10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship April 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 April 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
Featured 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Freedom Seder Featured April 7 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Freedom Seder We are happy to be celebrating the importance of Passover’s message of freedom for all people. WHC members, their family and friends, and our interfaith neighbors will join together for an evening of community. Learn More
Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Passover Festival & Yizkor Service Featured April 8 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Passover Festival & 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
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Spring 2026) April 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Spring 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. Each week includes a chance to check in through the lens of a specific ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC April 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! Our clergy and community look forward to seeing you in person or via livestream. Learn More
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Social Justice Discussion: Reproductive Rights April 10 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Social Justice Discussion: Reproductive Rights Allison Korman, CEO of the Red Tent Fund, will be joining us. The Red Tent Fund is a nonprofit national abortion fund rooted in Jewish values and teachings that affirm the right of abortion for all. We will learn about opportunities to help ensure reproductive rights in the DMV. Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study April 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 April 11 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship Our Shabbat morning service, led by our rabbis and cantors, often includes the b’nei mitzvah of one of our teens as well as the traditional elements of a Shabbat morning service Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group April 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
Featured 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mitzvah Day Featured April 12 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mitzvah Day It's our biggest tikkun olam event of the year! Volunteer opportunities abound for all ages at both Temple and JBSC, as well as out in the community. Learn More
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm WHC In the DMV: Bingo With Seniors April 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
2026-04-13 YOM HASHOAH YOM HASHOAH April 13 @ 6:00 pm - April 14 @ 6:00 pm YOM HASHOAH 26 Nisan 5786 to 27 Nisan 5786 Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, occurs on the 27th of the Hebrew month of Nisan. Learn More
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great American Scripture April 13 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great American Scripture America is built upon transformative ideas, beautiful pieces of writing, and passionate voices from all perspectives. Combining the Jewish habits of parshanut with the rich treasury of American texts will inspire and reteach how complex narratives can unify us as a community of Americans. Learn More
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Spring 2026 April 13 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Spring 2026 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 What’s at Stake for DC: Local Elections in 2026 April 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm What’s at Stake for DC: Local Elections in 2026 Our locally elected officials in DC are more important than ever – and that means your vote matters more than ever! Join WHC and our partners Jews United for Justice (JUFJ) as we break down your ballot for the June elections, laying out what positions are up for election and what power they have over the issues that matter to you. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Issues/Social Action (CISA) Meeting April 14 @ 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
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple April 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
11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn: Online Safety Tips April 15 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn: Online Safety Tips Join us on Wednesday, April 15 at 11:00 am for a session on online safety — in particular, protecting yourself from hackers and scammers. Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy April 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy Joseph is not known as one of our patriarchs, and yet he gets an entire Broadway show made after him. What can his story teach us about our own strengths? Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Wednesdays @ Wonderland: Jen Glantz, “Finally the Bride” April 15 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Wednesdays @ Wonderland: Jen Glantz, “Finally the Bride” Introducing a brand-new author series from WHC at Wonderland Books (7920 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda), an independent, women-owned bookstore. Celebrating Jewish voices with heartfelt storytelling and wit, each author will be in conversation with a member of our clergy. We can’t wait to see you there! Learn More
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Spring 2026) April 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Spring 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. Each week includes a chance to check in through the lens of a specific ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner – JBSC April 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 Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, and Yom HaAtzmaut Shabbat@WHC April 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, and Yom HaAtzmaut 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 April 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 April 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 April 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
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm What’s at Stake: 2026 Montgomery County Primary Election April 19 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm What’s at Stake: 2026 Montgomery County Primary Election Join Jews United for Justice and area congregations for a non-partisan conversation on the Montgomery County Primary election in June. We'll break down what positions are up for election, who's running, how public financing works, and more. You have two opportunities to participate - one in-person and one over Zoom: Sunday, April 19, 2:00-4:00 pm, ... Learn More
Featured 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Interfaith Seder with 2239 Young Professionals Featured April 19 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Interfaith Seder with 2239 Young Professionals Washington Hebrew and 2239 are excited to host this seder and join the long-standing partnership between the Young Professionals Division of the American Jewish Community (ACCESS AJC) and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Young Adult Congregation. Learn More
2026-04-20 YOM HAZIKARON YOM HAZIKARON April 20 @ 6:00 pm - April 21 @ 6:00 pm YOM HAZIKARON 3 Iyar 5786 to 5 Iyar 5786 Yom HaZikaron (Israel Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day) are observed in Israel as national holidays. Learn More
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Spring 2026 April 20 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Spring 2026 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
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great Israeli Scripture April 20 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great Israeli Scripture With a similar structure to the Great American Scripture class, this continues the previous conversations, but through an Israeli lens. You’ll read and discuss traditional and contemporary writers thoughts on Israel. Learn More
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Building Racial Stamina April 20 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Building Racial Stamina Talking about race is both challenging and essential—within our Jewish community and in the wider world. Drawing on the concept of racial stamina articulated by educator Robin DiAngelo, this five-week facilitated discussion group offers a thoughtful, supportive space for participants to build the capacity to engage honestly and constructively in conversations about race and racism. Learn More
