10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series FIT4MOM Stroller Strides December 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series 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 ...
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Caregiver-Child Play Dates December 4 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Caregiver-Child Play Dates 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 ...
Featured 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Besters Book Club Presents: Lauren Grodstein Featured December 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Besters Book Club Presents: Lauren Grodstein Join The Besters for their next Book Club event featuring author Lauren Grodstein on Friday, December 6 at 11:00 am on Zoom. About the Book: A heart-wrenching and intimate novel of defiance set inside the Warsaw Ghetto. Adam Paskow is a schoolteacher forced to share a cramped one-bedroom apartment with two other families as their ...
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC December 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for a weekly game of Mah Jongg on Fridays at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Everyone is welcome to try it out! You must become a WWHC member to play on an ongoing basis. For any questions or to confirm the time of this week’s game, please contact Hillary Blackton at hillary@divinelifeyoga.com $5 ...
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Shabbat@WHC Featuring Metro Minyan December 6 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Shabbat@WHC Featuring Metro Minyan REMINDER: Everything starts 30 minutes later than usual this week We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! At 6:30 pm and again after the service: Have something to eat (to tide you over or as your dinner), a drink (we offer a full bar, plus non-alcoholic options), and connect with ...
Featured 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Young Family Shabbat Featured December 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Young Family Shabbat Families with young children (ideal for ages 0-5) are invited to join us for a beautiful and fun Shabbat experience, complete with a delicious bagel breakfast. We will gather from 10:00-11:30 am in Ochsman Hall — the lower level of the Temple space. Our Family Shabbat experiences include holiday-related crafts, a meaningful musical experience, opportunities ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group December 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series 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.
9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series Bereavement Support Group December 8 @ 9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series Bereavement Support Group In moments of profound loss, the journey through grief can feel isolating, overwhelming, and deeply personal. At Washington Hebrew Congregation, we recognize the vital importance of communal support in navigating these difficult times. That's why we are proud to introduce our reimagined Bereavement Support Group — a sanctuary where congregants can gather to share, learn, ...
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Simcha Fair December 8 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Simcha Fair Washington Hebrew Congregation proudly invites you to our SIMCHA FAIRS “Plan your event in one day!” Washington Hebrew Congregation is excited to host our first-ever Simcha Fairs! These events feature many of the area’s best vendors to help you plan your party, luncheon, dinner, or other simcha. Meet DJs, décor companies, event planners, caterers, photographers ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series FIT4MOM Stroller Strides December 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series 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 ...
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Caregiver-Child Play Dates December 11 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Caregiver-Child Play Dates 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 ...
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC December 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for a weekly game of Mah Jongg on Fridays at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Everyone is welcome to try it out! You must become a WWHC member to play on an ongoing basis. For any questions or to confirm the time of this week’s game, please contact Hillary Blackton at hillary@divinelifeyoga.com $5 ...
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner December 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Hanukkah Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner 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.
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Shabbat@WHC Featuring Fire & Ice Hanukkah Featured December 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Shabbat@WHC Featuring Fire & Ice Hanukkah We get a jump on Hanukkah with a special celebration! Candles, latkes, dreidels - they'll all be here, so should you!
10:30 am - 1:00 pm 2239’s Mimosa Minyan December 14 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm 2239’s Mimosa Minyan Join Rabbi Gabby Dagan from Or Hadash, our sister congregation in Haifa, Israel, along with our Washington Hebrew and 2239 clergy for a Shabbat morning of musical worship followed by meaningful conversation. Bring your appetite for mimosas and bagels along with your pressing questions and curiosities about Israel. Services are free. Tickets for brunch are ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group December 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series 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.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shalom Bollywood December 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shalom Bollywood The Program: Growing Up Jewish in India with Dr. Ori Soltes Dr. Soltes teaches at Georgetown University across a range of disciplines, from theology and art history to philosophy and political history. But, in addition to his academic credentials, Dr. Soltes grew up in India so he knows this topic firsthand! This brief talk will ...
9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series Bereavement Support Group December 15 @ 9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series Bereavement Support Group In moments of profound loss, the journey through grief can feel isolating, overwhelming, and deeply personal. At Washington Hebrew Congregation, we recognize the vital importance of communal support in navigating these difficult times. That's why we are proud to introduce our reimagined Bereavement Support Group — a sanctuary where congregants can gather to share, learn, ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series FIT4MOM Stroller Strides December 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series 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 ...
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Caregiver-Child Play Dates December 18 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Caregiver-Child Play Dates 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 ...
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm LGBTQ+ Pre-Hanukkah Game Night December 19 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm LGBTQ+ Pre-Hanukkah Game Night Join the LGBTQ+ Group as we nosh, bathe in togetherness and holiday joy, shuffle up some new friendships and enjoy old ones while playing games, chatting, and getting to know one another. Hanukkah starts late this year, and in an effort to have everyone in town and start the festivities off early (who can ever ...
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC December 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for a weekly game of Mah Jongg on Fridays at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Everyone is welcome to try it out! You must become a WWHC member to play on an ongoing basis. For any questions or to confirm the time of this week’s game, please contact Hillary Blackton at hillary@divinelifeyoga.com $5 ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group December 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series 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.
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Besters Theater Outing December 22 @ 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Besters Theater Outing A HANUKKAH CAROL: THE MUSICAL at Roundhouse Theater 4545 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Cost: WHC Members: $58 Non-Members: $68 Tickets are limited and non-refundable. First come/first served. Tickets will be distributed the day of the show at Roundhouse Theater. A separate registration is required for each person who would like to attend and all ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series FIT4MOM Stroller Strides December 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series 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 ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group December 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series 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.
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series FIT4MOM Stroller Strides December 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series 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 ...
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner January 3, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series 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 ...
Featured 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series 2239 Metro Minyan Shabbat at Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Featured January 3, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series 2239 Metro Minyan Shabbat at Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum D.C.’s Jewish landscape has changed drastically over the past few years. Jewish 20s and 30s who used to solely live in Dupont or Capitol Hill, have now migrated to such foreign lands as Arlington and Montgomery County. The pandemic ignited this migration, along with a deeper and more widespread search for authentic spirituality. Young Jewish ...
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group January 4, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series 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.
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