October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021 WHC Collects: Gently Used Toy Drive Brighten the day for children served by Frederick Rescue Mission (and regain some space in your home) by donating toys, dolls, and stuffed animals your child no longer uses. You can drop off your gently used items at Temple or JBSC through October 31. Organized by WHC's Early Childhood Centers.
October 7, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Action in Montgomery Listening Campaign Kickoff Online Help create a People’s Agenda for Montgomery County and Maryland and make Montgomery County a better, more just place for all to call home. State and local candidates will discuss issues including affordable housing, equity in education, health care, jobs, and police reform. Learn More & RSVP Question? Contact Josh Weinberg
October 13, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Community Issues / Social Action Monthly Meeting Community Issues / Social Action Monthly Meeting Online The need for social justice has not taken a break during the pandemic, and the CISA committee is back with (virtual) monthly meetings to discuss social action issues and plan social justice and interfaith relationship-strengthening events/ activities. This month, Jews United for Justice’s (JUFJ) Montgomery County Senior Organizer Laura Wallace will join us to discuss ...
October 15, 2021 - November 20, 2021 WHC Collects: Holiday Gifts for Carrie Simon House From holiday gifts for the children to household items, you can bring cheer to Carrie Simon House residents and alumni this season! Click below for their Amazon Wish List. You can also purchase gift cards for Uber, Giant, and Target and drop them off at either JBSC or Temple during regular business hours. Wish List Please ...
October 17, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jews United for Justice: Maryland Statewide Kickoff Online We've entered a new Jewish year, and we still soon enter a new legislative session. So, join us as we kick off our work in this new Maryland legislative session! At this event, you'll meet other JUFJers in your state district, learn about our legislative priorities for the year, and how we anticipate the session ...
October 24, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 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! It is completely free to participate -- but preregistration is required. RSVP HERE SSL hours are available. Contact hungerproject@whctemple.org for more information. ...
November 21, 2021 - December 3, 2021 WHC Collects: Winter Warmth Together with Friendship Place, WHC is collecting items to help those in need stay warm this winter. Please help by purchasing items from this year's wish list. SHOP THE WISHLIST All items must be purchased and sent to WHC or dropped off by Friday, December 3. Select the “Winter Warmth Gift Registry Address” and your ...
November 21, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm WHC Hunger Project Packing Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States The WHC Hunger Project is back! Join us at Temple 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 preregistration is required. RSVP HERE ...
Featured Featured November 21, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday Stuffing JBSC & Temple With the continued safety of our community in mind, we are excited to offer outdoor, indoor, and virtual volunteer opportunities so that we can continue to help those in need in our area have a happy Thanksgiving holiday. Projects include “All the Fixins” bags, the WHC Hunger Project, tying no-sew blankets, and making turkey sandwiches. ...
December 8, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CANCELED – Community Issues / Social Action Monthly Meeting Online This program has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. The need for social justice has not taken a break during the pandemic, and the CISA committee is back with (virtual) monthly meetings to discuss social action issues and plan social justice and interfaith relationship-strengthening events/ activities. This month, Jews United for Justice’s (JUFJ) Montgomery ...
December 9, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Maryland Paid Family and Medical Lave Act Zoom Meeting Online WHC and B'nai Israel are hosting a joint Zoom event with Jews United for Justice about the need for a paid family and medical leave benefit in Maryland. We will learn why it is important, have time to ask questions and share stories, and learn how to take action together. It will be a great ...
Featured Featured December 13, 2021 - December 24, 2021 Tornado Relief Efforts JBSC & Temple We are committed to helping the communities across the South and Midwest that were devastated by recent deadly tornadoes in December 2021. To help get funds to those who need it most, we are accepting donations to WHC's Ritzenberg Humanitarian Fund. We are also collecting the following items: Toiletries New or gently used unwrapped toys ...
