WHC Journal! - Washington Hebrew Congregation

Volume 56, Issue 20
November 23, 2015
Bruce Feiler to Speak at First Congregational
Conversations Keynote
B
Amram to Focus on
Clinton Years with Scholar
Gil Troy
W
ith the potential White House
return of Hillary and Bill Clinton after next fall’s Presidential election, the Amram Scholar Series will
examine The Age of Clinton: America
in the 1990s with a lecture by political historian Gil Troy on Wednesday,
December 16 at 7:00 pm at Temple.
A professor of history at McGill
University and a visiting scholar at
the Brookings Institution, Dr. Troy is
the author of 11 books and of weekly
columns in The Daily Beast and The
Jerusalem Post.
In assessing the 1990s, Dr. Troy says
the Clinton Presidency personified the
decade’s “noble aspirations, notable
achievements, missed opportunities,
and embarrassing excesses.” And in
exploring Bill Clinton’s quest for peace
in the Middle East, he depicts the
President’s love for Israel and fury at
Yasir Arafat for undermining the Oslo
Peace Process.
Dr. Troy joins our Amram lineup at this timely political moment
in cooperation with the Jewish Book
Council.
est-selling author of Walking the Bible and Abraham
and a widely recognized thinker, writer, and speaker
on the role of religion in contemporary life, Bruce Feiler
will join us at Temple on Wednesday, December 2 at
7:00 pm for a Congregational Conversations Keynote
focusing on “What I Have Learned from the Abrahamic
Journey.”
An advocate of Abrahamic dialogue, Mr. Feiler held
the first “Abraham Summit” at Washington Hebrew
Congregation in the fall of 2002. In the aftermath of the
attacks on September 11, he created a dialogue program called Abraham Salons, informal discussion groups that are a safe space for
interfaith dialogue and are designed to build trust between members of different
religious groups. More than 5,000 of Mr. Feiler's Abraham Salons have been held
around the world.
During his Keynote, Mr. Feiler will walk us through the history of Abraham,
the shared ancestor of Jews, Muslims, and Christians, and the defining and divisive role he plays for all three faith communities. In his search for understanding,
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Community Thanksgiving Dinner This Thursday
at Washington Hebrew Congregation
I
f you do not have plans for your
Thanksgiving meal, we invite you
to come to Temple for a Community Thanksgiving Dinner on
Thursday, November 26 at 12:00
pm. Sponsored by the Interreligious
Council in partnership with WHC,
Annunciation Catholic Church,
and St. Albans Episcopal Church,
we offer companionship and community. The dinner is prepared and
served by WHC’s Brotherhood, and we welcome both additional assistance on
Thanksgiving as well as donations of food items to help prepare this meal that
feeds 150 people.
If you would like to attend the meal, volunteer your time, or provide some
of the ingredients we need, please register online, whctemple.org/Brotherhood.
For further information, please contact Layne Weiss, 202-362-7100 or lweiss@
whctemple.org.
Congregational
Conversations Keynote
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Mr. Feiler has spent extensive time in
the Middle East, walking the desert
to retrace the journey of Moses and
visiting biblical sites in Israel, Iraq, and
Iran. Through the lens of the past, he
will give us insight into the current
Middle East conflict and will lay the
groundwork for confronting the ideas
laid out in Rabbi Sacks’ book, Not in
God’s Name.
Online registration is available for
this Keynote, whctemple.org/
CongregationalConversations. If you
have questions or need registration
assistance, please contact Layne Weiss,
lweiss@whctemple.org or 202-8956307.
Washington Hebrew Congregation
Meg Jacobs Flax, President
M. Bruce Lustig, M.A.H.L., D.D., Senior Rabbi
Susan N. Shankman, M.A.H.L., A.M.R.S., Rabbi
Aaron Miller, M.A.H.L., Associate Rabbi
Joseph A. Skloot, M.A.H.L., M.A., Assistant Rabbi
Mikhail Manevich, Cantor
Susan R.A. Bortnick, M.S.M., Cantor
DJ Schneider Jensen, M.S. Ed.,
Director, E-T Early Childhood Center
WHC News
Yad B’Yad: Working Hand in Hand for Another
Extraordinary Year at WHC
As you saw in our recent
Annual Report, last year
was an extraordinary time
of connection and innovation for our Congregation.
