2025-02-01 WHC Collects: Furnish Hope DC WHC Collects: Furnish Hope DC February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025 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
9:45 am - 11:45 am Bereavement Support Group February 23, 2025 @ 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
10:30 am - 11:30 am Amram Scholar Series: The American Jewish Community: New Identity Challenges After October 7th February 23, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Amram Scholar Series: The American Jewish Community: New Identity Challenges After October 7th RSVP Rabbi John Rosove and Rabbi Sue Shankman will focus their conversation on how the American Jewish community has faced new challenges since October 7. There will be a bagel brunch preceding the event. About the Book The killing of 1,200 Israelis on October 7, 2023, by Hamas militants becomes a horrible crime that challenges ... Learn More
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ETY Mad Science February 23, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ETY Mad Science All 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders are invited to join ETY (Elementary Temple Youth) for an exciting Mad Science experiment! We’ll dive into the science of slime and even create our very own! Learn More
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Tu BiShvat Experience for All Abilities February 23, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Tu BiShvat Experience for All Abilities While our cherry blossom trees are still bare here in the DMV, Israel's almond trees are in full bloom, and we are celebrating Tu BiShvat — the "New Year for the Trees" — with a special, fully accessible program. Our inclusive experience is designed for young adults with developmental disabilities and their friends and families and is open to the community. Learn More
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Discussion about the Netflix Show “Nobody Wants This” February 23, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Discussion about the Netflix Show “Nobody Wants This” This is an EVOLVE DC event. We will be discussing the portrayal of women and interfaith couples in the Netflix show Nobody Wants This. Rabbi Eliana Fischel willhelp lead the discussion. Note: We will not be watching the show at the event. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) February 24, 2025 @ 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
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides February 24, 2025 @ 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
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) February 24, 2025 @ 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) February 24, 2025 @ 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) February 24, 2025 @ 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
Featured 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm “The Merchant of Venice” Screening Featured February 24, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm “The Merchant of Venice” Screening Washington Hebrew is excited to present a special screening of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice (2021). Directed by Abigail Graham, and performed by Shakespeare's Globe, this is an incredible opportunity to see this timeless story in a unique setting. Following the screening, we will have a panel discussion on the themes of race, religion, and gender. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) February 25, 2025 @ 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 ... Learn More
11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn – WHC Archives February 25, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn – WHC Archives Learn all about what Washington Hebrew has stored in its archives from the man who keeps it all organized and preserved — Bill Davis — all while having a fantastic lunch with friends. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) February 25, 2025 @ 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 ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) February 25, 2025 @ 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 ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) February 25, 2025 @ 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 ... Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple February 26, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple 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 together! Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) February 26, 2025 @ 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 ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Spring 2025) February 26, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Spring 2025) What does it mean to say that God created the world? Does God have a personality, or is God an impersonal force? Can God redeem, and are we, as human beings, in partnership with God? This series is designed to be an opportunity for us to wrestle out loud with our own beliefs (or lack of belief) in God. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) February 26, 2025 @ 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 ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) February 27, 2025 @ 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 ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) February 27, 2025 @ 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 ... Learn More
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH February 27, 2025 @ 4:00 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
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH February 27, 2025 @ 4:00 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
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH February 27, 2025 @ 4:00 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) February 27, 2025 @ 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
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm JDAIM Shabbat@WHC Featured February 28, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm JDAIM 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 March 1, 2025 @ 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 at JBSC Featured March 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Young Family Shabbat at JBSC 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
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship March 1, 2025 @ 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 March 1, 2025 @ 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
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ETY Mad Science March 2, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ETY Mad Science All 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders are invited to join ETY (Elementary Temple Youth) for an exciting Mad Science experiment! We’ll dive into the science of slime and even create our very own! Learn More
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hunger Project March 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hunger Project Volunteers – adults, children, individuals, families, and groups – put on hairnets, gloves, and aprons and carefully measure and package ingredients that become over 10,000 nutritious meals for the underserved in our area. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) March 3, 2025 @ 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
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides March 3, 2025 @ 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
