Featured 10:00 am - 11:00 am Cemetery Memorial Service Featured August 29, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Cemetery Memorial Service During the Days of Awe and reflection, we invite you to join our clergy at our cemeteries to remember and honor the memory of loved ones. Learn More
2021-08-31 ECCs First Day of School ECCs First Day of School August 31, 2021 ECCs First Day of School The 2021-2022 school year begins today! To learn more about our Early Childhood Centers at Temple and at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center, please click here. Learn More
2021-09-01 Featured High Holy Day Food Drive Featured High Holy Day Food Drive Featured September 1, 2021 - September 16, 2021 High Holy Day Food Drive WHC will continue its annual tradition of collecting canned and non-perishable foods to help those in our area struggling with hunger and food insecurity. We will distribute bags during Rosh HaShanah services that can be filled and brought back to Temple on Yom Kippur (or anytime leading up to Yom Kippur.) You are also welcome ... Learn More
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah September 1, 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
8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study September 4, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study Please note that starting August 28, 2021, Our Early Torah times will shift forward by 30 minutes. The reading session will start at 8:00 am and the clergy-led discussion will begin at 8:30. WHC's Saturday Morning Worship will also begin 30 minutes earlier, at 10:00 am. --- Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship September 4, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Please note that as of August 28, this service begins at 10:00 am 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 ... Learn More
2021-09-06 Featured Erev Rosh HaShanah Featured Erev Rosh HaShanah Featured September 6, 2021 Erev Rosh HaShanah We welcome the New Year with joyful and inspiring services for every age and stage of life. Please click here to learn more about our service schedule for Rosh HaShanah. WHC Members who haven't yet requested their tickets have been sent emails with member ticketing links. If you haven't received these emails, please contact Jonathan Honigman. Non-Members ... Learn More
2021-09-07 Featured Rosh HaShanah Featured Rosh HaShanah Featured September 7, 2021 Rosh HaShanah We welcome the New Year with joyful and inspiring services for every age and stage of life. Please click here to learn more about our service schedule for Rosh HaShanah. WHC Members who haven't yet requested their tickets have been sent emails with member ticketing links. If you haven't received these emails, please contact Jonathan Honigman. Non-Members ... Learn More
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah September 8, 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
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm E-T ECC Back to School Night September 9, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm E-T ECC Back to School Night
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat September 10, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat Our rabbis and song leaders make going to Friday night services a fun, fulfilling event for families with young children (or grandchildren). Held twice each month, 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. This ... Learn More
Featured 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Featured September 10, 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 inside Kaufmann Sanctuary at Temple and via livestream. If you will join us from home, you can follow along using the online version of Mishkan T’filah, our Shabbat prayer book. Out of concern for the community, if you are feeling ... Learn More
8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study September 11, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study Please note that starting August 28, 2021, Our Early Torah times will shift forward by 30 minutes. The reading session will start at 8:00 am and the clergy-led discussion will begin at 8:30. WHC's Saturday Morning Worship will also begin 30 minutes earlier, at 10:00 am. --- Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship September 11, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Please note that as of August 28, this service begins at 10:00 am 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 ... Learn More
Featured 10:00 am - 11:00 am Cemetery Memorial Service Featured September 12, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Cemetery Memorial Service During the Days of Awe and reflection, we invite you to join our clergy at our cemeteries to remember and honor the memory of loved ones. You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Memorial Service at the Garden of Remembrance led by Rabbi Shankman, Cantor Bortnick, and Community clergy. For directions and other information, ... Learn More
Featured 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Rolling Into the New Year Featured September 12, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Rolling Into the New Year We’re getting excited and ready for the New Year, with challah, shofars, fun, and friends! Design and bake a round challah (we’ll provide the dough), hear the shofar, and get to know other Religious School and ECC families. This is a great friendship booster and transition-easer for kids and parents as we “roll” into this ... Learn More
Featured 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2021 Unity Walk Featured September 12, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2021 Unity Walk Sunday, September 12, starting at 1:00 pm at Temple Explore, taste, celebrate, and learn as the houses of worship and religious centers along Embassy Row open their doors to the community. Start at Temple and continue at your own pace. The Unity Walk brings people together to celebrate the different faiths and cultures in the ... Learn More
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions September 12, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions 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? 12 Jewish Questions is a learning community for adults – Jewish and non-Jewish – who have questions about Jewish identity, beliefs, culture, and customs. It’s an ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm RJWECC Back to School Night September 13, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm RJWECC Back to School Night
