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
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
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Distillery Tasting & Karaoke with The Boomers November 6, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Distillery Tasting & Karaoke with The Boomers Join the Boomers at Twin Valley Distillery in Rockville for a fun evening of tasting locally-made spirits and karaoke. This event costs $20 per person and will be held at Twin Valley Distillery 1029 E Gude Drive Suite 105 & 105B Rockville, MD 20850 Space is limited so RSVP ASAP! RSVP HERE Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults November 7, 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
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 November 8, 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 November 8, 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
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets: A Hebrew Happy Hour November 9, 2022 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets: A Hebrew Happy Hour Hebrew looks nothing like what you're probably used to reading, and we know it can seem well... foreign. That's because, for many of us, it is! But fear not - our new Hebrew class is designed for beginners and those who need a refresher because it's been a while! Join other 2239ers on the journey ... Learn More
Featured 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Kristallnacht Commemoration Featured November 9, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Kristallnacht Commemoration Join our interfaith partners for a special service to mark the anniversary of Kristallnacht. This year, our event will be held at St. Alban's Episcopal Church located at 3001 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016 (just around the corner from Temple on Macomb St.) It is free and open to everyone -- no RSVP is ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults November 9, 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 10, 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 10, 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 11, 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
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner November 11, 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
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Veterans Shabbat November 11, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Veterans Shabbat We invite you to end the week and welcome Shabbat with us! 6:00 pm: Snack, Sip, and Schmooze (S3) 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. SIP — Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks will be available. SCHMOOZE — This half-hour ... Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study November 12, 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
9:00 am - 6:00 pm Event Series Holiday Boutique & Silent Auction November 13, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Event Series Holiday Boutique & Silent Auction Find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Shop in person with dozens of vendors. Come check out our awesome silent auction items and place your bids online. Dine in our cafe or grab a bite to go! Learn More
9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series WHC Connections: Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) November 13, 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 - 11:30 am Fall Family Festival November 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Fall Family Festival Fall Family Festival at Julia Bindeman Suburban Center Sunday, November 13 10- 11:30 am Join the RJW ECC and the WHC ECC Family Committee, in partnership with PJ Library, for a morning of fun, games, and arts & crafts! Featuring musical guest Mr. Jon & Friends and a special story time with Julie Anne Blank* ... Learn More
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm ETY Fall Festival November 13, 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 Temple. An event for students who attend at JBSC is scheduled for Sunday, ... Learn More
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Garden of Remembrance Memorial Center & Chapel Dedication November 13, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Garden of Remembrance Memorial Center & Chapel Dedication Garden of Remembrance Dedication Sunday, November 13 2:00 pm 14321 Comus Road, Clarksburg, Maryland 20871 A 125-year-old stained class window, originally from WHC's 8th & I Temple is the centerpiece of the Garden of Remembrance’s new Marilyn & Raymond Greenberg Memorial Center and the Tina & Albert H. Small, Jr. Memorial Chapel. Congressman Jamie Raskin ... Learn More
9:00 am - 6:00 pm Event Series Holiday Boutique & Silent Auction November 14, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Event Series Holiday Boutique & Silent Auction Find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Shop in person with dozens of vendors. Come check out our awesome silent auction items and place your bids online. Dine in our cafe or grab a bite to go! Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults November 14, 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
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 November 15, 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 November 15, 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
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm WHC Connections: Networking for the Small Business Community November 15, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm WHC Connections: Networking for the Small Business Community This small group has reached its capacity. If you are interested in starting a second Networking cohort or have an idea for another WHC Connections group, please reach out to Jennifer Millstone, WHC’s Director of Member Engagement. Are you a business owner, executive, business development leader, or aspiring entrepreneur? Join Networking for the Small Business Community! Led ... Learn More
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets: A Hebrew Happy Hour November 16, 2022 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets: A Hebrew Happy Hour Hebrew looks nothing like what you're probably used to reading, and we know it can seem well... foreign. That's because, for many of us, it is! But fear not - our new Hebrew class is designed for beginners and those who need a refresher because it's been a while! Join other 2239ers on the journey ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults November 16, 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 17, 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 17, 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 18, 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
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Friday Night Service (6:30 pm) November 18, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Friday Night Service (6:30 pm) If you're looking for a slightly later Shabbat service, but want some of the same musical energy that Falls Road Shabbat brings, come to Temple! 6:30 pm — Snack, Sip, & Schmooze 6:30 pm — 2239's Metro Minyan Shot of Torah 7:00 pm — Service 8:30 pm — Congregational Oneg 8:30 pm — 2239 Friendsgiving ... Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study November 19, 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
Featured 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Young Family Shabbat Featured November 19, 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
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Clash of the Classes November 19, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Clash of the Classes WHECTY's Clash of Classes Saturday, November 19, 6:00 pm at ZavaZone in Rockville Get ready 8-12th graders -- WHC’s annual “color war” style competition is back at ZavaZone for 2022! Wear your grade’s color and come ready to compete for the title. This event is free, but RSVP is required. Register Now! Learn More
9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series WHC Connections: Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) November 20, 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
Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Debby Applegate Featured November 20, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Debby Applegate WHC welcomes Debby Applegate to the Amram Scholar Series on Sunday, November 20 at Temple. This lecture will also be available by livestream by visiting our streaming page. RSVP is requested RSVP HERE Presented as the second annual Leslie Maitland Lecture in celebration of her decades-long commitment to the Amram Scholar Series program. About the ... Learn More
