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2 Spring into 2017

Januay 1–8MAH JONGG WITH SISTERHOODFor: AdultsFridays, 10:30 am at JBSC

Bring your mah jongg card and take a seat at the table. Join us every Friday to play, connect, and catch up.

whctemple.org/SisterhoodHillary Blackton: [email protected]

TOT SHABBAT AND FAMILY DINNERFor: Families with Young ChildrenFriday, January 6, 5:00 pm Dinner, 6:00 pm Service at JBSC

Our clergy make going to Friday night services a fun, fulfilling event for families with young children (or grand-children). We begin with a family-style (and family-friendly) dinner followed by a Tot Shabbat service, which lasts about a half hour and teaches Jewish prayers, traditions, and rituals through songs, stories, and art projects.

Registration required for dinner only (free): whctemple.org/TotShabbatDeb Miller Young: [email protected]

EARLY TORAH STUDYFor: AdultsSaturdays, 9:00 am at Temple

Study the weekly Torah portion with our rabbis and cantors. No preparation, special training, or advance registration is necessary, only an open mind and a willingness to share ideas.

whctemple.org/TorahStudyLayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6307

CLASH OF THE CLASSESFor: TeensSaturday, January 7, 6:30 pm at ZavaZone

Which grade will reign supreme? Find out at our annual color war for the coveted Clash of the Classes trophy! This year’s color war is bigger and better than ever! This event, which will be one of the most epic Clash of the Classes ever, is open to all 8th through 12th graders.

Registration required (free): whctemple.org/ClashoftheClassesIra Miller: [email protected], 301-354-3209

WHC 175: ENVISION OUR FUTUREFor: AdultsSunday, January 8, 9:30 am at JBSC

In 2027, what will be your WHC? Your input can help shape our future! We want to hear your ideas and thoughts about all facets of Temple life. Join our extended WHC family — members, non-members, ECC parents, and 2239ers — to share what’s important to you now and what you’d like to see in the future.

Registration required (free): whctemple.org/VisioningLindsay Fry Feldman: [email protected], 202-895-6321

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Januay 9–10

INTEREST MEETING: TRAVEL TO ISRAEL WITH WHC (SUMMER TRIP)For: All GenerationsTuesday, January 10, 7:00 pm at Temple

Join us to learn about this two-week trip that will take you sailing on the Red Sea, crawling through caves on an archaeological dig, hiking a hidden waterfall, floating in the Dead Sea, dining in a Druze village, and walking the alleyways of Jerusalem’s Old City. It is also a most special opportunity to have your child become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah overlooking the ancient walls of Jerusalem. This trip is planned with our families’ busy schedules in mind, departing July 26 and returning August 6.

Registration preferred (free): whctemple.org/TravelLayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6307

THE RED STONEMindfulness and MeditationFor: AdultsTuesday, January 10, 7:00 pm at Temple

The Red Stone welcomes individuals and couples experiencing fertility issues to its Mindfulness & Meditation Group hosted by Washington Hebrew Congregation. The group meets at Temple on the second Tuesday evening of each month. We have a warm group of individuals and couples and welcome anyone who is interested in attending.

Registration required (free): TheRedStone.orgAmy Jablin Foster: [email protected]

SISTERHOOD’S MONTHLY MEETING: MINDFULNESS & SPIRITUALITYFor: AdultsMonday, January 9, 12:00 pm at Temple

Stephanie Tankel, WHC’s Director of Religious Education and a certified yoga instructor, will lead several guided relaxation and meditation exercises at the first meeting of the year. The aim is to shift our internal energy around in order to make space for patience, rest, and anything it takes to handle the dark and cold winter months!

whctemple.org/SisterhoodSandy Nesbit: [email protected]

INTEREST MEETING: TRAVEL TO LONDON WITH WHC IN MARCHFor: AdultsMonday, January 9, 7:00 pm at JBSC

Experience iconic London — and the London you’ve always wanted to see — March 2-6 with WHC. With a focus on theater, culture, and cutting-edge Judaism, this is a trip you won’t experience with any other group! Join us to learn more about this special itinerary.

Registration preferred (free): whctemple.org/TravelLayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6307

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Januay 11–16

MLK SHABBAT SERVICE AND DINNERCoordinated by the Community Issues/Social Action CommitteeFor: All GenerationsFriday, January 13, 5:30 pm Dinner, 7:00 pm Service at Temple

Join us to honor Dr. King’s good works as wehost our partner churches and mosques for dinner at 5:30 pm and hold a special 7:00 pm Shabbat service featuring remarks from the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, President of the North Carolina NAACP and architect of the Forward Together Moral Movement. An uncompro-mising advocate for justice work in North Carolina, Rev. Dr. Barber has inspired organizing across the nation. His North Carolina NAACP chapter successfully fought to overturn the state’s voter identification law.

Registration required for dinner only ($): whctemple.org/MLKWeekendLayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6307

MLK DAY OF SERVICEFor: All GenerationsMonday, January 16, 10:00 am at Temple

Volunteer! Make your day off from work and school a “day on” for tikkun olam by joining us at Temple! We have projects for all ages, including creating family crafts, making tuna noodle casseroles, pre-paring healthy snack packs, assembling bags of fresh produce, sorting donated clothing, and pack-aging meals with the WHC Hunger Project.

Registration preferred (free): whctemple.org/MLKWeekendNaomi Abelson Gohn: [email protected], 202-895-6328

THEATER J & WHC: COPENHAGENFor: AdultsWednesday, January 11, 7:30 pm at Edlavitch DCJCC

Join Rabbi Skloot for a performance and post-play discus-sion of this Tony Award-winning play. In 1941, the German physicist Werner Heisenberg traveled to Copenhagen to meet his Danish counterpart, Niels Bohr. Old friends and colleagues, they find themselves on opposite sides in a world war and embroiled in a race to create the atom bomb. Why Heisenberg went to Copenhagen, and what he wanted to say to Bohr, are questions that have intrigued and divided historians and scientists ever since.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/TheaterJLayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6307

COMMUNITY ISSUES/ SOCIAL ACTION MEETINGFor: AdultsWednesday, January 11, 6:30 pm at Temple

Join committee members each month for an in-depth discussion of social action issues and to plan social justice and interfaith relationship-strengthening events/activities.

whctemple.org/CISALayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6307

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Januay 17–21CONVERSATIONAL HEBREW (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)For: AdultsThursdays, beginning January 19, 10:00 am at JBSC

Practice and improve conversational Hebrew skills under the guidance of Gerdy Trachtman. The ability to read or write Hebrew is not necessary.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/HebrewGerdy Trachtman: [email protected], 301-762-6994

WOMEN’S MARCH ON WASHINGTONFor: All GenerationsSaturday, January 21, beginning at 8:30 am at a location to be determined

After the divisive nature of the recent election, people are searching for a way to reach across lines and express a shared love of freedom and democracy. Members and friends of the Reform Movement will gather to nourish our souls with words of prayer and our bodies with a light breakfast before the historic Women’s March on Washington. Round trip bus transportation to the event location from Temple and JBSC is available by prior registration on a first-come first-served basis. The event space will remain open until 4:00 pm to warm up, have a snack or drink, and rest. We are also exploring the possibility of holding a Havdalah service after the conclusion of the March.

