May 13, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Women of Reform Judaism’s Women’s Empowerment Awards Online Join the Women of Reform Judaism as they honor Rabbi Shankman with a Women's Empowerment Award on Friday, May 13. Rabbi Shankman is one of 10 women from across the country being recognized for their work to strengthen the voices of others, including women and girls, empowering them to advocate for progressive Jewish values. She ...
May 13, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, 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 May 13, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steve Jacober Retirement Shabbat & Celebration Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Join us at Temple for a special Shabbat Evening service to celebrate WHC's Executive Director Steve Jacober, thank him for his years of service to our congregation, and congratulate him on his upcoming retirement. A celebratory oneg in Steve's honor will be held after the service concludes. Please RSVP below so we know how much ...
May 14, 2022 @ 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 ...
May 15, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States For the first time in 30 years, our beloved and dynamic synagogue is in transition, and as we prepare ourselves for this change and challenge, the Board appointed a Rabbinic Transition Committee to take stock of our organization and better understand where we are and where we would like to be. In collaboration with all ...
May 15, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 pm Event Series Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session Share With Us: Rabbinic Transition Listening Session JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States For the first time in 30 years, our beloved and dynamic synagogue is in transition, and as we prepare ourselves for this change and challenge, the Board appointed a Rabbinic Transition Committee to take stock of our organization and better understand where we are and where we would like to be. In collaboration with all ...
Featured Featured May 15, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Welcome Rebecca Dina Abbott-Fischel Online Join Rabbi Fischel, husband Rabbi Eric Abbott, and big brother Ezra on Zoom as we welcome the newest member of our WHC family - Rebecca Dina Abbott-Fischel. Sunday, May 15 1:30 pm RSVP HERE
May 15, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm The 21%: The Lives of Arab Citizens of Israel Sunday, May 15, 2:30 PM | Edlavitch DCJCC | This is a Pay-What-You-Choose Event Join us for an annual keynote program exploring the daily lives and challenges of Arab citizens of Israel. Following a screening of Cinema Sabaya, director Orit Fouks Rotem and lead actor Joanna Said discuss the contemporary experience of Arab women in Israel and the role ...
May 15, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm WHECTY’s Senior Send-Off Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States It's a celebration of the Class of 2022, one of our most active and involved group of seniors in the history of WHECTY. This special event will look back at the last four years and remember everything this class has experienced. All 8-12 graders are invited to send off the seniors in style. RSVP ...
May 16, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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. ...
May 16, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series RJW ECC Playground Playdate RJW ECC Playground Playdate Come out to Falls Road Local Park (12600 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854) each Monday afternoon at 3 pm for a Playground Playdate with our RJW ECC team! We invite you to join our amazing educators at the park (weather permitting) to socialize, explore, read stories, and get creative! Designed for children 18-months to 5-years-old, ...
May 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 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 ...
May 16, 2022 @ 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm 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. ...
May 17, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Jewish Rally for Abortion Justice Organized by NCJW As the national discourse on abortion turns its focus to the Supreme Court, local and national Reform Movement leaders and rabbis, and the wider Jewish community will gather for a rally for reproductive rights. Tuesday, May 17 9:00 am (Reform Movement meet-up 8:40 am) Register for Rally Updates and Location The Reform ...
May 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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. ...
May 17, 2022 @ 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, ...
May 17, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
May 18, 2022 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm 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. ...
May 18, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
May 19, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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. ...
May 19, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
May 19, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 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 Spring 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays, starting April 25, 6:00 pm – Advanced Tuesdays, starting April 26, 5:30 pm – ...
May 20, 2022 @ 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.
May 20, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 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 ...
Featured Featured May 20, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Falls Rd. Shabbat Falls Rd. Shabbat Hybrid - JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 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 ...
May 20, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 2239’s Metro Minyan Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States No more Zoom. No more chat boxes. No more poor connections. Just Shabbat. With each other. Live and unplugged, like it should be. WHC's Kabbalat Shabbat for 20- and 30-somethings is the perfect way to welcome Shabbat with other young professionals from across the DMV 6:30 pm — Shot of Torah 7:15 pm — Service ...
May 21, 2022 @ 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 ...
May 21, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm LGBTQ Arboretum Shabbat Picnic May 21, 1 pm Lawn of National Arboretum Free Join us for some fun in the sun as we take to the outdoors and enjoy a BYO Picnic lunch together at the National Arboretum. We'll eat on the lawn, and you're free to enjoy some of the Arboretum's stunning garden trails. Maybe you'd even fancy ...
