action (CISA) Meeting January 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Issues/Social Action (CISA) Meeting Whether you are looking for stimulating discussion or direct involvement in projects and activities, we hope you will join us. Members of the committee are the Temple’s liaisons with community religious and social service organizations. We plan and run several major annual congregational events, including Martin Luther King Jr. Shabbat and Day of Service and ... Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC January 10 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for a weekly game of Mah Jongg on Fridays at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Everyone is welcome to try it out! You must become a WWHC member to play on an ongoing basis. For any questions or to confirm the time of this week’s game, please contact Hillary Blackton at hillary@divinelifeyoga.com $5 ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC January 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! Our clergy and community look forward to seeing you in person or via livestream. Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study January 11 @ 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. Learn More
Featured 10:00 am - 11:30 am Young Family Shabbat Featured January 11 @ 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
10:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Invasive Plant Removal with 2239 January 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Invasive Plant Removal with 2239 Join the newest “WHC in the DMV” event led by our 2239ers and open to the entire congregation. We’ll partner with the National Park Service’s Rock Creek Conservancy at Fort Slocum Mini-Oasis to remove invasive plants from the park. Learn More
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship January 11 @ 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 Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group January 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group This informal, lay-led group gets together to discuss the Haftarah for that week. Starting with a read-through in English, the group shares questions, answers, and opinions. Learn More
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2239 Havdalah Yoga January 11 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2239 Havdalah Yoga Join 2239 as we set intentions for the new year during an inspiring and relaxing yoga practice. After class, catch up with old friends or meet your new besties as we enjoy light refreshments and start the new week together with joy. Class is open to everyone of all levels and will be taught by ... Learn More
9:45 am - 11:45 am Bereavement Support Group January 12 @ 9:45 am - 11:45 am 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
Featured 10:30 am - 11:30 am Amram Scholar Series: Hasia Diner, “Opening Doors” Featured January 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Amram Scholar Series: Hasia Diner, “Opening Doors” RSVP About the Book The untold story of how Irish and Jewish immigrants worked together to secure legitimacy in America. Popular belief holds that the various ethnic groups that emigrated to the United States at the turn of the twentieth century regarded one another with open hostility, fiercely competing for limited resources and even coming ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Women of WHC – “What’s Our Why?” January 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Women of WHC – “What’s Our Why?” Why do certain enterprises, from Apple's technical rollouts to once-in-a-lifetime events like Martin Luther King's March on Washington, succeed in drawing people's attention and participation? Learn More
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Canceled WHC In the DMV: Bingo With Seniors January 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Canceled WHC In the DMV: Bingo With Seniors BINGO - That's the name of the game, as our volunteers will spend a couple of hours at the Charles E. Smith Life Communities on the second Sunday of most months, volunteering to play bingo with some of our Jewish seniors (what a mitzvah!) Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides January 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 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
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Brotherhood Book Club, Adam Nimoy, “The Most Human” Featured January 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Brotherhood Book Club, Adam Nimoy, “The Most Human” Brotherhood welcomes Adam Nimoy to discuss his memoir about growing up as the son of legendary actor Leonard Nimoy. Learn More
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pregnancy Group (Winter 2025) January 13 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pregnancy Group (Winter 2025) Join Rabbi Fischel for conversations about the wonders, awe, frustrations, and ridiculousness of pregnancy. Our discussions will be framed in a Jewish light, and our focus will be on building a community of soon-to-be moms who can depend on each other for years to come. Half of our sessions are over Zoom--who wants to leave their ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm “The Last Jews of Cochin” Photo Exhibit Opening Reception January 14 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm “The Last Jews of Cochin” Photo Exhibit Opening Reception Join photographer Joshua Cogan on Tuesday, January 14, 7:00 pm, at Temple for the exhibit’s opening reception. RSVP Required. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates January 15 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates Children and caregivers connect and grow through interactive play, movement, songs, and games! Little ones explore emotions, practice sharing, develop empathy skills, build frustration tolerance, and cultivate resilience. Caregivers learn strategies for connection and co-regulation with their little ones, fostering a strong bond and supportive environment for social-emotional learning while creating cherished memories and building essential skills ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Winter 2025) January 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Winter 2025) 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Winter 2025) January 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Winter 2025) Tests of faith. Dramatic family dynamics. Mindfulness inspiration. Moral choices. All of this and more is couched in 19 verses in Genesis known as the Akeda, or the Binding of the Isaac. This 6-week session will take an in-depth look at this text, parsing key words and exploring iconic commentary, to discover why this passage ... Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC January 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for a weekly game of Mah Jongg on Fridays at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Everyone is welcome to try it out! You must become a WWHC member to play on an ongoing basis. For any questions or to confirm the time of this week’s game, please contact Hillary Blackton at hillary@divinelifeyoga.com $5 ... Learn More
