October 4, 2023 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Event Series Gimels & Gimlets (Fall 2023) Gimels & Gimlets Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States 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 towards ...
October 4, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series New Moms’ Group New Moms’ Group Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Having a new baby is an incredible miracle and simcha (joy!)…and it brings with it big changes and challenges! Join Stephanie Tankel, WHC’s Director of Lifelong Learning, and mom of three, for an opportunity to share, vent, celebrate, and more. This program costs $18 for WHC members, $36 for non-members. Wednesdays in October at 11:00 ...
September 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Decorate the Bimah for Sukkot with WWHC Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Join the Women of WHC to help make our bimah extra festive for the holiday of Sukkot! Thursday, September 28 10:00 am at Temple This event is free, and all are welcome, but RSVPs are required. Please email Lynne Schaffer to RSVP (please make sure to include your phone number in your RSVP request) Lunch ...
Featured Featured September 25, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Community Break Fast Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Following our N'ilah service on Yom Kippur, join the WHC community for a "Break the Fast" featuring delicious bagels and more! MEMBERS If you haven't ordered your High Holy Day Tickets yet, you can order everything on the form you were emailed. If you already sent in your form and would like to add Break ...
September 25, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Yom Kippur Study Sessions Study Session: Young at Heart with Dick Kaufmann Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States A musical look at life after retirement. Where should I go? How should I spend my time now that I don’t work 40+ hours a week? And…how do I do it and stay young at heart?
September 25, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Yom Kippur Study Sessions Study Session: Reluctant Prophets: Jonah, Esther, and Taylor with Rabbi Michael Namath Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States We delve into the lives and stories of three seemingly disparate individuals: Jonah, Esther, and Taylor Swift. By weaving together these narratives, we’ll gain a deeper understanding of the profound human experience of embracing purpose in the face of reluctance. In this unique exploration, we will uncover surprising connections between these “reluctant prophets” and the ...
September 25, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Yom Kippur Study Sessions Study Session: The Supreme Court and Battles over Religious Freedom: Abortion, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Public Prayer with Rabbi David Saperstein Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States In an amicus brief to 303 Creative v. Elenis, the Jewish Reform Movement argued alongside 30+ religious, civil rights, and grassroots groups that nondiscrimination laws must carefully balance civil rights and religious freedom. The recent U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions undermine this critical balance. We will discuss how the creation of a broad new free speech ...
September 25, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Yom Kippur Study Sessions The 1st Annual Rabbi M. Bruce Lustig Human Relations Study Session: Asking the Tough Questions with Ambassador Tom Nides Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States In a conversation with Rabbi Susan Shankman, the ambassador shares reflections from his time serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel and how they relate to questions we all consider on this sacred day: How do we have difficult conversations? How do we tell people things they may not want to hear?
September 10, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 40th Anniversary Day of Learning Dedicated in Memory of Rabbi Joshua O. Haberman, z”l Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States Presented by Rabbi David Ellenson, Chancellor Emeritus, Hebrew Union College Join us to kick off our anniversary year at this very special Day of Learning! Rabbi David Ellenson will deliver two engaging lectures exploring truth-telling and reconciliation through the life experiences of Rabbi Leo Baeck during WWII. (See details below.) A catered kosher dinner will ...
Featured Featured September 10, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm Unity Walk 2023 Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States IFC’s annual Unity Walk is a public demonstration of love and support for all who live in our region. Walk with participants of all ages to visit different houses of worship and spiritual centers in upper Northwest DC to learn about and experience diverse faith traditions. There will be new opportunities to engage through moderated ...
Featured Featured September 9, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm SOLD OUT! Vintage Reflections: An Evening of Wine, Culinary Delights, and Music Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States UPDATE: This event is sold out. There are NO walk-in tickets available. The S'lichot service and dessert reception is open to everyone. Immerse yourself in the warm ambiance of our community as we gather to savor the finest wines, indulge in delectable savory hors d'oeuvres, and bask in the rhythm of S'lichot's soulful melodies. This ...
Featured Featured September 1, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner – Temple Welcome Back Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner Temple 3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC, United States 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 (once at each of our locations), these evenings begin with an engaging, interactive Tot Shabbat service, which lasts about a half-hour and teaches Jewish prayers, traditions, and ...