2021-09-15 Kol Nidre Kol Nidre September 15, 2021 Kol Nidre Beginning with Kol Nidre and its soul-stirring prayers, Washington Hebrew offers you many options for community prayer and personal reflection on the Day of Atonement. Please click here to learn more about our service schedule for Yom Kippur WHC Members who haven't yet requested their tickets have been sent emails with member ticketing links. If you ... Learn More
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah September 15, 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
2021-09-16 Yom Kippur Yom Kippur September 16, 2021 Yom Kippur Beginning with Kol Nidre and its soul-stirring prayers, Washington Hebrew offers you many options for community prayer and personal reflection on the Day of Atonement. Please click here to learn more about our service schedule for Yom Kippur WHC Members who haven't yet requested their tickets have been sent emails with member ticketing links. If you ... Learn More
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Falls Rd. Shabbat Featured September 17, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Falls Rd. Shabbat It’s a joyful, musical Shabbat evening that fosters participation and connection. 6:00 pm Shot of Torah (Torah Discussion) & Snack, Sip, & Schmooze 6:30 pm Service Oneg to follow This service will take place in person at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. It will also be available via livestream. If you will join us from ... Learn More
Featured 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Featured September 17, 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 inside Kaufmann Sanctuary at Temple and via livestream. If you will join us from home, you can follow along using the online version of Mishkan T’filah, our Shabbat prayer book. Out of concern for the community, if you are feeling ... Learn More
8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study September 18, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study Please note that starting August 28, 2021, Our Early Torah times will shift forward by 30 minutes. The reading session will start at 8:00 am and the clergy-led discussion will begin at 8:30. WHC's Saturday Morning Worship will also begin 30 minutes earlier, at 10:00 am. --- Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship September 18, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Please note that as of August 28, this service begins at 10:00 am 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 ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm WHC Hunger Project Packing September 19, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm WHC Hunger Project Packing The WHC Hunger Project is back! Join us at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center to make more than 10,000 meals for those battling hunger and food insecurity right here in the DMV! It is completely free to participate -- but preregistration is required. RSVP Here SSL hours are available. Contact hungerproject@whctemple.org for more information. ... Learn More
Featured 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Couples Club Sukkah Decorating Featured September 19, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Couples Club Sukkah Decorating Young couples and their families are invited to join Rabbi Fischel and her family to help them decorate their sukkah. Bring some snacks, art supplies, and/or just bring yourself! This program is free, but we ask that you please RSVP. The address for this program will be provided following your RSVP. RSVP Here Learn More
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Sukkot Decorating September 20, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Sukkot Decorating Channel your inner Martha Stewart and help the Women of WHC decorate the bimahs inside Kaufmann Sanctuary and the Albert & Shirley Small Chapel for Sukkot followed by a light lunch. This program is free, but we kindy request that you RSVP so we know how many happy helpers to expect! RSVP HERE Learn More
Featured 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sukkot Festival Service Featured September 21, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sukkot Festival Service Join us for the first festival service of the New Year, with pslams, Torah readings, and – of course – shaking the lulav and etrog. This service will be held at Temple and also available on our livestream For this service, we will be using a different version of our prayer book. Please click here to follow along from ... Learn More
Featured 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sips in the Sukkah Featured September 21, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sips in the Sukkah Celebrate the harvest with sips of some excellent adult beverages made from locally harvested fruits and grains. After more than a year apart, this adults-only evening is a welcome opportunity to connect, engage, and rediscover our community. Rabbis Shankman and Fischel will provide the main course for dinner; guests are asked to bring a vegetarian ... Learn More
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah September 22, 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
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat September 24, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat Our rabbis and song leaders make going to Friday night services a fun, fulfilling event for families with young children (or grandchildren). Held twice each month, 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. This ... Learn More
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sukkot & Consecration Shabbat Featured September 24, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sukkot & Consecration Shabbat We invite the whole community to celebrate Sukkot and celebrate the newest additions to our Religious School community. At this Shabbat also consecrate our Religious School students who are beginning their Jewish educational journey with a special blessing. Consecration is an important milestone, which our clergy and educators mark with both ritual and fun. Because ... Learn More
8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study September 25, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study Please note that starting August 28, 2021, Our Early Torah times will shift forward by 30 minutes. The reading session will start at 8:00 am and the clergy-led discussion will begin at 8:30. WHC's Saturday Morning Worship will also begin 30 minutes earlier, at 10:00 am. --- Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship September 25, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Please note that as of August 28, this service begins at 10:00 am 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 ... Learn More