Thanks to the support and
participation of our diverse
membership, we introduced
dynamic new initiatives that
enabled us to learn, give
back, and build stronger relationships with one another
and our faith.
With an exciting new year underway, we are now launching the second year
of Yad B’Yad, the WHC Annual Fund, co-chaired by Past Presidents Sherry
Bindeman Kahn and Bob Shapiro. Membership revenues and fees support only
77 percent of our annual operating costs, so Yad B’Yad helps bridge that gap.
Every tax-deductible gift helps sustain our Congregation’s outstanding programs
and services and keep membership open to all, regardless of means. “Yad B’Yad,”
Hebrew for “Hand in Hand,” is an apt name for an effort that calls on our entire
community to extend a hand and be counted.
There are many convenient ways to participate, including giving by check,
credit card, stock, or billing your WHC account. To pledge your support, visit
whctemple.org/giving, or contact
Development Director Miriam Feffer, 202-895-6312 or mfeffer@whctemple.org.
In this season of reflecting on our blessings, we give thanks to you for helping us
grow from strength to strength.
Fran Miller, M.S. Ed., Director RJW Early Childhood Center
Ira Miller, Director of Informal Education
Stephanie Tankel, M.A., M.A.J.E., RJE,
Director, Religious Education
Steven Jacober, Executive Director
Naomi Abelson, M.A.J.C.S. & M.P.A,
Director of Temple Programs & TOV
Miriam Feffer, Director of Development
Lindsay Fry, Director of Member Services
Mohan Mistry, Director of Engineering & Maintenance
Stephen Stoupa, CPA, CGMA, Director of Finance
Joshua O. Haberman, D.H.L., D.D., Rabbi Emeritus
Susan J. Hanenbaum, Executive Director Emerita
We Can Be Reached
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Jennifer Millstone, Editor
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is published two times a month and monthly in June, July and
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Our Condolences to the Families of…
Sherry Caplan, mother of Richard Caplan (Lisa), Robin Caplan (Mark
Fellman), and Ira Caplan (Diane).
Marshall Cole, husband of Phyllis Cole; father of Stacy Wilson (Michael),
Lauren Gage (Jeff), and Hillary Cole.
Michael Curwin, husband of Audrey Curwin; son of Eileen and Ronald
Curwin; father of Benjamin and Jillian Curwin; brother of Steve Curwin (Lisa),
Jay Curwin, and Gary Curwin.
Lawrence S. Deutsch, husband of Barbara Deutsch; father of Jennifer Deutsch
and Meredith Deutsch.
Irving Fleishman, husband of Linda Fleishman.
Melvyn Newman, husband of Linda Singer; father of Gayle Newman, Gregg
Newman (Robin), and Susan Newman.
Beverly Tunis, wife of Chet Cowen; mother of Randee Fogel (Robert) and
Sherri Tunis.
WHC News
WHC Collects
Donations accepted at Temple and JBSC
Services
Friday, November 27
Lay-Led Service
5:30 pm
Shirei Shabbat Service
6:00 pm
Shel West
Cantors Manevich and Bortnick
Saturday, November 28
Early Torah Study
Rabbi Lustig
Morning Service
Rabbi Lustig, Cantor Manevich
9:00 am
10:30 am
¡¡ Bar Mitzvah of Matthew Koplan
¡¡ Bat Mitzvah of Samantha London
Afternoon Service
& Havdalah Rabbi Shankman, Cantor Bortnick
Winter Warmth for D.C.’s Homeless – through 12/1
Friendship Place has requested new or gently used winter coats and new long
underwear (large sizes XL and XXL are a priority) for men and women. WHC is a
charter member of Friendship Place, which addresses homelessness through innovative programs that empower participants to rebuild their lives.
Blanket and Coat Drive for Syrian Refugees – through 12/5
Nearly 12 million people have been displaced by the current conflict in Syria.
We are collecting blankets and coats to help some of them stay warm this winter.
Organized by Help Syrian Refugees, the blankets and coats we donate will be sent
to refugee camps in Turkey.