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm MLK Shabbat@WHC Featured January 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm MLK Shabbat@WHC We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! We set the tone for the weekend with a powerful tribute to Dr. King’s enduring belief that “faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” This moving service will feature the uplifting voices of the Shiloh Baptist ... Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study January 18 @ 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. Learn More
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship January 18 @ 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 Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group January 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group This informal, lay-led group gets together to discuss the Haftarah for that week. Starting with a read-through in English, the group shares questions, answers, and opinions. Learn More
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pregnancy Group (Winter 2025) January 20 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pregnancy Group (Winter 2025) Join Rabbi Fischel for conversations about the wonders, awe, frustrations, and ridiculousness of pregnancy. Our discussions will be framed in a Jewish light, and our focus will be on building a community of soon-to-be moms who can depend on each other for years to come. Half of our sessions are over Zoom--who wants to leave their ... Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates January 22 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates Children and caregivers connect and grow through interactive play, movement, songs, and games! Little ones explore emotions, practice sharing, develop empathy skills, build frustration tolerance, and cultivate resilience. Caregivers learn strategies for connection and co-regulation with their little ones, fostering a strong bond and supportive environment for social-emotional learning while creating cherished memories and building essential skills ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Winter 2025) January 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Winter 2025) 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
Featured 11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Sing-Along Featured January 22 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Sing-Along Join us for a food demonstration just in time for Hanukkah along with a special program that will have you reliving special memories through the lens of Jewish food. Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Winter 2025) January 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Winter 2025) Tests of faith. Dramatic family dynamics. Mindfulness inspiration. Moral choices. All of this and more is couched in 19 verses in Genesis known as the Akeda, or the Binding of the Isaac. This 6-week session will take an in-depth look at this text, parsing key words and exploring iconic commentary, to discover why this passage ... Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC January 24 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for a weekly game of Mah Jongg on Fridays at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Everyone is welcome to try it out! You must become a WWHC member to play on an ongoing basis. For any questions or to confirm the time of this week’s game, please contact Hillary Blackton at hillary@divinelifeyoga.com $5 ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner January 24 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner Our clergy and song leader 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, 30-minute Tot Shabbat service which teaches Jewish prayers, traditions, and rituals through songs, stories, and art projects. Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC January 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! Our clergy and community look forward to seeing you in person or via livestream. Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Canceled Serenity Shabbat January 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Canceled Serenity Shabbat Accessing spirituality through creative modalities dates to the origins of Rabbinic Judaism and is at the core of our Jewish heritage. This month, we will be doing a study of Hashkiveinu, our prayer for protection and shelter, through light movement. No need to wear fitness clothing, but we also won’t judge if you do! We ... Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study January 25 @ 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. Learn More
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship January 25 @ 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 Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group January 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group This informal, lay-led group gets together to discuss the Haftarah for that week. Starting with a read-through in English, the group shares questions, answers, and opinions. Learn More
9:45 am - 11:45 am Bereavement Support Group January 26 @ 9:45 am - 11:45 am 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
Featured 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rescheduled! MLK SunDAY of Service Featured January 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rescheduled! MLK SunDAY of Service It's our annual MLK Day of Service, your chance to work side-by-side with our interfaith partners and provide much-needed items to folks across the DMV! Learn More
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Besters Italian Dinner January 26 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Besters Italian Dinner We'll eat, drink, kibbitz, and enjoy beautiful music provided by our very own Cantor Suzanne Hamstra. Cantor Hamstra’s original training was in classical voice performance so you’ll hear a little opera, eat some white pizza, and maybe…just maybe…have a chance to sing along with her! Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides January 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 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 (Winter 2025) January 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) 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 Winter 2025 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be offered ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) January 27 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) 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 Winter 2025 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ... Learn More
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) January 27 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) 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 Winter 2025 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be offered ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) January 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) 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 Winter 2025 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be offered ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm International Holocaust Remembrance Day Event January 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm International Holocaust Remembrance Day Event On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, WHC is partnering with 3GDC to honor and pay tribute to those killed more than 80 years ago. 3GDC empowers third-generation survivors in our nation’s capital and the greater Washington region by creating space to share their common experience and elevating the voice of a unique constituency. Learn More
