2022-09-01 High Holy Day Food Drive High Holy Day Food Drive September 1, 2022 - October 5, 2022 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
Featured 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Erev Rosh HaShanah Featured September 25, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Erev Rosh HaShanah High Holy Days hub Please visit our information page at the link above for all the information you need on tickets, parking, volunteering, and more. Here is the schedule of Erev Rosh HaShanah services Temple Intergenerational service 6–7:30 pm Kaufmann Sanctuary Livestream 2239 service 8–9:30 pm Albert & Shirley Small Chapel JBSC Intergenerational service 5–6:30 ... Learn More
Featured 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Rosh HaShanah Featured September 26, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Rosh HaShanah High Holy Days hub Please visit our information page at the link above for all the information you need on tickets, parking, volunteering, and more. Here is the schedule of Rosh HaShanah services Temple Preschool service 9–9:30 am Outside Intergenerational service 10–11:30 am Kaufmann Sanctuary Livestream Family service 1–2 pm Kaufmann Sanctuary JBSC Preschool service ... Learn More
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 September 27, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 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, ... Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC September 30, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 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
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service September 30, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service WE INVITE YOU TO END THE WEEK AND WELCOME SHABBAT WITH US! 6:00 pm: Snack, Sip, and Schmooze (S3) SNACK — Hot appetizers, cheese, crackers, and fruit! Perfect for families looking to feed their kids before the service. Gluten-free and vegan options will be available. This week's menu: SIP — Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship October 1, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship 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 ... Learn More
12:45 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series SEA Change: The Power of Relationships October 2, 2022 @ 12:45 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series SEA Change: The Power of Relationships The Power of Relationships Organizing in the framework of our Faith Traditions Please join us for three training sessions led by Action In Montgomery organizers. As we build relationships within and across our faith communities, we will learn how to use the power of these relationships to bring our world closer to our vision of ... Learn More
Featured 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Kol Nidrei Featured October 4, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Kol Nidrei High Holy Days hub Please visit our information page at the link above for all the information you need on tickets, parking, volunteering, and more. Here is the schedule of Kol Nidrei services Temple Intergenerational service 8–9:30 pm Kaufmann Sanctuary Livestream 2239 service 8–9:30 pm Albert & Shirley Small Chapel JBSC Intergenerational service 7–8:30 pm ... Learn More
Featured 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Yom Kippur Featured October 5, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Yom Kippur High Holy Days hub Please visit our information page at the link above for all the information you need on tickets, parking, volunteering, and more. Here is the schedule of Yom Kippur services Temple Preschool service 9–9:30 am Outside Intergenerational service 10–11:30 am Kaufmann Sanctuary Livestream Family service 1–2 pm Kaufmann Sanctuary Study session: Young ... Learn More
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Break Fast Featured October 5, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Break Fast Registration is now closed for this event. Have an easy fast, and we hope to see you next year! Learn More
2022-10-06 Winter Warmth Collections Winter Warmth Collections October 6, 2022 - November 9, 2022 Winter Warmth Collections You can provide a warm coat, hat, or gloves to an unhoused neighbor this year with just the click of your mouse! Friendship Place’s congregational partners are collecting new winter outerwear via an Amazon wish list. Please make your donation promptly so that it will be delivered no later than November 7. SHOP THE WISH ... Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC October 7, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 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
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner October 7, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner Our clergy and song leader, Lisa Baydush, 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 ... Learn More
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Macomb St. Shabbat Featured October 7, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Macomb St. 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 Temple. It will also be available via livestream. If you will join us from home, you can follow ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship October 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship 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 ... Learn More
Featured 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sukkah Decorating with the Women of WHC Featured October 9, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sukkah Decorating with the Women of WHC Join the Women of WHC to help decorate the bimah in Kaufmann Sanctuary for Sukkot! An outdoor (weather permitting), boxed lunch will be provided once the work is done, for those who are interested. This program is free, but RSVP is required. RSVP HERE Learn More
Featured 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Capital Jewish Food Festival Featured October 9, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Capital Jewish Food Festival Sunday, October 9, 11am – 4pm F Street, between 2nd and 3rd Streets, NW, Washington, DC Join WHC clergy for a nosh... or two... or three! Enjoy a wide variety of foods from local restaurants while learning about DC’s Jewish culinary scene and engaging with organizations fighting for food justice and sustainability. Highlights include tasting ... Learn More
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Sukkot Festival Service October 10, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Sukkot Festival Service Celebrate the holiday with our special Festival Service. Join us in person at Temple or via livestream. Learn More
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 October 11, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 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, ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Celebrate Sukkot with Jews of Color and their Families October 12, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Celebrate Sukkot with Jews of Color and their Families Celebrate Sukkot with Jews of Color and their Families Wednesday, October 12, 6:00 PM Edlavitch DC JCC Parking Lot and Sukkah 1529 16th St NW Washington, DC 20036 Lasting eight days, the holiday of Sukkot has many themes and is a chance to reflect on the seasons, the nature of home, the bounty of the ... Learn More
