9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 January 31, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 The WHC Religious School program for 2020-2021 is taking place virtually (via Zoom) in an effort to ensure safety and accessibility for our community. The experience is student-driven and elective-based for Pre-K through 7th graders and takes place on Sunday mornings. The elective offerings are a diverse mix of art, cooking, social justice, music, drama ... Learn More
10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 January 31, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 The WHC Religious School program for 2020-2021 is taking place virtually (via Zoom) in an effort to ensure safety and accessibility for our community. The experience is student-driven and elective-based for Pre-K through 7th graders and takes place on Sunday mornings. The elective offerings are a diverse mix of art, cooking, social justice, music, drama ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Upper School January 31, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Upper School Washington Hebrew Congregation is proud of the programming and opportunities it offers for our 8-12 graders. Regular programming addresses current social issues, Jewish values and discussions that focus on the most pressing concerns for teens. Our teen programming is designed to provide safe spaces for our teens to talk about real concerns and issues as ... Learn More
2021-02-01 Featured Hamantashen Pre-Sales Featured Hamantashen Pre-Sales Featured February 1, 2021 - February 16, 2021 Hamantashen Pre-Sales Back for 2021 -- with a few slight adjustments to keep things pandemic-friendly. WHECTY is selling yummy, delicious hamantashen! This year all boxes must be pre-ordered between February 1 and February 16. Each box costs $6 and comes with 4 hamantashen. Flavor choices include: Apple • Apricot • Cherry • Chocolate • Poppy Seed • ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 1, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Partnering in Pandemic February 1, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Partnering in Pandemic Are you completely in love with your partner but never imagined spending 24/7 with them? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! The COVID-19 pandemic has added a new dimension to our relationships, especially the ones we care about most. From perfecting communications skills to sex advice, this four-week workshop will provide couples with the tools, insights, and ... Learn More
Featured 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Anna Solomon Featured February 2, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Anna Solomon Join the Women of WHC for a discussion with best-selling author Anna Solomon. For fans of The Hours and Fates and Furies, a bold, kaleidoscopic novel intertwining the lives of three women across three centuries as their stories of sex, power, and desire finally converge in the present day. Lily is a mother and a daughter. And a ... Learn More
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 2, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics February 2, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ... Learn More
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah February 3, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah 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 Learn More Free
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics February 3, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ... Learn More
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series New Moms’ Group February 3, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series New Moms’ Group 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 ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study February 3, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study Wednesday Torah study is back starting November 4 This fall, we will look at "The Book of Jonah in a Year of Turmoil" Global pandemic, racial injustices, and political polarization are just a few of the ways in which 2020 has challenged our strength and resiliency. The Book of Jonah raises (and maybe even ... Learn More
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Congregational Conversations Discussion Featured February 3, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Congregational Conversations Discussion Last month, Georgia voters elected the state’s first Black and Jewish United States Senators. With this significant moment as a backdrop, the award-winning documentary Shared Legacies, its filmmakers, and other key figures in the Civil Rights Movement will guide us as we explore the paths of cooperation and partnership between the Black and Jewish communities. Wednesday, February ... Learn More
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Of Mice & Mensch February 3, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Of Mice & Mensch 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 ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 4, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 4, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service February 5, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service 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 We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan T’filah, our Shabbat prayer book. Learn More Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study February 6, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study 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 ... Learn More
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service February 6, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service 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, ... Learn More Free
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 February 7, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 The WHC Religious School program for 2020-2021 is taking place virtually (via Zoom) in an effort to ensure safety and accessibility for our community. The experience is student-driven and elective-based for Pre-K through 7th graders and takes place on Sunday mornings. The elective offerings are a diverse mix of art, cooking, social justice, music, drama ... Learn More
10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 February 7, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 The WHC Religious School program for 2020-2021 is taking place virtually (via Zoom) in an effort to ensure safety and accessibility for our community. The experience is student-driven and elective-based for Pre-K through 7th graders and takes place on Sunday mornings. The elective offerings are a diverse mix of art, cooking, social justice, music, drama ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 8, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Partnering in Pandemic February 8, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Partnering in Pandemic Are you completely in love with your partner but never imagined spending 24/7 with them? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! The COVID-19 pandemic has added a new dimension to our relationships, especially the ones we care about most. From perfecting communications skills to sex advice, this four-week workshop will provide couples with the tools, insights, and ... Learn More