Toy Drive for Sinai Hospital – through 12/21
5:30 pm
¡¡ Bar Mitzvah of Ari Siegel
¡¡ Bar Mitzvah of Daniel Siegel
Friday, December 4
Lay-Led Service 5:30 pm
Shabbat Service 6:00 pm
Priscilla and Alan Levine
Rabbi Elwell, Cantor Bortnick
Saturday, December 5
Early Torah Study Rabbi Elwell
9:00 am
Join us to support the Prime Timer’s annual Toys for Tots campaign (through
December 21) and the Sisterhood’s Baltimore Sinai Hospital toy drive (through
December 11). We are collecting new, unwrapped toys, accessories, gifts, and gift
cards for children 3 months through 18 years of age. Help us ensure that as many
children as possible have a joyful experience this season.
Morning Service Tot Havdalah
3:00 pm
whctemple.org/WHCCollects
Afternoon Service
& Havdalah 5:30 pm
For more information, contact Naomi Abelson,
nabelson@whctemple.org or 202-895-6328
Congratulations to…
Amy & Ken Krupsky, on the engagement of their daughter, Lydia Krupsky, to
Aaron Toppston, and to Aaron’s parents, Susan Harkins and Jeff Toppston.
Dr. Louis & Joan Levitt, on the marriage of their son, Jeremy Levitt, to Alana
Gurevich, daughter of Luna & Jeff Gurevich.
Elaine & Bill Miller, on the engagement of their son, Harrison Miller to Julie
Ashin; and to Julie’s parents, Mikki & Jeff Ashin, and grandfather, Larry Zitomer.
Emily & Carl Rubin, on the naming of their daughter, Cecelia Eve Rubin (Aviva
Yehudit); and to Cecelia’s grandparents, Peter Yeskel, Rema Manousakis, and
Bonnie Jackler.
Peggy & Stan Smith and Dr. Donald Meyer, on the birth of their
granddaughter, Laine Ruth Meyer; and to Laine’s parents, Sarah & Scott Meyer.
Lori & Sam Solovey, on the birth of their son, David Evan Solovey; and
to David’s big brothers, Adam and Noah, and grandparents, Traci & David
Solovey and Sharon & Jack Levin.
Rabbi Elwell
Rabbi Shankman
JBSC
Rabbi Shankman, Cantor Manevich
10:30 am
¡¡ Bat Mitzvah of Dylan Ettinger
¡¡ Bat Mitzvah of Maddy Freedman
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Our B’nei Mitzvah
November 28, 2015
Morning Service
Matthew Eli Koplan
Son of Julie & Michael Koplan
Matthew is a seventh grade student at Cabin
John Middle School. He is the brother of
Jake and Zoe, and the grandson of Sylvia
Greenbaum, Miles Greenbaum, and Harriet
& Stephen Koplan.
Morning Service
Samantha Tolkan London
Daughter of Robin & Jeremy London
Sammy is a seventh grade student at the
Holton-Arms School. She is the sister of
Casey and Cooper, and the granddaughter of
Lynda & Bart Sobel, Gary London, Ronald
Goldman, and the late Susan London.
November 28, 2015
Havdalah Service
Ari Lewis Siegel
Son of Lori & David Siegel
Ari is a seventh grade student at Westland
Middle School. He is the brother of Jacob,
Zakri, and Daniel, and the grandson of Ken
Lewis & the late Margo Horn and Marilyn &
the late Ralph Siegel.
Havdalah Service
Daniel Lewis Siegel
Son of Lori & David Siegel
Daniel is a seventh grade student at Westland
Middle School. He is the brother of Jacob,
Zakri, and Ari, and the grandson of Ken
Lewis & the late Margo Horn and Marilyn &
the late Ralph Siegel.
December 5, 2015
Havdalah Service
Dylan Bryn Ettinger
Daughter of Dana & Andrew Ettinger
Dylan is a seventh grade student at Cabin
John Middle School. She is the sister of
Grant, and the granddaughter of Mona &
Norman Schaechter, Susan Ettinger, and
Michael & Maureen Ettinger.
