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 ...
June 9, 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 11, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Chair Yoga & Meditation Chair Yoga & Meditation Online Yoga instructor Brittany Fleck welcomes all ages and abilities to this slow, mindful 45-minute class. There are standing postures, seated postures in a chair, and postures on the floor—all of which can be modified for personal preference or ability. This program will take place on Zoom. Registration required. Click here to RSVP for this program ... Free
June 11, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat Tot Shabbat Online Join our clergy on Zoom for a fun Shabbat experience where children and their favorite grownups can sing, laugh, and start the weekend (virtually) with friends. Click here to join us on Zoom. Free
Featured Featured June 11, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service Online We have much to celebrate this Shabbat! As our Cantorial Intern, David Fair’s incredible voice and passion for music and Judaism enriched our congregation this past year. Now ordained, Cantor Fair will celebrate one last Shabbat with our community. Please join us to celebrate and thank Cantor Fair as he begins his service in Grand ... Free