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Washington Hebrew Congregation is a welcoming, close-knit community

Where families thrive, individuals are spiritually fulfilledclergy inspire, and we live our values.
At WHC, we help you build lasting connections.
Community Support. Friendship. Shared Values

Moving to or Newly Arrived in DC and want to learn more about the Jewish Community?

Welcome! Please fill out our Concierge Desk Visitor form to get paired with a local who will guide you. We’ll invite you to Shabbat, to meet for coffee, or go on a walk. From sharing the inside scoop on neighborhoods to finding your new favorite coffee shop/barre studio/dog groomer/____, we are happy to help!

Best neighborhoods for living. Popular restaurants and nightlife where the locals go.

Top things to do including Downtown DC and all the historic landmarks. Which Museums and Theatres to hit up first and more.

What are the key Jewish hoods. Local Jewish destinations, restaurants, cultural destinations, what’s happening and key events, shopping and more!

Best Day trips from DC and when to go! Alexandria, Virginia; Annapolis, Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland and more.

Get in Touch!

Jennifer Millstone, Director of Member Engagement
jmillstone@whctemple.org | 202-895-6328 | Learn About Membership

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Washington Hebrew Congregation is a welcoming, close-knit community

Where families thrive, individuals are spiritually fulfilledclergy inspire, and we live our values.
At WHC, we help you build lasting connections.
Community Support. Friendship. Shared Values.

We build community and lasting connections through engaging programs; an inclusive, warm environment; innovative & experiential education for all ages; opportunities for spirituality & culture to flourish; and facilitated conversations around Jewish culture, politics & Israel. Here you are heard, you are seen, and together we thrive.

We are individuals and couples; we are seniors and students.

We are families with young children, and we are empty nesters.


We are single parents, blended families, widows, and widowers.


We are LGBTQ+ and their allies, Jews of Color, Jewish, Jew-ish, and interfaith.