August 20 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Pregnancy Group (Summer 2024) Pregnancy Group (Summer 2024) Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Join Rabbi Fischel for conversations about the wonders, awe, frustrations, and ridiculousness of pregnancy. Our discussions will be framed in a Jewish light, and our focus will be on building a community of soon-to-be moms who can depend on each other for years to come. Half of our sessions are over Zoom--who wants to leave their ...
August 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Study Group: Summer Session Wednesday Study Group: Summer Session Online Yet again, we find ourselves in a difficult time for the Jewish people. Our ancestors lived through crisis after crisis, and we have the Jewish texts to prove it. Join Rabbi Fischel for this 6-week series as we dive into some of the more morally complex texts in the Jewish canon. We will cover such ...
August 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series 2239 Mussar: Being Human Is Hard; Judaism Helps 2239 Mussar: Being Human Is Hard; Judaism Helps Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Mussar is a Jewish pathway of study that guides us in cultivating our inner virtues to become our best selves. This summer, 2239 is offering a 7-week cohort for young professionals aged 22-39. Participants will study and engage in mussar practices and build relationships with others in the group. The class will take place from July 10th-August ...
August 21 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm ECC Bathroom Independence Talk Online Join the WHC ECCs and Growing Minds Therapy for a discussion on supporting bathroom independence in your young children. Learning to use the toilet is an important developmental stage for each child and the start of building a healthy relationship with your body. This talk will review the signs that your child is developmentally ready ...
August 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Bereavement Support Group Bereavement Support Group JBSC & Temple 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, ...
August 23 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC Mah Jongg with WWHC JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States 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 ...
August 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Shabbat@WHC Shabbat@WHC Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States 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 ...
August 24 @ 6:15 am - 7:00 am Event Series Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice 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 ...
August 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States 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 ...
August 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 2239’s Mimosa Minyan Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Young Professionals are invited to stay after Shabbat Morning Services for a mimosa and bagel brunch! The service is free, but RSVP for the brunch is required. Buy Tickets on Eventbrite REGISTER HERE var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '966836362587', modal: true, modalTriggerElementId: 'eventbrite-widget-modal-trigger-966836362587', onOrderComplete: exampleCallback });
August 26 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series FIT4MOM Stroller Strides FIT4MOM Stroller Strides Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States 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 ...
August 27 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 Online Tired of spending your lunch break scrolling through social media/the news/your morning inbox? What if you could use this time to get in touch with your spiritual side by exploring Torah (over Zoom) with other smart and interesting people? Every Tuesday from 12:30-1:00 pm, Washington Hebrew’s 2239 community will dive into the week’s Torah portion, ...
August 27 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Pregnancy Group (Summer 2024) Pregnancy Group (Summer 2024) Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Join Rabbi Fischel for conversations about the wonders, awe, frustrations, and ridiculousness of pregnancy. Our discussions will be framed in a Jewish light, and our focus will be on building a community of soon-to-be moms who can depend on each other for years to come. Half of our sessions are over Zoom--who wants to leave their ...
August 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Study Group: Summer Session Wednesday Study Group: Summer Session Online Yet again, we find ourselves in a difficult time for the Jewish people. Our ancestors lived through crisis after crisis, and we have the Jewish texts to prove it. Join Rabbi Fischel for this 6-week series as we dive into some of the more morally complex texts in the Jewish canon. We will cover such ...
August 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm WHECTY Dinner Out Non-WHC Site Welcome Back! Join us for dinner out at Shake Shack in Cabin John (7997 Tuckerman Lane in Potomac). We will schmooze and get to know one another before the year really gets under way. Please bring money to buy dinner, and a sweet treat will be provided by WHECTY Right after dinner, teens are welcome to ...
Featured Featured August 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm A Conversation with Families of Israeli Hostages Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Due to unfortunate technical issues, tonight's event will not be livestreamed. We hope to have a recording posted soon on our YouTube Channel. We apologize for the inconvenience. Israelis have been held hostage in Gaza for over 300 days since the attacks on October 7. WHC welcomes the following families of Israeli hostages to speak ...
