May 31, 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, ...
June 1, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm New Moms Group Online UPDATE: This week's meeting is Zoom only. 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 ...
June 3, 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.
Featured Featured June 3, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm New Member Shabbat Celebration Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States The pandemic prevented us from "officially" welcoming our new members for more than two years! We are delighted to finally be able to invite our new members to a pre-Shabbat celebration where they can get to know our clergy, leadership, staff, and each other over drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Afterward, we’ll connect with our WHC ...
Featured Featured June 3, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Macomb St. Shabbat Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States It’s a joyful, musical Shabbat evening that fosters participation and connection. Come for Chevruta — an engaging Torah discussion with our clergy for adults and an activity for children. Our Shabbat service follows with live musical accompaniment, and the evening concludes with an oneg. 6:00 pm Shot of Torah 6:30 pm Service Outdoor Oneg (weather ...
June 4, 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 ...
June 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Shavuot Festival & Yizkor Service Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Come celebrate Shavuot, when the Torah was given to Moses and the Israelites at Mount Sinai. We will also hold a special Yizkor service to remember those who live on in our hearts. Sunday, June 5 10:00 am Washington Hebrew Congregation (Temple)
June 5, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 142nd Confirmation Service Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States We couldn't be more proud of our confirmands and the team of educators and clergy who have guided them throughout their journey. Sunday, June 5 11:00 am Washington Hebrew Congregation (Temple) Our students will lead WHC in the service they created. The theme of this year's service is "L'dor Vador – Honoring Our Past, Embracing ...
Featured Featured June 5, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 170th Annual Meeting Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Please join us for the 170th annual meeting of Washington Hebrew Congregation Sunday, June 5, 7:00pm Kaufmann Sanctuary It will feature the installation of Lewis Wiener as WHC President as well as WHC's 2022-2023 Officers and new Board members. We will share the latest news and what we are anticipating for the next six months. A ...
June 6, 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. ...
Featured Featured June 6, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Antisemitism: A Deep Dive Antisemitism: A Deep Dive Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Join WHC clergy and the Anti-Defamation League as we take a deep dive into antisemitism and why it appears to be on the rise both here in the US and around the world. During this 4-week course, we will look into the history of antisemitism, work to understand how antisemitism manifests in different areas of ...
June 6, 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. ...
June 7, 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. ...
June 7, 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, ...
June 7, 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 – ...
June 8, 2022 @ 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 $18 ...
June 8, 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. ...
June 8, 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 – ...
June 9, 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. ...
June 9, 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 – ...
June 9, 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 – ...
Featured Featured June 10, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Inside the Issues: The Supreme Court Online Friday, June 10, 2022 at 10:30am via Zoom With a new Justice recently confirmed, a docket full of blockbuster cases, recent changes in the court’s ideological balance, proposals for restructuring, and the issuance December 21 of the report of the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court, these are tumultuous times for our nation’s highest court. ...
June 10, 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.
June 10, 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 ...
June 10, 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 June 10, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Falls Rd. Shabbat & Camp Send-Off Hybrid - JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD Before your kids head off to summer camp, join us for this joyful, musical Shabbat evening, that fosters participation and connection. We begin with a shot of Torah — an engaging discussion with our clergy for adults and an activity for children. Our lively Shabbat service follows with live musical accompaniment, and the evening ends ...
June 11, 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 ...
Featured Featured June 11, 2022 @ 11:45 am - 2:00 pm The March For Our Lives 2022 Join the WHC community as we, once again, take a stand against gun violence in America on Saturday, June 11 down by the Washington Monument. Our group will meet at the northeast corner of Madison Drive and 14th St. NW at 11:45 am If you can't find us, please call Laura Loeb at 202-329-5047. She ...
