October 15, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Interfaith Working Session on Climate Justice Non-WHC Site Faith in Action Get involved in addressing climate justice issues at the state and local level during this interfaith working session. Sponsored by Action in Montgomery (AIM), we'll work on strategizing and shaping the equitable distribution of historic levels of federal funding in the DMV region to reduce climate emissions and make housing safer and more affordable. B'nai ...
Featured October 19, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm SEA Change: Leaders Building Leaders Session with JOIN for Justice Faith in Action More info on this session coming soon! Leaders Building Leaders Session with JOIN for Justice Date: November 9, 2023 Time: 7:00-8:30 pm Location: Zoom Registration link/info: Coming soon!
December 5, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm SEA Change: Public Meeting on Climate Solutions, Housing, and Health Non-WHC Site Connect Join WHC members along with our interfaith partners for a public meeting with elected officials from Maryland. Contact Laura Loeb at LauraeLoeb@gmail.com to get involved. CONFIRMED ATTENDEES: Senator Brian Feldman, Delegate Linda Foley & 300+ leaders from schools, congregations, and organizations across Maryland INVITED: Governor Moore & Secretaries of Housing, Energy, and Environment Good Hope ...
May 19, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am SEA Change: Visioning Social Change Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Faith in Action Interested in getting involved in social justice and community organizing? Join SEA Change as we envision and plan for the year to come. Learn about local campaigns and projects and how you can get involved.
April 18 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Social Justice Dinner & Discussion Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Connect Join WHC members who care about tikkun olam and social justice after Shabbat Services for a light dinner, dessert, and discussion on how we can use our voices to ensure our Edlavitch-Tyser Early Childhood Center (E-T ECC) preschool teachers in D.C. are paid a fair wage.
May 9 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Social Justice Discussion: Allies of Federal Workers Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Faith in Action For those who are concerned with federal layoffs but are not directly impacted. And we will discuss ways that we can be helpful to our friends and neighbors during these difficult times. If you are a federal worker affected by the ongoing layoffs, we have a separate gathering at the same time this week, and ...
June 13 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Social Justice Discussion: Immigration Rights Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Faith in Action There is an interesting social justice discussion after Shabbat@WHC services, the second Friday of each month. The topic this month is immigration rights and ways to get involved. Room TBA at services.
July 11 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Social Justice Discussion: Affordable Housing Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Faith in Action There is an interesting social justice discussion after Shabbat@WHC services, the second Friday of each month. This week, the discussion centers on affordable housing in our area. Guest speakers are Dan Reed and Alex Baca, who serve as Maryland Regional Policy Director and D.C. Policy Director for Greater Greater Washington. Room TBA at services.
August 8 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Social Justice Discussion: Work-Family Balance Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Faith in Action There is an interesting social justice discussion after Shabbat@WHC services, the second Friday of each month. This one explores work-family balance and examines paid family and medical leave in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. Room TBA at services.
September 12 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Social Justice Discussion Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Faith in Action There is an interesting social justice discussion after Shabbat@WHC services, the second Friday of each month (Room TBA at services). This discussion will focus on supporting those experiencing homelessness, and on the status of DC Home Rule.
November 14 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Social Justice Discussion: Immigration Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Faith in Action In light of congregants' experiences in the area recently, November's post-Shabbat@WHC discussion will focus on how to respond if you witness an ICE arrest and ways to support impacted community members. We will also provide information about upcoming training sessions on Knowing Your Rights, learning what to do when witnessing an ICE abduction, and how ...
December 12 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Social Justice Discussion Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Faith in Action An in-depth conversation on a social justice issue takes place after Shabbat@WHC services, the second Friday of each month. In December, we’re partnering with Action in Montgomery (AIM) for a community listening campaign that will help shape priority issues for 2026. Room TBA at services.