2025-09-22 WHC Collects: High Holy Day Food Drive WHC Collects: High Holy Day Food Drive September 22 - October 3 WHC Collects: High Holy Day Food Drive On the High Holy Days, we take the opportunity to recommit ourselves to social action and perform acts of tzedakah. The Community Issues/Social Action Committee and WHECTY have teamed up to help with this year’s High Holy Day Food Drive. Learn More
Featured 10:00 am - 11:00 am Community Memorial Service (Garden of Remembrance) Featured September 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Community Memorial Service (Garden of Remembrance) THE GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE 25th ANNUAL High Holy Days Community Memorial Services Sunday, September 28, 2025, 10:00 am Rabbi Susan Shankman and Cantor Susan Bortnick will lead the Garden of Remembrance (Gan Zikaron) Annual Community Memorial Service. They will co-officiate with other community clergy at the 25th annual service at Clarksburg, Maryland, nonprofit memorial park. ... Learn More
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Park Clean-Up September 28 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Park Clean-Up Get your hands dirty and make a difference with activities for all ages, including a Weed Warrior vine-cutting adventure for volunteers 16 and older (limited to 15 spots), a nature walk and park cleanup, a nature art project, s’mores, and more. Learn More
2025-10-01 Featured YOM KIPPUR AT TEMPLE & JBSC Featured YOM KIPPUR AT TEMPLE & JBSC Featured October 1 - October 2 YOM KIPPUR AT TEMPLE & JBSC Gather with the entire WHC community for the High Holy Days. Details on tickets, parking, security, and more can be found on the High Holy Days hub. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides October 1 @ 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 - 8:30 pm Kol Nidrei Intergenerational Service – Temple October 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Kol Nidrei Intergenerational Service – Temple
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Kol Nidrei Intergenerational Service – JBSC October 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Kol Nidrei Intergenerational Service – JBSC
9:00 am - 10:00 am Yom Kippur Preschool Service – Temple October 2 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Yom Kippur Preschool Service – Temple
9:00 am - 10:00 am Yom Kippur Preschool Service – JBSC October 2 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Yom Kippur Preschool Service – JBSC
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Yom Kippur Intergenerational Service – JBSC October 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Yom Kippur Intergenerational Service – JBSC
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Yom Kippur Intergenerational Service – Temple October 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Yom Kippur Intergenerational Service – Temple
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Yom Kippur Afternoon, Yizkor, & N’ilah Service – JBSC October 2 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Yom Kippur Afternoon, Yizkor, & N’ilah Service – JBSC
9:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Food & Friends October 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 October 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
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2025) October 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2025) Having a new baby is an incredible miracle and simcha (joy!)…and it brings with it big changes and challenges! Learn More
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Shabbat@WHC October 3 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 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 October 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 October 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 October 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
2025-10-06 SUKKOT SUKKOT October 6 @ 6:00 pm - October 13 @ 6:00 pm SUKKOT 14 Tishri 5786 to 21 Tishri 5786 Sukkot is one of the most joyful festivals on the Jewish calendar. “Sukkot,” a Hebrew word meaning "booths" or "huts," refers to the Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest. The holiday has also come to commemorate the 40 years of Jewish wandering in the desert ... Learn More
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Decorate the Bimah with the Women of WHC October 6 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Decorate the Bimah with the Women of WHC Join the Women of WHC for a morning of camaraderie and fun as we decorate the Temple bimah for Sukkot! We will be rewarded with a lovely lunch when our "work" is done. All our welcome — no design expertise needed! Registration is required. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers who help decorate. Learn More
Featured 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Film Screening: “Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief” Featured October 6 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Film Screening: “Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief” This gripping documentary traces the rise, fall, and astonishing postwar resurgence of notorious Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse, who helped Hitler's right-hand man Hermann Göring amass a vast collection of stolen art in Europe during World War II. Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm So You Sent Your Kid to College: A Sukkot Gathering October 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm So You Sent Your Kid to College: A Sukkot Gathering Did you just drop your firstborn off at college and are wondering what to do now that the refrigerator isn’t emptied as soon as it’s filled? Or maybe they’ve left home to start a career, or a bought a one-way ticket to Australia. If you’ve suddenly found yourself with one less person in your household, ... Learn More
Featured 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sukkot Festival Service Featured October 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sukkot Festival Service Join us for a joyful Sukkot service, where we’ll celebrate the holiday by waving the lulav and etrog Learn More
