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Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting

Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting

As you may have heard in the news or seen on social media, antisemitic graffiti was found on the electronic "welcome" sign at Bethesda's Walt Whitman High School this past weekend. In response, the greater community is coming together for a nightly rally and hanukkiyah lighting at the very sign that was defaced. Cantor Bortnick ...

Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting

Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting

As you may have heard in the news or seen on social media, antisemitic graffiti was found on the electronic "welcome" sign at Bethesda's Walt Whitman High School this past weekend. In response, the greater community is coming together for a nightly rally and hanukkiyah lighting at the very sign that was defaced. Cantor Bortnick ...

Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting

Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting

As you may have heard in the news or seen on social media, antisemitic graffiti was found on the electronic "welcome" sign at Bethesda's Walt Whitman High School this past weekend. In response, the greater community is coming together for a nightly rally and hanukkiyah lighting at the very sign that was defaced. Cantor Bortnick ...

Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting

Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting

As you may have heard in the news or seen on social media, antisemitic graffiti was found on the electronic "welcome" sign at Bethesda's Walt Whitman High School this past weekend. In response, the greater community is coming together for a nightly rally and hanukkiyah lighting at the very sign that was defaced. Cantor Bortnick ...

Event Series Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting

Hanukkah Rally & Candle Lighting

As you may have heard in the news or seen on social media, antisemitic graffiti was found on the electronic "welcome" sign at Bethesda's Walt Whitman High School this past weekend. In response, the greater community is coming together for a nightly rally and hanukkiyah lighting at the very sign that was defaced. Cantor Bortnick ...

Community Issues / Social Action Monthly Meeting

Join the CISA committee for this monthly meeting to discuss social action issues and plan social justice and interfaith relationship-strengthening events/activities. Open to everyone! Check back for confirmation of the meeting location (Temple, Zoom, or Hybrid).

A Community Conversation: Antisemitism in Montgomery County

A Community Conversation: Antisemitism in Montgomery County Thursday, March 2, 7:30 – 9:00 pm Bender JCC of Greater Washington 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852 Join us in a discussion on the rising levels of anti-Jewish hate. The program will feature the results of AJC's annual State of Antisemitism in America Report, and a moderated ...

WHC Hunger Project Packing

JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States

The WHC Hunger Project is back! Join us at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center to make more than 10,000 meals for those battling hunger and food insecurity right here in the DMV! The Hunger Project is perfect for kids age 8+ and adults of all ages! It is completely free to participate -- but RSVP ...

AIM 2023 Accountability Action with Montgomery County Council members and County Executive

Sunday, March 12, 2:30 pm The People's Community Baptist Church, 31 Norwood Rd., Silver Spring Rabbi Fischel opens and closes this event for our partner Action in Montgomery (AIM). Join a group of WHC members and members of many other area faith organizations as we meet with Montgomery County Councilmembers and the County Executive to ...

WHC Hunger Project Packing

JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States

The WHC Hunger Project is back! Join us at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center to make more than 10,000 meals for those battling hunger and food insecurity right here in the DMV! The Hunger Project is perfect for kids age 8+ and adults of all ages! It is completely free to participate -- but RSVP ...

Rabbi Joseph P. Weinberg Memorial Garden Dedication

Join us at the Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park for the dedication of the Rabbi Joseph Weinberg Memorial Garden. Rabbi Shankman will be delivering remarks at the event. Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park 14321 Comus Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871

WHC Hunger Project

JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States

Volunteers — adults, children, individuals, families, and groups — put on hairnets, gloves, and aprons to carefully measure and package ingredients that become over 10,000 nutritious meals for the underserved in our area. Our packing events are tikkun olam at its very heart, and the meals we pack are on people’s tables within a week. ...

Interfaith Working Session on Climate Justice

Non-WHC Site

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 ...

COMMUNITY EVENT: Unity in Harmony

Online

REGISTRATION REQUIRED  Join us for "Unity in Harmony: Standing in Solidarity, Song, and Prayer for Israel” on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 8 pm featuring music and words of hope, strength, and healing from David Broza, Rabbi Josh Warshwasky, Nefesh Mountain, Rick Recht, Chava Mirel, Hadar and Sheldon, Cantor Laurie Akers, Cantor Rachel Brook, Eric Hunker, ...

Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice

Non-WHC Site

Join Rabbi Fischel, the National Council of Jewish Women, and other local synagogues on Saturday morning, October 28 and November 11 at 6:00 AM (that is no typo — 6 AM!) with a Shabbat Morning Service outside the Falls Church Health Care Center, 900 S Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046.  This health center is an abortion provider that is picketed daily by abortion foes.  We ...

Event Series Release the Hostages Rally

Release the Hostages Vigil

Community Event

Release the Hostages Vigil Sundays, 1:30 pm, Red Cross Headquarters in DC  Unxeptable.org invites you to join in calling for the immediate release of the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas and being held in Gaza. The group plans to gather every Sunday until the hostages are released. Please contact Ronit Yarden, riy2@georgetown.edu, for more information. 

Event Series Release the Hostages Rally

Release the Hostages Vigil

Community Event

Release the Hostages Vigil Sundays, 1:30 pm, Red Cross Headquarters in DC  Unxeptable.org invites you to join in calling for the immediate release of the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas and being held in Gaza. The group plans to gather every Sunday until the hostages are released. Please contact Ronit Yarden, riy2@georgetown.edu, for more information. 

Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice

Non-WHC Site

Join Rabbi Fischel, the National Council of Jewish Women, and other local synagogues on Saturday morning, 6:00 am (that is no typo — 6 am!) with a Shabbat Morning Service outside the Falls Church Health Care Center, 900 S Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046.  This health center is an abortion provider that is picketed daily by abortion foes.  We will proudly ...

Event Series Release the Hostages Rally

Release the Hostages Vigil

Community Event

Release the Hostages Vigil Sundays, 1:30 pm, Red Cross Headquarters in DC  Unxeptable.org invites you to join in calling for the immediate release of the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas and being held in Gaza. The group plans to gather every Sunday until the hostages are released. Please contact Ronit Yarden, riy2@georgetown.edu, for more information. 

Event Series Release the Hostages Rally

Release the Hostages Vigil

Community Event

Release the Hostages Vigil Sundays, 1:30 pm, Red Cross Headquarters in DC  Unxeptable.org invites you to join in calling for the immediate release of the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas and being held in Gaza. The group plans to gather every Sunday until the hostages are released. Please contact Ronit Yarden, riy2@georgetown.edu, for more information. 

Community Thanksgiving Meal

Non-WHC Site

Together with our interfaith partners, we are providing a free, hot, delicious Thanksgiving meal for anyone who is in need. No RSVP is necessary -- just come to Annunciation Catholic Church in NW DC between 10:00 am and 1 pm on Thanksgiving Day.   LEARN MORE  

Event Series Release the Hostages Rally

Release the Hostages Vigil

Community Event

Release the Hostages Vigil Sundays, 1:30 pm, Red Cross Headquarters in DC  Unxeptable.org invites you to join in calling for the immediate release of the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas and being held in Gaza. The group plans to gather every Sunday until the hostages are released. Please contact Ronit Yarden, riy2@georgetown.edu, for more information. 

Event Series Release the Hostages Rally

Release the Hostages Vigil

Community Event

Release the Hostages Vigil Sundays, 1:30 pm, Red Cross Headquarters in DC  Unxeptable.org invites you to join in calling for the immediate release of the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas and being held in Gaza. The group plans to gather every Sunday until the hostages are released. Please contact Ronit Yarden, riy2@georgetown.edu, for more information. 

SEA Change: Public Meeting on Climate Solutions, Housing, and Health

Non-WHC Site

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 ...

Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice

Non-WHC Site

Join Rabbi Fischel, the National Council of Jewish Women, and other local synagogues on Saturday morning, 6:15 am (that is no typo — 6:15 am!) with a Shabbat Morning Service outside the Falls Church Health Care Center, 900 S Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046.  This health center is an abortion provider that is picketed daily by abortion foes.  We will ...

Hanukkah Helpers with WHC’s Hunger Project

JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States

On Sunday, December 10, students in grades 2-12 are invited to be a "Hanukkah Helper" and to give back to the community at a time when so many are in need. We'll be working with the WHC Hunger Project to package up thousands of meals that will go to those who would otherwise go hungry in our ...