Registration required (free; $ for bus transportation): whctemple.org/WomensMarchMarsha Humphries: [email protected], 202-895-6303

BACK TO BASICSFor: AdultsAt Temple on Tuesdays, beginning January 17, 7:00 pmAt the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center on Wednesdays, beginning January 18, 10:00 am and 7:00 pm

Uncover the answers to the “why” behind Judaism as you dig deep into holidays, life cycle events, history, theology, Jewish religious movements, Torah laws, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Kabbalah with beloved instructor Gerdy Trachtman. This course began in the fall, but fresh material is always added, and new registrants are welcome!

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/BacktoBasicsGerdy Trachtman: [email protected], 301-762-6994

BASKETS & BOURBONAn Evening to Benefit the E-T ECCFor: AdultsWednesday, January 18, 6:30 pm at Temple

We invite you to sip ‘n bid at Baskets & Bourbon, an evening benefiting Washington Hebrew Congregation’s Edlavitch-Tyser Early Childhood Center (E-T ECC). The evening features a silent auction, wine, bourbon and scotch tastings, light fare, and more!

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/ECCDCStephanie Ahr: [email protected]

CONVERSATIONAL HEBREW (BEGINNER)For: AdultsThursdays, beginning January 19, 11:15 am at JBSCMondays, beginning January 23, 10:00 am at Temple

This class, taught by Gerdy Trachtman, is ideal for those with no knowledge of or familiarity with Hebrew. Our innovative instructional method empha-sizes conversation over decoding the aleph bet.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/HebrewGerdy Trachtman: [email protected], 301-762-6994

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Januay 22–27

FAITH OVER FEAR DIALOGUECivility in Our TraditionsFor: AdultsTuesday, January 24, 7:00 pm at Temple

This winter, we will come together to express our sol-idarity and our commitment to unity, understanding, and inclusion in a series of interfaith conversations. We will engage in an open and honest dialogue to bridge our differences and to build stronger bonds between the interfaith communities. This is the first of three events sponsored by the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities — people of all faiths are welcome!

whctemple.org/FaithOverFearLayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6307

9TH GRADE RETREATFor: TeensFriday, January 27, at The Claggett Center

WHC Retreats provide students with intensive weekends to learn, make friends, and have amazing experiences along with their classmates. Each retreat has its own theme, programming, and activities. Retreats take place at nearby camps and are a highlight of the Pre-Confirmation experience at Washington Hebrew Congregation.

Registration required (fee included in Religious School tuition):whctemple.org/PreConfirmationIra Miller: [email protected], 301-354-3209

NFTY-MAR MAJYKFor: TeensFriday, January 27, at Temple Emanuel

The Mid-Atlantic Junior Youth Kallah, or MAJYK, is an event just for 6th through 8th graders. MAJYK features two programs: a NFTY-style program for 6th and 7th graders based on leadership and teamwork and a NFTY Boot Camp for 8th graders. The purpose is to get you acquainted with your fellow NFTYites, and all of our traditions and lingo.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/WHECTYIra Miller: [email protected], 301-354-3209

AMRAM SCHOLAR SERIES PRESENTS: DAVID KINNEYThe Devil’s Diary: Alfred Rosenberg and the Stolen Secrets of the Third ReichFor: AdultsSunday, January 22, 10:30 am at Temple

David Kinney joins us to discuss his new book, The Devil’s Diary: Alfred Rosenberg and the Stolen Secrets of the Third Reich, co-authored by former FBI special agent Robert K. Wittman. A World War II narrative wrapped in a riveting detective story, The Devil’s Diary investigates the disappearance of a private journal penned by Alfred Rosenberg, Adolf Hitler’s “chief phi-losopher,” and mines its long-hidden pages to deliver a fresh, eye-opening account of the Nazi rise to power and the genesis of the Holocaust. This program is pre-sented in partnership with the Jewish Book Council.

whctemple.org/AmramLayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6307

PETTING FARM WITH ETY & JUNIOR ETYFor: YouthSunday, January 22, 12:00 pm at Temple

Discover local wildlife first-hand when Green Meadows Petting Farm joins us for a day of inter-active learning. Kindergartners through 4th graders are invited to learn about life on a farm while getting to meet (and pet!) the animals.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/ETY; whctemple.org/JuniorETYDebbie Letter: [email protected], 301-354-3217

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Januay 27

FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICEFor: FamiliesFriday, January 27, 6:30 pm at Temple

We invite you and your family to join us for an opportunity to pray, reflect, and welcome Shabbat. This participatory, multigenerational service led by our clergy and songleader Audrey Katz provides a perfect opportunity for students to put their Hebrew learning into practice.

whctemple.org/WorshipJonathan Honigman: [email protected], 301-354-3223

SHABBAT DINNER WITH THE ASTROVESFor: AdultsFriday, January 27, 7:00 pm in Bethesda

WHC President David Astrove and his wife, Debbie, invite you to join them in their home for one of their WHC Shabbat dinners. Limited to just 12 people each month, it’s a great way to get to know other Temple members in a casual, meaningful way and discover what connects you.

Registration required (free): whctemple.org/DinnerWithDavidDavid Astrove: [email protected], 202-895-6301

SHABBAT HOME DINNERS WITH THE BOOMERSFor: AdultsFriday, January 27, 7:00 pm at the homes of The Boomers

Celebrate Shabbat with a family-style dinner hosted by your fellow Boomers. Over the warmth of the Shabbat candles, we’ll enjoy an evening of conversation and togetherness.

Registration required (free): whctemple.org/BoomersBeth Donaldson: [email protected], 202-895-6309

TOT SHABBAT AND FAMILY DINNERFor: Families with Young ChildrenFriday, January 27, 5:00 pm Service, 5:30 pm Dinner at Temple

WHC’s clergy lead a fun, interactive service that engages our youngest worshippers and their families with prayers, songs, and stories. Continue the feeling of community after the service with a family-style (and family-friendly) dinner and craft project that relates to an upcoming holiday or Jewish value taught in the service.

Registration required (free): whctemple.org/TotShabbatDJ Schneider Jensen: [email protected], 202-895-6360

SHIREI SHABBATFor: All GenerationsFriday, January 27, 6:00 pm at Temple

Shirei Shabbat (Shabbat of Songs) is a spiritual, musical, and uplifting way to end your week. With upbeat tunes, some new music, and more English, this monthly Shabbat service is certain to engage and delight.

whctemple.org/WorshipBeth Donaldson: [email protected], 202-895-6309

2239’s METRO MINYANFor: Adults in their 20s and 30sFriday, January 27, 6:15 pm at Calvary Baptist Church

This Shabbat evening for Young Professionals begins with “A Shot of Torah,” an opportunity to study the weekly Torah portion and dive into some Jewish dis-cussion. The guitar-led, come-as-you-are service starts at 7:00 pm and is followed by dinner.

Registration required for dinner only ($): whctemple.org/2239Valerie Hillman Bluestein: [email protected]

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January 30 – Febuay 3

SISTERHOOD LITERARY GROUP: A BRIDE FOR ONE NIGHT – TALMUD TALESDiscussion Facilitated by Rabbi Aaron MillerFor: AdultsFriday, February 3, 10:00 am at JBSC

Author Ruth Calderon has rewritten Talmudic tales as richly imagined fictions, drawing us into the lives of characters like the woman who risks her life for a sister suspected of adultery; a humble schoolteacher who rescues his village from drought; and a wife who dresses as a prostitute to seduce her pious husband in their garden.