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pregnancy Group (Winter 2025) January 27 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pregnancy Group (Winter 2025) Join Rabbi Fischel for conversations about the wonders, awe, frustrations, and ridiculousness of pregnancy. Our discussions will be framed in a Jewish light, and our focus will be on building a community of soon-to-be moms who can depend on each other for years to come. Half of our sessions are over Zoom--who wants to leave their ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) January 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) 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 Winter 2025 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be offered ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) January 28 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) 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 Winter 2025 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be offered ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) January 28 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) 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 Winter 2025 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) January 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) 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 Winter 2025 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ... Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates January 29 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates Children and caregivers connect and grow through interactive play, movement, songs, and games! Little ones explore emotions, practice sharing, develop empathy skills, build frustration tolerance, and cultivate resilience. Caregivers learn strategies for connection and co-regulation with their little ones, fostering a strong bond and supportive environment for social-emotional learning while creating cherished memories and building essential skills ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) January 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) 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 Winter 2025 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be offered ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Winter 2025) January 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Winter 2025) 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Winter 2025) January 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Winter 2025) Tests of faith. Dramatic family dynamics. Mindfulness inspiration. Moral choices. All of this and more is couched in 19 verses in Genesis known as the Akeda, or the Binding of the Isaac. This 6-week session will take an in-depth look at this text, parsing key words and exploring iconic commentary, to discover why this passage ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) January 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) 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 Winter 2025 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) January 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) 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 Winter 2025 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be offered ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) January 30 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) 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 Winter 2025 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ... Learn More
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH January 30 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH Volunteer with us as we help feed families at the NIH Children’s Inn, where families stay when children receive experimental treatment on campus. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) January 30 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) 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 Winter 2025 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ... Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC January 31 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for a weekly game of Mah Jongg on Fridays at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Everyone is welcome to try it out! You must become a WWHC member to play on an ongoing basis. For any questions or to confirm the time of this week’s game, please contact Hillary Blackton at hillary@divinelifeyoga.com $5 ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC January 31 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! Our clergy and community look forward to seeing you in person or via livestream. Learn More
2025-02-01 WHC Collects: Furnish Hope DC WHC Collects: Furnish Hope DC February 1 - February 28 WHC Collects: Furnish Hope DC WHC Collects is working with Furnish Hope DC in February to gather cleaning supplies for residents of Ward 7 & 8 who are transitioning out of homelessness, escaping domestic violence, or just living without basic necessities. You can order directly from our Amazon Wish List, or bring the items directly to Temple or JBSC by ... Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study February 1 @ 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. Learn More
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship February 1 @ 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 Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group February 1 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group This informal, lay-led group gets together to discuss the Haftarah for that week. Starting with a read-through in English, the group shares questions, answers, and opinions. Learn More
January 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Issues/Social Action (CISA) Meeting Online Only Find out more »
January 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Issues/Social Action (CISA) Meeting Temple & Livestream Find out more »
January 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Invasive Plant Removal with 2239 Non-WHC Site Find out more »
Featured January 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Amram Scholar Series: Hasia Diner, “Opening Doors” Temple Find out more »
January 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Canceled WHC In the DMV: Bingo With Seniors Non-WHC Site Find out more »
Featured January 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Brotherhood Book Club, Adam Nimoy, “The Most Human” JBSC Find out more »
January 14 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm “The Last Jews of Cochin” Photo Exhibit Opening Reception Temple Find out more »
January 30 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH Non-WHC Site Find out more »
