Lectures & Talks

Fresh ideas, meaningful dialogue, and inspiring voices — all in one place.

Explore our diverse array of thought-provoking lectures, discussion groups, and featured speakers.

 

Amram Scholar SeriesWWHC Literary Club | WHC Seniors Lunch & LearnNEW! Wednesdays @ Wonderland

Amram Scholar Series

This dynamic program of public lectures brings world-renowned authors, scholars, political leaders, policy experts, and theologians to WHC to share their perspectives on timely issues or their research into Jewish culture and history.

Every year, we are pleased to present prominent writers of the nation’s newest works on topics of Jewish interest, often in cooperation with the Jewish Book Council.

 

 

Amram Scholar Series Schedule for 2025-2026

DateTimeAuthorBook TitleLocation
Wednesday, October 15, 20257:00 PMPamela S. NadellAntisemitism: An American TraditionTemple
Sunday, November 16, 202510:30 AM Jonathan HornThe Fate of the GeneralsTemple
Tuesday, January 13, 20266:00 pmSarah HurwitzAs a JewTemple
Sunday, February 1, 202610:30 AMShira StutmanThe Jewish Way to a Good LifeTemple
Sunday, March 8, 202610:30 AMAngela Buchdahl Heart of a StrangerTemple
Sunday, April 26, 202610:30 AMLee Yaron10/7: 100 Human StoriesTemple

Lectures & Author Talks

We’re also pleased to welcome a variety of authors to WHC throughout the programming year through our partnership with the Jewish Book Council. Often presented by one of our auxiliary groups (i.e. The Besters or Women of WHC) or our ECCs and Religious School, these lectures are a great way to continue lifelong learning and to connect.

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WWHC Literary Club Author Talks for 2025-2026

DateTimeAuthorBook TitleLocationGroup/Program
Tuesday, October 28, 202512:00 PMAllegra GoodmanIsolaZoomWWHC
Tuesday, November 18, 202512:00 PMMeg ClaytonTypewriter BeachZoomWWHC
Tuesday, January 13, 202612:00 PMTova MirvisWe Would NeverZoomWWHC
Wednesday, February 4, 202612:00 PMSamantha WoodruffThe Trade OffZoomWWHC
Tuesday, March 17, 202612:00 PMJacqueline FriedlandCounting BackwardsZoomWWHC

WHC Seniors Lunch & Learn for 2025-2026

DateTimeAuthorBook TitleLocation
Wednesday, February 18, 202611:00 AMJudith ViorstMaking The Best of What’s LeftTemple

NEW! Wednesdays @ Wonderland

Looking for the perfect midweek break to get your brain buzzing? This fall, WHC is teaming up with Wonderland Books (7920 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814), an independent, women-owned bookstore. Their cozy space will host a four-part author series highlighting Jewish voices with heartfelt storytelling and wit, with each author in conversation with a member of our clergy. We hope you’ll join us!

DateTimeAuthorBook Title
Wednesday, November 5, 20257:00 PMNina WillnerThe Boys in the Light
Wednesday, December 10, 20257:00 PMJean MeltzerThe Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah
Wednesday, March 4, 20267:00 PMSara ConfinoGood Grief
Wednesday, April 15, 20267:00 PMJen GlantzFinally the Bride