Registration preferred: whctemple.org/SisterhoodSusan Adland: [email protected]

NFTY-MAR EAST WEST SLEEPOVERFor: TeensFriday, February 3 at JBSC

Learn more about NFTY-MAR and meet kids from eastern and western subregions (D.C., Maryland suburbs, Northern Virginia) as we come together for a fun night of programming and prepara-tion for “TheVent.” Open to 8th–12th graders.


TOT SHABBAT AND FAMILY DINNERFor: Families with Young ChildrenFriday, February 3, 5:00 pm Dinner, 6:00 pm Service at JBSC See page 2 for information and details.

WHC ACADEMY: SPRING IProphetic Judaism: The Books of the ProphetsFor: AdultsMondays, beginning January 30, 7:15 pm at Temple

The message of the Books of the Prophets touches our hearts in a unique and profound manner, especially on Shabbat and holidays when we read selections from them in the haftarot. They call us to action to repair the world; they highlight the moral and ethical heights of our religious and social landscape. Taught by Steve Jacober, WHC’s Executive Director, this class will explore the historical and cultural context of the haftarot as well as their meaning and influence for today’s world. We will read their words, walk in their shoes, and study their message for our world today.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/WHCAcademyMarsha Humphries: [email protected], 202-895-6303

WHECTY’S 7 DAYS/7 DINNERSFor: TeensWednesday, February 1, 6:30 pm at a location to be announced

Throughout the year, we’re hosting seven dinners – each on a different day of the week. Some evenings are just dinner and others will include conversation and a program. Come to one evening or come to them all!


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Febuay 4–108TH GRADE RETREATFor: TeensFriday, February 10 – Sunday, February 12 at Capital Camps



POST CONFIRMATION RETREATFor: TeensFriday, February 10 – Sunday, February 12 at Capital Camps

Relive your retreat memories and create new ones by participating in our first ever Post Confirmation Retreat. In addition to all of the fun of a regular retreat weekend, we will be joined by Josh Warhit of StandWithUs, an international non-profit Israel education organiza-tion. StandWithUs is dedicated to educating people of all ages about Israel and to combating the extremism and anti-Semitism that often distorts the issues.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/PostConfirmationIra Miller: [email protected], 301-354-3209

SHABBAT FEATURING CATHEDRA CHOIRA Pollin Music ShabbatFor: All GenerationsFriday, February 10, 6:00 pm at Temple

This highly skilled ensemble of professional singers at Washington National Cathedral will perform master-pieces of contemporary Reform Jewish music under the artistic leadership of Maestro Michael McCarthy. They are dedicated to bringing the highest form of expression to music from across the ages, specialize in both the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and are a champion of the modern-day composer.


OUT ON THE TOWN WITH COUPLES CLUBFor: AdultsSaturday, February 4, 7:00 pm at an outside location

Take a night out on the town with Couples Club! Stay tuned for more information.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/CouplesClubMarsha Humphries: [email protected], 202-895-6303

WASHINGTON CAPITALS GAMEFor: TeensSunday, February 5, 11:00 am departure from Temple

Get ready to root for the Caps as they take on the Los Angeles Kings! We will return to Temple after the game between 3:00 – 3:30 pm. This event is open to all 8th through 12th graders.


SISTERHOOD’S MONTHLY MEETING For: AdultsTuesday, February 7, 10:00 am at JBSC

Sisterhood’s monthly meetings are a great way to learn, connect, and make an impact.

whctemple.org/SisterhoodSandy Nesbit: [email protected]

COMMUNITY ISSUES/ SOCIAL ACTION MEETINGFor: AdultsWednesday, February 8, 7:30 pm at Temple See page 4 for information and details.

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Febuay 10–17

FLORIDA REUNION: CONCERT AND RECEPTIONFor: AdultsMonday, February 13, 5:30 pm in Palm Beach

With winter in full force up north, we invite Florida “snowbirds” and those visiting Florida to join Rabbi Lustig and WHC members in Palm Beach for our annual reunion. Hosted by Elaine and Bill Miller, we look forward to a lovely reception and special concert by Cantor Mikhail Manevich and Cantor Susan Bortnick featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin.

Registration required (free): whctemple.org/Florida Miriam Feffer: [email protected], 202-895-6312

THE RED STONEMindfulness and MeditationFor: AdultsTuesday, February 14, 7:00 pm at Temple See page 3 for information and details.

CONGREGATIONAL CONVERSATIONS KEYNOTE: OUR RELATIONSHIP TO ISRAELFor: AdultsWednesday, February 15 at Temple, time to be determined

At this critical time, we have reinstated our Congregational Conversations series. We believe education and dialogue will be crucial in enabling us to meet the challenges American Jewry and Israel face in the years ahead. Join us for a series of keynotes, conversations, and seminars.

Registration required (free): whctemple.org/CongregationalConversationsLayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6307

NFTY CONVENTIONFor: TeensFriday, February 17 – Monday, February 20 in Chicago

NFTY Convention welcomes Jewish teens and adults invested in their future to Chicago over for a high-energy four-day event. There will be a roster of amazing speakers and musicians; opportunities to network, learn, and be inspired; and an inter-generational Shabbat experience.


MAZON: “THIS IS HUNGER” OPENING EVENTFor: All GenerationsFriday, February 10, 7:30 pm at Temple

Join community leaders for tikkun olam and the opening of “This is Hunger” an interactive experience that delves into the reality of hunger in America created by MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger. Within the truck that houses this mobile exhibit, you’ll sit at the table and meet virtually, real people struggling with hunger. The exhibit will be at Temple through Monday, February 13.

Registration preferred (free): whctemple.org/ThisIsHungerNaomi Abelson Gohn: [email protected], 202-895-6328

THE BOOMERS PRESENT: A VERY SPECIAL NIGHT AT THE MOVIESFor: AdultsSunday, February 12, 4:30 pm at Temple

Discover the secret ingredient for laughter and join The Boomers to see Dough, winner of the 2016 Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival’s Best Feature Comedy and Audience Awards. A light deli supper will be served.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/BoomersBeth Donaldson: [email protected], 202-895-6309

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Febuay 22–25SHABBAT DINNER WITH THE ASTROVESFor: AdultsFriday, February 24, 7:00 pm in BethesdaSee page 7 for information and details.

8TH GRADE SOCIAL ACTION DAYFor: TeensSaturday, February 25, 1:00 pm at A Wider Circle

Spend a few hours volunteering at A Wider Circle, a Montgomery County based organization which seeks to end poverty in our community. A Wider Circle works to ensure that every child and adult has the chance to succeed and the opportunity to live well. Students can earn SSL/community service hours for their participation.


LATE NIGHT WITH CLUB 56For: YouthSaturday, February 25, 5:00 pm at JBSC

Join us for a night of fun games and adven-tures at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center!

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/Club56Debbie Letter: [email protected], 301-354-3217

“LAWYERS WITHOUT RIGHTS” EXHIBITIONJewish Lawyers in Germany Under the Third ReichFor: AdultsWednesday, February 22, 7:00 pm at Temple

When Hitler took power in Germany in 1933, he sys-tematically disenfranchised Jewish lawyers, taking away their access to the courts and their right to practice the law. The exhibit “Lawyers Without Rights” traces how Hitler stripped away individual rights and chronicles the ensuing silence from members of the legal profession. The opening event for this exhibit will look at the fate of the law under the Third Reich and the duty lawyers have to stand against injustice. “Lawyers Without Rights” will be on display in Kreeger Lobby February 13 – March 2.