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) March 3, 2025 @ 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) March 3, 2025 @ 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) March 3, 2025 @ 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
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) March 4, 2025 @ 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) March 4, 2025 @ 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) March 4, 2025 @ 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) March 4, 2025 @ 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 at Temple March 5, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple 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 together! Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) March 5, 2025 @ 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Spring 2025) March 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Spring 2025) What does it mean to say that God created the world? Does God have a personality, or is God an impersonal force? Can God redeem, and are we, as human beings, in partnership with God? This series is designed to be an opportunity for us to wrestle out loud with our own beliefs (or lack of belief) in God. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) March 5, 2025 @ 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) March 6, 2025 @ 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) March 6, 2025 @ 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
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) March 6, 2025 @ 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
9:00 am - 11:30 am WHC in the DMV: Food & Friends March 7, 2025 @ 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 - 12:00 pm Besters Book Club: Katherine Fennelly, “Family Declassified” March 7, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Besters Book Club: Katherine Fennelly, “Family Declassified” Social scientist Katherine Fennelly unravels the enigmatic life of her grandfather, Francis Kalnay — a high-level Allied spy, vanished father, and celebrated children’s author — to explore the enduring weight of family secrets. Learn More
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC March 7, 2025 @ 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
Featured 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 2239 Metro Minyan Shabbat at Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Featured March 7, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 2239 Metro Minyan Shabbat at Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum D.C.’s Jewish landscape has changed drastically over the past few years. Jewish 20s and 30s who used to solely live in Dupont or Capitol Hill, have now migrated to such foreign lands as Arlington and Montgomery County. The pandemic ignited this migration, along with a deeper and more widespread search for authentic spirituality. Young Jewish ... Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study March 8, 2025 @ 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 March 8, 2025 @ 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 March 8, 2025 @ 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 March 9, 2025 @ 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: Abigail Pogrebin & Dov Linzer, “It Takes Two to Torah” Featured March 9, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Amram Scholar Series: Abigail Pogrebin & Dov Linzer, “It Takes Two to Torah” RSVP Prior to the program, Chutzpah Coffee will be on-site providing free samples of their cold brew along with the opportunity to purchase their products. About the Book For the first time, readers can take a tour of the entire Torah through the medium of a single instructive, irreverent, involving conversation. Over a two-year period, an Orthodox rabbi ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) March 10, 2025 @ 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
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides March 10, 2025 @ 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
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) March 10, 2025 @ 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) March 10, 2025 @ 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) March 10, 2025 @ 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
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Reflections on the WHC Leadership Israel Trip March 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Reflections on the WHC Leadership Israel Trip Members of the WHC Leadership team recently traveled to Israel with Rabbi Shankman. Hear about what they saw and learned about what's happening in the country right now. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Unlocking Prayer March 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Unlocking Prayer For Jews, prayer is more than words on a page. Prayer reflects Jewish history, spiritual evolution, fierce theological debate, ancient and modern practice, anguish, triumph, love, hope, and so much more. The Jewish prayerbook is the story of our people, passed down to us by countless generations that came before and expanded in our generation ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions March 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions 12 Jewish Questions is a learning community for adults – Jewish and non-Jewish – that draws upon 3,500 years of Jewish wisdom to deeply explore twelve of life’s most essential questions. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) March 11, 2025 @ 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) March 11, 2025 @ 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) March 11, 2025 @ 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) March 11, 2025 @ 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
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Fistful of Shekels Meeting March 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Fistful of Shekels Meeting Our Fistful of Shekels (FOS) group is an investment club for members who are interested in supporting Israel by purchasing stock in Israeli companies. It’s an engaging way to learn more about Israel’s economy and investments. FOS meets quarterly for dinner, to socialize, and to discuss our portfolio and investing (a professional advisor is available ... Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple March 12, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple 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 together! Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) March 12, 2025 @ 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Spring 2025) March 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Spring 2025) What does it mean to say that God created the world? Does God have a personality, or is God an impersonal force? Can God redeem, and are we, as human beings, in partnership with God? This series is designed to be an opportunity for us to wrestle out loud with our own beliefs (or lack of belief) in God. Learn More
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH March 12, 2025 @ 4:00 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
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH March 12, 2025 @ 4:00 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
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH March 12, 2025 @ 4:00 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
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH March 12, 2025 @ 4:00 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