Havdalah Service
Madeline Rose Freedman
Daughter of Jamie & Barry Freedman
Maddy is a seventh grade student at
Lakelands Park Middle School. She is the
sister of Brandon, the granddaughter of
Charlene & Marvin Feldman and Bob & the
late Barbara Freedman.
Shabbat Acknowledgements
November 27–28, 2015
Sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat:
Julie & Michael Koplan, in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Matthew; Robin & Jeremy London, on the Bat Mitzvah
of their daughter, Sammy; and Lori & David Siegel, in honor of the B’nei Mitzvah of their sons, Ari and Daniel.
Contributing to the Carrie Simon Altar Flower Fund:
Julie & Michael Koplan, in honor of Matthew; Robin & Jeremy London, in honor of Sammy; and Lori & David Siegel, in
honor of their sons, Ari and Daniel.
December 4–5, 2015
Sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat:
Mona & Norman Schaechter, Susan Ettinger, and Michael & Maureen Ettinger, in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their
granddaughter, Dylan Ettinger; and Jamie & Barry Freedman, Charlene & Marvin Feldman, and Bob Freedman, in honor
of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter and granddaughter, Maddy.
Contributing to the Carrie Simon Altar Flower Fund:
Mona & Norman Schaechter, Susan Ettinger, and Michael & Maureen Ettinger, in honor of Dylan; and Jamie & Barry
Freedman, Charlene & Marvin Feldman, and Bob Freedman, in honor of Maddy.
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Raquela: A Woman of
Israel with WHC Books
Toddlers Through Pre-Kindergarten
Registration for winter toddler classes and the 2016–2017 school
year are underway! Learn what sets our outstanding schools apart
from the rest. Visit us online, whctemple.org/ECC, and contact us to
schedule a tour. E-T ECC at Temple: 202-895-6334 and
RJWECC at JBSC: 301-279-7505
The Archive Thief Author at Sisterhood Literary Group
American University professor Lisa
Moses Leff will speak about her newly
published book, The Archive Thief, at
the next gathering of the Sisterhood
Literary Group on Friday, December
4 at 10:00 am at JBSC.
The Archive Thief is the true story of
Jewish historian Zosa Szajkowski, who,
in the aftermath of the Holocaust,
gathered up tens of thousands of docu-
ments from Nazi buildings in Berlin,
and later, public archives and private
synagogues in France, and moved them
all, illicitly, to New York. Part detective
story, part analysis of the construction of history, The Archive Thief offers
a window into the debates over the
rightful ownership of contested Jewish
archives and the powerful ideological,
economic, and psychological forces
that have made Jewish scholars care so
deeply about preserving the remnants
of their past.
All are welcome. It is not necessary
to read the book prior to December
4, but feel free to bring it with you as
Professor Leff will sign copies after her
talk. Kindly RSVP to Susan Adland,
sfadland@gmail.com.
Join WHC Books
at Temple on the
third night of Hanukkah, Tuesday,
December 8, at
7:00 pm to light
the hanukkiyah,
eat latkes, and
discuss Raquela:
A Woman of Israel
by distinguished
journalist Ruth Gruber.
This National Jewish Book Award–
winning biography is a fascinating
look at the early years of Israel’s statehood experienced through the life of
a pioneering nurse. Raquela Prywes
was a ninth-generation Jerusalemite,
delivered babies in a Holocaust refugee camp and on the Israeli frontier,
crossed minefields to aid injured
soldiers in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War,
and organized hospitals to save the
lives of those fighting the 1967 SixDay War. Along the way, her own life
was a series of triumphs and tragedies
mirroring those of the newly formed
Jewish state.
To borrow a copy of Raquela from
WHC’s library, please contact Ellen
Share, eshare@whctemple.org or 301354-3212. Purchasing this book on
Amazon through the WHC Mitzvah
Mall, whctemple.org/WHCMitzvahMall, benefits social justice programs
for WHC’s youth.
It Takes a Little Crazy to Make a Difference
This is a story about the crazy journey
of Dafna Michaelson Jenet, a single
mom who hit the road on the days
her kids were with their father. She
traveled to all 50 states — in just 52
weeks — and met men, women, and
children who took their struggles and
turned them into community solutions.