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Sukkot Luncheon for WHC Seniors October 7 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Sukkot Luncheon for WHC Seniors Join us at Temple starting at 10:30 am for the traditional Sukkot Festival Service followed by a bagel brunch at 11:30 am. Cost is $18 for WHC members, $25 for all others Finances should never be a reason for someone to be unable to participate. Please reach out to Cantor Hamstra (shamstra@whctemple.org or call 202-362-7100) ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Issues/Social Action (CISA) Meeting October 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Issues/Social Action (CISA) Meeting This group will meet as part of WHC Community Meeting Night. 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, ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sukkot Celebrations – WHECTY Board Parents October 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sukkot Celebrations – WHECTY Board Parents Parents of students involved in the WHECTY program are invited to a special Sukkot get-together celebration. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple October 8 @ 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 FIT4MOM Stroller Strides October 8 @ 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 Sukkot Celebrations — Special Sustaining Members October 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sukkot Celebrations — Special Sustaining Members We invite new Sustaining Members and current Sustaining Members who have increased their level this year to an appreciation Sukkot celebration. Contact Director of Member Engagement Jennifer Millstone at jmillstone@whctemple.org with any questions. Learn More
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sips in the Sukkah with WWHC October 9 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sips in the Sukkah with WWHC The Women of WHC are once again organizing this fun-filled gathering at the home of Rabbis Sue Shankman and Michael Namath. Small bites, desserts and festive drinks will be served. New and prospective WWHC members are warmly welcome! Questions? Contact Ellen Barth at ellenbarth63@gmail.com. Learn More
Featured 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sukkah of Hope Featured October 9 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sukkah of Hope Please join survivors of captivity and hostage families for a powerful commemoration event marking two years since October 7. Thursday, October 9th 6:30 PM Location upon registration Together, we will honor the memory of those we lost and stand in solidarity with the families of those still held in captivity. This meaningful evening will include ... Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC October 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
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2025) October 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2025) Having a new baby is an incredible miracle and simcha (joy!)…and it brings with it big changes and challenges! Learn More
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Member Appreciation Shabbat@WHC Featuring Consecration Ceremony Featured October 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Member Appreciation Shabbat@WHC Featuring Consecration Ceremony 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 October 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
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship October 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
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sukkot Celebrations – LGBTQ+ Brunch October 11 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sukkot Celebrations – LGBTQ+ Brunch The LGBTQ+ community comes together for a lovely afternoon brunch in Rabbi Fischel’s sukkah, so come by for some bagels, Sukkot-themed mimosa bar, community, friends, and Shabbat! Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group October 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 - 5:30 pm Cookie Baking & Havdalah with Jr. WHECTY October 11 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Cookie Baking & Havdalah with Jr. WHECTY This Jr. WHECTY event includes pizza, drinks, cookie baking and decorating, games and will conclude with a Havdalah experience. The cost is $35 per child. This is the ultimate combination of Jewish, fun, and friendship! Learn More
Featured 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Harvest & Hops Featured October 11 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Harvest & Hops What better way to celebrate Sukkot than a beer tasting trip to a working farm growing hops, herbs, vegetables, and more! Learn More
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm WHC In the DMV: Bingo With Seniors October 12 @ 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm 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
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sukkot Celebrations – New Members October 12 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sukkot Celebrations – New Members We invite you to get to know your WHC clergy, leadership, staff, and other new Temple members over light hors d'oeuvres, dessert, and drinks! Contact Director of Member Engagement Jennifer Millstone at jmillstone@whctemple.org with any questions. Learn More
2025-10-13 COLUMBUS / INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY COLUMBUS / INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY October 13 COLUMBUS / INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY
2025-10-13 SH’MINI ATZERET & SIMCHAT TORAH SH’MINI ATZERET & SIMCHAT TORAH October 13 @ 6:00 pm - October 14 @ 6:00 pm SH’MINI ATZERET & SIMCHAT TORAH 21 Tishri 5786 to 22 Tishri 5786 Immediately following Sukkot, we observe Sh'mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, a fun-filled day during which we celebrate the completion of the annual reading of the Torah. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 October 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 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
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Mindfully October 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Mindfully We will explore how listening, thought, word, and deed reflect and shape the fullness of who we are. Drawing on Jewish texts, soulful chant, and accessible mindfulness practices, each class invites you to notice, awaken, and align your inner and outer lives with greater intention. Learn More
Featured 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Simchat Torah/Sh’mini Atzeret Festival & Yizkor Service Featured October 14 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Simchat Torah/Sh’mini Atzeret Festival & Yizkor Service As Sukkot comes to a close, we have a special festival service to observe the holiday. We will also honor our loved ones’ memories with a Yizkor service. WHAT IS YIZKOR? In Judaism, mourning is both private and public. When we visit a grave or observe a yahrzeit — the anniversary of a person’s death — ... Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple October 15 @ 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 FIT4MOM Stroller Strides October 15 @ 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 Amram Scholar Series: Pamela S. Nadell, “Antisemitism: An American Tradition” October 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Amram Scholar Series: Pamela S. Nadell, “Antisemitism: An American Tradition” Award-winning historian and American University Professor Dr. Pamela Nadell returns to Washington Hebrew to discuss her timely new book, "Antisemitsm, an American Tradition." Set to be published on October 14, Nadell's book explores the deep roots of antisemitism in the U.S. — from colonial times to the present — and the powerful ways American Jews have resisted this hatred and bigotry. Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC October 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
