December 24, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group Online Every Shabbat afternoon an informal group of WHC members gets together on Zoom to discuss the Haftarah for that week. We begin with a read-through in English and continue sharing questions, answers, and opinions. The group meets for one hour and is led by the lay members of the congregation. All Temple members are welcome. ...
December 24, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm 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 ...
December 25, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm 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 ...
December 29, 2022 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ...
December 30, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Annual Community-Wide Shabbat Service For the final Shabbat of 2022, we will gather with congregants from Temple Micah, Temple Sinai, and Adas Israel to worship as one greater Jewish Community. Cantor Hamstra will be on the bimah at Temple Micah. Join us! The service will take place at: Temple Micah 2829 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 Everyone over ...
December 31, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study Early Torah Study Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with an informal group at Temple to study parashat hashavua, the weekly Torah portion, in English. Led by one of the clergy, we analyze, question, and reflect on Judaism’s central text. All are welcome — just occasionally or every week — and absolutely no background knowledge or ...
December 31, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group Online Every Shabbat afternoon an informal group of WHC members gets together on Zoom to discuss the Haftarah for that week. We begin with a read-through in English and continue sharing questions, answers, and opinions. The group meets for one hour and is led by the lay members of the congregation. All Temple members are welcome. ...
January 3, 2023 @ 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, ...
January 4, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series New Moms Group New Moms Group Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Having a new baby is an incredible miracle and simcha (joy!)...and it brings with it big changes and challenges! Join Stephanie Tankel, WHC's Director of Lifelong Learning, for an opportunity to share, vent, celebrate, and more. This group will meet on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm at Temple and run for 4 weeks. This group is ...
January 6, 2023 @ 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 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.
January 6, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States 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 ...
Featured Featured January 6, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Macomb St. Shabbat 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) & Shot of Torah (Torah Study) SNACK — Hot appetizers (we’ll have different items each week), cheese, crackers, and fruit! Perfect for families looking to feed their kids before the service. Gluten-free and vegan options will ...
January 7, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study Early Torah Study Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with an informal group at Temple to study parashat hashavua, the weekly Torah portion, in English. Led by one of the clergy, we analyze, question, and reflect on Judaism’s central text. All are welcome — just occasionally or every week — and absolutely no background knowledge or ...
January 7, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group Online Every Shabbat afternoon an informal group of WHC members gets together on Zoom to discuss the Haftarah for that week. We begin with a read-through in English and continue sharing questions, answers, and opinions. The group meets for one hour and is led by the lay members of the congregation. All Temple members are welcome. ...
January 7, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2239 Havdalah Yoga Join 2239 as we set intentions for the new year and the new week. Our first Havdalah of 2023 will be followed by an inspiring and relaxing yoga practice. Following class, catch up with old friends or meet your new besties as we enjoy light refreshments and start the new week together with joy. REGISTER ...
January 8, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Bagels & Coffee With Lew Bagels & Coffee With Lew JBSC & Temple WHC President Lew Wiener wants to get to know you. So grab a bagel, a coffee, and sit down for a casual conversation. These events will be held monthly on the following dates, all from 9:30 – 10:30 am: Sunday, January 8 at Temple, before Amram Scholar Series: Graciela Mochkofsky Sunday, February 26 at Temple, ...
Featured Featured January 8, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Graciela Mochkofsky Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States WHC welcomes Graciela Mochkofsky to the Amram Scholar Series on Sunday, January 8 at Temple. This lecture will also be available by livestream by visiting our streaming page. RSVP is requested RSVP NOW About the Book The true story of how one Peruvian carpenter led hundreds of Christians to Judaism sparking a pilgrimage from the Andes ...
January 8, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Canceled Teddy Bear Vaccine Clinic Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States This event has been canceled. This free event is designed to reduce children's concerns and fears over doctor's visits and routine medical procedures. With a mix of play and creative activities, our early childhood specialists and clinicians promote sense of empowerment and comfort in an engaging, playful, and supportive environment. Growing Minds invites children from ...
January 10, 2023 @ 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, ...
January 10, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Deep Dive: Gender, Sexuality, & Judaism Deep Dive: Gender, Sexuality, & Judaism Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States In the American zeitgeist, sexuality and religion always seem to be at odds. Progressive Judaism provides an authentic and countercultural understanding of how religion can support and sanctify differing gender identities and sexualities. Join Rabbi Eliana Fischel and Cantor Suzanne Hamstra for this four-week course in which we will look closely at the creation of ...
January 11, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series New Moms Group New Moms Group Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Having a new baby is an incredible miracle and simcha (joy!)...and it brings with it big changes and challenges! Join Stephanie Tankel, WHC's Director of Lifelong Learning, for an opportunity to share, vent, celebrate, and more. This group will meet on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm at Temple and run for 4 weeks. This group is ...
January 11, 2023 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets: A Hebrew Happy Hour Gimels & Gimlets: A Hebrew Happy Hour Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Hebrew looks nothing like what you're probably used to reading, and we know it can seem well... foreign. That's because, for many of us, it is! But fear not - our new Hebrew class is designed for beginners and those who need a refresher because it's been a while! Join other 2239ers on the journey ...
January 11, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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).
January 11, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm LGBTQ+ Drag Bingo @ Pitchers Join us as we gather at Pitchers in Adams Morgan to play some BINGO hosted by one of DC's most veteran drag queens, Ba'Naka Dev! Rick and Laurel are weekly regulars, and we want to share the joy of drag with ALL of you! It's free to play, the prizes are real, the bar is ...