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions September 27, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series 12 Jewish Questions 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? 12 Jewish Questions is a learning community for adults – Jewish and non-Jewish – who have questions about Jewish identity, beliefs, culture, and customs. It’s an ... Learn More
Featured 10:00 am - 11:30 am Simchat Torah Yizkor Service Featured September 28, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Simchat Torah Yizkor Service Join us for the first festival service of the New Year, with psalms, Torah readings, and – of course – shaking the lulav and etrog. This service will be held at Temple and also available on our livestream For this service, we will be using a different version of our prayer book. Please click here to follow along ... Learn More
8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah September 29, 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
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew September 29, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults September 29, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew September 30, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew—or practice and improve your fluency—without having to master the aleph-bet. This innovative method will have you speaking at the first class, and the ability to read or write in Hebrew is not necessary. We offer classes for every level. Not sure which is best for you? Contact instructor Gerdy Trachtman for placement assistance. ... Learn More
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults September 30, 2021 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ... Learn More
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults September 30, 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, October 4-November 22, 6:00 pm – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, October 5-November 23, 5:45 pm – ... Learn More
2021-10-01 WHC Collects: Supporting Afghan Refugees WHC Collects: Supporting Afghan Refugees October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021 WHC Collects: Supporting Afghan Refugees Washington Hebrew Congregation is extending our collection of toiletries and kids’ items for the Multi-Faith Neighbors Network’s support of Afghan refugees in the DC area. You can donate in two ways: Click here to place an Amazon order for any of the most-needed items. Amazon orders can ship directly to our MFNN partner, Hurunnessa Fariad. Please add “WHC” ... Learn More
2021-10-01 WHC Collects: Gently Used Toy Drive WHC Collects: Gently Used Toy Drive October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021 WHC Collects: Gently Used Toy Drive Brighten the day for children served by Frederick Rescue Mission (and regain some space in your home) by donating toys, dolls, and stuffed animals your child no longer uses. You can drop off your gently used items at Temple or JBSC through October 31. Organized by WHC's Early Childhood Centers. Learn More
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC October 1, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC Join the Women of WHC for Mah Jongg. $5 purse Everyone is welcome!* No need to RSVP, just show up when you can and join the fun! *Please click here to learn about our health and safety protocols and plan to arrive a few minutes early. Learn More
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Macomb St. Shabbat Featured October 1, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Macomb St. Shabbat It’s a joyful, musical Shabbat evening that fosters participation and connection. Come for Chevruta — an engaging Torah discussion with our clergy for adults and an activity for children. Our Shabbat service follows with live musical accompaniment, and the evening concludes with an oneg. 6:00 pm Chevruta 6:30 pm Service Outdoor Oneg (weather permitting) This ... Learn More
8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study October 2, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study Please note that starting August 28, 2021, Our Early Torah times will shift forward by 30 minutes. The reading session will start at 8:00 am and the clergy-led discussion will begin at 8:30. WHC's Saturday Morning Worship will also begin 30 minutes earlier, at 10:00 am. --- Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with ... Learn More
8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study October 2, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study Please note that starting August 28, 2021, Our Early Torah times will shift forward by 30 minutes. The reading session will start at 8:00 am and the clergy-led discussion will begin at 8:30. WHC's Saturday Morning Worship will also begin 30 minutes earlier, at 10:00 am. --- Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship October 2, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Please note that as of August 28, this service begins at 10:00 am 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 ... Learn More
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm WHECTY’s Clash of the Classes October 2, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm WHECTY’s Clash of the Classes All 8-12th graders are invited to join us at JBSC on Saturday, October 2 at 4:00 pm for our annual grade vs grade color war! Students should plan to come wearing their team/grade colors: 8th Grade: Blue 9th Grade: Red 10th Grade: Green 11th & 12th Grade: Purple Register by September 27 and receive a Clash of the Classes t-shirt ... Learn More
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Featured Featured September 19, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Couples Club Sukkah Decorating Find out more »
Featured Featured September 21, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sukkot Festival Service Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
September 22, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Online Find out more »
Featured Featured September 24, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sukkot & Consecration Shabbat Temple Find out more »
September 25, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Event Series Early Torah Study Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
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Featured Featured September 28, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Simchat Torah Yizkor Service Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
September 29, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Event Series 2239’s Espresso Shot of Torah Online Find out more »
September 30, 2021 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Online Find out more »
Featured Featured October 1, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Macomb St. Shabbat Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
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