10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Morning Worship March 14 @ 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 14 @ 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
9:30 am - 12:00 pm 6th Grade B’nei Mitzvah Program March 15 @ 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 15 at Temple and Sunday, March 22 at JBSC 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
Featured 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Women of WHC & 2239: Coffee, Community, and Creativity Featured March 15 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Women of WHC & 2239: Coffee, Community, and Creativity Join the Women of Washington Hebrew Congregation and 2239 young professionals for a hands-on workshop guided by local Jewish printmaker Raina Fox of FoxPrint cards. Block print a beautiful matzah cover for Passover while exploring the tradition of hiddur mitzvah, beautifying sacred objects, with WHC clergy. No artistic talent needed! Fee includes all materials: WWHC, ... Learn More
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ETY Magic Show March 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ETY Magic Show 5th, 6th, and 7th graders - join us for the ULTIMATE Magic Show! ETY Youth Group events are a fantastic opportunity for students to strengthen friendships from class and make new friends too! Stick around after Religious School for delicious pizza lunch, then prepare to be amazed by a jaw-dropping magic show full of surprises! Learn More
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm WHC In the DMV: Bingo With Seniors March 15 @ 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
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Postponed Rabin Lecture with Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin March 15 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Postponed Rabin Lecture with Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin were thrust into the international spotlight in October 2023 following the kidnapping of their son Hersh, z’l. Despite their devastating loss, they remained steadfast in their quest for the freedom of every hostage held by Hamas. Learn More
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great American Scripture March 16 @ 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 The Foods of Freedom March 16 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm The Foods of Freedom In these four weeks leading up to Passover, our course will explore the spiritual origins of the foods that have symbolized Jewish freedom for millennia. We will learn together, cook together, and eat together too. We will end the series with a lesson on Kosher wines, complete with a tasting! Learn More
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Spring 2026 March 16 @ 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
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm WWHC Literary Club Presents: Jacqueline Friedland, “Counting Backwards” March 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm WWHC Literary Club Presents: Jacqueline Friedland, “Counting Backwards” Women of Washington Hebrew Congregation Literary Club welcomes bestselling author Jacqueline Friedland to discuss her novel, "Counting Backwards." Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple March 18 @ 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 March 18 @ 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
11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn: Your Aging Journey March 18 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn: Your Aging Journey Join us on Wednesday, March 18 at 11:00 am for a conversation with Samantha Henson, an Iona Senior Services Representative, hosted by Cantor Suzanne Leventhal. Together, we will learn about the services Iona offers for older adults and seniors in the Washington, DC area and discuss strategies for how to make important decisions about health and wellness for yourself or for a loved one. Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy March 18 @ 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
Featured 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Brotherhood Tourney Tip-Off Featured March 19 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Brotherhood Tourney Tip-Off Join Brotherhood for food, drinks, and the opening night of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Dog Haus Bethesda! Learn More $50 – $70
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner – JBSC March 20 @ 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 March 20 @ 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 21 @ 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 21 @ 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 - 1:30 pm 2239 Bagels and the Book March 21 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm 2239 Bagels and the Book Ever wish Shot of Torah was longer? Do you want the opportunity to share your thoughts on Torah with other like-minded folks? Join 2239 and Rabbi Rachel as we grapple with this week's Torah portion in chavruta (study groups). Brunch will be served, so come with an appetite for study and delicious food! Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group March 21 @ 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
9:30 am - 12:00 pm 6th Grade B’nei Mitzvah Program March 22 @ 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 15 at Temple and Sunday, March 22 at JBSC 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
10:00 am - 11:30 am Passover Palooza ECC Open House March 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Passover Palooza ECC Open House Join us to celebrate each of our senses, preparing for this special holiday, bonding with those you know and love, and meeting new friends along the way! This will be a program to remember – and you’ll leave with tips, tools, and games for your own Passover experiences! Learn More
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great American Scripture March 23 @ 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 The Foods of Freedom March 23 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm The Foods of Freedom In these four weeks leading up to Passover, our course will explore the spiritual origins of the foods that have symbolized Jewish freedom for millennia. We will learn together, cook together, and eat together too. We will end the series with a lesson on Kosher wines, complete with a tasting! Learn More
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Spring 2026 March 23 @ 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
9:30 am - 10:30 am Caregiver-Child Play Dates at Temple March 25 @ 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 March 25 @ 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy March 25 @ 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
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC March 27 @ 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 28 @ 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 28 @ 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 28 @ 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 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm The Besters Present “My Name is Moses” Featured March 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm The Besters Present “My Name is Moses” You know the story, now learn about the man. Join Besters for My Name is Moses's first-ever performance in a synagogue! In this powerful new song cycle, composer, lyricist, and WHC's own Robert Nath shines new light on Moses—not just as a prophet or icon, but as a man, husband, father, and leader. Learn More
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH March 30 @ 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
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Great American Scripture March 30 @ 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 The Foods of Freedom March 30 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm The Foods of Freedom In these four weeks leading up to Passover, our course will explore the spiritual origins of the foods that have symbolized Jewish freedom for millennia. We will learn together, cook together, and eat together too. We will end the series with a lesson on Kosher wines, complete with a tasting! Learn More
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm 12 Jewish Questions – Spring 2026 March 30 @ 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
2026-04-01 PASSOVER PASSOVER April 1 @ 6:00 pm - April 8 @ 6:00 pm PASSOVER 14 Nisan 5786 to 21 Nisan 5786 Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) is a major Jewish spring festival, celebrating freedom and family as we remember the Exodus from Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am FIT4MOM Stroller Strides April 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
Featured 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm WHC Community & 2239 Passover Seder Featured April 1 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm WHC Community & 2239 Passover Seder Gather with friends, neighbors, and loved ones to celebrate the story of liberation, resilience, and hope at our annual Community Passover Seder! Whether you’re new to Passover or have celebrated for years, our inclusive Seder will welcome all with open arms. Learn More
Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Passover Festival Service Featured April 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Passover Festival Service Join us for a meaningful Passover Festival Service as we celebrate freedom and reflect on the Exodus story together. This uplifting service is a beautiful way to connect with our community after your Seder. This service will also be available via livestream. Learn More
9:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Food & Friends April 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
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner April 3 @ 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 April 3 @ 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 April 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 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 March 15 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Women of WHC & 2239: Coffee, Community, and Creativity Temple Find out more »
March 15 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Postponed Rabin Lecture with Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin Location To Be Announced Find out more »
March 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm WWHC Literary Club Presents: Jacqueline Friedland, “Counting Backwards” Online Only Find out more »
March 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy Temple & Zoom Find out more »
Featured March 19 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Brotherhood Tourney Tip-Off $50 – $70 Non-WHC Site Find out more »
March 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday Study Group: The Hidden Order of Intimacy Online Only Find out more »
March 30 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHC in the DMV: Dinner for Children’s Inn at NIH Non-WHC Site Find out more »