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 9, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics February 9, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Engage, Educate, and Elevate February 9, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Engage, Educate, and Elevate Parenting a preschooler…while working from home…during a global pandemic? The juggle is real. We’re here to help. The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is proud to present a special opportunity for parents of young children to tap into the expertise of two local and early childhood education experts, Ora Cohen Rosenfeld and Miryam Buchler. Join us for an ... Learn More
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah February 10, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah 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 Learn More Free
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics February 10, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ... Learn More
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series New Moms’ Group February 10, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series New Moms’ Group 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 ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study February 10, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study Wednesday Torah study is back starting November 4 This fall, we will look at "The Book of Jonah in a Year of Turmoil" Global pandemic, racial injustices, and political polarization are just a few of the ways in which 2020 has challenged our strength and resiliency. The Book of Jonah raises (and maybe even ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Joyful Living February 10, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Joyful Living You’ve taken more than 50 trips around the sun. Career, family, friends, hobbies … check, check, check, and check. You know there’s more you want to experience in this big, wide world, and we invite you to make the most of it by taking the time to expand your inner horizon with WHC’s Joyful Living ... Learn More
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Reclaiming Vashti and Esther as Feminist Leaders February 10, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Reclaiming Vashti and Esther as Feminist Leaders Join the Women of WHC and Rabbi Shankman for an engaging conversation with Sheila Katz, CEO of National Council of Jewish Women, and Meredith Jacobs, CEO of Jewish Women International. Click here to RSVP Learn More
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 11, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 11, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Chair Yoga & Meditation February 12, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Chair Yoga & Meditation 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 ... Learn More Free
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat February 12, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat 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. Learn More Free
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service February 12, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service 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 We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan T’filah, our Shabbat prayer book. Learn More Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study February 13, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study 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 ... Learn More
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service February 13, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service 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, ... Learn More Free
Featured 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Couples Club Presents: Jason B. Rosenthal Featured February 14, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Couples Club Presents: Jason B. Rosenthal An inspiring memoir of life, love, loss and new beginnings by the widower of bestselling children’s author and filmmaker, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, whose last of act of love before her death was setting the stage for her husband’s life without her in a column in The New York Times. On March 3, 2017, Amy Krouse Rosenthal penned an op-ed ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 15, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Praying in Pandemic February 15, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Praying in Pandemic For millennia, Jews have turned to prayer to share praise, seek assistance, and express gratitude. Our earliest prayers were derived from the Torah and other sacred texts, and over time, we have amassed a spectacular and ongoing collection of prayers for everything from the birth of a child to the death of a loved one. ... Learn More
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 16, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics February 16, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ... Learn More
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah February 17, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah 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 Learn More Free
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics February 17, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ... Learn More
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series New Moms’ Group February 17, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series New Moms’ Group 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 ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study February 17, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study Wednesday Torah study is back starting November 4 This fall, we will look at "The Book of Jonah in a Year of Turmoil" Global pandemic, racial injustices, and political polarization are just a few of the ways in which 2020 has challenged our strength and resiliency. The Book of Jonah raises (and maybe even ... Learn More
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Congregational Conversations Discussion Featured February 17, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Congregational Conversations Discussion Last month, Georgia voters elected the state’s first Black and Jewish United States Senators. With this significant moment as a backdrop, the award-winning documentary Shared Legacies, its filmmakers, and other key figures in the Civil Rights Movement will guide us as we explore the paths of cooperation and partnership between the Black and Jewish communities. Wednesday, February ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 18, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 18, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