She shared their stories in her book,
It Takes a Little Crazy to Make a
Difference.
On Tuesday, December 8 at 6:30
pm at Temple, Ms. Jenet offers you a
front seat view into the mystery, hilarity, missteps, and love she discovered
during this year on the road. She will
share how this experience impacted her
Jewish journey and commitment to
the values of tikkun olam, and what she
learned meeting ordinary people who
are who are making an extraordinary
difference across the country.
This program is sponsored by the
Edlavitch-Tyser Family Relations Forum.
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WHC Thanks Its Generous Contributors
JULIA & JACK BINDEMAN FUND
Donor
In Memory Of:
Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Bindeman
Adele Bindeman
JANE BURKA SISTERHOOD LEADERSHIP FUND
Donor
In Memory Of:
Kathy & Jody Dreyfuss
Joseph R. Schuble
Harold H. Levi
Scott D. Dreyfuss
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Cantor Manevich
The Bernstein/Mann Family
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Sylvia Friedman
Anne C. Golder
Blanche Cooper
Dr. & Mrs. Irwin Kurtzack
Morris Kurtzack
Dr. & Mrs. Edward Mopsik
Irving Mopsik
Mimi & Tommy Nordlinger
Herman Kraft
Karen & Bob Silverman
Sylvia Friedman
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Dr. David Schwartz
Alane & Gene Youngentob
Lila Ansin
Ginny Hyde
GENERAL FUND
Donor
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Kathryn Rickles
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Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Mac Schwartzberg
Janis Simon
Bar Mitzvah of Sam Isen
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Abraham Mandel
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Nancy E. Legum
David H. Legum
Liz, Victor & Ben Levin
Vicki Levin Miller
William & Dale Lipnick
Maurice Lipnick
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Sylvia Friedman
Ronald H. Nessen
Stephen Nessen
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The Schuble Family Foundation
Joseph R. Schuble
Scott D. Dreyfuss
Robert Sitrick
David Sitrick
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Joseph Spivak
Dr. & Mrs. Samuel Stoleru
Elka Stoleru
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Ruth L. Wexler
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Michael Zelenko
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ENDOWMENT FUND
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75th Birthday of Joan Churchill
Joan Churchill
Birth of Madeline Churchill
Birthday of William Churchill
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Birthday of Leo Goodman Landau
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Lily Jacobs Miller
Ernie Mason
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PUBLICATIONS ENDOWMENT FUND
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Rabbi Haberman
Barry & Suzanne Helfand
Albert Helfand
ROSE E. KOENIG RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
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Ellie Palmer
Bat Mitzvah of Olivia Lancz
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FUND
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Betsy Grossman
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Sheldon Sadugor
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Sheldon Sadugor
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December 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
4:00pm CPE (M)
Key:
6:30pm Fistful of
Shekels (M)
(M) Macomb
(B) Julia Bindeman Suburban Center
(12JQ) 12 Jewish Questions
(B2B) Back to Basics
(ETFRF) Edlavitch-Tyser Family Relations
Forum