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series SEA Change: The Power of Relationships October 13, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series SEA Change: The Power of Relationships The Power of Relationships Organizing in the framework of our Faith Traditions Please join us for three training sessions led by Action In Montgomery organizers. As we build relationships within and across our faith communities, we will learn how to use the power of these relationships to bring our world closer to our vision of ... Learn More
Featured 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Rabbi Lustig Retirement Interfaith Shabbat Service Featured October 14, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Rabbi Lustig Retirement Interfaith Shabbat Service Celebrate Rabbi Emeritus M. Bruce Lustig's 36 years of service to Washington Hebrew with a special interfaith Shabbat service. RSVP TODAY This service will take place inside at Temple. A livestream is also available for those who cannot join us in person. The celebrations continue on Sunday, October 16 with a Simchat Torah Brunch and ... Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC October 14, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 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
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship October 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship 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 ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm LGBTQ Sukkot Dinner at Rabbi Fischel’s (RESCHEDULED) October 15, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm LGBTQ Sukkot Dinner at Rabbi Fischel’s (RESCHEDULED) Rabbi Fischel invites our LGBTQ+ Affinity Group and those in the community to her sukkah. Due to Thursday's weather, we are going to postpone this to Saturday night. Saturday, October 15 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Rabbi Fischel's House (Address will be sent to registrants closer to the event) Due to size limitations of the ... Learn More
Featured 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Rabbi Lustig Simchat Torah Celebration Featured October 16, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Rabbi Lustig Simchat Torah Celebration 10:00 – 10:30 am – Simchat Torah– (inside at JBSC) – Rabbi Lustig, along with all of our clergy will lead a joyous and uplifting Simchat Torah celebration as we finish reading the Torah and begin to read it all over again. 10:30 am – noon – The festivities continue outside in the parking lot ... Learn More
Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Yizkor Service Featured October 17, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Yizkor Service What is Yizkor? In Judaism, mourning is both private and public. When we visit a grave or observe a yahrzeit — the anniversary of a person’s death — we generally do so in private. Yizkor is the public observance for the community to come together to remember its loved ones. Yizkor means “may God remember," ... Learn More
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 October 18, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 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, ... Learn More
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Bathroom Independence Virtual Talk for Parents with Young Children October 19, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Bathroom Independence Virtual Talk for Parents with Young Children Bathroom Independence Virtual Talk for Parents with Young Children Wednesday, October 19 8- 9:30 pm Join the WHC ECCs and Growing Minds Therapy for a virtual conversation for caregivers of young children learning to use the bathroom independently. We will discuss how to recognize signs that your child is developmentally ready to use the toilet independently, support the ... Learn More
Featured 11:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC’s EmptyNesters Present: Rachel Barenbaum Featured October 21, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC’s EmptyNesters Present: Rachel Barenbaum The EmptyNesters are excited to kick off their schedule of author events by welcoming author Rachel Barenbaum to join us via Zoom to discuss her latest book, Atomic Anna. Friday, October 21 at 11:00 am on Zoom. This program is free and open to everyone, but RSVP is required. RSVP HERE Click here to purchase ... Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC October 21, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 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
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHECTY Presents: Taylor Swift Shabbat October 21, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHECTY Presents: Taylor Swift Shabbat Celebrate Shabbat and the release of Taylor Swift’s new album, Midnights, on Friday, October 21 from 5-6 p.m. While this event is designed and planned by our WHC teens, any and all Swifties are invited to join the fun! RSVP Below and we'll see you there! Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner October 21, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner Our clergy and song leader, Lisa Baydush, 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 ... Learn More
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Falls Rd. Shabbat Featured October 21, 2022 @ 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
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service October 21, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service WE INVITE YOU TO END THE WEEK AND WELCOME SHABBAT WITH US! 6:00 pm: Snack, Sip, and Schmooze (S3) SNACK — Hot appetizers, cheese, crackers, and fruit! Perfect for families looking to feed their kids before the service. Gluten-free and vegan options will be available. This week's menu: SIP — Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship October 22, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship 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 ... Learn More
9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series WHC Connections: Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) October 23, 2022 @ 9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series WHC Connections: Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) Sunday mornings, 9:45 am, leaving from JBSC, starting October 2 There are some great trails near the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Drop off the kids at Religious School or meet us at JBSC and connect with other members while you get some fresh air and exercise. Our routes will have us ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:00 am E-T Family Playground Playdate October 23, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am E-T Family Playground Playdate Come out to Newark Park, Sunday, October 23 at 10 am for a Playground Playdate with our E-T ECC team! Join our amazing educators (weather permitting) to socialize, explore, read stories, and get creative! Designed for children 2-5 years old, these events are free and open to the community, so we encourage you to bring ... Learn More
Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Letty Cottin Pogrebin Featured October 23, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Letty Cottin Pogrebin WHC is thrilled to welcome author Letty Cottin Pogrebin to kick off our 2022-2023 Amram Scholar Series on Sunday, October 23 at Temple. This lecture will also be available by livestream by visiting our streaming page. RSVP is requested RSVP HERE About the Book The word shanda is defined as shame or disgrace in Yiddish. This book, Shanda, ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm WHC Hunger Project Packing October 23, 2022 @ 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! The Hunger Project is perfect for kids age 8+ and adults of all ages! It is completely free to participate -- but RSVP ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 24, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ... Learn More
Featured 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Inside the Issues with Rep. Jamie Raskin Featured October 24, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Inside the Issues with Rep. Jamie Raskin Over the span of 45 days, Maryland Representative Jamie Raskin lost his only son to suicide, endured the violent insurrection in the U.S. Capitol, and led the unprecedented second impeachment effort against President Donald Trump. In his book, Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy, Representative Raskin reflects on the events that led ... Learn More
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 October 25, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 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, ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 25, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 26, 2022 @ 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ... Learn More
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 27, 2022 @ 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ... Learn More
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 27, 2022 @ 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ... Learn More
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series SEA Change: The Power of Relationships October 27, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series SEA Change: The Power of Relationships The Power of Relationships Organizing in the framework of our Faith Traditions Please join us for three training sessions led by Action In Montgomery organizers. As we build relationships within and across our faith communities, we will learn how to use the power of these relationships to bring our world closer to our vision of ... Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC October 28, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 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
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service October 28, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service WE INVITE YOU TO END THE WEEK AND WELCOME SHABBAT WITH US! 6:00 pm: Snack, Sip, and Schmooze (S3) SNACK — Hot appetizers, cheese, crackers, and fruit! Perfect for families looking to feed their kids before the service. Gluten-free and vegan options will be available. This week's menu: SIP — Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks ... Learn More
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 2239’s Metro Minyan October 28, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 2239’s Metro Minyan WHC's Kabbalat Shabbat for 20- and 30-somethings is the perfect way to welcome Shabbat with other young professionals from across the DMV 6:30 pm — Shot of Torah 7:15 pm — Service 8:30 pm — Shabbat dinner For October, get spooky with 2239 as we welcome in Challahween (Get it?! Yeah, we're here for ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship October 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship 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 ... Learn More
Featured 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Young Family Shabbat Featured October 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Young Family Shabbat Families with young children (ideal for ages 0-5) are invited to join us for a beautiful and fun Shabbat experience, complete with a delicious bagel breakfast. Learn More
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Jr. WHECTY Goes to Zava Zone October 29, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Jr. WHECTY Goes to Zava Zone Calling all 5th, 6th, and 7th graders: Join us Saturday, October 29th from 3:00-4:30 pm at ZavaZone Rockville! We will have a fun afternoon filled with trampolines, ninja courses, climbing walls, ropes courses, and more! The cost is $30 for WHC members ($35 for all others) which includes all of the activities and special socks ... Learn More
9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series WHC Connections: Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) October 30, 2022 @ 9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series WHC Connections: Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) Sunday mornings, 9:45 am, leaving from JBSC, starting October 2 There are some great trails near the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Drop off the kids at Religious School or meet us at JBSC and connect with other members while you get some fresh air and exercise. Our routes will have us ... Learn More
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm ETY Fall Festival October 30, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm ETY Fall Festival All 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders are invited to stay after Sunday School for a pizza lunch, fun fall games, pumpkin decorating, candy apples, and more! RSVP HERE Please note, this program is only open to students who attend Sunday School at JBSC. An event for students who attend at Temple is scheduled for Sunday, ... Learn More
Featured 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Women of WHC Present: Shannon Sarna Featured October 30, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Women of WHC Present: Shannon Sarna The Women of WHC are excited to welcome cookbook author Shannon Sarna for a look at her latest cookbook and a cooking demonstration! Sunday, October 30 at 5:00 pm at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center This program is free and open to everyone, but RSVP is required. RSVP HERE Click here to purchase this book ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults October 31, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ... Learn More
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults November 1, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ... Learn More
Featured 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm What We Talk About When We Talk About Antisemitism Featured November 1, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm What We Talk About When We Talk About Antisemitism Here we are again: a new round of antisemitic comments and actions that are a little stronger than last time, a little more pervasive, and a little more hurtful. We are no longer surprised, but we cannot become complacent. Join Rabbi Eliana Fischel for some learning and discussion around the origins of this not-so-new antisemitic ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm How to Get Involved with SEA Change November 2, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm How to Get Involved with SEA Change SEA Change is evolving from cohort learning to include social justice-related initiatives addressed through community organizing methods. Join us Wednesday, November 2nd, 6:00 pm at Temple, where you'll: Hear opportunities to learn organizing skills and get involved in social justice at WHC! Discover how you can participate in creating change, both internally at WHC and ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults November 2, 2022 @ 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ... Learn More