Featured 11:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC’s EmptyNesters Present: Mark Sullivan Featured February 19, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC’s EmptyNesters Present: Mark Sullivan WHC's EmptyNesters are pleased to welcome author Mark Sullivan to join us (virtually) for a discussion of his latest book Beneath a Scarlet Sky. Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, Beneath a Scarlet Sky is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours. ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service February 19, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service 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 We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan T’filah, our Shabbat prayer book. Learn More Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study February 20, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study 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 ... Learn More
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service February 20, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service 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, ... Learn More Free
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 February 21, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 The WHC Religious School program for 2020-2021 is taking place virtually (via Zoom) in an effort to ensure safety and accessibility for our community. The experience is student-driven and elective-based for Pre-K through 7th graders and takes place on Sunday mornings. The elective offerings are a diverse mix of art, cooking, social justice, music, drama ... Learn More
10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 February 21, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 The WHC Religious School program for 2020-2021 is taking place virtually (via Zoom) in an effort to ensure safety and accessibility for our community. The experience is student-driven and elective-based for Pre-K through 7th graders and takes place on Sunday mornings. The elective offerings are a diverse mix of art, cooking, social justice, music, drama ... Learn More
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm More Than Just Hamantashen with WWHC February 21, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm More Than Just Hamantashen with WWHC What would Purim be without hamantashen? But that's not all there is to this holiday's treats! Join the Women of WHC to explore some of the wonderful sweet traditions for Purim, including an easy hamantashen with homemade filling and a cookie from Persia which is, after all, where the Purim story takes place. The cooking ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 22, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Praying in Pandemic February 22, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Praying in Pandemic For millennia, Jews have turned to prayer to share praise, seek assistance, and express gratitude. Our earliest prayers were derived from the Torah and other sacred texts, and over time, we have amassed a spectacular and ongoing collection of prayers for everything from the birth of a child to the death of a loved one. ... Learn More
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 23, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics February 23, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ... Learn More
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah February 24, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah 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 Learn More Free
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics February 24, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ... Learn More
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series New Moms’ Group February 24, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series New Moms’ Group 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 ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study February 24, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study Wednesday Torah study is back starting November 4 This fall, we will look at "The Book of Jonah in a Year of Turmoil" Global pandemic, racial injustices, and political polarization are just a few of the ways in which 2020 has challenged our strength and resiliency. The Book of Jonah raises (and maybe even ... Learn More
Featured 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Hamantashen Pick Up Featured February 25, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Hamantashen Pick Up Did you preorder hamantashen? If so, swing by your selected pickup location to get your tasty treats. Please contact Ira Miller if you have any questions. Learn More
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 25, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults February 25, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
Featured 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Hamantashen Pick Up Featured February 26, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Hamantashen Pick Up Did you preorder hamantashen? If so, swing by your selected pickup location to get your tasty treats. Please contact Ira Miller if you have any questions. Learn More
Featured 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Shabbat Purim Featured February 26, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Shabbat Purim Can you believe that the last time we were together in person was Purim 2020? Like Queen Esther triumphed over the evil Haman to ensure the Jewish people of Shushan could live, we have triumphed over technology to ensure the WHC community could connect while physically apart. Join us—online!—to celebrate Shabbat Purim and the one-year ... Learn More Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study February 27, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study 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 ... Learn More
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service February 27, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service 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, ... Learn More Free
Featured 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm POSTPONED – Drive-Thru Purim Carnival Featured February 28, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm POSTPONED – Drive-Thru Purim Carnival Due to inclement weather, our Purim CARnival will now take place on Sunday, March 7. If you already RSVP'd, you are all set for the same time slot -- just on our new date. All the fun of our annual WHECTY Purim Carnival made Covid-friendly! Never leave your car – everyone keeps their mask on ... Learn More
