Featured 10:00 am - 11:00 am Community Memorial Service (Memorial Park) Featured August 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Community Memorial Service (Memorial Park) You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Memorial Service at Memorial Park led by Washington Hebrew and community clergy. Memorial Park 1380 Alabama Avenue SE Washington, DC 20032 To submit names of loved ones to be remembered and announced at the service, please complete the form below by August 27. Learn More
10:00 am - 12:00 pm High Holy Day Family PREP Program August 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm High Holy Day Family PREP Program We invite you to join us for a special High Holy Day PREP Program! There will be stations for children, adults, and family engagement. Learn More
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Fluff, Density & Soul: A Matzah Ball Workshop August 31 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Fluff, Density & Soul: A Matzah Ball Workshop Get ready for the Jewish New Year with WHC and Valerie Zweig, Prescription Chicken’s founder and chef, during an evening that features cooking, science, and soulful connection. Learn More
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Dads Group September 2 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Dads Group For Dads with Infants 0-12 Months A new baby is life's greatest miracle—and nothing brings more change! Daily routines, relationships, careers, or even our sense of identity can shift in unexpected ways. Join David Fisher, local dad and rabbinical student, to build community, share parenting skills and navigate the joys and challenges of early fatherhood. We'll ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2026) September 2 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2026) Having a new baby is an incredible miracle and simcha (joy!)…and it brings with it big changes and challenges! Join Stephanie Tankel, WHC’s Director of Lifelong Learning, for an opportunity to build community with other moms as you share, vent, celebrate, and more. Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: “Is This the Fast I Desire?” September 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: “Is This the Fast I Desire?” The Haftarah for Yom Kippur demands our attention. Isaiah yells at the Israelites that they should not fast for fasting’s sake. Isaiah continues by sharing that, in fact, no ritual matters if we are not first caring for those in need. Quite the message for the most ritualistic day of the year! What does our Reform machzor have to say about these words? How does our sect of Judaism view right vs. rite differently than others? Learn More
9:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Food & Friends September 4 @ 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
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Shabbat@WHC featuring Metro Minyan September 4 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Shabbat@WHC featuring Metro Minyan 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 September 5 @ 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 September 5 @ 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 September 5 @ 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 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm S’lichot: An Evening of Connection & Rededication Featured September 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm S’lichot: An Evening of Connection & Rededication Kick off the High Holy Days season with our annual S'lichot service. Learn More
Featured 10:00 am - 11:00 am Community Memorial Service (Garden of Remembrance) Featured September 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Community Memorial Service (Garden of Remembrance) THE GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE ANNUAL High Holy Days Community Memorial Services Sunday, September 6, 2026, 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 annual service at Clarksburg, Maryland, nonprofit memorial park. Annual visits ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Dads Group September 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Dads Group For Dads with Infants 0-12 Months A new baby is life's greatest miracle—and nothing brings more change! Daily routines, relationships, careers, or even our sense of identity can shift in unexpected ways. Join David Fisher, local dad and rabbinical student, to build community, share parenting skills and navigate the joys and challenges of early fatherhood. We'll ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2026) September 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2026) Having a new baby is an incredible miracle and simcha (joy!)…and it brings with it big changes and challenges! Join Stephanie Tankel, WHC’s Director of Lifelong Learning, for an opportunity to build community with other moms as you share, vent, celebrate, and more. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Issues/Social Action (CISA) Meeting September 9 @ 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. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Fistful of Shekels Meeting September 9 @ 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
2026-09-11 Featured ROSH HASHANAH AT TEMPLE & JBSC Featured ROSH HASHANAH AT TEMPLE & JBSC Featured September 11 - September 12 ROSH HASHANAH 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
2026-09-11 WHC Collects: High Holy Day Food Drive WHC Collects: High Holy Day Food Drive September 11 - September 21 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
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC September 11 @ 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 September 12 @ 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 September 12 @ 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 September 12 @ 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
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Dads Group September 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Dads Group For Dads with Infants 0-12 Months A new baby is life's greatest miracle—and nothing brings more change! Daily routines, relationships, careers, or even our sense of identity can shift in unexpected ways. Join David Fisher, local dad and rabbinical student, to build community, share parenting skills and navigate the joys and challenges of early fatherhood. We'll ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2026) September 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2026) Having a new baby is an incredible miracle and simcha (joy!)…and it brings with it big changes and challenges! Join Stephanie Tankel, WHC’s Director of Lifelong Learning, for an opportunity to build community with other moms as you share, vent, celebrate, and more. Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC September 18 @ 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 September 19 @ 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 September 19 @ 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 September 19 @ 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
2026-09-20 Featured YOM KIPPUR AT TEMPLE & JBSC Featured YOM KIPPUR AT TEMPLE & JBSC Featured September 20 - September 21 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
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Dads Group September 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Dads Group For Dads with Infants 0-12 Months A new baby is life's greatest miracle—and nothing brings more change! Daily routines, relationships, careers, or even our sense of identity can shift in unexpected ways. Join David Fisher, local dad and rabbinical student, to build community, share parenting skills and navigate the joys and challenges of early fatherhood. We'll ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2026) September 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2026) Having a new baby is an incredible miracle and simcha (joy!)…and it brings with it big changes and challenges! Join Stephanie Tankel, WHC’s Director of Lifelong Learning, for an opportunity to build community with other moms as you share, vent, celebrate, and more. Learn More
2026-09-25 SUKKOT SUKKOT September 25 - October 2 SUKKOT 14 Tishri 5787 to 21 Tishri 5787 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
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sukkot Shabbat@WHC: A Celebration of Membership Featured September 25 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sukkot Shabbat@WHC: A Celebration of Membership 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 September 26 @ 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 September 26 @ 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
Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Sukkot Festival Service Featured September 26 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Sukkot Festival Service Join us for a joyful Sukkot service, where we’ll celebrate the holiday by waving the lulav and etrog Learn More
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Sukkot Luncheon for WHC Seniors September 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Sukkot Luncheon for WHC Seniors Join us at Temple starting at 10:30 am for the traditional Sukkot Festival Service followed by a brunch at 12:00 pm. REGISTRATION COMING SOON Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group September 26 @ 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
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm LGBTQ+ Sukkot Havdalah Potluck September 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm LGBTQ+ Sukkot Havdalah Potluck 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
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Sips in the Sukkah with WWHC September 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 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. REGISTRATION COMING SOON Learn More
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2026) September 30 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Fall 2026) Having a new baby is an incredible miracle and simcha (joy!)…and it brings with it big changes and challenges! Join Stephanie Tankel, WHC’s Director of Lifelong Learning, for an opportunity to build community with other moms as you share, vent, celebrate, and more. Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm So You Sent Your Kid to College: A Sukkot Gathering October 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 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
9:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Food & Friends October 2 @ 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
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner – Temple October 2 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner – Temple 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 - 9:00 pm Sh’mini Atzeret/Simchat Torah and Consecration Shabbat@WHC October 2 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Sh’mini Atzeret/Simchat Torah and Consecration 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 3 @ 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, Festival, and Yizkor Service October 3 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat, Festival, and Yizkor Service 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 3 @ 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
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October 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm So You Sent Your Kid to College: A Sukkot Gathering Non-WHC Site Find out more »
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