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner – JBSC October 17 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner – JBSC Our clergy and song leader make going to Friday night services a fun, fulfilling event for families with young children (or grandchildren). Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC October 17 @ 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
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Social Justice Discussion October 17 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Social Justice Discussion The future of LGBTQ+ rights are currently in question and on the minds of many in our WHC community. Please join us after Shabbat services on Friday, October 17 for our monthly social justice discussion. The October discussion will center around current challenges to LGBTQ+ rights and ways to improve belonging and inclusion within the WHC community. All are welcome! Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study October 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 October 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 October 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
10:00 am - 11:30 am Fairytale STEM Adventure with Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School! October 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Fairytale STEM Adventure with Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School! Join Washington Hebrew Congregation and Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School for a magical hands-on family event where stories and science come together! We'll dive into the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs and challenge ourselves to design and build a mini house that just might withstand the Big Bad Wolf’s huffing and puffing. Learn More
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Brotherhood TopGolf October 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Brotherhood TopGolf All WHC men and their families are invited for a great afternoon at TopGolf in Germantown. Enjoy friendly competition and delicious food as we kick off a new year and a new era of Brotherhood at WHC. Cost also includes a lifetime membership to TopGolf. Space is limited, so don’t miss out! Register by October 14 ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hunger Project: Food Packing October 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hunger Project: Food Packing 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
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hunger Project: Food Packing October 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hunger Project: Food Packing 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 (Fall 2025) October 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 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. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) October 20 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 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. Learn More
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 20 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 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. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 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. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Strengthen Your Steps October 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Strengthen Your Steps For generations, the Jewish practice of mussar has helped guide people to a greater understanding of who they are and, more importantly, who they can be. Every other week, we'll come together as a whole group to learn and share ways we can cultivate inner qualities like acceptance, generosity, forgiveness, and gratitude. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 October 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 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
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Mindfully October 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Mindfully We will explore how listening, thought, word, and deed reflect and shape the fullness of who we are. Drawing on Jewish texts, soulful chant, and accessible mindfulness practices, each class invites you to notice, awaken, and align your inner and outer lives with greater intention. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 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. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 21 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 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. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) October 21 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 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. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) October 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 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. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple October 22 @ 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 (Fall 2025) October 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 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. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides October 22 @ 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 - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 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. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 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. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) October 23 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 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. Learn More
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH October 23 @ 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 (Fall 2025) October 23 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 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. Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC October 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
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC October 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
Featured 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Federal Workforce Gathering Featured October 24 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Federal Workforce Gathering As a Temple member, Washington Hebrew Congregation is your community, offering support and connection through life’s joys, sorrows, and moments of questioning. Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study October 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 October 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 October 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