9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 February 28, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 The WHC Religious School program for 2020-2021 is taking place virtually (via Zoom) in an effort to ensure safety and accessibility for our community. The experience is student-driven and elective-based for Pre-K through 7th graders and takes place on Sunday mornings. The elective offerings are a diverse mix of art, cooking, social justice, music, drama ... Learn More
10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 February 28, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 The WHC Religious School program for 2020-2021 is taking place virtually (via Zoom) in an effort to ensure safety and accessibility for our community. The experience is student-driven and elective-based for Pre-K through 7th graders and takes place on Sunday mornings. The elective offerings are a diverse mix of art, cooking, social justice, music, drama ... Learn More
Featured 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Maurice Samuels Featured February 28, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Maurice Samuels A high-spirited French duchess who fought to claim the Bourbon throne for her young son in 1832 – aided and then betrayed by the son of France’s chief rabbi – had a lasting impact on the nature of French anti-Semitism, as explained by our Amram Scholar for Sunday, February 28, Maurice Samuels. A professor of ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults March 1, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Praying in Pandemic March 1, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Praying in Pandemic For millennia, Jews have turned to prayer to share praise, seek assistance, and express gratitude. Our earliest prayers were derived from the Torah and other sacred texts, and over time, we have amassed a spectacular and ongoing collection of prayers for everything from the birth of a child to the death of a loved one. ... Learn More
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults March 2, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics March 2, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ... Learn More
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah March 3, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah 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 Learn More Free
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics March 3, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Back to Basics Explore why we do what we do as Jews, find the sources for our traditions, and delve into the origins of these ideas. Through holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, beginning Hebrew literacy, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah, we’ll uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism. Click here ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study March 3, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Wednesday Torah Study Wednesday Torah study is back starting November 4 This fall, we will look at "The Book of Jonah in a Year of Turmoil" Global pandemic, racial injustices, and political polarization are just a few of the ways in which 2020 has challenged our strength and resiliency. The Book of Jonah raises (and maybe even ... Learn More
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Of Mice & Mensch March 3, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Of Mice & Mensch 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 ... Learn More
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults March 4, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults March 4, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Unlock the mystery of the aleph-bet! The Hebrew letters will come together, and Hebrew prayers come to life as you learn to read the language of our Torah. For Winter 2021, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 6:00 pm (starting January 25) - Intermediate Tuesdays at 5:45 pm (starting January ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service March 5, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service 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 We invite you to follow along with us from home using the online version of Mishkan T’filah, our Shabbat prayer book. Closed captioning will also be provided for this ... Learn More Free
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study March 6, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study 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 ... Learn More
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service March 6, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Service 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, ... Learn More Free
January 31, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 Online Find out more »
January 31, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 Online Find out more »
Featured Featured February 2, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Anna Solomon Online Find out more »
February 3, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Online Find out more »
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February 7, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 Online Find out more »
February 10, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Online Find out more »
February 10, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Reclaiming Vashti and Esther as Feminist Leaders Online Find out more »
February 11, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Online Find out more »
Featured Featured February 14, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Couples Club Presents: Jason B. Rosenthal Online Find out more »
February 17, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Online Find out more »
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February 18, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Online Find out more »
Featured Featured February 19, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC’s EmptyNesters Present: Mark Sullivan Online Find out more »
February 21, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 Online Find out more »
February 21, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 Online Find out more »
February 24, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Online Find out more »
Featured Featured February 25, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Hamantashen Pick Up JBSC & Temple Find out more »
February 25, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Online Find out more »
Featured Featured February 26, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Hamantashen Pick Up JBSC & Temple Find out more »
Featured Featured February 28, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm POSTPONED – Drive-Thru Purim Carnival JBSC Find out more »
February 28, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Religious School Grades K-2 Online Find out more »
February 28, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Event Series Religious School Grades 3-7 Online Find out more »
Featured Featured February 28, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Maurice Samuels Online Find out more »
