September 19, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Fistful of Shekels Meeting Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Our Fistful of Shekels (FOS) group is an investment club for members who are interested in supporting Israel by purchasing stock in Israeli companies. It’s an engaging way to learn more about Israel’s economy and investments. FOS meets quarterly for dinner, to socialize, and to discuss our portfolio and investing (a professional advisor is available ...
September 22, 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 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 ...
September 22, 2023 @ 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 ...
September 23, 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 Please note the new, later start times for our Early Torah programming -- effective Saturday, November 5 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. ...
September 23, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 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 ...
September 23, 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. ...
Featured Featured September 24, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series High Holy Days Kol Nidrei – Erev Yom Kippur JBSC & Temple High Holy Days hub Please visit our information page at the link above for all the information you need on tickets, parking, volunteering, and more. Here is the schedule of Yom Kippur services
Featured Featured September 25, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Event Series High Holy Days Yom Kippur JBSC & Temple High Holy Days hub Please visit our information page at the link above for all the information you need on tickets, parking, volunteering, and more. Here is the schedule of Yom Kippur services
September 25, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Yom Kippur Study Sessions The 1st Annual Rabbi M. Bruce Lustig Human Relations Study Session: Asking the Tough Questions with Ambassador Tom Nides Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States In a conversation with Rabbi Susan Shankman, the ambassador shares reflections from his time serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel and how they relate to questions we all consider on this sacred day: How do we have difficult conversations? How do we tell people things they may not want to hear?
September 25, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Yom Kippur Study Sessions Study Session: The Supreme Court and Battles over Religious Freedom: Abortion, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Public Prayer with Rabbi David Saperstein Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States In an amicus brief to 303 Creative v. Elenis, the Jewish Reform Movement argued alongside 30+ religious, civil rights, and grassroots groups that nondiscrimination laws must carefully balance civil rights and religious freedom. The recent U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions undermine this critical balance. We will discuss how the creation of a broad new free speech ...
September 25, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Yom Kippur Study Sessions Study Session: Reluctant Prophets: Jonah, Esther, and Taylor with Rabbi Michael Namath Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States We delve into the lives and stories of three seemingly disparate individuals: Jonah, Esther, and Taylor Swift. By weaving together these narratives, we’ll gain a deeper understanding of the profound human experience of embracing purpose in the face of reluctance. In this unique exploration, we will uncover surprising connections between these “reluctant prophets” and the ...
September 25, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Yom Kippur Study Sessions Study Session: Young at Heart with Dick Kaufmann Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States A musical look at life after retirement. Where should I go? How should I spend my time now that I don’t work 40+ hours a week? And…how do I do it and stay young at heart?
Featured Featured September 25, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Community Break Fast Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Following our N'ilah service on Yom Kippur, join the WHC community for a "Break the Fast" featuring delicious bagels and more! MEMBERS If you haven't ordered your High Holy Day Tickets yet, you can order everything on the form you were emailed. If you already sent in your form and would like to add Break ...
September 26, 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, ...
September 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Decorate the Bimah for Sukkot with WWHC Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Join the Women of WHC to help make our bimah extra festive for the holiday of Sukkot! Thursday, September 28 10:00 am at Temple This event is free, and all are welcome, but RSVPs are required. Please email Lynne Schaffer to RSVP (please make sure to include your phone number in your RSVP request) Lunch ...
September 28, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Itzhak Perlman “In the Fiddler’s House” with WWHC Don your pearls for an evening with Maestro Perlman! Join the Women of WHC for an evening at Strathmore with Itzhak Perlman "In the Fiddler's House" concert on Thursday, September 28, at 8:00 pm. The Women of WHC have a limited number of discounted orchestra tickets to this performance; it promises to be a sellout ...
September 29, 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 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 ...
September 29, 2023 @ 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 ...
September 30, 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 Please note the new, later start times for our Early Torah programming -- effective Saturday, November 5 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. ...
September 30, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Shabbat Morning & Sukkot Festival Service Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States This week, we celebrate the start of Sukkot with a special festival service. 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 ...