Featured 9:30 am - 11:00 am ECC Fall Festival Featured October 26 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am ECC Fall Festival As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to crunch, join us for a fun-filled fall morning with games, activities, music, food, and more! This event is perfect for families with young children and is open to the entire community. Weather permitting, the fun will take place outdoors — so be sure to dress for the season. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 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. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) October 27 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 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. Learn More
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 27 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 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. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 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. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 October 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Fall 2025 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
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Mindfully October 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Mindfully We will explore how listening, thought, word, and deed reflect and shape the fullness of who we are. Drawing on Jewish texts, soulful chant, and accessible mindfulness practices, each class invites you to notice, awaken, and align your inner and outer lives with greater intention. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 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. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 28 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Conversational Hebrew (Fall 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. Learn More
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm WWHC Literary Club Presents: Allegra Goodman, “Isola” October 28 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm WWHC Literary Club Presents: Allegra Goodman, “Isola” New York Times bestselling author Allegra Goodman joins the Women of WHC to discuss her recent book Isola, a Reese's Book Club pick. Once destined for a prosperous life, French noblewoman Marguerite's future takes a dark turn when she is orphaned and placed under the guardianship of Jean Francois de la Rocque de Roberval, a volatile man she's never met Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) October 28 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 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. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) October 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 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. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple October 29 @ 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 (Fall 2025) October 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 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. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides October 29 @ 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 - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) October 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 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. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2025) October 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Conversational Hebrew (Fall 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. Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) October 30 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 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. Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 2025) October 30 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hebrew Reading (Fall 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. Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mah Jongg with WWHC October 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 October 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
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study November 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 November 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
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Postponed The Besters Visit Rocklands Farm Winery November 1 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Postponed The Besters Visit Rocklands Farm Winery Spend the afternoon schmoozing with the Besters at Rocklands Farm Winery! Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group November 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
Featured September 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Community Memorial Service (Garden of Remembrance) Non-WHC Site Find out more »
October 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Kol Nidrei Intergenerational Service – Temple Temple & Livestream Find out more »
October 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Yom Kippur Intergenerational Service – Temple Temple & Livestream Find out more »
October 2 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Yom Kippur Afternoon, Yizkor, & N’ilah Service – JBSC Temple & Livestream Find out more »
Featured October 6 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Film Screening: “Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief” Temple Find out more »
October 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm So You Sent Your Kid to College: A Sukkot Gathering Non-WHC Site Find out more »
October 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Issues/Social Action (CISA) Meeting JBSC & Zoom Find out more »
October 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sukkot Celebrations – WHECTY Board Parents Non-WHC Site Find out more »
October 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sukkot Celebrations — Special Sustaining Members Non-WHC Site Find out more »
Featured October 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Member Appreciation Shabbat@WHC Featuring Consecration Ceremony Temple & Livestream Find out more »
Featured October 14 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Simchat Torah/Sh’mini Atzeret Festival & Yizkor Service Temple & Livestream Find out more »
October 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Amram Scholar Series: Pamela S. Nadell, “Antisemitism: An American Tradition” Temple Find out more »
October 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Fairytale STEM Adventure with Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School! Temple Find out more »
October 23 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH Non-WHC Site Find out more »
October 28 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm WWHC Literary Club Presents: Allegra Goodman, “Isola” Online Only Find out more »
November 1 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Postponed The Besters Visit Rocklands Farm Winery Non-WHC Site Find out more »