Registration preferred (free): whctemple.org/LawyersWithoutRightsNaomi Abelson Gohn: [email protected], 202-895-6328

TOT SHABBAT AND FAMILY DINNERFor: Families with Young ChildrenFriday, February 24, 5:00 pm Service, 5:30 pm Dinner at Temple See page 7 for information and details.

SHIREI SHABBATFor: All GenerationsFriday, February 24, 6:00 pm at Temple See page 7 for information and details.

2239’s METRO MINYANFor: Adults in their 20s and 30sFriday, February 24, 6:15 pm at Calvary Baptist ChurchSee page 7 for information and details.

FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICEFor: FamiliesFriday, February 24, 6:30 pm at JBSC See page 7 for information and details.

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Febuay 26–27WHC HUNGER PROJECTFor: All GenerationsSunday, February 26, 1:00 pm at JBSC

One in eight D.C. households doesn’t have access to enough food. Spend a few hours with us measuring and packaging ingredients for meals and make an imme-diate impact for people right here in the D.C. metro area. This is a wonderful way to teach tikkun olam to children and grandchildren. SSL hours are available.

Registration required (free): whctemple.org/[email protected], 202-362-7100

12 JEWISH QUESTIONSFor: AdultsMonday, February 27, 7:00 pm at Temple

This (re)introduction to adult-level Judaism is a learning community for adults - Jewish and non-Jewish - who have questions about Jewish identity, beliefs, and customs.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/12JQMarsha Humphries: [email protected], 202-895-6303

WHC ACADEMY: SPRING IIFrom Tablet to Scroll to Codex and Back Again: The History of the Jewish BookFor: AdultsMondays, beginning February 27, 7:15 pm at Temple

Since antiquity, Jews have been known as the “people of the book.” In this course, taught by Rabbi Joseph Skloot, we will explore how and why this association emerged. Further, we will try to understand how certain key books

— both their form and content — have shaped Jewish culture. Indeed, many central events of Jewish history have revolved around the production, dissemination and inter-pretation of the written word: the Hadrianic persecutions, the emergence of Christianity, the Maimonidean contro-versy, the birth of printing, the spread of the Enlightenment and mysticism, and the digital revolution, to name a few. No previous knowledge of Jewish history is required, only a willingness to read and discuss the key texts together.


9TH GRADE TRIP TO THE U.S. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUMFor: TeensSunday, February 26, 10:00 am at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

Our 9th graders will make a special visit to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to learn real life, modern day lessons that can be applied from the Holocaust.


AMRAM SCHOLAR SERIES PRESENTS: DOV WAXMANTrouble in the Tribe: The American Jewish Conflict Over IsraelFor: AdultsSunday, February 26, 10:30 am at Temple

Dov Waxman, a professor of political science, interna-tional affairs, and Israel Studies at Northeastern University, joins us to discuss his new book Trouble in the Tribe: The American Jewish Conflict Over Israel. In a fundamental shift, growing numbers of American Jews have become less willing to support Israel unquestioningly and more prepared to publicly criticize its government. Trouble in the Tribe explores the increasingly contentious place of Israel in the American-Jewish community as American Jews are arguing about Israeli policies more than ever before and voicing dis-comfort with Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. This program is presented in partnership with the Jewish Book Council.


BEACH BASH WITH ETYFor: YouthSunday, February 26, 12:00 pm at Temple

Take off your jacket, put on a lei, and get ready to expe-rience summer in the middle of winter at the ETY Beach Bash! We’ll spend the afternoon having some (indoor) fun in the sun as our games transport us to warmer weather.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/ETYDebbie Letter: [email protected], 301-354-3217

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TRAVEL TO LONDON WITH WHCFor: AdultsThursday, March 2 – Sunday, March 6

Go behind the scenes and see London through a sophisti-cated and Jewish lens. Join Rabbi Lustig and Julian Resnick, past WHC Scholar-in-Residence (and worldwide Jewish travel expert), for a unique look into London that goes beyond the usual view we have into this great city. During this long weekend, we will go behind the scenes into one of the world’s great theater and dance capitals, participate in an experience with the flagship of the Movement for Reform Judaism in the U.K., the West London Synagogue of British Jews, and meet with Jewish leaders. All this plus the iconic sites, which make London, well London.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/TravelLayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6307

CONFIRMATION: L’TAKEN SOCIAL JUSTICE SEMINARFor: TeensFriday, March 3 at an outside location

Are you ready to change the world? Then, get excited for the Bernard and Audre Rapoport L’Taken Social Justice Seminar. In partnership with the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC), you will have the opportunity to impact our political process as you share your views on social justice topics with decision-makers on Capitol Hill.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/ConfirmationMarsha Humphries: [email protected], 202-895-6303

TOT SHABBAT AND FAMILY DINNERFor: Families with Young ChildrenFriday, March 3, 5:00 pm Dinner, 6:00 pm Service at JBSC See page 2 for information and details.

WHC ATTORNEYS’ STUDY GROUP For: AdultsMonthly, beginning in March, times and locations to be determined

Discover Jewish insights into the Anglo-American legal system with WHC’s new study group for attor-neys. Meeting four to five times this year, the WHC Attorneys’ Study Group delves into topics like the rela-tionship between constitutional law and Jewish law. Featured guest facilitators like Phil Selden, Assistant U.S. Attorney at the Maryland United States Attorney’s Office, will shed light on the role Jewish lawyers have played in establishing the rule of law as we know it.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/AttorneysMarsha Humphries: [email protected], 202-895-6303

WEDNESDAY STUDY GROUPFor: AdultsWednesdays, beginning March 1, 1:00 pm at Temple

Connect to WHC clergy and your fellow congregants as we explore the relevance of ancient Jewish texts on our modern lives. Together, over coffee and surrounded by friends, we will engage in a dialogue that brings new meaning and understanding to the words of our tradition.

whctemple.org/WednesdayStudyLayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6307

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SHABBAT PURIM: ROLL OUT THE RED CARPETFor: All GenerationsFriday, March 10, 6:00 pm Dinner, 7:00 pm Service, 8:00 pm Oneg at Temple

The glam and glitter of Persia will be on full display at this year's Purim Academy Awards. Walk the red carpet; see who takes home the Oscars for favorite hero and most reviled villain; and celebrate at an oneg after party!

Registration required for dinner only ($); whctemple.org/PurimJonathan Honigman, [email protected], 301-354-3223

PURIM LOCK-INFor: TeensSaturday, March 11, 6:00 pm at JBSC

All 8th through 12th graders are invited to sign up and participate in one of our biggest youth events of the year – the Purim Lock-In and Purim Carnival. The fun begins on Saturday with food and mixers followed by a few hours of setting up, making carnival signs, and decorating for the carnival.

