June 2, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study Wednesday Torah Study Online If there were ever a time for miracles, we are living in it. Our holy texts are filled with miraculous events that we often wave off as hyperbole or the work of imagination. However, while we may be doubtful of miracles, we can believe in the hope and optimism they provide in times of hardship. For our spring session of Wednesday ...
June 2, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm “To Bigotry No Sanction” Online Washington Hebrew is delighted to partner with Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, for the virtual premiere of To Bigotry No Sanction, featuring members of The Philadelphia Orchestra and a multicultural choir representing 17 languages conducted by Kensho Watanbe. The program includes introductory readings by renowned historical interpretive actor Dean Malissa as George Washington. A post-performance discussion ...
June 2, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Bereavement Support Group Bereavement Support Group Online If you are coping with the loss of a loved one during this difficult time, WHC is here to help. We are working to create a virtual bereavement support group facilitated by Rachel Ehrenberg, LICSW. Limited in size, this program will recognize each person’s unique way of grieving and provide a confidential and respectful environment ...
June 2, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Of Mice & Mensch Of Mice & Mensch Online Tired of Zoom fatigue and anticipating a long winter … and spring … and fall? Introducing: BOOKS! Join Rabbi Fischel and 2239 for Of Mice and Mensch: A Jew-ish, Feel-Good Book Club. We will enjoy some quirky, sometimes irreverent, Jewish and Israeli books, chat about them (yes, over Zoom), and enjoy each other’s company. Our ...
Featured Featured June 2, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm Event Series Policy, Predicament & Promise Policy, Predicament & Promise Online Right now, it is a critical time in geopolitics. After four elections in just two years, the Israeli government is unsettled, tensions are escalating over demolitions and evictions in East Jerusalem, and dozens have been killed and injured by airstrikes by Palestinian militants and the Israeli army. There is growing concern that the latest escalation ...
June 4, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Shabbat Evening Service Online Together with WHC clergy, welcome Shabbat together as one WHC community. This service will take place on Zoom It will also be available on our live stream & Facebook Closed captioning will also be provided for this service on all platforms. We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan ... Free
June 5, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study Early Torah Study Online 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 familiarity ...
June 5, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat Morning Service Online This 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 b'nei mitzvah, ... Free
Featured Featured June 6, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm WHC’s Annual Meeting Online WHC President Mark D. Director Invites You to the 169th Annual Meeting of Washington Hebrew Congregation. "A Celebration of Hope and Heroes" – Reflecting on how far we have come in the past year – Honoring the heroes in our WHC community* – Introducing, electing, and installing WHC Board Members – Gathering in break-out rooms ...
Featured Featured June 7, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Eat, Pray, Love: Post Pandemic Eat, Pray, Love: Post Pandemic Online We have coped with so much throughout the last 15 months. From the macro — a global pandemic, a national election, and major social movements, to the micro — isolation, Zoom everything, toilet paper shortages, PPE shortages, and canceled plans. There is a lot to unpack as we emerge from this space into whatever comes ...
June 9, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Online Join 2239 for Espresso Shot of Torah and start off your day with some caffeination and rumination! Pour your favorite morning beverage and connect with each other and our sacred tradition. Join us on Zoom Free
June 9, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series New Moms’ Group New Moms’ Group Online Having a new baby is an incredible miracle and simcha (joy!)…and it brings with it big changes and challenges — especially during this time. Join WHC’s Director of Lifelong Learning, Stephanie Tankel (who also had a baby boy born in March, 2020) for an opportunity to connect with other moms, share, vent, celebrate, and more. This group ...
