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Conversational Hebrew (Spring 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 Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ...

Conversational Hebrew (Spring 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 Spring 2024 semester, our 8-week Conversational Hebrew classes will begin ...

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, ...

Juneteenth: “The Big Payback” Screening

Non-WHC Site

For the first time in American history, a tax funded reparations bill targeted for Black Americans is passed in Evanston, IL. The film follows the fight of rookie alderman Robin Rue Simmons as she leads the community in an uphill battle to obtain this ‘big payback’. Meanwhile, in Washington D.C., the formidable Congresswoman Sheila Jackson ...

Event Series Kesher Class

Kesher Class

JBSC 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD, United States

Join us at Camp Keetov Maryland for a special SUMMER-themed learning experience with children 12-24 months. Caregivers and their toddlers are invited for an hour and a half of sensory explorations (yes, that means water play when the weather permits!) promoting cognitive development. Led by RJW ECC educator Rachel Kuchinsky, this class meets on Tuesdays ...

(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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. 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 ...

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 ...

Canceled 2239 Hikes the Billy Goat Trail

Non-WHC Site

This event has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you at another 2239 event soon! 2239 is hosting a hike on Saturday, June 22nd. Our hike will begin at 1 pm at the C&O Canal's Billy Goat Trailhead and will last approximately two hours. Toward the end of the first ...