Featured 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday Stuffing Featured November 20, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday Stuffing One of WHC's favorite tikkun olam traditions -- Sunday Stuffing -- is back for 2022!! We're excited to offer a variety of opportunities so that we can continue to help those in need in our area have a happy Thanksgiving holiday. Shop and fill All the Fixins bags and drop them off at Temple*. Then stay and volunteer ... Learn More
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm WHC Hunger Project Packing November 20, 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
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 November 22, 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
Featured 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Meal Featured November 24, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Meal In partnership with St. Alban's Episcopal Church, this year, we will resume our annual Community Dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Dinner will be served at St. Alban's at noon and is open to anyone in the community. St Alban's is located at 3001 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016 (just around the corner from Temple on ... Learn More
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service November 25, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 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 (we’ll have different items each week), cheese, crackers, and fruit! Perfect for families looking to feed their kids before the service. SIP — Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks will be available. SCHMOOZE — This half-hour ... Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study November 26, 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group November 26, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group Every Shabbat afternoon an informal group of WHC members gets together on Zoom to discuss the Haftarah for that week. We begin with a read-through in English and continue sharing questions, answers, and opinions. The group meets for one hour and is led by the lay members of the congregation. All Temple members are welcome. ... Learn More
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults November 28, 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 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Eileen Pollack Featured November 29, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Eileen Pollack The Women of WHC are pleased to welcome author Eileen Pollack to discuss her latest book, Maybe It's Me. Tuesday, November 29 at 12:00 pm on Zoom. This program is free and open to everyone, but RSVP is required. RSVP HERE Click here to purchase this book through WHC's Mitzvah Mall. About the Book: Eileen ... Learn More
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 November 29, 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 November 29, 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
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets: A Hebrew Happy Hour November 30, 2022 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets: A Hebrew Happy Hour Hebrew looks nothing like what you're probably used to reading, and we know it can seem well... foreign. That's because, for many of us, it is! But fear not - our new Hebrew class is designed for beginners and those who need a refresher because it's been a while! Join other 2239ers on the journey ... Learn More
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults November 30, 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 December 1, 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 December 1, 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 December 2, 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
Featured 11:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC’S EmptyNesters Present: Maggie Anton Featured December 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC’S EmptyNesters Present: Maggie Anton The WHC EmptyNesters are thrilled to welcome author Maggie Anton to discuss her latest book, The Choice: A Novel of Love, Faith, and Talmud Friday, December 2 at 11:00 am on Zoom This program is free and open to everyone, but RSVP is required. RSVP HERE Click here to purchase this book through WHC's Mitzvah ... Learn More
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner December 2, 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 Macomb St. Shabbat & Cantor Hamstra Installation Featured December 2, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Macomb St. Shabbat & Cantor Hamstra Installation WE INVITE YOU TO END THE WEEK AND WELCOME SHABBAT WITH US! NOTE: This is a special Macomb St. Shabbat, as we will officially install Cantor Suzanne Hamstra. Guest Cantors Richard Cohn and Rebecca Moses will also join in the ceremony. 6:00 pm: Snack, Sip, and Schmooze (S3) & Shot of Torah (Torah Study) SNACK ... Learn More
8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study December 3, 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group December 3, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group Every Shabbat afternoon an informal group of WHC members gets together on Zoom to discuss the Haftarah for that week. We begin with a read-through in English and continue sharing questions, answers, and opinions. The group meets for one hour and is led by the lay members of the congregation. All Temple members are welcome. ... Learn 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 »
November 8, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 Online Find out more »
November 9, 2022 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets: A Hebrew Happy Hour Temple Find out more »
November 10, 2022 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Online Find out more »
November 12, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
November 13, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Event Series Holiday Boutique & Silent Auction JBSC Find out more »
November 13, 2022 @ 9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series WHC Connections: Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) JBSC Find out more »
November 13, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Garden of Remembrance Memorial Center & Chapel Dedication Find out more »
November 14, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Event Series Holiday Boutique & Silent Auction JBSC Find out more »
November 14, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Online Find out more »
November 15, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 Online Find out more »
November 15, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm WHC Connections: Networking for the Small Business Community Find out more »
November 16, 2022 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets: A Hebrew Happy Hour Temple Find out more »
November 17, 2022 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Online Find out more »
November 19, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
Featured Featured November 19, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Young Family Shabbat Temple Find out more »
November 20, 2022 @ 9:45 am - 11:45 am Event Series WHC Connections: Sunday Walking Group (Potomac) JBSC Find out more »
Featured Featured November 20, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amram Scholar Series Presents: Debby Applegate Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
November 22, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 Online Find out more »
November 26, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series Early Torah Study Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
November 26, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group Online Find out more »
November 28, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew Reading for Adults Online Find out more »
Featured Featured November 29, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women of WHC Present: Eileen Pollack Online Find out more »
November 29, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series (Higher) Power Lunch with 2239 Online Find out more »
November 30, 2022 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets: A Hebrew Happy Hour Temple Find out more »
Featured Featured December 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm WHC’S EmptyNesters Present: Maggie Anton Online Find out more »
Featured Featured December 2, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Macomb St. Shabbat & Cantor Hamstra Installation Hybrid – Temple Find out more »
December 3, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series WHC Connections: Haftarah Study Group Online Find out more »