Featured Featured September 30, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm LGBTQ+ Sukkot Brunch Non-WHC Site The LGBTQ+ community comes together for a lovely afternoon brunch in Rabbi Fischel's sukkah, so come by for some bagels, Sukkot-themed mimosa bar, community, friends, and Shabbat! If you want, bring something vegetarian and delicious to share. If not, just bring yourself! Saturday, September 30 12:30 pm Rabbi Fischel's House in Bethesda (Address will be ...
September 30, 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. ...
Featured Featured October 1, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Sukkot Open House JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 12:00 – 2:30 PM AT JBSC Celebrate fall and all things WHC at our Sukkot Open House! Complete with fun in the sukkah for kids, etrog liqueur tastings for adults, softball clinics with WHC’s championship Brotherhood softball team, food trucks, and chances to meet and connect with people from all aspects of ...
October 1, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Jr. WHECTY Goes Apple Picking Non-WHC Site Join our 5th-7th grade youth group, Jr. WHECTY, as we welcome Sukkot together on Sunday, October 1st! We will gather at Homestead Farm to pick apples, visit farm animals, and hang out with Religious School friends after a long summer break! We will meet at the entrance of the farm at 2pm and finish at 3:30pm. Admission to ...
Featured Featured October 2, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm So You Sent Your Kid to College Non-WHC Site Did you just drop your firstborn off at college and are wondering what to do now that the refrigerator isn't emptied as soon as it's filled? Or maybe they've left home to start a career, or a bought a one-way ticket to Australia. If you've suddenly found yourself with one less person in your household, ...
October 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, ...
October 4, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 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, and mom of three, for an opportunity to share, vent, celebrate, and more. This program costs $18 for WHC members, $36 for non-members. Wednesdays in October at 11:00 ...
October 4, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series WHC’s Pregnancy Group (Fall 2023) WHC’s Pregnancy Group 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. This program costs $18 for WHC members; $36 for non-members ...
October 4, 2023 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets (Fall 2023) Gimels & Gimlets 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 towards ...
Featured Featured October 4, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Member Sukkot Celebration Non-WHC Site Get to know your WHC clergy, leadership, staff, and other new members at this Sukkot celebration at Rabbi Shankman’s home. New members will receive an invitation directly. If you have any questions, please contact Director of Member Engagement Jennifer Millstone, jmillstone@whctemple.org.
October 5, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sips in the Sukkah with WWHC Non-WHC Site Join the Women of WHC and celebrate Sukkot! This potluck-style event will take place at Rabbi Shankman's home. (Address will be sent to those who RSVP prior to the event) To help make sure we have enough to nosh on -- please bring the following: Last Name A-H - Appetizers Last Name I-Q - Dessert ...
October 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 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 ...
October 6, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner – Temple 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 (once at each of our locations), these evenings begin with an engaging, interactive Tot Shabbat service, which lasts about a half-hour and teaches Jewish prayers, traditions, and ...
Featured Featured October 6, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Shabbat@WHC Featuring Metro Minyan Simchat Torah Shabbat@WHC Featuring Metro Minyan Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States REMINDER: Everything starts 30 minutes later than usual this week. Join us for a Shot of Torah or good food and good company at 6:30 pm, a Shabbat service in which we celebrate the ending and beginning anew of our annual cycle for reading the Torah at 7:00 pm, and stay after for dinner ...
October 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 Please note the new, later start times for our Early Torah programming -- effective Saturday, November 5 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. ...
Featured Featured October 7, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Sukkot Festival Shabbat and Yizkor Service Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States As Sukkot comes to a close, we celebrate with special prayers and the traditional walk around the synagogue. We will also honor our loved ones' memories with a Yizkor service. 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 ...
October 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. ...
Featured Featured October 7, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Virginia is For Lulav-ers Non-WHC Site It’s a get-together for WHC Virginians! We’ll gather at a WHC member’s sukkah in Arlington for an afternoon potluck and some meet-and-greet time. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to meet and begin to cultivate lasting friendships with other WHC members who call Virginia home. RSVP Below
October 8, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm WHC Hunger Project JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States Volunteers — adults, children, individuals, families, and groups — put on hairnets, gloves, and aprons to carefully measure and package ingredients that become over 10,000 nutritious meals for the underserved in our area. Our packing events are tikkun olam at its very heart, and the meals we pack are on people’s tables within a week. ...
