5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner May 5, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner Going to Friday night services is fun, fulfilling event for families with young children (or grandchildren). Held twice each month, 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 service, stick around for a ...
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shabbat@WHC Featuring Jacob Spike Kraus Featured May 5, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shabbat@WHC Featuring Jacob Spike Kraus We are thrilled to welcome Jacob Spike Kraus as he joins our Shabbat@WHC band for an evening of fun-filled music. Kraus' music has been included in the cantorial curriculum of Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion and is featured by Jewish Rock Radio & PJ Library. Originally from Boston, Kraus has been song-leading ...
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship May 6, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Our Shabbat morning service, led by our rabbis and cantors, often includes the b’nei mitzvah of one of our teens as well as the traditional elements of a Shabbat morning service: prayers, responsive readings, music, reading from the Torah, and a d’var Torah (interpretation of the weekly Torah portion). On mornings when there is no ...
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Havdalah Sips with 2239 May 6, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Havdalah Sips with 2239 Join 2239 down at the Southwest Waterfront on Saturday, May 6 for Havdalah and wine tasting. We'll end Shabbat together with Havdalah followed by a springtime wine tasting led by local Jewish sommelier, Brett Drucker. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served with the wine. REGISTER HERE
Featured 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Rabbi Shankman’s Installation Shabbat Featured May 12, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Rabbi Shankman’s Installation Shabbat Last year, Rabbi Susan N. Shankman was elevated to WHC's Senior Rabbi. Tonight is her official installation into that position. In the 170-year history of Washington Hebrew Congregation, Rabbi Shankman is the seventh senior rabbi, and the first woman in the role. As Senior Rabbi, she emphasizes innovative, compelling worship experiences, and continues to make ...
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship May 13, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Our Shabbat morning service, led by our rabbis and cantors, often includes the b’nei mitzvah of one of our teens as well as the traditional elements of a Shabbat morning service: prayers, responsive readings, music, reading from the Torah, and a d’var Torah (interpretation of the weekly Torah portion). On mornings when there is no ...
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner May 19, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner Our clergy and song leader, Lisa Baydush, make going to Friday night services a fun, fulfilling event for families with young children (or grandchildren). Held twice each month, 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 ...
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC May 19, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! At 6:00 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 your community. Kids are always welcome, and they’ll be able ...
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Falls Rd. Shabbat Featured May 19, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Falls Rd. Shabbat It’s a joyful, musical Shabbat evening that fosters participation and connection. 6:00 pm Shot of Torah (Torah Discussion) & Snack, Sip, & Schmooze 6:30 pm Service Oneg to follow This service will take place in person at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. It will also be available via livestream. If you will join us from ...
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shabbat@WHC — JBSC Featuring Confirmation Class Featured May 19, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shabbat@WHC — JBSC Featuring Confirmation Class We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! At 6:00 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 your community. Kids are always welcome, and they’ll be able ...
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship May 20, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Our Shabbat morning service, led by our rabbis and cantors, often includes the b’nei mitzvah of one of our teens as well as the traditional elements of a Shabbat morning service: prayers, responsive readings, music, reading from the Torah, and a d’var Torah (interpretation of the weekly Torah portion). On mornings when there is no ...
11:00 am - 1:00 pm 143rd Confirmation Service May 21, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 143rd Confirmation Service We couldn’t be more proud of our confirmands and the team of educators and clergy who have guided them throughout their journey. Sunday, May 21, 11:00 am Washington Hebrew Congregation (Temple) Our students will lead WHC in the service they created.
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shavuot Festival Service & Yizkor Service May 26, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Shavuot Festival Service & Yizkor Service The ancient pilgrimage festival of Shavuot marks the culmination of the wheat harvest in Israel and celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Traditionally, all-night Torah study sessions are organized. The holiday is deeply tied to midrashim, rabbinic narratives that illustrate biblical texts. One of them says the wilderness of Sinai, awash with ...
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC May 26, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shabbat@WHC We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! At 6:00 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 your community. Kids are always welcome, and they’ll be able ...
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship May 27, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Our Shabbat morning service, led by our rabbis and cantors, often includes the b’nei mitzvah of one of our teens as well as the traditional elements of a Shabbat morning service: prayers, responsive readings, music, reading from the Torah, and a d’var Torah (interpretation of the weekly Torah portion). On mornings when there is no ...
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shabbat@WHC — JBSC Featured May 28, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shabbat@WHC — JBSC We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us! At 6:00 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 your community. Kids are always welcome, and they’ll be able ...
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner June 2, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner Going to Friday night services is fun, fulfilling event for families with young children (or grandchildren). Held twice each month, 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 service, stick around for a ...
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pride Shabbat@WHC Featured June 2, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pride Shabbat@WHC RSVP We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us. This week is hosted in conjunction with our LGBTQ+ Group! PRIDE IN COMMUNITY PRIDE IN FAITH PRIDE IN LOVE LGBTQ+ Community and allies alike, kick off Pride Month with our annual Pride Shabbat! Join us and our partners in prayer, song, laughter, ...
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship June 3, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Our Shabbat morning service, led by our rabbis and cantors, often includes the b’nei mitzvah of one of our teens as well as the traditional elements of a Shabbat morning service: prayers, responsive readings, music, reading from the Torah, and a d’var Torah (interpretation of the weekly Torah portion). On mornings when there is no ...
Featured Featured May 5, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shabbat@WHC Featuring Jacob Spike Kraus Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
May 6, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
Featured Featured May 12, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Rabbi Shankman’s Installation Shabbat Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
May 13, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
Featured Featured May 19, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Falls Rd. Shabbat Hybrid – JBSC Find out more »
Featured Featured May 19, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shabbat@WHC — JBSC Featuring Confirmation Class Hybrid – JBSC Find out more »
May 20, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
May 27, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
Featured Featured May 28, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shabbat@WHC — JBSC JBSC Find out more »
June 3, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