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults November 3, 2022 @ 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ... Learn More
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults November 3, 2022 @ 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 Fall 2022, this course will be offered at the following dates and times: Mondays at 11:30 am – Beginners Tuesdays at 5:30 pm – Intermediate Wednesdays at 7:00 ... Learn More
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Mah Jongg with WWHC November 4, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 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
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner November 4, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner Our clergy and song leader, Lisa Baydush, 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 ... Learn More
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Macomb St. Shabbat Featured November 4, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Macomb St. Shabbat We invite you to end the week and welcome Shabbat with us! 6:00 pm: Snack, Sip, and Schmooze (S3) & Shot of Torah (Torah Study) SNACK — Hot appetizers (we’ll have different items each week), cheese, crackers, and fruit! Perfect for families looking to feed their kids before the service. Gluten-free and vegan options are ... Learn More
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Jews of Color Shabbat Dinner November 4, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Jews of Color Shabbat Dinner We are proud to live our value of recognizing and honoring each person’s multi-layered identity. Join WHC’s Jews of Color (JOC) and Multiracial affinity space for Shabbat Dinner at the home of Linda Adams on November 4. Space is limited, so RSVP below. There is a suggested donation of $18. Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study November 5, 2022 @ 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 ... Learn More
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship November 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship 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 ... Learn More
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm LGBTQ+ Affinity Group Duckpin Turkey Bowling November 5, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm LGBTQ+ Affinity Group Duckpin Turkey Bowling LGBTQ+ Affinity Group DUCKPIN TURKEY Bowling! We all know how excited everyone was for a chance to bowl together in February, and we were so disappointed when we had to cancel due to renewed COVID restrictions. BUT we're back at it, and this time we don't plan to 'strike' out! If you can 'spare' an ... Learn More
Featured Featured September 25, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Erev Rosh HaShanah JBSC & Temple Find out more »
September 27, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 Online Find out more »
September 30, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
October 1, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
October 2, 2022 @ 12:45 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series SEA Change: The Power of Relationships Find out more »
Featured Featured October 7, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Macomb St. Shabbat Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
October 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
Featured Featured October 9, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sukkah Decorating with the Women of WHC Temple Find out more »
October 11, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 Online Find out more »
October 12, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Celebrate Sukkot with Jews of Color and their Families Find out more »
October 13, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series SEA Change: The Power of Relationships Find out more »
Featured Featured October 14, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Rabbi Lustig Retirement Interfaith Shabbat Service Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
October 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
October 15, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm LGBTQ Sukkot Dinner at Rabbi Fischel’s (RESCHEDULED) Find out more »
Featured Featured October 16, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Rabbi Lustig Simchat Torah Celebration JBSC Find out more »
Featured Featured October 17, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Yizkor Service Temple Find out more »
October 18, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 Online Find out more »
October 19, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Bathroom Independence Virtual Talk for Parents with Young Children Online Find out more »
Featured Featured October 21, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC’s EmptyNesters Present: Rachel Barenbaum Online Find out more »
Featured Featured October 21, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Falls Rd. Shabbat Hybrid – JBSC Find out more »
October 21, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
October 22, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
October 23, 2022 @ 9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series WHC Connections: Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) JBSC Find out more »
Featured Featured October 23, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Letty Cottin Pogrebin Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
Featured Featured October 24, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Inside the Issues with Rep. Jamie Raskin Online Find out more »
October 25, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 Online Find out more »
October 27, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series SEA Change: The Power of Relationships Find out more »
October 28, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Shabbat Evening Service Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
October 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
Featured Featured October 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Young Family Shabbat Temple Find out more »
October 30, 2022 @ 9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series WHC Connections: Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) JBSC Find out more »
Featured Featured October 30, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Women of WHC Present: Shannon Sarna JBSC Find out more »
Featured Featured November 1, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm What We Talk About When We Talk About Antisemitism Online Find out more »
Featured Featured November 4, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Macomb St. Shabbat Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
November 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Shabbat Morning Worship Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