Registration required (free): whctemple.org/PurimIra Miller: [email protected], 301-354-3209

PURIM CARNIVALFor: YouthSunday, March 12, 12:00 pm at JBSC

Enjoy inflatables, carnival games (designed for both our older and younger children), cotton candy, pizza, hamantashen, and much more! There will be games and prizes for kids of all ages.

whctemple.org/PurimIra Miller: [email protected], 301-354-3209

THE BOOMERS: PASSOVER, FROM THE WHITE HOUSE TO YOUR HOUSEA Talk, Cooking Demo, and Dinner with Susan BarocasFor: AdultsSunday, March 5, 2:00 pm at Temple

Join The Boomers for a fabulous cooking demo and dinner in time to make your Passover extra special. Learn from Susan Barocas, Founding Director of the Jewish Food Experience and guest chef at three White House seders, as we enjoy contemporary and fun new recipes.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/BoomersBeth Donaldson: [email protected], 202-895-6309

WHC 175: ENVISION OUR FUTUREFor: AdultsTuesday, March 7, 7:00 pm at TempleSee page 2 for information and details.

COMMUNITY ISSUES/ SOCIAL ACTION MEETINGFor: AdultsWednesday, March 8, 7:30 pm at Temple See page 4 for information and details.

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Mach 13–16

WHC BOOKS PRESENTS: THE SECRET CHORDDiscussion Facilitated by Rabbi Susan ShankmanFor: AdultsTuesday, March 14, 7:00 pm at Temple

Geraldine Brooks, the Pulitzer Prize-winning, bestselling author of People of the Book and March, peels away myth, bringing King David to life. Brooks traces the arc of David’s journey from obscurity to fame, from shepherd to soldier, from hero to traitor, from beloved king to murderous despot, and into his remorseful and diminished dotage.

whctemple.org/WHCBooksEllen Share: [email protected], 301-354-3212

LADIES’ NIGHT OUTFor: AdultsThursday, March 16, 7:00 pm at Temple

Kate Siegel and her mother, Kim Friedman, join us for a night out! Kate’s new book, Mother, Can You Not?, is based on her very popular (over one million followers) Instagram account — @crazyjewishmom — where she posts texts and emails from her mom nudging her about life, dating, and more. Over cocktails and hors d’oeu-vres, we’ll hear from Kate and Kim and discover why every woman needs a “crazy” Jewish Mom in her life.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/LadiesNight Madge Novel: [email protected]; 202-895-6314

CONGREGATIONAL CONVERSATIONS KEYNOTE: OUR RELATIONSHIP TO ISRAELJewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Shalom Hartman Institute iEngage LectureFor: AdultsMonday, March 13, 7:00 pm at Temple

Yossi Klein Halevi of Israel’s Shalom Hartman Institute will discuss Balancing Self-Preservation and Other Moral Values, transforming a conversation that is often about advocacy to one about values. This community-wide lecture is presented in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the Embassy of Israel. This is the second in our Congregational Conversations series and will feature discussions for WHC members later in the week.

Registration preferred (free): whctemple.org/CongregationalConversationsLayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6307

THE RED STONEMindfulness and MeditationFor: AdultsTuesday, March 14, 7:00 pm at Temple See page 3 for information and details.

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Mach 17–19

DREAM BIG GALAAn Evening to Benefit the RJWECCFor: AdultsSaturday, March 18, 7:30 pm at JBSC

Dinner, drinks, and auction excitement come together at this fundraiser for the Rabbi Joseph Weinberg Early Childhood Center.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/ECCMDJennifer Abrams Stier: [email protected]

AMRAM SCHOLAR SERIES PRESENTS: MAYA BENTONRoman Vishniac RediscoveredFor: AdultsSunday, March 19, 10:30 am at Temple

Maya Benton, a curator at the International Center of Photography in New York City, joins us for a look at the work of Roman Vishniac, one of the great documen-tary photographers of the 20th century. In her illustrated lecture, Benton will give us insight into his iconic images of Jewish life in Eastern Europe before the Holocaust as well as his vivid documentation of postwar ruins, dis-placed persons’ camps, and Jewish life in America in the 1940s and 50s. This program is presented in partnership with the Edlavitch DCJCC and the Jewish Book Council.


WHECTY’S 7 DAYS/7 DINNERSFor: TeensFriday, March 17, 6:00 pm at Temple

Welcome Shabbat at the Friday night edition of our 7 Days/7 Dinners series. Join us at 6:00 pm for a Pollin Music Program Shabbat fea-turing the a cappella group Six13. Following the service, at 7:30 pm, we’ll enjoy dinner together.


SHABBAT WITH SIX13A Pollin Music ShabbatFor: All GenerationsFriday, March 17, 6:00 pm at Temple

It’s Jewish a cappella! Driven by a mission to connect Jews with their heritage through music, this six-man vocal band brings an unprecedented style of Jewish music to the bimah. Their songs range from hip-hop to rock anthems. Fueled by thumping beatbox, intricate arrange-ments, and soulful harmonies, Six13 sounds like a full band — but is accompanied by nothing but their voices.


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Mach 20 – April 2ART TOUR WITH SISTERHOODFor: AdultsFriday, March 29, 1:00 pm in North Bethesda

View nearly 2,000 of the finest American and inter-national crafts at the North Bethesda home of arts patron Fleur Bresler. Mrs. Bresler, who served as a docent at the Renwick Gallery for 14 years, will be our personal guide for the tour of her collec-tion, which has a special emphasis on wood and textiles and includes many special commissions.

Registration required (free): whctemple.org/SisterhoodLinda Adler: [email protected], 301-641-7378

TOT SHABBAT AND FAMILY DINNERFor: Families with Young ChildrenFriday, March 31, 5:00 pm Service, 5:30 pm Dinner at Temple See page 7 for information and details.

SHIREI SHABBATFor: All GenerationsFriday, March 31, 6:00 pm at Temple See page 7 for information and details.

CLUB 56 EVENTFor: YouthSaturday, April 1, 5:00 pm at a location to be announced

Enjoy an evening with your friends in Club 56! Stay tuned for more information.


DINNER IN THE DISTRICT WITH COUPLES CLUBFor: AdultsSaturday, April 1, 7:00 pm at a location to be determined

Mix, mingle, and enjoy a meal with your friends in Couples Club.


9TH GRADE ANNAPOLIS TRIPFor: TeensSunday, April 2, 10:00 am at Annapolis, MD

Join us for a great day exploring Annapolis, Maryland. We will begin our trip with a visit to the U.S. Naval Academy where we will see the Jewish chapel and learn about the life of a Jewish Midshipman.


PRIME TIMERS: LUNCHEON & PROGRAMFor: AdultsMonday, March 20, 12:30 pm at Temple

Meet at Temple for a delicious lunch and entertaining program. Our luncheon events range from lectures to performances to films. Stay tuned for more information.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/PrimeTimersMarsha Humphries: [email protected], 202-895-6303

NFTY-MAR “TheVent”For: TeensFriday, March 24 at Temple Rodef Shalom

Join teens from throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region for a great weekend you will never forget! This event is open to all teens in grades 8 through 12.


SHABBAT DINNER WITH THE ASTROVESFor: AdultsFriday, March 24, 7:00 pm in BethesdaSee page 7 for information and details.

2239’s METRO MINYANFor: Adults in their 20s and 30sFriday, March 24, 6:15 pm at First Congregational UCCSee page 7 for information and details.

WHC HUNGER PROJECTFor: All GenerationsSunday, March 26, 1:00 pm at JBSC See page 12 for information and details.

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April 2-7

CANTORS IN CONCERT: THE MUSIC OF GEORGE & IRA GERSHWINFor: AdultsSunday, April 2, 5:30 pm at JBSC

The music of George and Ira Gershwin is instantly recog-nizable. From 1924 until George’s death in 1937, they composed more than two dozen scores for theater and film. They elevated musical comedy to an American art form and will forever be linked with the sound and style of the Jazz Age. Join us for our spring Cantors’ concert fea-turing both popular and less well-known Gershwin tunes!