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Issues/Social Action (CISA) Meeting March 12, 2025 @ 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 Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) March 12, 2025 @ 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) March 13, 2025 @ 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) March 13, 2025 @ 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
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) March 13, 2025 @ 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
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat Purim@WHC – Purim Goes Pop! Featured March 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat Purim@WHC – Purim Goes Pop! Boy Bands and Girl Groups and Haman, Oh My! Our annual retelling of the Purim story (a shpiel if you will) is always a highlight of the WHC calendar, and this year is no exception. Cantors Bortnick and Hamstra lead the clergy as we pay tribute to some of your favorite pop groups: Spice Girls, ... Learn More
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Purim Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner March 14, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Purim 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
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study March 15, 2025 @ 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 March 15, 2025 @ 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
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 2239 Purim & Pandas March 15, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 2239 Purim & Pandas Join us for a walk around the zoo on March 15th! We will have panda masks to get into the Purim spirit, and cake pops from Baked by Yael. Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group March 15, 2025 @ 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
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jr. WHECTY Purim Party March 15, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jr. WHECTY Purim Party Celebrate Purim with us! We will bake delicious hamantashen, play games, prepare mishloach manot, volunteer at the Young Families Purim Carnival, and wrap up with a meaningful Havdalah experience. It’s the perfect way to bond with old friends and make new ones! Learn More
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Purim Carnival for Families with Young Children March 15, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Purim Carnival for Families with Young Children This is a special experience just for our families with children 5 and under. Older siblings are also welcome to join the festivities. Enjoy unlimited games and activities designed to delight and entertain your little ones. Learn More
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Purim Carnival for All Ages March 16, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Purim Carnival for All Ages Enjoy a day of thrilling games, exciting activities, and festive fun for all ages. Test your skills at our exciting games, create amazing crafts, and win fantastic prizes. Your ticket includes unlimited games and activities, a delicious slice of pizza, and a refreshing drink. Don't miss this unforgettable Purim celebration! Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) March 17, 2025 @ 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
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides March 17, 2025 @ 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
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) March 17, 2025 @ 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) March 17, 2025 @ 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) March 17, 2025 @ 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 - 9:00 pm Unlocking Prayer March 17, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Unlocking Prayer For Jews, prayer is more than words on a page. Prayer reflects Jewish history, spiritual evolution, fierce theological debate, ancient and modern practice, anguish, triumph, love, hope, and so much more. The Jewish prayerbook is the story of our people, passed down to us by countless generations that came before and expanded in our generation ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions March 17, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions 12 Jewish Questions is a learning community for adults – Jewish and non-Jewish – that draws upon 3,500 years of Jewish wisdom to deeply explore twelve of life’s most essential questions. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) March 18, 2025 @ 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) March 18, 2025 @ 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
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Literary Club: Michelle Cameron, “Napoleon’s Mirage” March 18, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Literary Club: Michelle Cameron, “Napoleon’s Mirage” The Women of WHC Literary Club dives into the world of historical fiction with Michelle Cameron's latest, Napoleon's Mirage, the sequel to Beyond the Ghetto Gates. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) March 18, 2025 @ 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) March 18, 2025 @ 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 at Temple March 19, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple 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 together! Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) March 19, 2025 @ 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 WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn – WHC Fine Art March 19, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn – WHC Fine Art Explore Washington Hebrew Congregation through an artistic lens with Fine Arts Committee Members Richard Newman, Joanne Lamm, and David Boris. To take a virtual tour of our collection visit the WHC Fine Arts page. Tickets to the lunch and learn are $18 for WHC Members, $25 for Non-members. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) March 19, 2025 @ 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) March 20, 2025 @ 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) March 20, 2025 @ 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
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) March 20, 2025 @ 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
Featured 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Brotherhood’s Tourney Tip Off Featured March 20, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Brotherhood’s Tourney Tip Off Join us for a night of hoops as we get together to eat, drink, and enjoy the first night of NCAA’s March Madness. Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC March 21, 2025 @ 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 Serenity Shabbat March 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Serenity Shabbat Accessing spirituality through creative modalities dates to the origins of Rabbinic Judaism and is at the core of our Jewish heritage. Each month we will gather, sing the psalms of Kabbalat Shabbat, then engage in a serenity practice such as meditation, yoga, or niggunim (wordless songs). No experience is necessary as we delve into these ... Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study March 22, 2025 @ 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 March 22, 2025 @ 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 March 22, 2025 @ 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