Event Series Release the Hostages Rally

Release the Hostages Vigil

Community Event

Release the Hostages Vigil Sundays, 1:30 pm, Red Cross Headquarters in DC  Unxeptable.org invites you to join in calling for the immediate release of the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas and being held in Gaza. The group plans to gather every Sunday until the hostages are released. Please contact Ronit Yarden, riy2@georgetown.edu, for more information. 

Women of WHC’s Hanukkah Party

Non-WHC Site

Grab your favorite holiday sweater and join the Women of WHC for a Hanukkah party! Wednesday, December 13 5:30 pm at the home of Brenda Holt   Guests are asked to please bring an unwrapped toy to donate to the children at Sinai Hospital and something to nosh on: Last Names A-L — please bring ...

Event Series Release the Hostages Rally

Release the Hostages Vigil

Community Event

Release the Hostages Vigil Sundays, 1:30 pm, Red Cross Headquarters in DC  Unxeptable.org invites you to join in calling for the immediate release of the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas and being held in Gaza. The group plans to gather every Sunday until the hostages are released. Please contact Ronit Yarden, riy2@georgetown.edu, for more information. 

Event Series Release the Hostages Rally

Release the Hostages Vigil

Community Event

Release the Hostages Vigil Sundays, 1:30 pm, Red Cross Headquarters in DC  Unxeptable.org invites you to join in calling for the immediate release of the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas and being held in Gaza. The group plans to gather every Sunday until the hostages are released. Please contact Ronit Yarden, riy2@georgetown.edu, for more information. 

Event Series Release the Hostages Rally

Release the Hostages Vigil

Community Event

Release the Hostages Vigil Sundays, 1:30 pm, Red Cross Headquarters in DC  Unxeptable.org invites you to join in calling for the immediate release of the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas and being held in Gaza. The group plans to gather every Sunday until the hostages are released. Please contact Ronit Yarden, riy2@georgetown.edu, for more information. 

Event Series Release the Hostages Rally

Release the Hostages Vigil

Community Event

Release the Hostages Vigil Sundays, 1:30 pm, Red Cross Headquarters in DC  Unxeptable.org invites you to join in calling for the immediate release of the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas and being held in Gaza. The group plans to gather every Sunday until the hostages are released. Please contact Ronit Yarden, riy2@georgetown.edu, for more information. 

Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice

Non-WHC Site

Join Rabbi Fischel, the National Council of Jewish Women, and other local synagogues on Saturday morning, 6:15 am (that is no typo — 6 am!) with a Shabbat Morning Service outside the Falls Church Health Care Center, 900 S Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046.  This health center is an abortion provider that is picketed daily by abortion foes.  We will proudly ...

Event Series Release the Hostages Rally

Release the Hostages Vigil

Community Event

Release the Hostages Vigil Sundays, 1:30 pm, Red Cross Headquarters in DC  Unxeptable.org invites you to join in calling for the immediate release of the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas and being held in Gaza. The group plans to gather every Sunday until the hostages are released. Please contact Ronit Yarden, riy2@georgetown.edu, for more information. 

Event Series Release the Hostages Rally

Release the Hostages Vigil

Community Event

Release the Hostages Vigil Sundays, 1:30 pm, Red Cross Headquarters in DC  Unxeptable.org invites you to join in calling for the immediate release of the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas and being held in Gaza. The group plans to gather every Sunday until the hostages are released. Please contact Ronit Yarden, riy2@georgetown.edu, for more information. 

Event Series Release the Hostages Rally

Release the Hostages Vigil

Community Event

Release the Hostages Vigil Sundays, 1:30 pm, Red Cross Headquarters in DC  Unxeptable.org invites you to join in calling for the immediate release of the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas and being held in Gaza. The group plans to gather every Sunday until the hostages are released. Please contact Ronit Yarden, riy2@georgetown.edu, for more information. 

Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice

Non-WHC Site

Join the National Council of Jewish Women and other local synagogues on Saturday morning, 6:15 am (that is no typo!) with a Shabbat Morning Service outside the Falls Church Health Care Center, 900 S Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046.  This health center is an abortion provider that is picketed daily by abortion foes.  We will proudly pray our values as ...