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/SpringConcertBeth Donaldson: [email protected], 202-895-6309

SISTERHOOD: A PASSOVER EXPERIENCEFor: AdultsMonday, April 3, 7:00 pm at JBSC

Save the date for a special pre-Passover program. Details to come!

Registration required: whctemple.org/SisterhoodSandy Nesbit: [email protected]

FREEDOM SEDERCoordinated by the Community Issues/ Social Action CommitteeFor: All GenerationsWednesday, April 5, 6:00 pm at Temple

An evening of unity and a remembrance of freedom with the interfaith community, the Freedom Seder includes prayers, songs, and readings emphasizing the universal struggle for human dignity. This special Passover seder dinner is open to all congregants, their family and friends, and our interfaith neighbors.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/PassoverLayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6307

TOT SHABBAT AND FAMILY DINNERFor: Families with Young ChildrenFriday, April 7, 5:00 pm Dinner, 6:00 pm Service at JBSC See page 2 for information and details.

AMRAM SCHOLAR SERIES PRESENTS: BRINGING NAZIS TO JUSTICEAndrew Nagorski and Lawrence DouglasFor: AdultsSunday, April 2, 10:30 am at Temple

Bestselling and award-winning authors Andrew Nagorski and Lawrence Douglas come together in this program to discuss World War II’s Nazi hunters and those they brought justice. Nagorski’s The Nazi Hunters is a richly reconstructed tale of the small group of men and women — including Simon Wiesenthal, Tuvia Friedman, Elizabeth Holtzman,and Beate and Serge Klarsfeld — who refused to allow Nazi perpetrators’ crimes to be for-gotten and were determined to track them down to the furthest corners of the earth. In The Right Wrong Man: John Demjanjuk and the Last Great Nazi War Crimes Trial, Amherst College professor Lawrence Douglas provides a gripping eyewitness account of the last major Holocaust trial to galvanize world attention and a vital meditation on the effort to bring legal closure to the most horrific chapter in modern history. This program is presented in partnership with the Jewish Book Council.


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Apil 10–21PASSOVER FESTIVAL & YIZKOR SERVICEFor: All GenerationsMonday, April 17, 10:30 am at Temple

This service concludes the Passover holiday and gives us another opportunity to come together in prayer as we remember those whose memories live on in our hearts.

whctemple.org/WorshipLayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6303

PRIME TIMERS: LUNCHEON For: AdultsMonday, April 17, 12:30 pm at Temple

After the Festival and Yizkor service, join us for a lovely lunch.

Registration required (free for members of Prime Timers): whctemple.org/PrimeTimersMarsha Humphries: [email protected], 202-895-6303

NFTY-MAR SPRING KALLAHFor: TeensThursday, April 20 at URJ Camp Harlam

Join teens from throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region for a great weekend you will never forget! This event is open to all teens in 8th through 12th grades.


SHABBAT DINNER WITH THE ASTROVESFor: AdultsFriday, April 21, 7:00 pm in BethesdaSee page 7 for information and details.

CONGREGATIONAL PASSOVER SEDERFor: All GenerationsMonday, April 10, 6:00 pm at Temple

Join your extended WHC family at Temple for this special seder led by our clergy. We’ll read from the Haggadah, partake in the seder meal, and join in the familiar and memorable songs that are part of this festival holiday that commemorates our freedom from slavery in Egypt.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/PassoverMadge Novel: [email protected], 202-895-6314

2239 PASSOVER SEDERFor: AdultsMonday, April 10, 6:15 pm at a location to be determined

Can't make it home for Passover this year? Join the 2239 community for a lively, young professionals seder to celebrate the Jewish story of redemption.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/2239Valerie Hillman Bluestein: [email protected]

PASSOVER FESTIVAL SERVICEFor: All GenerationsTuesday, April 11, 10:30 am at Temple

This festival service begins the Passover holiday with prayer, psalms, music, and Torah readings.

whctemple.org/WorshipLayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6303

THE RED STONEMindfulness and MeditationFor: AdultsTuesday, April 11, 7:00 pm at Temple See page 3 for information and details.

COMMUNITY ISSUES/ SOCIAL ACTION MEETINGFor: AdultsWednesday, April 12, 7:30 pm at Temple See page 4 for information and details.

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Apil 22–23

YOM HASHOAH HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATIONOrganized by the JCRC of Greater WashingtonFor: All GenerationsSunday, April 23, 1:30 pm at JBSC

Join us for D.C.’s annual community-wide Holocaust commemoration with keynote address by Holocaust survivor, Julia Keefer. In “Displaced Persons – Struggles to Find a Home,” Ms. Keefer will reflect on her expe-rience in World War II displaced persons camps and share insights that help inform today’s refugee crisis. The program will include intergenerational discussions with area Holocaust survivors; art and artifacts exhibits; work-shops for teens; a community observance; and “Unto Every Person There is a Name,” a reading of the names of adults and children who perished in the Holocaust.

jcouncil.org/HolocaustNaomi Abelson Gohn: [email protected], 202-895-6328

ETY OLYMPICSFor: YouthSunday, April 23, 12:00 pm at Temple

Spend the afternoon engaged in awesome outdoor games and challenges at the annual ETY Olympics! This event is open to all 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/ETYDebbie Letter: [email protected], 301-354-3217

EMPTY NESTERS’ RETREAT IN BETHANY BEACHFor: AdultsSaturday, April 22 in Bethany Beach, Delaware

Join us for an overnight retreat led by WHC Executive Director Steve Jacober at beautiful Bethany Beach, Delaware. Steve will lead us in a fascinating discus-sion on the three great religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam – where they come together and where they diverge. In addition to learning, we’ll have a great time with good friends and delicious food.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/EmptyNestersBeth Donaldson: [email protected], 202-895-6309

POST-PASSOVER PIZZA PARTY WITH COUPLES CLUBFor: AdultsSaturday, April 22, 5:00 pm at an outside location

Mark the end of Passover with all things chametz at a post-Passover pizza party. Kids are welcome to join in on the fun as we dine on several delicious types of pizza.


BIKE AND BRUNCH WITH THE BOOMERSFor: AdultsSunday, April 23, 10:00 am at a location to be announced

Grab your helmet (or your walking shoes) and join us for a fun morning bike ride or stroll capped off by brunch.

Registration required (free): whctemple.org/Boomers Beth Donaldson: [email protected], 202-895-6309

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Apil 24–28

THEATER J & WHC: BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRSFor: AdultsWednesday, April 26, 7:30 pm at Edlavitch DCJCC

Join Rabbi Lustig for a performance and post-play dis-cussion of this coming of age story. Growing up is never easy — but it sure can be hilarious. Eugene Morris Jerome is 15, lives in Brooklyn, and thinks of little else but playing for the Yankees… and girls, of course. But he’s more likely to become a short story writer than a short stop. Eugene’s witty commentary about his life, his overworked father, his overbearing mother, his overconfi-dent brother, and his overly gorgeous cousin, makes this tender journey through puberty both poignant and joyful.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/TheaterJLayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6307

SISTERHOOD LITERARY GROUP: THE LITTLE RED CHAIRS BY EDNA O’BRIENDiscussion Facilitated by Rabbi Joseph SklootFor: AdultsFriday, April 28, 10:00 am at Temple

This fiercely beautiful novel about one woman’s struggle to reclaim a life shattered by betrayal takes the reader from Ireland to London and then to The Hague. The Little Red Chairs is a vivid and unflinching exploration of humanity’s capacity for evil and artifice as well as the bravest kind of love.