2026-04-21 YOM HAATZMAUT YOM HAATZMAUT April 21 @ 6:00 pm - April 22 @ 6:00 pm YOM HAATZMAUT 3 Iyar 5786 to 5 Iyar 5786 Yom HaZikaron (Israel Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day) are observed in Israel as national holidays. Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple April 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy April 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy Joseph is not known as one of our patriarchs, and yet he gets an entire Broadway show made after him. What can his story teach us about our own strengths? Learn More
11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Spring 2026) April 24 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Spring 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. Each week includes a chance to check in through the lens of a specific ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC April 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
8:30 am - 10:00 am Early Torah Study April 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 April 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 April 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
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Canceled Amram Scholar Series: Lee Yaron, “10/7: 100 Human Stories” April 26 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Canceled Amram Scholar Series: Lee Yaron, “10/7: 100 Human Stories” Due to unforseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. At just 30, Lee Yaron became the youngest-ever winner of the National Jewish Book Award's Book of the Year for "10/7: 100 Human Stories," joining the ranks of literary giants like Philip Roth, Elie Wiesel, and David Grossman. Washington Hebrew now welcomes her to discuss the ... Learn More
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHECTY Surprise Party April 26 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHECTY Surprise Party A fun program open to all 8-12 graders where you’ll have no idea what we’re doing or where we are going until we get there! We’ll provide the list of things to bring and some clues, but where we’ll end up, that’s the surprise! Learn More
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm WHC Book Club Discussion of Noa Tishby’s “Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth” April 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm WHC Book Club Discussion of Noa Tishby’s “Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth” Join Rabbi Sue Shankman for a rich discussion of Noa Tishby's Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth — the perfect companion read ahead of An Evening with Noa Tishby on May 6. Come ready to dig into the history, ask the hard questions, and explore what it means to engage with Israel thoughtfully in today's world. Learn More
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Spring 2026 April 27 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Spring 2026 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
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great Israeli Scripture April 27 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great Israeli Scripture With a similar structure to the Great American Scripture class, this continues the previous conversations, but through an Israeli lens. You’ll read and discuss traditional and contemporary writers thoughts on Israel. Learn More
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Building Racial Stamina April 27 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Building Racial Stamina Talking about race is both challenging and essential—within our Jewish community and in the wider world. Drawing on the concept of racial stamina articulated by educator Robin DiAngelo, this five-week facilitated discussion group offers a thoughtful, supportive space for participants to build the capacity to engage honestly and constructively in conversations about race and racism. Learn More
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH April 28 @ 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 WHC Book Club Discussion of Noa Tishby’s “Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth” April 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm WHC Book Club Discussion of Noa Tishby’s “Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth” Join Rabbi Sue Shankman for a rich discussion of Noa Tishby's Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth — the perfect companion read ahead of An Evening with Noa Tishby on May 6. Come ready to dig into the history, ask the hard questions, and explore what it means to engage with Israel thoughtfully in today's world. Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm What’s at Stake: 2026 Montgomery County Primary Election April 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm What’s at Stake: 2026 Montgomery County Primary Election Join Jews United for Justice and area congregations for a non-partisan conversation on the Montgomery County Primary election in June. We'll break down what positions are up for election, who's running, how public financing works, and more. You have two opportunities to participate - one in-person and one over Zoom: Sunday, April 19, 2:00-4:00 pm, ... Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple April 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy April 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy Joseph is not known as one of our patriarchs, and yet he gets an entire Broadway show made after him. What can his story teach us about our own strengths? Learn More
2026-04-30 WHC Dine Out Day at Silver & Sons WHC Dine Out Day at Silver & Sons April 30 WHC Dine Out Day at Silver & Sons Support WHC’s Religious School and ECC by dining out at Silver and Sons Barbecue (5362 Westbard Avenue, Bethesda), which is donating 15% of your order back to the congregation. Named one of Washingtonian's “100 Very Best Restaurants,” Silver and Sons is owned and operated by Jarrad Silver, who grew up at WHC. Take-out is recommended as they ... Learn More
9:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Food & Friends May 1 @ 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 - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Spring 2026) May 1 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Moms Group (Spring 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. Each week includes a chance to check in through the lens of a specific ... Learn More
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner May 1 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 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 - 9:00 pm Shabbat@WHC featuring Metro Minyan May 1 @ 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 May 2 @ 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 May 2 @ 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 May 2 @ 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 - 5:00 pm HavDOGlah! May 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm HavDOGlah! Calling all pups (and their people!)… HavDOGlah is back! Join WHC for our 4th annual celebration of "all things dogs" and Shabbat on Saturday, May 2, at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center, from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Learn More
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April 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy Temple & Zoom Find out more »
April 15 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Wednesdays @ Wonderland: Jen Glantz, “Finally the Bride” Non-WHC Site Find out more »
April 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, and Yom HaAtzmaut Shabbat@WHC Temple & Livestream Find out more »
April 19 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm What’s at Stake: 2026 Montgomery County Primary Election Non-WHC Site & Zoom Find out more »
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April 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy Online Only Find out more »
April 26 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Canceled Amram Scholar Series: Lee Yaron, “10/7: 100 Human Stories” Temple Find out more »
April 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm WHC Book Club Discussion of Noa Tishby’s “Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth” Temple Find out more »
April 28 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH Non-WHC Site Find out more »
April 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm WHC Book Club Discussion of Noa Tishby’s “Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth” JBSC Find out more »
April 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm What’s at Stake: 2026 Montgomery County Primary Election Non-WHC Site & Zoom Find out more »
April 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy Online Only Find out more »