(ConCon) Congregational Conversations
(ECC) Early Childhood Centers
(OUT) Out of the Building
(SIS) Sisterhood
9:45am Divorcing
with Dignity (M)
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1:00pm WHC Hunger
Project (B)
6:30pm 12JQ (M)
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6:30pm WHECTY
Board Meeting (M)
7:30pm B2B (M)
10:00am B2B (B)
2
3
ECCs Closed for
10:45am SIS Cooks for Teacher Professional
Day (M & B)
the Homeless (OUT)
1:00pm Weds. Study (M) 7:30pm Sons of the
Prophet and post-play
7:00pm
discussion with Theater
Wise Aging – A (M)
J (OUT)
7:00pm ConCon
Keynote (M)
7:30pm B2B (B)
7:30pm Kol Rinah (B)
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11:00am SIS Mtg
7:00pm WHC Academy (OUT)
4:00pm CPE (M)
(M)
6:30pm 8th – 12th Gr: (M)
7:00pm ETFRF
Speaker, Dafna
Michaelson Jenet
7:00pm WHC Books (M)
7:30pm 2239 Program
(OUT)
7:30pm B2B (M)
10:00am B2B (B)
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1:00pm Weds. Study (M)
Friday
10:00am SIS
Literary Group (B)
Saturday
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10:30am SIS
Mah Jongg (B)
10:30am
Shabbat Service (M)
5:00pm 6th Grade
Dinner (B)
3:00pm Couples Club
& ECC Hanukkah
5:30pm Lay-Led Svc (M) Concert (B)
6:00pm Shabbat Svc (M) 5:30pm
Havdalah (M)
6th Grade Retreat
8th Grade Retreat through Sunday
9:45am Wise
Aging – B (B)
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10:30am SIS
Mah Jongg (B)
7:00pm Red Stone (M)
7:30pm B2B (B)
5
9:00am
Early Torah (M)
9:00am
Early Torah (M)
12
10:30am
Shabbat Service (M)
5:30pm Lay-Led Svc (M) 5:30pm
Havdalah (M)
Shabbat Hanukkah
at Temple
7:00pm WHECTY
6:00pm Dinner
Dance (OUT)
7:00pm Service
8:00pm Festive Oneg
7:30pm Community
Issues/Social Action
Mtg (M)
7:30pm Kol Rinah (B)
1st Hanukkah Candle 2nd Hanukkah Candle 3rd Hanukkah Candle 4th Hanukkah Candle 5th Hanukkah Candle 6th Hanukkah Candle 7th Hanukkah Candle
9:30am
Confirmation
L’Taken (M)
13
8:00am
Confirmation
L’Taken (OUT)
14
4:00pm
CPE (M)
7:00pm
ConCon (B)
10:30am ConCon (M)
6:30pm 12JQ (M)
12:00pm ETY (M)
7:00pm WHC Academy 7:30pm
(M)
B2B (M)
David Broza in Concert
5:00pm at Temple
15
12:00pm
ConCon (OUT)
16
17
7:00pm
Amram with Gil Troy
(M)
18
9:00am
Early Torah (M)
19
5:30pm
Lay-Led Service (M)
10:30am
Shabbat Service (M)
6:00pm
Shabbat Service (M)
5:00pm Club 56 (M)
6:15pm 2239’s Metro
Minyan (OUT)
5:30pm
Havdalah (M)
7:00pm ConCon “Pray
and Stay” Dinner (M)
8 Hanukkah Candle
th
20
10:30am SIS
Mah Jongg (B)
12:30pm
Prime Timers
Luncheon (M)
21
22
6:30pm 12JQ (M)
7:00pm WHC Academy
(M)
23
24
7:30pm
Stars of David:
Story to Song and
post-play discussion
with Theater J (OUT)
25
Offices Closed
at Temple and JBSC
5:30pm
Lay-Led Service (M)
9:00am
Early Torah (M)
26
10:30am
Shabbat Service (M)
6:00pm Joint Shabbat
Service (at Adas Israel)
RJWECC Winter Break
E-T ECC Winter Break
27
Religious School
Winter Break (M & B)
28
29
7:30am
E-T ECC
Plus Program (M)
Hebrew School
Winter Break (B)
30
7:30am
E-T ECC
Plus Program (M)
Christmas
31
7:30am
E-T ECC
Plus Program (M)
Hebrew School
Winter Break (M)
NFTY-MAR Winter Kallah (OUT)
E-T ECC & RJWECC Winter Break
New Year’s Eve
77
whctemple.org
NON-PROFIT ORG
US POSTAGE
“Washington
Hebrew
Congregation”
PAID
SUBURBAN, MD
WHC Journal
PERMIT NO. 4240
HANUKKAH
COMES TO
See all the details and RSVP for any event online:
whctemple.org/Hanukkah.
12/5
3 – 5 pm at JBSC
ECC & Couples Club host
Tot Havdalah &
Hanukkah Concert
12/11
6pm Dinner
7pm Service
8pm Oneg
at Temple
Shabbat
hanukkah
12/12
7–11 pm at Temple Sinai
12/13
5 pm at Temple
WHECTY’s
glow
a
palooza
8th – 12th Grade
Hanukkah,
Havdalah,
Dinner,
Drum Circle, and
Dance Party
with Noam Katz
and DJ Dom
In Concert
David
Broza