June 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Juneteenth: “The Big Payback” Screening Non-WHC Site For the first time in American history, a tax funded reparations bill targeted for Black Americans is passed in Evanston, IL. The film follows the fight of rookie alderman Robin Rue Simmons as she leads the community in an uphill battle to obtain this ‘big payback’. Meanwhile, in Washington D.C., the formidable Congresswoman Sheila Jackson ...
June 15, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Ha”VA”dalah – A Gathering for WHC’s Northern Virginians Non-WHC Site NoVa WHC'ers, we're coming to you for a fun evening that includes a sip of spirituality with Cantor Hamstra, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and dessert. We have so many Temple members who live in Northern Virginia. If you do too, join us and get to know your WHC neighbors. Adults only please. The event is hosted ...
June 11, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm Sinai Slam: An Alternative Shavuot Experience Non-WHC Site During Sixth & I's innovative take on the holiday of Shavuot, experience a night of dairy, debate, and personal discovery. Start the night with a wine and cheese tasting led by Cheesemonster DC. The main event features candid, autobiographical stories from Sixth & I’ers exploring unexpected takes on Shavuot’s themes of anticipation, revelation, and conversion. ...
June 10, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 2024 Pride Interfaith Service Non-WHC Site Our Origins. Our Present. Our Future. Totally Radical! Rabbi Eliana Fischel joins the 41st Annual Interfaith Service. The service includes a memorial tribute to Allan Armus, Center Faith Co-Founder, led by Cellist John Kaboff. Featuring music from GenOut Youth Chorus. Foundry United Methodist Church 1500 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 Livestream Link www.thedccenter.org/centerfaith Access: ...
June 8, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm WHC in the Capital Pride Parade Non-WHC Site If you're interested in marching in the Capital Pride Parade under the WHC banner, RSVP below. Meeting point and schedule TBD. Other Pride Month Events Pride Shabbat@WHC, Friday, June 7, 6:30 pm, Temple 2024 Pride Interfaith Service, Monday, June 10, 7:00 pm, Foundry United Methodist Church
June 8, 2024 @ 6:15 am - 7:00 am Event Series Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice Non-WHC Site Join the National Council of Jewish Women and other local synagogues on Saturday morning, 6:15 am (that is no typo!) with a Shabbat Morning Service outside the Falls Church Health Care Center, 900 S Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. This health center is an abortion provider that is picketed daily by abortion foes. We will proudly pray our values as ...
May 19, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm WHC Connections Cycling Club: Capital Crescent Trail & Lunch Non-WHC Site Date: Sunday, May 19 Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Description: It's the inaugural ride for WHC's new Connections Cycling Club! We're taking the Capital Crescent Trail from Bethesda to DC's Navy Yard for an outdoor lunch at Solace Outpost. We ride at a relaxed pace - about 12 mph. Bike back with us (roundtrip distance about 25 ...
May 14, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Community Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration Non-WHC Site Join us at Ohr Kodesh in Chevy Chase for a community-wide celebration of Yom HaAtzmaut with an Israel-themed festival including food and kids activities followed by a concert with Israeli duo Yonina. Especially in times like these, we’re proud to be standing with Israel together as one community. The concert will take place at Ohr ...
May 11, 2024 @ 6:15 am - 7:00 am Event Series Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice Pray Your Values: Support Abortion Access & Justice Non-WHC Site Join the National Council of Jewish Women and other local synagogues on Saturday morning, 6:15 am (that is no typo!) with a Shabbat Morning Service outside the Falls Church Health Care Center, 900 S Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. This health center is an abortion provider that is picketed daily by abortion foes. We will proudly pray our values as ...
May 2, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Postponed Sustaining Member Spring Soirée Non-WHC Site If you're already a Sustaining Member, you've received your invitation in the mail. If you're interested in becoming a Sustaining Member for this year, there's still time! Please contact Director of Member Engagement Jennifer Millstone at jmillstone@whctemple.org for more details. Learn more about Sustaining Membership
Featured Featured April 15, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Children of Willesden Lane Non-WHC Site The one-woman theatrical performance features concert pianist Mona Golabek and is adapted from her best-selling book of the same name. The Grammy-nominated artist uses music to tell her mother’s inspiring story of survival as a teenage Austrian Jewish refugee who pursued her own dream of becoming a pianist. Following the free performance, there will be an interfaith conversation featuring pillars ...
April 13, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Canceled Havdalah Yoga with 2239 Non-WHC Site This program has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you at an upcoming 2239 program soon. Join 2239 for an inspiring and relaxing yoga practice. After class, catch up with old friends or meet your new besties as we enjoy light refreshments and start the new week together with joy ...