Registration preferred (free): whctemple.org/Sisterhood Susan Adland: [email protected]

TOT SHABBAT AND FAMILY DINNERFor: Families with Young ChildrenFriday, April 28, 5:00 pm Service, 5:30 pm Dinner at Temple See page 7 for information and details.

CONGREGATIONAL CONVERSATIONS @WHC ACADEMYAmerican Jews and Israel: A Three-Session Taste of the Shalom Hartman Institute’s iEngageFor: AdultsMondays, beginning April 24, 7:15 pm at Temple

Join beloved educator Stephanie Tankel for a sample of the Shalom Hartman Institute’s iEngage program — a multimedia curriculum that affords American Jews the opportunity to study with some of the finest minds in Israel. The Hartman Institute is a pluralistic center of research and education deepening and elevating the quality of Jewish life in Israel and around the world. Rabbi Lustig is a member of its prestigious Rabbinic Leadership Institute. This three-session “taste of” iEngage will focus on three core issues: Foundations of a New Relationship with Israel, A Shared Homeland for a Divided People, and Jewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. This course is part of WHC’s partnership with the Hartman Institute.


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Apil 28 – May 62239’s METRO MINYANFor: Adults in their 20s and 30sFriday, April 28, 6:15 pm at a location to be announced See page 7 for information and details.

MITZVAH DAYFor: All GenerationsSunday, April 30, 9:30 am at Temple, the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center, and throughout the D.C. Metro Area

Mitzvah Day represents the culmination of our year-long focus on community service and our long-standing commitment to helping the homeless, sick, hungry, and underprivileged in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. community. Our volunteers lend their time, energy, and compassion to social service agencies working to improve the lives of people in need. In keeping with Judaism’s teachings of tikkun olam, Mitzvah Day inspires participants to pursue justice through social activism.

Registration required (free): whctemple.org/MitzvahDayAnne Friedman: [email protected]

TOT SHABBAT AND FAMILY DINNERFor: Families with Young ChildrenFriday, May 5, 5:00 pm Dinner, 6:00 Service at JBSC See page 2 for information and details.

CLUB 56 EVENTFor: YouthSaturday, May 6, 4:00 pm at a location to be announced (pick up at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center)

Enjoy an evening with your friends in Club 56! Stay tuned for more information.


8TH GRADE RETREATFor: TeensFriday, April 28 at a location to be announced



CANTORS AND KOL RINAHA Pollin Music Shabbat Service for Yom HaShoah and Yom HaAtzmautFor: All GenerationsFriday, April 28, 6:00 pm at Temple

From the ashes of the Holocaust, Israel was born. With their iconic voices, Cantor Mikhail Manevich, Cantor Susan Bortnick, and Kol Rinah, will help us honor Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), a time of pain and suf-fering, and Yom HaAtzmaut (Israeli Independence Day), a celebration of a new day and the promise of tomorrow.


FAMILY SHABBAT & 3RD GRADE SIYUM SEFERFor: FamiliesFriday, April 28, 6:30 pm at Temple

This participatory, multigenerational service provides a perfect opportunity for students to put their Hebrew learning into practice. At this service, our 3rd grade students will lead the congregation in song and receive a special blessing as part of a Siyum Sefer ceremony, cel-ebrating the completion of their first Hebrew book.

whctemple.org/WorshipJonathan Honigman: [email protected], 301-354-3223

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May 7-19ECC PRE-K SHABBAT CELEBRATIONFor: Families with Young ChildrenFriday, May 12 at Temple

This special Shabbat service features the Edlavitch-Tyser Early Childhood Center and Rabbi Joseph Weinberg Early Childhood Center’s Pre-K students as they cele-brate the culmination of their preschool experience.

whctemple.org/TotShabbatDJ Schneider Jensen (E-T ECC): [email protected], 202-895-6360 Fran Miller (RJWECC); [email protected], 301-279-7505

PRIME TIMERS: LUNCHEON & PROGRAMFor: AdultsMonday, May 15, 12:30 pm at Temple See page 17 for information and details.

WHECTY TOWN HALLFor: TeensMonday, May 15, 6:30 pm at JBSC

WHC’s teens look ahead and begin to deter-mine their future leadership as interested candidates share their ideas and vision.


CONFIRMATION AND TEACHER RECOGNITION SHABBATFor: All GenerationsFriday, May 19, 6:00 pm at Temple

This Shabbat service is the start of a special weekend for WHC’s Confirmation Class, recognizes the ECC and Religious School teachers who have made their journey possible, and honors WHC’s teachers who are marking their 18th anniversary.

whctemple.org/WorshipMarsha Humphries: [email protected], 202-895-6303

SHABBAT DINNER WITH COUPLES CLUBFor: AdultsFriday, May 19, 7:00 pm at a location to be announced

Celebrate the warmth of Shabbat at a special dinner with the Couples Club. Hosted by Couples Club members, this night out will help you connect with new and old friends.


IRENE AND ABE: AN UNEXPECTED LIFEA Conversation with Irene PollinSunday, May 7, 10:30 am at Temple

In a conversation with George Solomon — former Washington Post Sports Editor and Director of the Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland — Irene Pollin discuss the life she created with her late husband, Abe. The Pollins fell in love as teenagers and went on to build a D.C. sports dynasty that included its first NBA and NHL teams and two sports/entertain-ment arenas. They experienced the joys of parenthood and the devastation of losing children to heart disease. From the thrills of sports franchise ownership to the chal-lenges of her own career as psychotherapist, author, and founder of a nonprofit established to raise awareness of heart disease in women, Mrs. Pollin will provide a thoughtful and candid look into two remarkable lives.

whctemple.org/IrenePollinLayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6307

THE RJWECC FUN FAIR For: Families with Young ChildrenSunday, May 7, 12:00 pm at JBSC

This annual spring carnival is the Rabbi Joseph Weinberg Early Childhood Center’s biggest fundraiser. It’s a great afternoon of outdoor and indoor fun for families with young children that features rides, games, food, and prizes.

whctemple.org/ECCMD Fran Miller: [email protected], 301-279-7505

THE RED STONEMindfulness and MeditationFor: AdultsTuesday, May 9, 7:00 pm at Temple See page 3 for information and details.

COMMUNITY ISSUES/ SOCIAL ACTION MEETINGFor: AdultsWednesday, May 10, 7:30 pm at Temple See page 4 for information and details.

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May 21–31

AMRAM SCHOLAR SERIES AND SISTERHOOD PRESENT: HOWARD BLUMThe Last Goodnight: A World War II Story of Espionage, Adventure, and BetrayalFor: AdultsWednesday, May 24, 7:00 pm at Temple

The story of an American debutante turned Allied spy is an ideal topic for an Amram Scholar Series lecture co-sponsored by WHC Sisterhood. Bringing it to life is bestselling author and former New York Times reporter Howard Blum, whose biography of secret agent Betty Pack — The Last Goodnight: A World War II Story of Espionage, Adventure, and Betrayal — has been optioned by Columbia Pictures. Born in 1910 and raised in Washington, D.C. as Amy Elizabeth Thorpe, this daughter of a distinguished Marine Corps officer was described in a 1963 Time magazine obituary as a

“blonde Bond” who used “the boudoir as Ian Fleming’s character used the Beretta.” This program is pre-sented in partnership with the Jewish Book Council.