WHC Hunger Project

JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States

Volunteers — adults, children, individuals, families, and groups — put on hairnets, gloves, and aprons to carefully measure and package ingredients that become over 10,000 nutritious meals for the underserved in our area. Our packing events are tikkun olam at its very heart, and the meals we pack are on people’s tables within a week. ...

Rally to Support Abortion Access

Non-WHC Site

Join Rabbi Fischel, the National Council of Jewish Women, the Religious Action Center, and Women of Reform Judaism this Tuesday, March 26th, 9 am, as the Supreme Court hears a consequential case on medication abortion. We will unite with the broader reproductive health, rights, and justice community, including Planned Parenthood and ACLU, to loudly and ...

Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice

Non-WHC Site

Join the National Council of Jewish Women and other local synagogues on Saturday morning, 6:15 am (that is no typo!) with a Shabbat Morning Service outside the Falls Church Health Care Center, 900 S Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046.  This health center is an abortion provider that is picketed daily by abortion foes.  We will proudly pray our values as ...

Canceled WHC Hunger Project

JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States

This event has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you at another Hunger Project event in the near future Volunteers — adults, children, individuals, families, and groups — put on hairnets, gloves, and aprons to carefully measure and package ingredients that become over 10,000 nutritious meals for the underserved in ...

Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice

Non-WHC Site

Join the National Council of Jewish Women and other local synagogues on Saturday morning, 6:15 am (that is no typo!) with a Shabbat Morning Service outside the Falls Church Health Care Center, 900 S Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046.  This health center is an abortion provider that is picketed daily by abortion foes.  We will proudly pray our values as ...

SEA Change: Visioning Social Change

Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

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.

Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice

Non-WHC Site

Join the National Council of Jewish Women and other local synagogues on Saturday morning, 6:15 am (that is no typo!) with a Shabbat Morning Service outside the Falls Church Health Care Center, 900 S Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046.  This health center is an abortion provider that is picketed daily by abortion foes.  We will proudly pray our values as ...

Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice

Non-WHC Site

Join the National Council of Jewish Women and other local synagogues on Saturday morning, 6:15 am (that is no typo!) with a Shabbat Morning Service outside the Falls Church Health Care Center, 900 S Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046.  This health center is an abortion provider that is picketed daily by abortion foes.  We will proudly pray our values as ...

WHC in the DMV

Non-WHC Site

WHC in the DMV: Food & Friends Friday, August 2, 9:00 am, Northeast DC Make a difference with other WHC members by prepping meals for those in need. Please email Lauren Lieberman to RSVP for this event. Limited space is available and volunteers must be at least 14 years old. This program will take place ...

Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice

Non-WHC Site

Join the National Council of Jewish Women and other local synagogues on Saturday morning, 6:15 am (that is no typo!) with a Shabbat Morning Service outside the Falls Church Health Care Center, 900 S Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046.  This health center is an abortion provider that is picketed daily by abortion foes.  We will proudly pray our values as ...

Unity Walk 2024

Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

IFC’s annual Unity Walk is a public demonstration of love and support for all who live in our region. Walk with participants of all ages to visit different houses of worship in upper Northwest DC to learn about and experience diverse faith traditions. Come by yourself or bring friends and family to celebrate the wonderful ...

WHC Hunger Project

JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States

Volunteers — adults, children, individuals, families, and groups — put on hairnets, gloves, and aprons to carefully measure and package ingredients that become over 10,000 nutritious meals for the underserved in our area. Our packing events are tikkun olam at its very heart, and the meals we pack are on people’s tables within a week. ...

SEA Change JOIN Training

Non-WHC Site

Sunday, September 22, 4:30 - 6:30pm, B'nai Israel, 6301 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD Join us to explore how underlying cultural practices and assumptions can either inhibit or support our congregational inclusion efforts and how to move towards practices that support transformation both internally and externally. You will create your vision for culture shift toward more inclusivity, equity and ...

WHC Hunger Project

JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States

Volunteers — adults, children, individuals, families, and groups — put on hairnets, gloves, and aprons to carefully measure and package ingredients that become over 10,000 nutritious meals for the underserved in our area. Our packing events are tikkun olam at its very heart, and the meals we pack are on people’s tables within a week. ...

Event Series WHC in the DMV: Food & Friends

WHC in the DMV: Food & Friends

Non-WHC Site

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.