Book Club Meeting
The Women’s Group is planning to hold a book club meeting in January 2014. We normally hold these on a Saturday and meet for lunch at a local restaurant to …
Rabbi Saltzman’s Symphony to Be Performed at the Washington Hebrew Congregation
We invite you to an exciting event: the Washington Hebrew Congregation will be hosting an event for the Royal Danish Embassy for the 70th Anniversary of the Rescue in Denmark …
A Sukkot Message from Rabbi Arnold Saltzman
How will we find rest in a world so tormented? How will those who have suffered terrible losses recently in the Navy Yard, ever recover? How will we ever comprehend …
D’var Yom Kippur 5774
by George Gazarek These are the days of awe. Have you ever found yourself in awe? It usually happens unexpectedly. A child’s smile, a beautiful sunset, a setting of flowers, …
Kol Nidre Sermon – How to End Anti Semitism
By Rabbi Arnold Saltzman Kol Nidre evening begins the holiest day in the Jewish Year. It is a day of repentance, reflection, fasting, affliction, remembering, renewing and recommitting ourselves. It …
Yom Kippur Sermon – Can Light Bend?
by Rabbi Arnold Saltzman The Kol Nidre itself is a collection of requests to nullify vows made under duress, pressure, war. The prayer asks God to forgive our vows which …
Rosh Hashanah Sermon – ‘Opting In’ to Judaism
by Rabbi Arnold Saltzman The New Year, 5774, begins today. Today begins a time of reflection, prayer, family gathering, and celebration. We sound the Shofar! The New Year, 5774 represents …
Volunteer Oneg Sign-up
Mitzvah Catering is no longer a source for the onegs. This year we are asking congregants to volunteer to manage the onegs. Challah, wine, juice, coffee and tea will be …
Rosh Hashanah Luncheon – Thurs. Sept. 5
The Women’s Group is organizing an outing to a local restaurant following Rosh Hashanah morning services. All are welcome to attend and each person will be responsible for the cost …
Take a Turn Leading a Friday Night Service
Sha’are Shalom relies on congregants to lead our Shabbat evening services on the first and fourth Fridays of each month. Many members have stepped forward to take a turn – …