December 10 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) Online Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Fall 2024 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be ...
December 10 @ 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, ...
December 10 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) Online If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. For our Fall 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ...
December 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) Online This course will explore where and when Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah began. We will discuss their main ideas and discover their historical context. We will also talk about the most important mystical thinkers and their extraordinary mystical texts. For Fall 2024, this course will be offered via Zoom at the following times: Tuesdays at 7:00 ...
December 11 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Caregiver-Child Play Dates Caregiver-Child Play Dates Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Children and caregivers connect and grow through interactive play, movement, songs, and games! Little ones explore emotions, practice sharing, develop empathy skills, build frustration tolerance, and cultivate resilience. Caregivers learn strategies for connection and co-regulation with their little ones, fostering a strong bond and supportive environment for social-emotional learning while creating cherished memories and building essential skills ...
December 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) Online This course will explore where and when Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah began. We will discuss their main ideas and discover their historical context. We will also talk about the most important mystical thinkers and their extraordinary mystical texts. For Fall 2024, this course will be offered via Zoom at the following times: Tuesdays at 7:00 ...
December 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Study Group: Fall 2024 Wednesday Study Group: Fall 2024 Online For millenia, midrash has been used to fill in the holes of our Biblical text. When the narrative did not make sense, our ancestors would simply create the story that filled in the blanks. Recently, modern midrash has been used to fill in the narrative with previously unheard voices. In 2022, a long-awaited anthology of ...
Featured Featured December 11 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm WHC in the DMV: Children’s Inn at NIH Non-WHC Site Volunteer with WHC and spread some much-needed joy and relief as we serve dinner to children, teens, and their families staying at the Children’s Inn at NIH while they receive treatment.
December 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) Online If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. For our Fall 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ...
December 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Community Issues/Social Action (CISA) Meeting Community Issues/Social Action (CISA) Meeting Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Whether you are looking for stimulating discussion or direct involvement in projects and activities, we hope you will join us. Members of the committee are the Temple’s liaisons with community religious and social service organizations. We plan and run several major annual congregational events, including Martin Luther King Jr. Shabbat and Day of Service and ...
December 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) Conversational Hebrew (Fall 2024) Online Learning to speak a new language as an adult can be daunting. We offer an innovative method that emphasizes conversation over decoding, and you’ll find yourself speaking Hebrew in the very first class. You don’t need to read Hebrew, or even know the aleph-bet. For the Fall 2024 semester, our Conversational Hebrew classes will be ...
December 12 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) Online If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. For our Fall 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ...
December 12 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) Hebrew Reading for Adults (Fall 2024) Online If you would like to be able to read our prayers in Hebrew instead of relying on transliteration or keep up with what your kids (or grandkids) are learning in Religious School, this course is for you. For our Fall 2024 semester of Hebrew Reading, classes will be offered at the following times: Mondays at ...
December 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (Fall 2024) Online This course will explore where and when Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah began. We will discuss their main ideas and discover their historical context. We will also talk about the most important mystical thinkers and their extraordinary mystical texts. For Fall 2024, this course will be offered via Zoom at the following times: Tuesdays at 7:00 ...
December 13 @ 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 ...
December 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner – Temple Hanukkah Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States 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 rituals through songs, stories, and art projects.
Featured Featured December 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Shabbat@WHC Shabbat@WHC Featuring Fire & Ice Hanukkah Hybrid - Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States We get a jump on Hanukkah with a special celebration! Candles, latkes, dreidels - they'll all be here, so should you!
December 14 @ 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.
December 14 @ 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
December 14 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm 2239’s Mimosa Minyan Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Join Rabbi Gabby Dagan from Or Hadash, our twin congregation in Haifa, Israel, along with our Washington Hebrew and 2239 clergy for a Shabbat morning of musical worship followed by meaningful conversation. Bring your appetite for mimosas and bagels along with your pressing questions and curiosities about Israel. Services are free. Tickets for brunch are ...
December 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group Online This informal, lay-led group gets together to discuss the Haftarah for that week. Starting with a read-through in English, the group shares questions, answers, and opinions.
December 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shalom Bollywood JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States The Program: Growing Up Jewish in India with Dr. Ori Soltes Dr. Soltes teaches at Georgetown University across a range of disciplines, from theology and art history to philosophy and political history. But, in addition to his academic credentials, Dr. Soltes grew up in India so he knows this topic firsthand! This brief talk will ...
December 15 @ 9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series Bereavement Support Group Bereavement Support Group JBSC & Temple In moments of profound loss, the journey through grief can feel isolating, overwhelming, and deeply personal. At Washington Hebrew Congregation, we recognize the vital importance of communal support in navigating these difficult times. That's why we are proud to introduce our reimagined Bereavement Support Group — a sanctuary where congregants can gather to share, learn, ...
Featured Featured December 15 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Amram Scholar Series 2024-25 Amram Scholar Series Presents: Mickey Bergman Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States About the Book: Brittney Griner, Danny Fenster, Otto Warmbier, Trevor Reed, Paul Whelan, Kenneth Bae…When an American citizen is imprisoned overseas, that’s when Mickey Bergman’s phone starts to ring. Mickey and his tight team of savvy negotiators at the Richardson Center for Global Engagement are the go-to rescuers of last resort, carrying on the high-stakes, ...