SHIREI SHABBATFor: All GenerationsFriday, May 26, 6:00 pm at Temple See page 7 for information and details.

2239’s METRO MINYANFor: Adults in their 20s and 30sFriday, May 26, 6:15 pm at a location to be announcedSee page 7 for information and details.

SHAVUOT FESTIVAL & YIZKOR SERVICEFor: All GenerationsWednesday, May 31, 10:30 am at Temple

The last of the Jewish calendar’s four festival services, Shavuot gives us another opportu-nity to come together in prayer as we remember those whose memories live on in our hearts.

whctemple.org/Worship Layne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6303

CONFIRMATION SERVICEFor: All GenerationsSunday, May 21, 9:00 am at Temple

During their years of study, WHC’s Confirmands have developed a stronger connection to the Jewish people, a greater understanding of a wide range of Jewish values, and have come to more fully appreciate the diversity of Jewish beliefs and practices. The culmination is a service designed and led by our Confirmation Class.

whctemple.org/ConfirmationMarsha Humphries: [email protected], 202-895-6303

WHECTY BANQUETFor: TeensTuesday, May 23, 6:30 pm at a location to be announced

Celebrate another great year in WHECTY! The annual banquet includes thanking outgoing Board members and installing the new 2017-2018 WHECTY Board.


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D.C. PREMIERE: IN OUR HANDS: THE BATTLE FOR JERUSALEMFor: All GenerationsWednesday, June 7, 7:00 pm at Temple

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War, Washington Hebrew Congregation will host the D.C. premiere of In Our Hands. This documentary tells the story of Israel’s 55th Paratrooper Brigade and their role in liberating the Old City of Jerusalem in 1967.

Registration encouraged (free): whctemple.org/InOurHandsNaomi Abelson Gohn: [email protected], 202-895-6328

SHABBAT WITH CRAIG TAUBMANA Pollin Music ShabbatFor: All GenerationsFriday, June 9, 6:00 pm at Temple

An American singer/songwriter and music producer, Craig Taubman’s music has become an integral part of the Jewish community. With an extensive catalog of more than 50 recordings, Craig speaks a language that is relatable to both adults and children, weaving song and spirit into the fabric of Jewish life.


SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS AND TOT SHABBAT SERVICEFor: All GenerationsFriday, June 2, 5:00 pm Dinner, 6:00 pm Service at JBSC

Our annual outdoor summer Shabbat series begins with this service at JBSC. It’s a relaxed and casual way to end the week with WHC friends. In case of inclement weather, we will hold the service and dinner indoors.

whctemple.org/SUTSMadge Novel: [email protected], 202-895-6314

WHECTY HERSHEY PARK TRIPFor: TeensSunday, June 4, 8:00 am at Hershey Park

Join your WHC friends for a day of thrills and adventure at Hershey Park! From roller coasters to bumper cars, Twizzlers to Kit Kats, we’ll be expe-riencing it all on our end of the year trip.


WHC HUNGER PROJECTFor: All GenerationsSunday, June 4, 10:00 am at JBSCSee page 12 for information and details.

ANNUAL MEETINGFor: AdultsMonday, June 5, 7:00 pm at Temple

Join us for Washington Hebrew Congregation’s 165th Annual Meeting, which features the installation of new Board members and pre-sentation of Avodah Honors Awards.

whctemple.org/AnnualMeeting Maria Thompson: [email protected], 202-895-6311

June 2-9

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THE MOTZI FELLOWSHIPFor: TeensMonday, June 19 – Friday, June 23 at a location to be announced

During this one-week summer program, teens will spend their days working on a farm, whose vegetables are des-ignated for local shelters. Their evenings will include social action projects to help them better understand issues of poverty, food instability, and economic justice. And in between, they will laugh, bond, reflect, and grow. Participants must register by Friday, March 31.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/MotziFellowshipIra Miller: [email protected], 301-354-3209

SHABBAT UNDER THE STARSFor: All GenerationsFriday, June 23, 6:00 pm at Temple

During the summer, we bring the relaxed, casual feel of long, sunny days to our Friday night services. Taking advantage of our beautiful grounds we will hold this outside. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be held indoors.

whctemple.org/SUTSMadge Novel: [email protected], 202-895-6314

CAMP KEETOV BEGINSFor: Young ChildrenAll summer long, beginning Monday, June 12 at Temple and the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center

Our goal each summer is to create a fun, exciting, and memorable adventure for preschoolers with caring, dynamic, and energetic staff who fill their days with age-appropriate experiences and countless opportunities to laugh, make friends, learn, and grow. Families entrust their children to us, confident that they are safe and happy.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/CampKeetov JBSC – Fran Miller: [email protected], 301-279-7505 Temple – DJ Schneider Jensen: [email protected], 202-895-6360

THE RED STONEMindfulness and MeditationFor: AdultsTuesday, June 13, 7:00 pm at Temple See page 3 for information and details.

COMMUNITY ISSUES/ SOCIAL ACTION MEETINGFor: AdultsWednesday, June 14, 7:30 pm at Temple See page 4 for information and details.

PRIME TIMERS: LUNCHEON & PROGRAMFor: AdultsMonday, June 19, 12:30 pm at Temple See page 17 for information and details.

June 9–23

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EMPTYNESTERS’ HAVDALAH, DINNER, AND PROGRAMFor: AdultsSaturday, July 15, 6:00 pm at JBSC

Mix and mingle at our annual summertime Havdalah dinner and program. Enjoy wine, cold drinks, and nibbles as we celebrate Jewish singers. We’re not just having fun; we’re helping the community as we continue our tradition of raising funds for a worthy charity.

whctemple.org/EmptyNestersBeth Donaldson: [email protected], 202-895-6309

WHC HUNGER PROJECTFor: All GenerationsSunday, July 23, 10:00 am at JBSCSee page 12 for information and details.

TRAVEL TO ISRAEL WITH WHCFor: All GenerationsWednesday, July 26 – Sunday, August 6

Rabbis Lustig and Shankman will take you sailing on the Red Sea, crawling through caves on an archaeolog-ical dig, hiking a hidden waterfall, floating in the Dead Sea, dining in a Druze village, and walking the alley-ways of Jerusalem’s Old City. It is also a most special opportunity to have your child become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah overlooking the ancient walls of Jerusalem.

Registration required ($): whctemple.org/TravelLayne Weiss: [email protected], 202-895-6307

SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS DINNER WITH COUPLES CLUBFor: AdultsFriday, June 23, 7:00 pm at Temple

Join us at WHC’s casual, outdoor summer worship series, Shabbat Under the Stars. Shabbat services start at 6:00 pm. After enjoying the casual service, we’ll gather outside for a delicious picnic dinner starting at 7:00 pm.


WHC BOOKS Concluding Program for 2016-2017For: AdultsTuesday, June 27, 7:00 pm at Temple

We wrap up the season with a light supper and program. Stay tuned for details!

Registration preferred (free): whctemple.org/WHCBooksEllen Share: [email protected], 301-354-3212

THE RED STONEMindfulness and MeditationFor: AdultsTuesday, July 11, 7:00 pm at Temple See page 3 for information and details.

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