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This year, over 100 individuals, couples, and families chose to make WHC their “Jewish home.” Join us to celebrate our newest community members and for the dedication of our “Spread the Light” congregational candlesticks, created and given in loving memory of Jillian and Lindsay Wiener and their father, WHC past president Lew Wiener. We invite …
6:00 pm – Happy Hour* 7:00 pm – Service 8:15 pm – Dinner* *Happy Hour + Dinner are 21+ Rabbi Aaron and the Sixth & I musicians lead an inclusive service celebrating the diversity of DC Jewish life. Hear from Sixth & I community speakers about the impact of LGBTQ+ spiritual safe spaces and a …
Join us for an international Shabbat as we celebrate food from around the world! Usher in Shabbat with a user friendly service — enhanced by inspiring explanations and complemented by the stirring melodies of the Jewish composer Shlomo Carlebach. Join us and meet new people at our exciting dinners following services! 6:45 p.m. – Carlebach …
Come join another one of our homecooked shabbats! Spend your Friday evening with new and old friends as we celebrate the end of another week. As always, our shabbats feature a free homecooked meal and around 30-50 community members. This month our Shabbat will involve LOTS of potatoes. Come hungry and please sign-up on Onetable! …
Help us reopen our backyard with a night by the fire. We will have snacks to roast and drinks to cool off. Once the stars are out we’ll have some songs for Havdalah. Come enjoy some dairy for the end of Shabbas a few weeks after Shavuot.
A screening of "Theodor", presented by Washington National Opera and Israeli Opera, in cooperation with the Washington Hebrew Congregation. "Theodor" is an opera film by Yonatan Cnaan and Ido Ricklin produced by The Israeli Opera. The screening will be accompanied by live vocal performances by its cast alongside the Cafritz Young Artists of Washington National …
Reception: 5:30 PM | Play Start Time: 7:30 PM Join us for light refreshments preceding Andrea Stolowitz’s The Berlin Diaries. Each ticket holder will receive a complimentary glass of wine/soft drink or snack from the concessions stand. Get your ticket to the play here and make sure to use promo code PRIDE25 so you can get a discount and so we …
In Washington, D.C., nearly 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ+. In honor of World Pride, join the EDCJCC for an evening of learning and serving. Volunteers will hear from Friendship Place about their approach to ending homelessness in DC and the unique challenges LGBTQIA+ individuals face in accessing stable housing. Then volunteers will prepare …
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At Rabbi Nora’s last class at Sixth & I, explore texts that capture what she has learned from Sixth & I’ers over her time here. Bring your good wishes and be prepared to laugh, chat, learn, and maybe cry (Rabbi Nora definitely will).
Join the DMV Moishe Houses for an epic kickball tournament featuring teams from Bethesda, Arlington, and Columbia Heights! Rally behind the greatest house - MoHo Arlington - as we aim to crush the competition and claim glory. This showdown isn’t just about pride; it’s also a fundraiser for the Moishe House We Are Campaign. Donate …
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New to the area? MoHo regular? Looking for a fun Jewish crowd? Everyone’s welcome to a VERY happy hour outside at Arlington Beer Garden. Stop by for a nice break from a busy week!
In moments of profound loss, the journey through grief can feel isolating, overwhelming, and deeply personal. At Washington Hebrew Congregation, we recognize the vital importance of communal support in navigating these difficult times. That’s why we are proud to introduce our reimagined Bereavement Support Group — a sanctuary where congregants can gather to share, learn, …
