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Event Series 12 Jewish Questions

12 Jewish Questions

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

Do I need to believe in God to be Jewish?  What happens after we die?  Where is God in times of tragedy?  How do I rest when I have no time? 12 Jewish Questions is a learning community for adults – Jewish and non-Jewish – who have questions about Jewish identity, beliefs, culture, and customs. It’s an ...

Event Series Conversational Hebrew

Conversational Hebrew

Online

Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...

Event Series Conversational Hebrew

Conversational Hebrew

Online

Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...

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, ...

Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults

Hebrew Reading for Adults

Online

Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting January 24, 6:00 pm – Intermediate Tuesdays, starting January 25, 5:45 pm – ...

Event Series Back to Basics

Back to Basics

Online

Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. For our ...

Event Series Back to Basics

Back to Basics

Online

Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. For our ...

Event Series Wednesday Study Group

Wednesday Study Group

Online

Come take a deep dive into one of the more complicated and provocative books in the Jewish canon. We will use Dr. Erica Brown's commentary, Esther: Power, Fate, and Fragility in Exile to explore how the Book of Esther can inform modern issues of anti-Semitism, feminism, personal identity, and leadership. Perhaps we too will discover that ...

Event Series Conversational Hebrew

Conversational Hebrew

Online

Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...

Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults

Hebrew Reading for Adults

Online

Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting January 24, 6:00 pm – Intermediate Tuesdays, starting January 25, 5:45 pm – ...

Conversational Hebrew

Online

Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ...

WHC Florida Reunion

Are you a snowbird resting down south for the winter, or have you permanently traded the Beltway for Boca? On Thursday, March 17 join Washington Hebrew Congregation at Woodfield Country Club, 3650 Club Place, Boca Raton, Florida for our annual WHC Florida Reunion! Get together for an evening of drinks, dinner, and laughs, plus a ...

Hebrew Reading for Adults

Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting January 24, 6:00 pm – Intermediate Tuesdays, starting January 25, 5:45 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 Mah Jongg. $5 purse Everyone is welcome!* No need to RSVP, just show up when you can and join the fun! *Please click here to learn about our health and safety protocols and plan to arrive a few minutes early.

Event Series Shabbat Evening Service

Shabbat Evening Service

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

WE INVITE YOU TO END THE WEEK AND WELCOME SHABBAT WITH US! 6:00 pm: Snack, Sip, and Schmooze (S3) SNACK — Hot appetizers, cheese, crackers, and fruit! Perfect for families looking to feed their kids before the service. Gluten-free and vegan options will be available. This week's menu: SIP — Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks ...

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 ...

Trope Class

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

Have you ever wondered why we chant Torah the way we do? Student Cantor Beth Reinstein will teach a brief history of trope, demonstrate how it works, and together we'll explore how it offers additional insight for interpreting our holy texts. March 19, 12 pm Temple & Zoom RSVP requested REGISTER