December 15 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Hanukkah Helpers with WHC’s Hunger Project JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States On Sunday, December 15, students in grades 2-12 are invited to be a "Hanukkah Helper" and to give back to the community at a time when so many are in need. We'll be working with the WHC Hunger Project to package up thousands of meals that will go to those who would otherwise go hungry in our ...
December 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series FIT4MOM Stroller Strides FIT4MOM Stroller Strides Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Stroller Strides® is FIT4MOM DC’s all-levels total-body conditioning workout designed for caregivers with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout consists of strength training, cardio, and core restoration, all while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities, and fun! Your instructor is trained to meet you where you are mentally and physically and create space for ...
Featured Featured December 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Religious School Reboot Religious School Reboot Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Did you attend religious school as a child, but sometimes feel like your Jewish education stalled at age 13? Did you never have the opportunity to attend religious school and want to share in that formative experience? Do you experience Deja vu when your kids come home on Sundays and share what they’ve learned? Are ...
Featured Featured December 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions (Fall 2024) 12 Jewish Questions (Fall 2024) Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States As adults, we all have questions about being Jewish, and many of us are still searching for answers. 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? Despite years of religious school as children, ...
Featured Featured December 17 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm WHC Seniors Hanukkah Lunch Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Join us for a food demonstration just in time for Hanukkah along with a special program that will have you reliving special memories through the lens of Jewish food.
December 17 @ 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, ...
December 18 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Caregiver-Child Play Dates Caregiver-Child Play Dates Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Children and caregivers connect and grow through interactive play, movement, songs, and games! Little ones explore emotions, practice sharing, develop empathy skills, build frustration tolerance, and cultivate resilience. Caregivers learn strategies for connection and co-regulation with their little ones, fostering a strong bond and supportive environment for social-emotional learning while creating cherished memories and building essential skills ...
December 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Study Group: Fall 2024 Wednesday Study Group: Fall 2024 Online For millenia, midrash has been used to fill in the holes of our Biblical text. When the narrative did not make sense, our ancestors would simply create the story that filled in the blanks. Recently, modern midrash has been used to fill in the narrative with previously unheard voices. In 2022, a long-awaited anthology of ...
December 18 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm WWHC’s Hanukkah Party JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States Join us for a Hanukkah potluck and a chance to stock up on all your Hanukkah essentials at the WWHC Judaica Shop. Wednesday, December 18 5:30 pm Julia Bindeman Suburban Center Please bring the following: Last names A-L --> Appetizers Last names M-Z --> Desserts This event is free and open to everyone. To RSVP ...
December 19 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm LGBTQ+ Pre-Hanukkah Game Night Non-WHC Site Join the LGBTQ+ Group as we nosh, bathe in togetherness and holiday joy, shuffle up some new friendships and enjoy old ones while playing games, chatting, and getting to know one another. Hanukkah starts late this year, and in an effort to have everyone in town and start the festivities off early (who can ever ...
December 20 @ 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 ...
December 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Serenity Shabbat Serenity Shabbat JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States Does music lift your soul or help you feel grounded? During tonight’s service, we will journey into peaceful spirituality through the singing of niggunim — soulful, wordless melodies. Together, we will immerse ourselves in these chants, allowing our voices to build and blend in layered harmonies as we repeat each song, creating a meditative and ...
December 20 @ 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! Our clergy and community look forward to seeing you in person or via livestream.
December 21 @ 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.
December 21 @ 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
December 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group Online This informal, lay-led group gets together to discuss the Haftarah for that week. Starting with a read-through in English, the group shares questions, answers, and opinions.
December 22 @ 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Besters Theater Outing Non-WHC Site A HANUKKAH CAROL: THE MUSICAL at Roundhouse Theater 4545 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Cost: WHC Members: $58 Non-Members: $68 Tickets are limited and non-refundable. First come/first served. Tickets will be distributed the day of the show at Roundhouse Theater. A separate registration is required for each person who would like to attend and all ...
December 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series FIT4MOM Stroller Strides FIT4MOM Stroller Strides Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Stroller Strides® is FIT4MOM DC’s all-levels total-body conditioning workout designed for caregivers with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout consists of strength training, cardio, and core restoration, all while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities, and fun! Your instructor is trained to meet you where you are mentally and physically and create space for ...
Featured Featured December 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Religious School Reboot Religious School Reboot Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Did you attend religious school as a child, but sometimes feel like your Jewish education stalled at age 13? Did you never have the opportunity to attend religious school and want to share in that formative experience? Do you experience Deja vu when your kids come home on Sundays and share what they’ve learned? Are ...
Featured Featured December 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions (Fall 2024) 12 Jewish Questions (Fall 2024) Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States As adults, we all have questions about being Jewish, and many of us are still searching for answers. 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? Despite years of religious school as children, ...