Featured 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Health Featured March 23, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Health The Women of WHC are proud to offer this vital panel discussion, featuring Dr. Rachel Brem, Director of Breast Imaging and Intervention Center at the George Washington University Medical Center and Dr. Christine Teal, Chief of Breast Surgery, George Washington University Medical Center. Learn More
9:30 am - 12:00 pm 6th Grade B’nei Mitzvah Program March 23, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 6th Grade B’nei Mitzvah Program As you know, within the next eighteen to twenty-four months, our 6th graders will become B’nei Mitzvah. On Sunday, March 23 at JBSC and Sunday, April 27 at Temple from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm, please join us for a program for 6th-grade students and their parents or guardians (please register for the program where ... Learn More
9:45 am - 11:45 am Bereavement Support Group March 23, 2025 @ 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
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides March 24, 2025 @ 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
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Unlocking Prayer March 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Unlocking Prayer For Jews, prayer is more than words on a page. Prayer reflects Jewish history, spiritual evolution, fierce theological debate, ancient and modern practice, anguish, triumph, love, hope, and so much more. The Jewish prayerbook is the story of our people, passed down to us by countless generations that came before and expanded in our generation ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions March 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions 12 Jewish Questions is a learning community for adults – Jewish and non-Jewish – that draws upon 3,500 years of Jewish wisdom to deeply explore twelve of life’s most essential questions. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple March 26, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple 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 together! Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Spring 2025) March 26, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Spring 2025) What does it mean to say that God created the world? Does God have a personality, or is God an impersonal force? Can God redeem, and are we, as human beings, in partnership with God? This series is designed to be an opportunity for us to wrestle out loud with our own beliefs (or lack of belief) in God. Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC March 28, 2025 @ 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 March 29, 2025 @ 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 March 29, 2025 @ 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 March 29, 2025 @ 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
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides March 31, 2025 @ 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
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Unlocking Prayer March 31, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Unlocking Prayer For Jews, prayer is more than words on a page. Prayer reflects Jewish history, spiritual evolution, fierce theological debate, ancient and modern practice, anguish, triumph, love, hope, and so much more. The Jewish prayerbook is the story of our people, passed down to us by countless generations that came before and expanded in our generation ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions March 31, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions 12 Jewish Questions is a learning community for adults – Jewish and non-Jewish – that draws upon 3,500 years of Jewish wisdom to deeply explore twelve of life’s most essential questions. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple April 2, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple 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 together! Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Spring 2025) April 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group (Spring 2025) What does it mean to say that God created the world? Does God have a personality, or is God an impersonal force? Can God redeem, and are we, as human beings, in partnership with God? This series is designed to be an opportunity for us to wrestle out loud with our own beliefs (or lack of belief) in God. Learn More
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recently Released Hostages Share Their Stories April 3, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recently Released Hostages Share Their Stories They were just freed. Now, they are ready to speak. It is with immense urgency and sacred responsibility that we bear witness to their stories — with the love and strength of our community. Learn More
9:00 am - 11:30 am WHC in the DMV: Food & Friends April 4, 2025 @ 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 - 12:00 pm Besters Book Club: Sara Goodman Confino, “Don’t Forget to Write” April 4, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Besters Book Club: Sara Goodman Confino, “Don’t Forget to Write” This captivating novel follows Marilyn, a rebellious young woman in 1960 who is sent to live with her formidable great-aunt Ada after rejecting a shotgun marriage. What begins as a summer of strict rules and matchmaking schemes turns into a transformative journey of self-discovery, unexpected romance, and a deep bond between two women from different generations. Learn More
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner April 4, 2025 @ 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 April 4, 2025 @ 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 April 5, 2025 @ 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 April 5, 2025 @ 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
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 2239 Hosts a Conversation with Rabbi Naama Dafni April 5, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 2239 Hosts a Conversation with Rabbi Naama Dafni Just ahead of Passover, grab a bagel and chat with Rabbi Naama Dafni from WHC's twin congregation in Israel, Or Hadash. Learn about the latest goings on in Israel, the upcoming World Zionist Congress elections, or anything else you want to learn about. Registration is free, but required so we know how much food to ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group April 5, 2025 @ 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
February 23, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Amram Scholar Series: The American Jewish Community: New Identity Challenges After October 7th Temple Find out more »
February 23, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Discussion about the Netflix Show “Nobody Wants This” Non-WHC Site Find out more »
February 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Winter 2025) Online Only Find out more »
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February 27, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) Online Only Find out more »
February 27, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH Non-WHC Site Find out more »
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February 27, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH Non-WHC Site Find out more »
February 27, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading for Adults (Winter 2025) Online Only Find out more »
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